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, there will be periodic updates to this list.
The Ecz-clusion List
- Alpha-amyl Cinnamic Alchol (Amylcinnamaldehyde)
- Bacitracin
- Benzocaine
- Cinnamic Alcohol
- Cinnamic Aldehyde
- Citrus aurantifolia (lime) peel powder
- Citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) peel oil
- Citrus extract
- Citrus limon (lemon) peel powder
- Citral
- Citronellol
- Coumarin
- Eugenol
- Farnesol
- Formaldehyde
- Geraniol
- Hexyl Cinnamic Aldehyde
- Hydroxycitronellal
- Isoeugenol
- Lidocaine
- Lyral (Hydroxy-Isohexyl Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde)
- Methylchloroisothiazolinone
- Methyl dibromo glutaronitrile
- Methylisothiazolinone
- Myroxylon balsamum / (Balsam of Talu)
- Myroxylon pereirae resin / (Balsam of Peru)
- Neomycin sulfate
- Oak Moss Absolute
- Polymyxin B sulfate
- Propolis
- Shellac
- Triclosan
In addition to the Ecz-clusion List, products must not include:
- Fragrance – products must be fragrance free
- 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.
