What’s Not in the Jar
We believe that the natural world gives us everything we need to keep our skin healthy. That’s why we use only the finest natural ingredients in our products. You can read more about what’s inside Freyaluna products on our Inside The Jar page.
Many skincare manufacturers make false ‘all-natural’ claims about their products which still contain a number of chemical ingredients. Some products have met a lot of bad press because of it.
At Freyaluna, we carefully formulate our products without the use of chemicals.
- No Alcohol – this is often used as a preservative in natural skin care creams. This type of ethyl alcohol (usually listed as ‘alcohol denat.’ on the label) can dry out the skin, cause irritation, trigger Rosacea flare-ups and prevent the absorption of Vitamin A – the lack of which promotes premature ageing.
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No Artificial fragrances – these often contain phthalates and other irritating chemicals. They are the most frequent cause of allergic reactions to cosmetics.
- No Formaldehyde (including Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate) – this is a harsh skin irritant and there are serious health concerns about exposure to this chemical.
- No Sodium Lauryl Sulfate – this foaming agent is a harsh skin irritant and a bad trigger of skin allergies.
- No Parabens – more and more people are becoming sensitised to this ingredient. Recent research has suggested it may have a weak oestrogenic effect and may cause DNA damage and premature ageing when exposed to sunlight, and links cancer have been suggested.
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No Phenoxyethanol – this is a skin irritant and has recently been banned for use in certified organic skin care products by Ecocert and COSMOS, the new EU organic certification standard.
- No Petrochemicals – these are chemical ingredients derived from petroleum. Propylene Glycol is one of the more common petrochemicals used in skincare products for its moisturising properties. It is a bad skin irritant and triggers eczema.
- No Phthalates – used as a fixative for fragrances. It is often absent from ingredient labels as many companies use “parfum” rather than list it separately. There are serious safety concerns surrounding this ingredient in regard to reproductive health.
