The clean beauty library
The Clean Beauty Library
More than sixty plain English guides to the harsh chemicals hiding in everyday personal care, the natural ingredients that can replace them, and how to build a simpler routine. Written for curious people, not chemists.
30 guides
Ingredients to Avoid
- Aluminum in Antiperspirants: Separating Concern From Myth
- Benzalkonium Chloride and Quats in Hand Soaps and Wipes
- Benzene Contamination in Aerosol Sprays and Dry Shampoo
- BHA and BHT: Synthetic Antioxidant Preservatives
- Chemical Hair Relaxers and Straighteners: What Research Shows
- Cyclic Silicones D4, D5 and D6: Smooth Feel, Lasting Footprint
- DEA, MEA and TEA: Ethanolamines and Nitrosamine Risk
- Formaldehyde Releasers: DMDM Hydantoin, Quaternium-15 and More
- Hydroquinone and Skin Lighteners: Risks and Gentler Options
- Lead, Mercury and Heavy Metals in Cosmetics
- Methylisothiazolinone (MI): The Allergen of the Decade
- Microplastics and Liquid Polymers in Beauty Products
- Mineral Oil and Petrolatum: Petroleum on Your Skin
- Nitrosamines: Contaminants That Form Inside Your Products
- Octocrylene and Homosalate: The Other Chemical UV Filters
- Oxybenzone and Octinoxate: Chemical Sunscreen Filters Under Scrutiny
- Parabens in Cosmetics: What They Are and Why People Avoid Them
- PEG Compounds and 1,4-Dioxane Contamination
- PFAS "Forever Chemicals" in Makeup and Personal Care
- Phenoxyethanol: The "Paraben Free" Preservative Swap
- Phthalates in Personal Care Products: The Hidden Plasticizers
- PPD and Resorcinol: Chemicals in Permanent Hair Dye
- Propylene Glycol: Penetration Enhancer and Skin Irritant
- SLS and SLES: Why Harsh Sulfates Strip Your Skin and Hair
- Synthetic Dyes and Coal Tar Colors in Cosmetics
- Synthetic Fragrance: What "Parfum" Can Hide on a Label
- Synthetic Musks: Galaxolide, Tonalide and Bioaccumulation
- Talc and Asbestos Contamination: What Shoppers Should Know
- Toluene, DBP and the "Toxic Trio" in Nail Products
- Triclosan and Antibacterial Soap: Why the FDA Pulled It
18 guides
Clean Beauty Basics
- Clean Beauty During Pregnancy: Ingredients to Reconsider
- Cold Process Soap vs Commercial "Beauty Bars"
- Does Your Skin Absorb What You Put on It? The Real Science
- Endocrine Disruptors in Personal Care, Explained Simply
- Greenwashing: When "Natural" on the Label Means Nothing
- How to Build a Non Toxic Daily Routine, Step by Step
- How to Read a Cosmetic Ingredient Label (INCI Decoded)
- Mineral vs Chemical Sunscreen: Which Is Better for You
- MoCRA: What the 2022 US Cosmetics Law Changed
- Natural Men's Grooming Without Harsh Chemicals
- Natural Products and Shelf Life: How to Store Clean Beauty
- Non Toxic Hair Care: Shampoo Bars, Oils and What to Avoid
- Non Toxic Skin Care for Babies and Kids
- Sensitive Skin and Eczema: Common Irritants to Skip
- Switching to Natural Deodorant: What to Expect
- The Fragrance Loophole: Why Labels Can Keep Secrets
- US vs EU Cosmetic Rules: Why Europe Restricts More Ingredients
- What Is Clean Beauty? A Plain English Guide
14 guides
Natural Ingredients
- Activated Charcoal in Deodorant and Soap
- Argan Oil for Hair and Skin
- Beeswax in Skin Care: A Natural Protective Barrier
- Bentonite Clay: How Natural Clay Absorbs and Cleanses
- Black Seed Oil (Nigella Sativa) in Hair and Skin Care
- Castor Oil for Skin, Lashes and Hair
- Epsom Salt and Sea Salt Baths: Minerals and Relaxation
- Essential Oils: Benefits, Dilution and Safety
- Jojoba Oil: The Plant Oil That Mimics Skin's Own Sebum
- Prickly Pear Seed Oil: The Desert's Luxury Facial Oil
- Rosehip Seed Oil: Vitamin Rich Facial Oil
- Sacha Inchi and Rice Bran Oil for Hair
- Shea Butter: Benefits for Skin, Lips and Hair
- Zinc Oxide: The Mineral Sun Filter Explained