Although you don’t need a science degree to know what’s good or bad for you, you might need one to decipher this list. So we’ve done all the brain work for you and assembled a translation guide:

These are just a few of the Bad ingredients that you will never find in INIKA products:

Petrochemicals- derived from petrol. Can cause health problems including caner. Usually found in cosmetics such as lip-gloss.

Non-organic products of animal origins- made with harsh chemicals. The word ‘organic’ on uncertified brands is a scientific word meaning-‘contains carbon’.

Talc- a moisture resistant powder, it is known to cause ovarian and lung tumors. It is also known to cause break-outs and allergic reactions.

Fragrances of non-organic origin- artificial fragrances may cause adverse skin reactions. They are also linked to conditions like respiratory disorders and cancer and as waste, are bad for the environment.

Chelating agents based on EDTA and its salt- when inhaled EDTA was found to cause adverse reproductive and developmental reactions in animals.

Ethoxylation- a process with carcinogenic side effects

Polyethylene glycol (PEGS)- has been shown to cause kidney damage and liver abnormalities as well as causing rashes and dry skin.

These are just a few of the potentially harmful chemicals that might be in non-organic cosmetic products that you use everyday.

So maybe it’s time to give organics a try?