“At Glycolique Options, we use the finest, purest ingredients available on the market today.” Our skincare regimens are scientifically advanced formulas with each ingredient purpose specific in its benefit to the skin. “In the past, ingredients that used to be thought of as “good” for the skin were not beneficial, and in fact can have harm­ful results on the skin.” “We have provided you with a list of potentially harmful ingredients to avoid because of their comedogenic, drying, allergenic or irritating nature.” “If you have any question about ingredients, please give us a call at:” CBI Labs - 1-888-525-3668. Our technicians will be happy to answer your queries.

Acctylated Lanolin Alcohol - an ester resembling steroid generally found on the skin. Highly comedogenic. Has mild irritation potential.

Aluminum Acetate Solution - also known as Burrow’s solution - It’s metal content has produced skin rash and severe sloughing of the skin.

Amydimethyl PABA - causes skin irritability. It is no longer available in the U.S.

Anhydrous Lanolin - An emollient that depending on it’s processing can be comedogenic.

Anise Extract - used as a fragrance. It may cause allergic reactions, and produce hives, scaling and blisters if applied directly on the skin.

Balm Mint Oil - often combined with citronella oil - may cause skin irritation.

Behenyl Erucate - a skin conditioning agent. Considered comedogenic.

Benzethonium Chloride - a preservative, continuous use can cause allergic reactions.

Bergamot Oil - used as an antiseptic, high concentrations to the skin may cause hyper pigmentation and skin irritation or rash.

Butyl Stearate - used as an emulsifier, it has been known to cause allergic reactions.

Calcium Hydroxide - employed as a topical astringent. It can burn the skin and eyes.

Caprylic Acid - used as a surfactant, a naturally occurring fatty acid found in sweat, fusel oil, and other plant and animal sources. Mildly comedogenic and may be highly irritating to skin.

Carmine - a crimson coloring agent in some cosmetics. It may cause allergic reactions.

Ceresin - a waxy agent used in protective creams. May cause allergic reactions.

Cetearyl Alcohol - a form of alcohol that is comedogenic and sometimes irritating to the skin.

Cetyl Acetate - from the ester of Cetyl Alcohol Andacetic Acid, it is highly comedogenic.

Cinnamic Acid - found in cinnamon leaves and cocoa leaves. In high concentrations, cinnamon oil can cause skin irritations. It may cause allergic skin rashes.

Citronella Java Oil - antiseptic uses, herbal distillation may cause a skin rash when used in cosmetics.

Cocoa Butter - a skin softener and lubricator. It is con­sidered comedogenic and may cause allergic reactions.

Coconut Butter / Oil - used as a cream base. It may be irritating, cause skin rashes and considered comedo­genic to the skin.

Coriander Oil - used in deodorants and as a cosmetic preservative. Can cause allergic reactions.

Corn Oil - used as a carrier or delivery system. It has a high comedogenic content.

Cotton Seed Oil - used as a carrier or delivery system. It has a mild comedogenic content.

Egg Protein - used as a moisture-retention agent. It may cause skin rashes and allergic reactions for those pre-disposed to allergies to eggs.

Ethel Alcohol - from grain distillation, used as a topical antiseptic, anti-bacterial and astringent. It is commonly known as rubbing alcohol, it is too strong and too drying for the skin.

Eucalyptus Oil - has antiseptic, disinfectant and blood circulation activating properties. It may cause allergic reac­tions.

Glutaral - a preservative that can cause skin irritation.

Isocreme - used as an emollient. It is a mixture of mineral oil, lanolin, petrolatum and lanolin alcohol - comedogenic to the skin.

Lanolin - a sheep’s wool derivative, it is highly comedogenic.

Laureth - 4 - a surfactant that is highly comedogenic and irritating to the skin.

Lauric Acid - used as a base in most commercial soaps and detergents. It is mild irritant and comedogenic.

Mysistic Acid - a surfactant and cleansing agent used in product penetration, it has a high comedogenicity potential.

Mysistic Alcohol - an emollient used in product penetration, it has a high comedogenicity potential.

Mysistic Lactate - an emollient used in product penetration, it has a high comedogenicity potential.

Oleyl Alcohol - used as an emollient, it may be come­dogenic and mildly irritating.

Polyphenol - a coloring agent, it is irritating and sensi­tizing to the skin.

PPG Myristyl - an emollient that is comedogenic and irritating.

PPG5 Ceteth 10 Phosphate - an emollient. Highly comedogenic and irritating.

Quince Seed - used as an emollient and emulsifier. It may cause allergic reactions.

Sodium Bisulfate - An inorganic salt used as an antiseptic and pH adjuster, concentrated solutions can produce strong irritation.

Sodium Dehyroacetate - a preservative against bacteria. May cause skin irritation.

Steareth 10 - an emulsifier for cosmetics. It has a high comedogenic and irritancy potential.

Wheat Germ Glycerides - Used in moisturizers as a skin softener. It is considered to be comedogenic and have irritancy potential.