• Laureth-7
• Ceteareth-20
• Polysorbate-60
• Polysorbate-20
• Steareth-20 (PEG – Derivat)

• Phenoxyethanol
• Ethylhexyglycerin
• Benzoic Acid
• Tetrasodium EDTA
• Tetrasodium EDTA
• Trisodium EDTA
• Disodium EDTA
• Benzethonium Chloride

• Propylene Carbonate
• Propylene Glycol
• Isohexadecane
• 1-2 Hexanediol
• Isododecane
• Propanediol
• Butylene Glycol

When you see the term “polymer”, you can assume that it contains plastic.

The processed petroleum in creams, lipsticks, and oils is hidden behind many names – for example: 

• Cera Microcristallina
• Ceresin
• Ozokerite, Vaseline
• Paraffin
• Isoparaffin
• Paraffinum Liquidum
• Microcrystalline Wax
• Petrolatum

The most commonly used parabens are methylparaben and ethylparaben. Butylparaben and propylparaben are used less frequently. The substances isopropylparaben, isobutylparaben, phenylparaben, and pentylparaben, which are now rarely used, are largely being avoided. Other names for the controversial preservatives include hydroxybenzoic acid, hydroxybenzoate, oxybenzoic acid, and oxybenzoate.

• Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
• Hydrogenated Castor Oil (PEG-40)

All derivatives of polyethylene glycol (PEG) are labeled with PEG followed by a number. The number indicates how many molecular units the substance consists of (e.g., PEG-8, etc.). Additionally, one should pay attention to ingredients with names ending in "-eth" (e.g., Sodium Laureth Sulfate). This indicates ethoxylated substances that are made using ethylene oxide.

While PEG-40 from castor oil may not be a concerning additive on its own, when combined with other cosmetic ingredients, it can create potentially problematic combinations. Hydrogenated Castor Oil temporarily weakens the skin's natural protective barrier, which could allow more aggressive ingredients to penetrate the skin.

• Polyquaternium-10

Silicones belong to the group of synthetic polymers. These polymers are plastics that consist of molecular chains in which oxygen and silicon atoms are linked together.

• Dimethicone
• Cyclomethicone
• Ingredients ending with -methicone or -siloxane

• Benzyl Salicylate

In most cases, they can be recognized by the colour index number, which consists of the abbreviation 'CI' and a combination of numbers. Synthetic dyes must also be given a CI number. Natural colorants have a CI between 75000 and 75999.

• Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer-3
• Acetamide Mea

• Acrylates Copolymer
• Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
• Acrylates C 10/30 Alkylacrylate Crosspolymer
• Polyacrylamide

• Carbomer

• Cyclopentasiloxane
• Cyclohexasiloxane

• Triethalonamine

• Nylon 6/12
• Sodium Acrylate / Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

• Propylene Glycol
• Polymethyl Methacrylate
• Adipic Acid / Neopentyl Glycol

• Sodium Coco Sulfate
• Sodium Laureth Sulfate
• Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
• Sodium Myreth Sulfate 
• Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate
• Cocamidopropyl Betaine
• Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate

• Benzophenone-4

• UV-Filter NANO
• Octocrylene
• Homosalate
• Octisalate
• Ethyl Hexyl Methoxycinnamate
• Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazane
• Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol (Nano)
• Tris-Biphenyl Triazine (Nano)
• Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
• Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazane
• Zinc (Nano)
• Avobenzone