❌ Critical ingredients in skin care – which INCIs you should avoid

The world of skincare is full of promises: anti-aging, glow, detox, "clean beauty." But many cosmetic products contain ingredients that are anything but skin-friendly—some irritate, others clog pores, and still others have hormonal effects or disrupt the microbiome.

 👉 BEAUÉTAL consistently avoids problematic INCIs. Our products contain only tested, biologically active, and skin-compatible ingredients. What you don't find on our INCI list is just as important as what is included.

🚫 Why critical INCIs pose a risk

Skin irritations, redness, over-care
Disturbed skin barrier & microbiome
clogged pores → impurities, perioral dermatitis
hormonal imbalances (e.g. due to hormone-active UV filters)

Many of these substances are cheap, easy to preserve and improve texture in the short term – but in the long term, skin health suffers.

📊 Table: Problematic INCIs – Effect & Risk

INCI	type	Why avoid?
PEGs (e.g. PEG-40, PEG-100)	Emulsifier, solvent	Synthetic, makes skin more permeable, not compliant with natural cosmetics
Dimethicone, cyclopentasiloxane	Silicones	Clog pores, prevent absorption of active ingredients
Mineral Oil / Paraffin	Petroleum-based oil	Comedogenic, prevents skin respiration
Isopropyl Myristate	Esterification/Oil	Very comedogenic, promotes impurities
Petrolatum / Vaseline	occlusive	No biological activity, sealing
Polyquaternium-7, -10	filmmaker	Irritating, synthetic, non-biodegradable
Octinoxate, homosalate, oxybenzone	UV filter	Hormonally active, photounstable
BHT / BHA (butylhydroxytoluene and (butylhydroxyanisole)	Preservation	Hormonally active, potentially allergenic
Phenoxyethanol	Preservation	Skin flora-unfavorable with long-term use
Triclosan	Antibacterial	Hormonally active, promotes resistance
Alcohol denat.	Preservation	Drying, irritating
Perfume / Fragrance	fragrance	Allergen, masks ingredients
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS)	Surfactant	Highly irritating, destroys lipid barrier
Acrylates/carbomer copolymers	Gelling agents	Synthetic, not biodegradable
Disodium EDTA	Chelating agents	Increases permeability, not environmentally friendly
CI 42090 / CI 19140	Dyes	Allergen, artificial, no benefit for skin

🔬 Particularly critical: Hormonally active ingredients

Some UV filters and preservatives are suspected of having endocrine (hormonal) effects:

Octinoxate (Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate)
Homosalates
Oxybenzone
Triclosan
BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole)

These substances are partially restricted in the EU and Switzerland and are being intensively investigated.

🧴 Clogged pores & over-conditioning

Many skin problems such as enlarged pores, acne or late-onset acne are caused by substances that clog the pores – especially when combined with emulsifiers or silicones.

Particularly comedogenic:

Isopropyl Myristate
Mineral oil / Vaseline
Dimethicone
lanolin
Cetyl Palmitate (in high doses)

✅ What you definitely won't find at BEAUÉTAL

PEGs, silicones, mineral oil
Hormonally active UV filters
Synthetic fragrances and dyes
Microplastics & acrylate copolymers
Drying alcohols

Instead, we rely on: bioactive plant extracts, molecular hyaluronic acid, microsilver, alkaline toners, mild surfactants, plant lipids and prebiotic hydrolates.

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👩⚕️ Conclusion: Less is more

If you want healthy, resilient skin, you should not only pay attention to active ingredients – but also to what is not in them.

❗ Reading INCI lists saves skin health.
❌ PEGs, silicones, hormone-active UV filters, etc. have no place in modern skin care.

✨ BEAUÉTAL stands for true natural performance – without compromise. Professional clean skin care. True nature with a kiss.