Ingredients

Oxybenzone. A UV filter that is absorbed into the body and has possible hormone effects; the EU capped it at 2.2% and some places ban it over coral-reef harm.

Also written Oxybenzone

One of five parabens banned from cosmetics in the EU since 2014 because their safety couldn't be shown.

A synthetic antioxidant listed as a possible carcinogen and under EU review as a possible endocrine disruptor.

Also written Butylated Hydroxyanisole

A synthetic antioxidant used in tiny amounts to keep oils fresh. Often listed next to BHA as a possible hormone disruptor; EU safety scientists reviewed it and allow it with strict limits.

Also written Butylated Hydroxytoluene

A longer-chain paraben. Like propylparaben, the EU has lowered its permitted concentration and bans it in leave-on products for the nappy area of young children, over possible hormone effects.

D4, a volatile silicone. Classed in the EU as possibly harmful to fertility and as persisting in the environment, so it's restricted in wash-off products since 2020 and in leave-on products from 2026.

Also written D4

Octinoxate. A UVB filter under review for possible hormone effects and banned in some reef areas.

Also written Octinoxate, Octyl Methoxycinnamate

A UVB filter the EU limited to 7.34% in face products after reviewing possible hormone effects.

One of five parabens banned from cosmetics in the EU since 2014 because their safety couldn't be shown.

One of five parabens banned from cosmetics in the EU since 2014 because their safety couldn't be shown.

One of five parabens banned from cosmetics in the EU since 2014 because their safety couldn't be shown.

One of five parabens banned from cosmetics in the EU since 2014 because their safety couldn't be shown.

A longer-chain paraben. The EU has lowered its permitted concentration and bans it in leave-on products for the nappy area of young children, over possible hormone effects.

An antibacterial restricted in the EU and removed from US antibacterial soaps, over hormone effects, antibiotic resistance and environmental harm.