The Ecz-clusion List

The Ecz-clusion List is the foundation of the Seal Criteria. For a product to obtain the Seal, it cannot contain any of the following ingredients in any amount. Because these ingredients are known irritants and allergens, all Seal partners agree to skip them when they formulate their products.

The Ecz-clusion List will continue to evolve over time, in response to new data and innovation.

The Ecz-clusion List

  1. Bacitracin
  2. Benzocaine
  3. Citrus aurantifolia (lime) peel powder
  4. Citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) peel oil
  5. Citrus extract
  6. Citrus limon (lemon) peel powder
  7. Formaldehyde
  8. Lidocaine
  9. Methylchloroisothiazolinone
  10. Methyl dibromo glutaronitrile
  11. Methylisothiazolinone
  12. Myroxylon balsamum / (Balsam of Talu)
  13. Myroxylon pereirae resin / (Balsam of Peru)
  14. Neomycin sulfate
  15. Polymyxin B sulfate
  16. Propolis
  17. Shellac
  18. Triclosan

In addition to the Ecz-clusion List, products must not include:

  • Fragrance
  • Chemical UV absorbers (only physical sunscreen products containing titanium, zinc and iron will be considered)
  • Formaldehyde releasers      

Above and beyond the Ecz-clusion List and other items listed above, all Seal products must meet the rigorous clinical testing requirements set by our Scientific Oversight Committee. Learn more about our clinical testing requirements.

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