At the core of Zorah Biocosmetics lies an unwavering commitment to health, for both your skin and our planet. Our products, crafted with organic and natural ingredients, embody our vision of ethical beauty. In this era of growing awareness, understanding the dangers of harmful cosmetic ingredients is crucial.

 

"Dirty Ingredients" according to the David Suzuki Foundation

Over 95% of cosmetics contain at least one petrochemical ingredient, such as mineral oil, paraffin, and petroleum, along with parabens, PEGs, glycol, polyethylene, laureth sulfate, and sodium laureth sulfate, to name a few. Proudly, Zorah products contain none.

 

BHA & BHT

• Preservatives suspected to interfere with hormone function, possibly carcinogenic (BHA).
• Harmful to the environment.

 

COAL TAR DYES

• Beware of p-phenylenediamine and colors listed as "CI" followed by a five-digit number.
• May cause cancer and be contaminated with toxic heavy metals.

 

DEA-RELATED INGREDIENTS

• Acts as a pH adjuster, neutralizing the acidity of other ingredients.
• Can form nitrosamines, possible human carcinogens.
• Harmful to the environment.

 

DIBUTYL PHTHALATE

• Plasticizer preventing nail polishes from becoming brittle.
• Suspected endocrine disruptor, interfering with hormone function.
• Harmful to the environment.

 

FORMALDEHYDE-RELEASING PRESERVATIVES

Slowly release small amounts of formaldehyde, classified as a known human carcinogen.

 

PARABENS

• Detected in human breast cancer tissues.
• May interfere with male reproductive functions.

 

FRAGRANCES AND PERFUMES

• Mixture of ingredients that are irritants, triggering allergies, migraines, and asthma, interfering with hormone function.
• Harmful to the environment.

 

PEG

• Petroleum-based compounds widely used in cosmetics.
• May contain ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane, a possible human carcinogen.

 

PETROLATUM

• Mineral oil jelly used as a barrier to lock moisture in the skin.
• Classified as a carcinogen by the EU.

 

SILOXANES

• Beware of cyclomethicone and ingredients ending in "siloxane."
• Classified as an endocrine disruptor by the EU, harmful to the environment.

 

SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE

Detergent used to make products bubble and foam.

Can irritate the skin and eyes.

 

TRICLOSAN

• Preservative and antibacterial agent suspected of interfering with hormone function.
• May contribute to antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Harmful to the environment.

 

The 3 New Toxic Ingredients to Avoid in Your Cosmetics

• METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE
• ISOTHIAZOLINONE
• CHLOROMETHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE

 

Choosing Zorah Biocosmetics means choosing beauty without compromise, beauty that protects your health and our precious planet. Let's be vigilant, enlightened, and embrace healthy beauty. 💚🌿