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Silicones are used in beauty products to give them a soft & smooth texture, and are known to make the product water resistant. Hence, they're commonly used in sunscreens, moisturizers & face makeup products that claim to be waterproof.

However, in doing so, they form a barrier on skin that traps oil, sebum & other impurities. This buildup causes enlarged pores, which get clogged with blackheads & whiteheads.Jaivique's skincare products are thus silicone free & non comedogenic.

These are a group of related chemicals that are added to cosmetic products as preservatives, as they prevent the formation of harmful mold & bacteria. However, they are known to disturb hormonal function, cause reproductive toxicity and increase the risk of breast cancer.

For all these reasons, Jaivique products are paraben free.

These are surfactants, i.e. they enable face washes, shower gels, soaps, shampoos etc. form a rich lather. They bind with oil & dirt, thus enabling them to get washed off easily with water.However, sulphates are known to cause skin irritation, inflammation & sensitivity. They have also been found to be responsible for skin diseases such as contact dermatitis.

Due to these reasons, all of Jaivique's products are sulphate-free.

A cheaper yet highly effective & long-lasting moisturizing ingredient, however it is derived from petroleum. It also regulates the viscosity of beauty product formulations.Dermatologists claim that this ingredient doesn't cause any skin damage. But it is derived from petroleum, a non-renewable source of energy.

Hence, as a clean & conscious beauty brand, Jaivique products are mineral oil free.

A commonly used emollient as it prevents loss of water by forming an oily barrier over the skin's surface. It is also added to products to reduce their thickness.However, it has been linked to skin irritation & contact dermatitis in case one is found to be allergic to it.

For this reason, Jaivique products are free from propylene glycol.

This substance is known to boost the shelf life of cosmetics & personal care products as it prevents contamination from bacteria. It has been found to trigger allergic reactions in the form of rashes & irritation.

Jaivique products are formaldehyde free.

Known to clog pores by disturbing the skin's oil balance, the use of artificial colors in cosmetics has been linked to acne, blemishes, skin irritation & skin redness.

Due to these reasons, Jaivique products are free from artificial colors.

Hydroquinone has been known to be a skin-lightening agent, due to which it is used in products meant for treating hyperpigmentation. However, theover usage of this ingredient has been found to trigger a toxic reaction on melanocytes, which can force them to regroup. This can result in higher melanin production, thus causing hyperpigmentation, inflammation & redness.

Jaivique products are hydroquinone free.

Butylated hydroxyanisole is commonly used as an antioxidant & preservative for cosmetics, food, packaging & other products. However, it had been found to be a possible carcinogen. It is also known to break down the body's essential vitamins and negatively impact hormone function.

Jaivique products are butylated hydroxyanisole free.

Added to cosmetics/skincare products to thicken them & increase their absorption. However, since aluminium is a pro-oxidant (opposite of antioxidant), it can actually increase oxidation in the skin, thus speeding up aging.Hence, Jaivique products are free from aluminium compounds.

These are added to cleansing products for gentle exfoliation to make skin look glossy. However, plastic microbeads can cause tiny abraisons in skin, which can let in harmful bacteria that cause acne, inflammation, dark spots & rapid aging. In addition, plastic microbeads are very harmful to the environment.

Jaivique products are free from plastic microbeads.

Talc is normally added to cosmetics to improve their consistency, prevent them from caking up & absorb moisture. However, in case it is inhaled, it can cause respiratory & lung disorders. Hence, it is best avoided.

Jaivique products are talc free.