BANNED INGREDIENTS
Every product in our collection has been vetted against our strict standards for safety, sustainability and transparency.
Your Guide to truly Clean Living
At Made in Alignment, we believe that wellness begins with knowledge. That’s why we’ve partnered with The Good Face Project, the world’s leading science-backed ingredient and product safety database. This partnership ensures that every product we share with you is not only effective but also aligned with the highest standards of clean, non-toxic beauty and wellness. That means no greenwashing, no vague claims and no harmful ingredients slipping through.
This carefully maintained list is our promise to you. If it’s here, it’s here for a reason – and if it’s on the list below, it’s not in our store.
Use this guide to explore what we leave out, and why, so you can shop with confidence and clarity.
Made In Alignment is not providing medical or health advice. The ingredient information is for
educational purposes only. If you have specific health concerns or questions about ingredients,
please seek advice from your healthcare professional.
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Carcinogen
Reproductive risk
Neurotoxicity
Environmental harm
Organ irritation
Allergen
Endocrine disruption
| Ingredients | Why We Ban It | Commonly Found In |
|---|---|---|
| Parabens |
|
Skincare Makeup Hair products |
| Formaldehyde and formaldehyde-releasing preservatives (e.g. DMDM hydantoin, quaternium-15, imidazolidinyl urea) |
|
Wrinkle-resistant fabrics Hair straightening treatments Nail polish Cosmetics |
| SLS, SLES (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate) |
|
Shampoo Cleansers Toothpaste Exfoliators |
| Phthalates (DEP, DBP, DEHP) |
|
Fragrances Nail polish Hairspray Plastics |
| Fragrance (Parfum) |
|
Detergents Hair products Body products Cosmetics |
| PEGs and petrochemicals (e.g. polyethylene glycol, mineral oil, petrolatum) |
|
Creams Lotions Cosmetics |
| Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane | Info needed | |
| Oxybenzone and octinoxate |
|
Sunscreen |
| Aluminum Chlorohydrate |
|
Deodorant |
| Talcum powder |
|
Baby powder Cosmetics Deodorant |
| Triclosan, Triclocarban |
|
Antibacterial cleanser Hand sanitiser Deodorant |
| Toluene |
|
Nail polish Hair dye |
| Lead, Mercury |
|
Makeup |
| Hydroquinone |
|
Skin whitening products |
| BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole), BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene) |
|
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| Resorcinol |
|
Hair dyes Acne treatments |
| Coal tar |
|
Hair dyes Cosmetics |
| DEA, MEA, TEA DEA → Diethanolamine MEA → Monoethanolamine TEA → Triethanolamine |
|
Foaming agents, or pH adjusters in cosmetics and personal care. |