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Skincare Ingredients to Avoid for Healthier Skin
The label-reading guide your skin has been waiting for.
Read the first five
The first five ingredients make up the bulk of the formula. If those are alcohols, fragrance, or harsh sulfates, keep looking.
What to skip
Denatured alcohol high on the list, synthetic fragrance in sensitive-skin products, and formaldehyde-releasing preservatives are common irritants worth avoiding.
What to look for instead
Ceramides, niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, peptides, and a well-formulated SPF do more for your skin than any 12-step trend.
Simplicity wins
A short, intentional routine your skin can trust will always outperform a shelf full of miracles.
