Our No-No List is not trend-driven. It is rooted in skin biology, long-term wellness, and respect for the body's natural intelligence. Every exclusion reflects a deliberate decision to protect your skin barrier, hormonal balance, and overall well-being.

The PranaGlow Philosophy

Why a What We Exclude List Matters

Your skin is not just a surface — it is a living, responsive organ. What you apply daily can influence inflammation, sensitivity, and balance over time.

Many conventional ingredients are still widely used because they are cheap, shelf-stable, and sensory-enhancing. But those benefits often come at the expense of skin health.

If an ingredient disrupts the skin, the body, or the planet — it does not belong in our formulations.

Cheap Fillers
Hormone Disruptors
Hidden Fragrance
Barrier-Stripping Agents
Synthetic Coatings
Microplastics
Artificial Dyes
Heavy Metal Contaminants
Animal-Derived Ingredients
01
Never Used. No Exceptions.

Endocrine Disruptors & Hormone-Mimicking Ingredients

Protecting your hormonal balance — inside and out

We Never Use
Parabens (methyl, propyl, butyl, ethyl)
Phthalates (including those hidden in "fragrance")
Triclosan and triclocarban
Formaldehyde & formaldehyde-releasing preservatives
Why This Matters

Hormonal balance is foundational to skin health. Ingredients linked to endocrine disruption contradict our belief in supporting the body's natural rhythm and vitality.

02
No Hidden Ingredients. No Scent Manipulation.

Synthetic Fragrance & Undisclosed "Parfum"

Transparency is not optional — it is our baseline

We Never Use
Synthetic fragrance blends
"Parfum" without full ingredient disclosure
Aroma chemicals designed purely for longevity or masking
When scent is present, it comes from thoughtfully chosen botanical extracts or essential oils used at skin-safe levels — or we choose fragrance-free entirely.
Why This Matters

Fragrance is one of the most common causes of skin sensitivity. Transparency here is non-negotiable.

03
If It Compromises the Barrier, It Doesn't Belong.

Harsh Surfactants & Skin-Stripping Agents

Cleansing should protect, never deplete

We Never Use
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS)
Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES)
High-pH cleansers and aggressive detergents
Alcohol denat as a primary ingredient
Why This Matters

Repeated barrier disruption leads to dryness, inflammation, sensitivity, and accelerated ageing. Healthy skin requires cleansing that respects its natural defences.

04
Temporary Smoothness Is Not Skin Health.

Silicones & Occlusive Synthetic Coatings

We don't mask skin — we nourish it

We Never Use
Dimethicone
Cyclopentasiloxane
Cyclohexasiloxane
Heavy synthetic occlusives that trap debris
PranaGlow prioritises bio-compatible plant oils and botanical emollients that support real skin function — not cosmetic illusion.
Why This Matters

Silicones create an instant "silky" feel but do not nourish or repair. We believe in results you can feel, not film you can't see.

05
Nothing Plastic Belongs in a Ritual of Care.

Microplastics & Petrochemical Fillers

What's harmful to the ocean is harmful to you

We Never Use
Plastic microbeads
Synthetic polymers used purely for texture or slip
PEGs and petroleum-derived fillers
Why This Matters

Microplastics harm marine ecosystems and may disrupt the skin microbiome. Conscious skincare must consider both personal and environmental impact.

06
Colour Should Come from Nature — or Not at All.

Artificial Dyes & Synthetic Colorants

Aesthetics should never come at a skin health cost

We Never Use
FD&C synthetic dyes
Coal-tar derived colorants
Where colour exists in our formulas, it comes from botanical extracts or mineral pigments tested for purity and skin safety.
Why This Matters

Artificial colour adds no benefit to skin health and increases the risk of irritation, sensitivity, and long-term reactivity.

07
Zero Tolerance.

Heavy Metals & Contaminants

Safety standards are a floor, not a ceiling

We Do Not Allow Unsafe Levels of
Lead
Mercury
Cadmium
Arsenic
Why This Matters

All PranaGlow formulations are developed with careful raw-material selection to minimise contamination risk and meet — and exceed — cosmetic safety standards.

08
Compassion Is Part of Our Formulation Ethic.

Animal-Derived & Unethically Sourced Ingredients

Plant-based, cruelty-free — without sacrificing efficacy

We Never Use
Animal-derived ingredients of any kind
Animal testing at any stage of development
PranaGlow is proudly 100% plant-based and cruelty-free — because efficacy and compassion are not in conflict.
Why This Matters

We believe that the most effective skincare respects all living beings — from the botanicals we source to the ecosystems they come from.