What Ingredients to Avoid in Skincare
Learn why you should upgrade your skincare regimen (and ditch those drugstore brands). You've probably heard the terms parabens, sulfates, silicones, etc. Let's take a closer look at the ingredients many drugstore skincare brands use and how they may be causing harm to your skin.
We all grew up with the same drugstore brands, relying on them to fix our embarrassing acne and battle our pubescent body odor. And with all due respect to those brands—you know their names—it’s high time to bid them farewell and upgrade.
Why? Most of these low-cost drugstore brands use harsh chemical preservatives in their formulas to keep their costs low and prolong shelf life. Plus, they usually skimp on the good ingredients. It’s great that the moisturizer has Vitamin E, but that’s baseline, whereas much of the competition offers far more benefits to the skin. For you, this means more irritated skin, less positive impact on your skin quality (any anti-aging regimen is instantly compromised), and a greater chance of breakouts.
Good quality is still very accessible to the everyday consumer. An ingredient-conscious moisturizer with broad-spectrum SPF can run you $20. Yes, it might cost twice as much as the drugstore label, but it likely comes without those preservatives, since it isn’t made en masse. And, for that extra spend, you get ingredients that are more effective and targeted to your needs, like cactus extract, in Cardon’s case. We’re able to create stable formulas without resorting to the use of preservatives, which is a tenet of Korean skincare (and its focus on research, development, and technology). It’s hard to get a tailored, powerful product from the $8 shelves. That’s just a matter of fact.
SKINCARE INGREDIENTS TO AVOID
The following ingredients are three of the biggest offenders when it comes to skincare. They are especially common in drugstore brands, and are a core indicator of hastily made products—something that won’t benefit the health and hydration of your skin in the long term, much less the short term. Forget any instant effects they may have, and try not to rationalize their minor benefits, because they’re ultimately harmful.
WHAT ARE PARABENS
Parabens sit firmly atop any “do not use” list, and they are most commonly found in cleansing or hydrating products. Parabens help preserve products and prolong their shelf life, similar to adding lots of sugar or sodium to food in order to prevent decay. But just as those sugary and salty foods are bad for you to ingest, parabens are even worse to apply to your body. Once soaked into the bloodstream, they can disrupt endocrine functions and hormone levels in the body, which can in turn lead to cancerous tumors (particularly on breast tissue).
You can usually identify them on product labels by looking for an ingredient with “-paraben” at the end of the word (such as isobutylparaben or propylparaben).
WHAT ARE SULFATES
Sulfates are common in cleansing products—from face cleansers to shampoos to soaps. They are used for their ability to build a lather or foam, but they also have extreme drying effects on skin. That’s because they’re so highly effective at maximizing a product’s cleansing powers, that they strip away everything good and nourishing in addition to everything bad. So they do so much cleaning that they irritate the skin and can lead to redness, dryness, and even acne breakouts (they’re often comedogenic, too, which means they can clog pores). You can practically feel their drying effects on the skin and hair after each use, and it doesn’t feel good. That right there is your clue that the brand prioritizes cheap production over quality, healthy results.
You’ll typically see sulfates listed as Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) or Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES).
WHAT IS SILICONE
Like water and oil, silicone is a base agent in many skincare and cosmetic products. It can provide a silky-smooth finish to some products, which feels great in the moment. Silicone is also a key ingredient in many “water- or sweat-resistant” sunscreen products, for its ability to repel water. But unlike the other two, it is a known comedogenic ingredient, meaning it can clog the pores. For as effective as it is at keeping bad stuff out of your skin, it’s just as good at trapping things inside of it, too. (Not to mention, it also blocks good ingredients from being absorbed, so it’s pointless to apply anything over top a silicone-based hydrator or sunscreen.) Most brands that use silicone do so because of its low cost—hence why it’s a good indicator of their choosing quantity over quality.
You can spot a silicone by looking for any ingredients with the following suffixes: -cones, -silanes, -siloxanes, and -conols.
Featured: Cardon's Essentials Skincare Set Paraben-free, Sulfate-free, Silicone-free. Made 100% cruelty-free.
At Cardon, the top priority is quality over quantity. We produce high-quality, affordable skincare products that are not only effective, but which are also safe and healthy for you. In turn, we avoid a long list of bad, corner-cutting ingredients, including the three above. Again, that’s in our fabric, which follows the core principles of Korean skincare.
As consumers ourselves, we owe a lot to those drugstore brands for getting us through the awkward stages of life. But if we had known better then, or had a slightly higher budget than our minimum-wage part-time jobs had allowed, then we happily would have upgraded. In order to be smart consumers, we must first value smart production—one that offers a wise exchange of money for quality. That is to say, we prioritize using the right ingredients instead of taking advantage of customers, unlike most drugstore brands.
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Cleansing Duo
Hit refresh! The Cleansing Duo gives you the ultimate cleanse with highly-effective skincare-grade formulas. Vital Body Wash fights dryness and breakouts and Purifying Clay Cleanser keeps your skin clear and balanced. It's the perfect duo for a fresh, confident look every day!
Pro tip: Use Purifying Clay Cleanser as a spot treatment for pimples or clay mask treatment. Apply to the affected area or the full face and rinse off after 10 minutes.
Includes Steps:
- 01 Purifying Clay Cleanser
- 02 Vital Body Wash
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Cleansing Duo
Hit refresh! The Cleansing Duo gives you the ultimate cleanse with highly-effective skincare-grade formulas. Vital Body Wash fights dryness and breakouts and Purifying Clay Cleanser keeps your skin clear and balanced. It's the perfect duo for a fresh, confident look every day!
Pro tip: Use Purifying Clay Cleanser as a spot treatment for pimples or clay mask treatment. Apply to the affected area or the full face and rinse off after 10 minutes.
Includes Steps:
- 01 Purifying Clay Cleanser
- 02 Vital Body Wash
Black Friday Sale:
50% OFF any set subscription! Use code INSIDERS50
20% OFF SITEWIDE! Use code BFSALE20
Deluxe Travel-Size Clay Cleanser + Hydro Boost Gel
From your gym bag to your carry-on, no packed bag is complete without these two travel-sized essentials.
Our cleanser and moisturizer are the backbone of your skincare routine, so you can reset and restore your skin both day and night, no matter where you go.
Includes Steps:
- 01 Clay Cleanser Sample, 15ml
- 02 Hydro Boost Gel Sample, 15ml
Deluxe Travel-Size Clay Cleanser + Hydro Boost Gel
From your gym bag to your carry-on, no packed bag is complete without these two travel-sized essentials.
Our cleanser and moisturizer are the backbone of your skincare routine, so you can reset and restore your skin both day and night, no matter where you go.
Includes Steps:
- 01 Clay Cleanser Sample, 15ml
- 02 Hydro Boost Gel Sample, 15ml
Exfoliating Facial Toner Wipes
good for:
After a long, busy day you just want to sit back, relax, and crack open—our biodegradable Exfoliating Facial Toner Wipes.
Wipe the stress and grime away with our Exfoliating Facial Toner Wipes, which use PHAs and caffeine to unclog pores, balance pH, and soothe the skin all in one easy step. No water needed.
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Exfoliating Facial Toner Wipes
good for:
After a long, busy day you just want to sit back, relax, and crack open—our biodegradable Exfoliating Facial Toner Wipes.
Wipe the stress and grime away with our Exfoliating Facial Toner Wipes, which use PHAs and caffeine to unclog pores, balance pH, and soothe the skin all in one easy step. No water needed.
Due to demand, this product is temporarily out of stock. Click "Notify Me" below to be the first to know when it's back!
Cactus Foaming Shaving Cream
good for:
This bathroom cabinet staple is a cut above the rest. The Cactus Foaming Shaving Cream for men delivers a close, comfortable shave every time—without having to worry about nicks, razor burns, irritation, and ingrowns.
Our rich foam uses Cactus Extract and Chamomile to create a cushion-like layer to soothe the skin. Plus, you’ll shave some time since this also doubles as a face cleanser.
Due to demand, this product is temporarily out of stock. Click "Notify Me" below to be the first to know when it's back!
Cactus Foaming Shaving Cream
good for:
This bathroom cabinet staple is a cut above the rest. The Cactus Foaming Shaving Cream for men delivers a close, comfortable shave every time—without having to worry about nicks, razor burns, irritation, and ingrowns.
Our rich foam uses Cactus Extract and Chamomile to create a cushion-like layer to soothe the skin. Plus, you’ll shave some time since this also doubles as a face cleanser.
Due to demand, this product is temporarily out of stock. Click "Notify Me" below to be the first to know when it's back!
Cardon Gift Card
Shopping for someone else but not sure what to give them? Let your friends and family choose their skincare by gifting them a Cardon digital gift card.
Cardon Gift Card
Shopping for someone else but not sure what to give them? Let your friends and family choose their skincare by gifting them a Cardon digital gift card.
Cardon Products Are
Easy to Use
We never create two products when we can achieve the same results with one. Cardon products are designed to be easy to use every day.
Backed By Korean Innovation
Korean R&D is two decades ahead of the rest of the world. Cardon products use the highest quality, most effective ingredients out there.
Non-Toxic
Finally, an ingredient label you can feel good about. Every ingredient in Cardon products is good for your skin, and easy on the mind.
