Do you know how many ingredients we use on average on our skin? 160! Make sure what you put on is safe for your skin and for you .

We reveal which chemicals are bad for your skin. Avoid them to keep your skin healthy.

Always read labels carefully and, above all, for your safety , choose truly natural products , such as those offered by OHMYKOKO , the leading skin activist brand .

PETROLATUM, PARAFFIN, MINERAL OIL

It is found in a wide variety of chemical products for facial skin care, especially in moisturizing creams because it is soothing and hydrating , and is also very cheap.

Produces a false sensation of hydration : it covers the skin of the face with a greasy film that clogs the pores, preventing proper perspiration and elimination of toxins .

Thus, far from hydrating the skin, what it achieves is dehydrating it and altering its natural balance. In addition, it slows down the cellular rhythm of the skin, accelerating premature aging and even causing certain dermatitis .

According to studies, one in fourteen products includes this ingredient!

You can find it as Vaseline, paraffin or mineral oil.

SILICONES AND POLYMERS

Like mineral oil, it provides a false softening effect that clogs pores, preventing the skin from breathing. This causes the appearance of spots and blackheads, whether on normal skin or combination skin, oily or dry, to name a few side effects.

You will recognize them in the list of ingredients by ending in: – methicone, -siloxane, -methiconol, -siloxy silicate (cyclomethicone, cyclopentasiloxane, dimethicone, dimethiconol, cetyl dimethicone, amodimethicone...).

Did you know that...? Hormone disruptors, present in many conventional cosmetic products, can upset the hormonal balance of our body. Ingredients such as parabens and phthalates, common in shampoos, creams and make-up, have been linked to fertility and development problems. It is crucial to check the labels of our beauty products!

Cyclomethicone and ingredients ending in -siloxane are endocrine disruptors , meaning they can harm the immune and reproductive systems.

They are synthetic chemical compounds from non-renewable and non-biodegradable sources . Their bioaccumulative capacity in aquatic organisms is well known.

PARABENS

They are preservatives used to prevent bacteria and fungi and thus extend the life of cosmetics.

As we have seen above, they are classified as hormonal disruptors or cosmetic endocrine disruptors and can promote certain cancers such as breast cancer.

They are present in more than 90% of skin products!

You can find them as benzylparaben, butylparaben, ethylparaben, isobutylparaben, isopropylparaben, methylparaben, propylparaben)

Switch to natural cosmetics and take advantage of the benefits of natural ingredients and active ingredients, which not only nourish and protect the skin, but also offer an essential protection factor to maintain its health and vitality.

SULFATES

They produce a lot of foam and have a high detergent power , which is why they are widely used in cleaning products.

Sulfates are harsh surfactants that are responsible for an increase in cases of sensitive skin. In addition to removing dirt, they strip the skin of its natural oils, which could lead to increased sebum production as a response from the sebaceous glands to compensate for dryness.

On the other hand, they compromise the skin barrier, which is essential for maintaining its hydration and protecting it from external factors. This is one of the reasons why cases of sensitive skin are increasing.

It is an agent with potential to irritate and dry the skin.

You can find it as Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Laurylsulfate (SLS), Natriumlaurylsulfat, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate.

Sulfates are harsh cleansing agents that can strip the skin of its natural oils, which can lead to dryness, irritation, and sensitivity. This can compromise the skin barrier, which is important for maintaining hydration and protecting the skin from external aggressors.

Opt for gentle, sulfate-free cleansers to help keep the skin barrier intact and reduce skin sensitivity.

You'll find it as phenoxyethanol. It's a very common preservative because it's a cheap alternative to parabens. It's very common to see it on "paraben-free" products ' labels.

It is related to eczema , reactions severe allergic , acute involvement of the central nervous system in children and endocrine dysfunctions .

PEG

They are non-toxic emulsifiers in themselves , but they cause the removal of natural oils from the skin, affecting its immune system and making it more vulnerable to the harmful effects of external agents.

They make the skin more receptive to other substances , including toxic ones . For this reason, there can only be five PEGs in a single formula .

You can find it as sodium laureth sulfate, PEG, and ceteareth.

FORMALDEHYDE

It is used as a bactericide and preservative . It is recognized as a potential carcinogen and skin sensitizer . Its use is prohibited in Japan and Sweden and restricted in the European Union .

Many cosmetics do not use formaldehyde as such, but there is controversy because they use other ingredients that release it in quantities that can be harmful . One of these ingredients is Quaternium 15, used in baby shampoos, soaps and liquid soaps.

Some chemical ingredients have a cumulative effect on the body. Choosing natural and toxin-free cosmetic products is protecting your health.

HYDROQUINONE

It is used to lighten the skin. It is limited in skin care because it is highly toxic. It increases the skin's vulnerability to sun exposure, as it reduces melanin.

It should be used under the supervision of a dermatologist.

TRICLOSAN

It is antibacterial. The problem is that this activity does not occur selectively, it destroys both bad and good bacteria, destroying the most important natural defense.

Its use is related to bacterial resistance, a serious health issue.

Epidemiological studies relate it to asthma, allergies and photosensitization , altered thyroid function, decreased fertility, low birth weight and decreased immune system function.

You will find it on the label as: Triclosan, Trichloro-2-hydroxydiphenyl ether, Irgasan Ch 3635, 5-Chloro-2-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy) phenol, Irgasan DP 300, CH-3565, Lexol 300, CH 3635, Ster-Zac, Chloro-2-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)phenol, '-hydroxydiphenyl ether, Cloxifenolum.

PHTHALATES

Used for their ability to increase the flexibility of plastics . Present in enamels to achieve greater hardness and flexibility.

In cosmetics, its use is justified to achieve greater durability in essences.

The European Union has already banned the use of some phthalates because they are classified as endocrine disruptors.

You will find them as: DEP (diethyl phthalate), DMP (dimethyl phthalate) and DBP (dibutyl phthalate).

BENZOPHENONE-3 (OXYBENZONE)

It is a sunscreen widely used in sun creams and cosmetics for any skin type that include sun protection in their formula.

It is also used to protect the product from sunlight damage.

There are studies that show its negative impact on the endocrine system : it has antiandrogenic, proestrogenic and antiestrogenic properties and increases cancer.

The skin can absorb between 1 % and 2% .

It also has a negative impact on the health of the planet: it has been detected in waters around the world . And what is more worrying is that existing water purification systems cannot eliminate it . In fact, Hawaii has restricted its use because it is the main culprit in the degradation of corals.

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OHMYKOKO, THE 1ST ACTIVIST BRAND FOR YOUR SKIN

Our commitment to you is to offer you products free of:

SILICONES - PARABENS - PHENOXYETHANOL - SULFATES - DYES - MINERAL OILS - PEG - MICROPLASTICS - PETROLEUM DERIVATIVES - NANOMATERIALS - SYNTHETIC PERFUMES

and any other ingredient that does not respect the nature of your skin