The Amohas Banned List

Clean. Transparent. Evidenced.

Welcome to the Amohas No-List—where the bad stuff goes to retire (with no pension).
We take clean beauty seriously, but that doesn’t mean we can’t have a little fun while showing toxic ingredients the door.

Here’s what will never, ever make it into an Amohas vessel. Not even if it dressed up in plant-based drag and said “please.”

  • Parabens

    They may preserve, but they don’t deserve a place on your skin.
    Banned because: They mess with your hormones, and frankly, we find that rude.

  • Phthalates

    Used to make plastics flexible and fragrances clingy. Banned because: We like our dance moves flexible, not our skincare ethics.

  • Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) & Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES)

    That foamy feeling? Yeah, it’s a lie.🫧 Banned because: Harsh detergents belong in car washes, not your skincare.

  • Formaldehyde & Formaldehyde-releasing Agents

    A preservative that doubles as a science fair horror story. Banned because: Your serum shouldn’t double as embalming fluid.

  • Synthetic Fragrances

    A “secret recipe” of potentially 100+ undisclosed chemicals. Banned because: We prefer transparency over mystery. And allergies.

  • Oxybenzone & Octinoxate

    Sunscreen ingredients with a talent for disrupting coral reefs and your endocrine system.
    Banned because: We love oceans. And functioning hormones.

  • Hydroquinone

    Often found in “whitening” creams. It’s aggressive and unnecessary. Banned because: We believe in brightening, not erasing.

  • Triclosan

    Marketed as antibacterial. Actually just problematic. Banned because: You’re not a kitchen counter.

  • Coal Tar & Artificial Dyes

    Still legal in some places. Still prehistoric in our book. Banned because: No one should need a warning label to wash their face.

Also on our Eternal Red Flag List

  • PEGs
  • BHA & BHT
  • Talc
  • Mineral oil
  • Petroleum-derived anything
  • And any chemical you can’t pronounce before your morning matcha