Reason

Known or suspected safety concerns.
Estrogenic effect
Bio-accumulation

Drying and aggressive detergent for the skin and hair..

Research has shown that SLS when combined with other chemicals can be transformed into nitrosamines, a potent class of carcinogens.
According to the American College of Toxicology report, “SLS stays in the body for up to five days… Other studies have indicated that SLS easily penetrates through the skin and enters and maintains residual levels in the heart, the liver, the lungs and the brain. This poses serious questions regarding its potential health threat through its use in shampoos, cleansers and toothpaste.

Often used as humectant in skin care. Skin, eyes and lung sensitizer – may cause immune system response that can include itching, burning, scaling, hives, and blistering of skin. Penetration enhancer: alter(s) skin structure, allowing other chemicals to penetrate deeper into the skin, increasing the amounts of other chemicals that reach the bloodstream..
Industrial use as paint solvent and in anti-freeze.

Not easily biodegradable, hence persistent in wildlife, environment.
Silicone oils* can irritate the lungs, eyes and skin in large concentrations. They may also clog the pores due to its large molecular size, leading to congested skin. Recommended to be avoided in products for the face.

Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) Penetration enhancer: alters skin structure, allowing other chemicals to penetrate deeper into the skin, increasing the amounts of other chemicals that reach the bloodstream.
Known to be cytotoxic and genotoxic to animals.

Risks of contaminations or concerns of reaction with other ingredients to form carcinogenic compunds.
Eg, Nitrosamines are the potential by-products of reactions between these ingredients and other ingredients. Nitrosamines are potent carcinogens.

Contamination and bio- accumulation concerns.
Eg Imidazolidinyl Urea and Dmdm Hydantoin are two of the many preservatives that release formaldehyde. Exposure to formaldehyde may cause joint pain, allergies, depression, headaches, chest pains, ear infections, chronic fatigue, dizziness and loss of sleep.

Charis Naturals only sells products using natural preservative systems or nature- identical preservatives to prevent microbial growth.

These can be easily absorbed into the bloodstream.

Eg, PEGs or abbreviation for polyethylene glycol that is used in making cleansers to dissolve oil and grease as well as thicken products. Because of their effectiveness, PEGs are often used in caustic spray-on oven cleaners and yet are found in many personal care products. PEGs contribute to stripping your skin’s natural moisture, leaving the immune system vulnerable. They are also potentially carcinogenic.

Petrolatum, Isoparaffin, etc – The skin’s ability to release toxins is impeded by this ‘plastic wrap,’ that can promote acne and other disorders. This process slows down skin function and normal cell development causing the skin to prematurely age.

Many of the compounds in fragrances are carcinogenic or otherwise toxic. “Fragrance” on a label can indicate the presence of up to 4,000 separate ingredients. Most or all of them are synthetic. Symptoms reported to the FDA have included headaches, dizziness, rashes, skin discoloration, violent coughing and vomiting, and allergic skin irritation.
Intentional uses of phthalates include softeners of plastics, oily substances in perfumes, additives to hairsprays, lubricants and wood finishers