Disclaimer: These ratings reflect my personal approach to ingredient awareness and the ingredients I personally choose to avoid or minimise. They are intended as a guide only, not a definitive measure of whether a product is safe or unsafe. Ingredient lists and product information were accurate to the best of my knowledge at the time of review, based on the information provided by manufacturers. Formulations can change, so always check the current ingredient list before purchasing. The rating of a product doesn’t mean that every ingredient it contains is harmful at the concentration used. My ratings take a broad and precautionary approach, considering the ingredients themselves, how the product is used and my own deal-breakers and lower-priority flags. This isn’t about boycotting brands or labelling an entire brand as good or bad. I’ve created this list simply to help you navigate ingredient labels, recognise some of the ingredients you might prefer to avoid, and make more informed choices. I’m rating individual products, and the same brand may have products that fall into different categories. Use this information to make your own informed choices based on what matters to you.