Ingredient Label Decoder Cards — Printable Cards

You turn the pack over and see 30 ingredients in tiny print. One app says red, another says green, and the front says 'natural'. You do not want to scare yourself over nothing, and you do not want to rub the one ingredient that stings you onto your face again.

These cards do the homework for you. Seven cards teach you to read any label in 30 seconds. The Avoid cards give the real label names and an honest reason level (known irritant or allergen, or personal preference). The Good ingredients cards show what to look for and its Latin name. The Fragrance and preservatives cards explain why water-based products need a preservative and which ones natural brands use. The Sunscreen cards cover SPF numbers, UVA marks, mineral and chemical filters and how much to use.

Who it is for

• Anyone switching skincare and makeup to natural who wants to decide in the shop
• People with sensitive skin who need to spot fragrance and known allergens fast
• Anyone tired of conflicting apps and long fear-based avoid lists

What's inside

• How to read a label (7 cards): INCI order, 30-second scan, front-of-pack words, Latin plant names, unscented vs fragrance-free, PAO and batch
• Avoid list (12 cards): fragrance, SLS, drying alcohols, formaldehyde releasers, MIT, parabens, phthalates, triclosan, synthetic colours, mineral oil, silicones, essential oils
• Good ingredients (11 cards): glycerin, hyaluronic acid, squalane, jojoba, shea, aloe, niacinamide, ceramides, colloidal oatmeal, panthenol, vitamin E
• Fragrance & preservatives (8 cards): why preservatives matter, phenoxyethanol, benzoate & sorbate, other gentle preservatives, labelled allergens, natural fragrance, 2 cheat sheets
• Sunscreen (8 cards): SPF in numbers, UVA marks, mineral and chemical filters, oxybenzone, how much and how often, sunscreen by skin type, no DIY sunscreen
• Print-and-cut A4 + US Letter (2 cards per sheet) and phone version

How to use it

1. Print on card stock at 'Actual size' and cut, or save the phone version
2. Read the 7 label cards once at home
3. Carry the Avoid and Sunscreen cards and do the 30-second scan in the shop

Formats

• Print-and-cut cards PDF, 4 × 6 in, two per A4 or US Letter sheet
• Phone edition PDF, one card per screen
• Fits a standard 4 × 6 recipe box

At a glance: 46 pocket cards · 5 sections · 4×6 in + phone version

Part of The Natural Skincare Bundle: https://naturalknows.com/the-natural-skincare-bundle/

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