1 - Mineral Oil: Derived from petroleum (crude oil), it forms a film on the skin, blocking the pores and interfering with normal skin respiration, not only drying the skin, but contributing to blemishes. As a petrochemical, it is also toxic to the body.
2 - Petroleum (petrolatum): Another toxic petrochemical that does not penetrate the skin, but sits on the surface, blocking natural respiration, excretion and absorption of other nutrients.
3 -Waxes (beeswax, paraffin, candelilla, carnauba): Sticky sealants that attract pollutants, dirt and bacteria to the skin as they seal the pores.
4 - Solvent Alcohols: (petrolatum): In the form of propyl, isopropyl (petroleum derivatives) or SD 40 alcohol (especially denatured ethyl alcohol), these alcohols strip the skin of its protective acid mantle, drying the skin and contributing to blemishes.
5 - Soap & Acetone: Both strip the skin of its protective acid mantle causing dryness and contributing to blemishes. Acetone is the main ingredient in nail polish! Needless to say it is also toxic to the body.
6 - Lanolin: Extracted from wool, it commonly causes allergic reactions especially to those with sensitive skin.
7 - Collagen: An animal product with molecules too large to penetrate the skin and can therefore clog pores.
8 - Dyes, Perfumes & Harmful Ingredients: These toxic ingredients are found in most skin care products and cosmetics. They can clog pores, toxify the body and often cause allergic reactions.
9 - Animal Products: Ingredients derived from animals can be very drying with detrimental long-term effects.
10 - Artificial Preservatives: Are toxic to the body, can clog pores and dry the skin.