At Givama Organic, we are focused on a skincare standard that surpasses past what is legitimately needed in the United States for chemical-free items specifically skincare products. Earlier this year, we decided to discontinue all fragrances oils completely – free from micas, colorants or fragrances.
Our Banned List isn’t just comprised of questionable or harmful chemicals and synthetic compounds that we could never use as fixings in our skincare products, but also additional chemicals screened by Givama Organic. and, albeit satisfactory by the FDA, found to be of concern from our research.
While the entirety of our ingredients are sourced from our accomplices with a higher standard of quality at the top of the priority list, it is very much perceived and acknowledged by administrative specialists around the globe that accidental, follow levels of a compound may coincidentally be presented in a skincare products due to the complexities of mass production scale and assembling. We do everything possible to be to do our own research and question all ingredients.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cocamidopropyl betaine is a synthetic detergent and surfactant that is used to increase the foaming action of cleansing products and moderate the viscosity of liquids. As a synthetic surfactant, cocamidopropyl betaine is found in a number of personal hygiene products including hand soaps.
Butylatedhydroxy Anisole and Butylated Hydroxytoluene
Synthetic antioxidants used to extend shelf life. They are likely carcinogens and hormone disruptors and may cause liver damage.
Die thanolamine
DEA is another chemical that you should be wary of. The chemical can cause liver and kidney cancer which is bad for the health.
Dioxane
Dioxane is a chemical that others think is good for the skin since it is derived from a synthetic coconut. However, this chemical is considered as a bad chemical since it can affect the kidneys, brain, and liver if not avoided.
Formaldehyde
Used as a preservative in cosmetics. A known carcinogen that is also linked to asthma, neurotoxicity, and developmental toxicity. Present where quaternium-15, DMDM hydantoin, imidazolidinyl urea, diazolidinyl urea, sodium hydroxymethylglycinate, 2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3 diol (Bronopol), and several other preservatives are listed.
Methylisothiazolinone and Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Chemical preservatives that are among the most common irritants, sensitizers, and causes of contact skin allergies.
Parabens (methyl-, isobutyl-, propyl- and others)
A class of preservatives commonly used to prevent the growth of bacteria and mold. Parabens are endocrine (or hormone) disruptors, which may alter important hormone mechanisms in our bodies.
Phthalates
A group of chemicals used in hundreds of products to increase the flexibility and softness of plastics. They are known to be endocrine disruptors and have been linked to increased risk of breast cancer, early breast development in girls, and reproductive birth defects in males and females.
Polyethylene Glycol (PEG compounds)
PEGs are widely used in cosmetics as thickeners, solvents, softeners, and moisture-carriers. Depending on manufacturing processes, PEGs may be contaminated with measurable amounts of ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane, which are both carcinogens.
Retinyl Palmitate and Retinol (a form of Vitamin A)
A nutrient that may damage DNA and speed the growth of skin tumors when used topically. Too much preformed vitamin A, including retinol, retinyl palmitate, retinyl acetate and retinyl linoleate, can cause a variety of health problems relating to using it on the skin, including liver damage, brittle nails, hair loss, and osteoporosis and hip fractures in older adults.
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate and Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLS and SLES)
SLS and SLES are surfactants that can cause skin irritation or trigger allergies. SLES is often contaminated with 1,4-dioxane, a byproduct of a petrochemical process called ethoxylation, which is used to process other chemicals in order to make them less harsh.
Synthetic Flavor
An engineered scent or flavoring agent that may contain any combination of 3,000-plus stock chemical ingredients, including hormone disruptors and allergens. Synthetic flavor are protected under federal law’s classification of trade secrets and therefore can remain undisclosed.
Triclosan and Triclocarban
Antimicrobial pesticides toxic to the aquatic environment; may also impact human reproductive systems.
These all are the banned skin products in our website as these all are not good for skin health.