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INGREDIENTS WE NEVER ALLOW

Because what’s not in your skincare matters as much as what is.

 

🌿 Our Commitment to Transparency

At Indie Beauty Market, we believe that clarity builds confidence.
Every product we carry meets or exceeds the strictest global safety standards — including regulations from the U.S., Canada, the European Union, and Japan.

That means:

  • No hidden toxins.

  • No harmful preservatives.

  • No ingredients known to harm your skin, your health, or the planet.

This is what we call Clean Confidence™ — beauty that works, does no harm, and feels good to use.

💬 Why We Share This List

We know ingredient labels can be confusing. Our goal is not to scare, but to empower — to help you make choices that support your skin and your wellbeing.

If you find these ingredients in a product, it simply doesn’t meet our standards.
Every brand we carry has been reviewed for ingredient integrity, proven performance, and ethical formulation.

🧴 Our “No List”

(Grouped by category for easy reading)

❌ Preservatives + Stabilizers We Avoid

  • Parabens

  • Formaldehyde releasers (e.g., DMDM Hydantoin, Diazolidinyl Urea)

  • Methylisothiazolinone / Methylchloroisothiazolinone

  • BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole)

  • BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene)

❌ Synthetic Fragrance & Colorants

  • Synthetic Fragrance (which may include undisclosed phthalates)

  • Artificial Colorants / Coal Tar Dyes

  • Phthalates of any kind

❌ Petrochemical Derivatives

  • Mineral Oil / Paraffin

  • Petrolatum

  • PEGs (Polyethylene Glycol Compounds)

  • Propylene Glycol and similar petroleum bases

❌ Harsh Cleansers & Foaming Agents

  • Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES)

  • Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS)

  • Cocamide DEA / MEA

  • TEA / DEA / MEA (alkanolamines)

❌ UV Filters We Avoid

  • Oxybenzone

  • Octinoxate

  • Octocrylene

  • Homosalate

  • Avobenzone (when not stabilized by safe co-ingredients)

❌ Controversial Skin Lighteners / Bleaching Agents

  • Hydroquinone

  • Resorcinol

❌ Potential Endocrine Disruptors + Sensitizers

  • Triclosan

  • Toluene

  • Aluminum Salts (in deodorants)

  • Synthetic Musk Compounds

🌸 What You Will Find Instead

We believe clean beauty should never sacrifice results. That’s why we partner with brands that use:

  • Botanical extracts rich in antioxidants, minerals, and nutrients.

  • Naturally derived preservatives that are proven safe and effective.

  • Mineral UV filters like non-nano zinc oxide and titanium dioxide.

  • Plant oils and marine bioactives that nourish, calm, and protect the skin barrier.

Every ingredient is reviewed for:
✅ Safety  ✅ Efficacy  ✅ Sustainability  ✅ Sensory experience

💎 Your Peace of Mind

Transparency isn’t a trend for us — it’s a core value.
If you ever want to know more about a specific brand or ingredient, simply reach out. We’ll always share our sources, testing references, or formulation philosophy.

Because when it comes to your skin, you deserve to know exactly what you’re using — and why it’s safe.

Effective. Ethical. Emotionally Soothing.
They work. They do no harm. They’re a joy to use.

🩵 Explore More

Learn how our ingredient standards shape everything we do:
👉 Our Promise →  👉 Our Brands →