The Sinise No List

At Sinise, we are very picky with what we put in our hair and skincare line. We also believe that it is our job to educate consumers on the difference between natural and synthetic ingredients in hair and skin care products.

Therefore, we say ‘NO’ to artificial additives and harmful ingredients that can cause harm to ourselves over time, animals, and our shared environment. We believe that everything we need to make the products you love can be found in nature.

 

NO Parabens
NO Sulphates ( SLS/SLES )
NO Petrolatum / Mineral Oils
NO Synthetic Fragrances
NO Harsh detergents
NO Propylene Glycol
NO MEA / DEA / TEA
NO Phthalates
NO Triclosan
NO Silicones
NO EDTA

 

 

 

NO Parabens Widely used synthetic preservatives in cosmetic products. They mimic the hormone estrogen in the body and can disrupt hormone function. We choose alternative preservatives at the lowest levels to keep our products safe.

NO Sulphates ( SLS/SLES ) Sulphates can be irritating to the skin and eyes. It can also strip the moisture from your skin and hair. We use mild plant-derived cleansers instead.

NO Petrolatum / Mineral Oils - are sourced from non-renewable resources. Instead, we used natural oils like coconut, cinnamon, sunflower, rosehip to moisturize skin.

NO Synthetic Fragrances - Instead, we use essential oils to fragrance our products.

NO Harsh detergents - We use SCI ( Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate ) which is derived from coconuts as a cleansing ingredient.

NO Propylene Glycol - This is derived from non-renewable resources that consume oxygen from aquatic life, which can result in an unhealthy environment for life in sea/rivers.

NO MEA / DEA / TEA - These are ethanolamine compounds that are potentially carcinogenic.

NO Phthalates Are preservatives that can cause endocrine disruption. We do not use this in our products.

NO Triclosan - is an anti-microbial agent that can harm the environment and waterways, building bioci resistance.

NO Silicones - are derived from non-renewable sources that can have a big impact on the environment. Instead, we use plant extracts, oils for conditioning properties.

NO EDTA - a common preservative. Instead, we use naturally derived ingredients to extend our product shelf life including Vitamin E.

NO DMDM Hydantoin - A preservative that can release formaldehyde in the environment and can be toxic. We do not use this in our products.