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Ingredients
Tired of hearing "eco-friendly" or "made with sustainable ingredients"? Me too. Introducing a comprehensive list of ingredients for every item on this website.
Ingredient | Also Called... | Sustainable? | Explanation | References |
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Lathanol LAL | sodium lauryl sulfoacetate | Yes | The chemical has been verified to be of low concern based on experimental and modeled data. | |
Cocamidopropyl Betaine | Unclear | The chemical has been verified to be of low concern by the EPA Safer Chemicals list, though it was listed as "very toxic" to aquatic life. | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Cocamidopropyl-betaine#section=Use-Classification | |
Grapeseed Oil | vitis vinifera | Yes | Naturally occurring grape extract | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4988453/ |
Glycerin | glycerol | Yes | Glycerin, or glycerol, is derived from plant-based oils. It also occurs naturally in fermented goods, such as beer, wine, and bread. Natural glycerine is obtained primarily as a co-product from the production of fatty acid, fatty ester, or soap from oils and fats. Glycerol is a natural product and is on the EPA Safer Chemicals list as being of low concern. | https://www.healthline.com/health/beauty-skin-care/glycerin-soap#TOC_TITLE_HDR_1
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/glycerol#:~:text=Glycerol%20can%20be%20found%20in,soap%20from%20oils%20and%20fats.
https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Glycerol
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Xanthan Gum | Yes | It’s created when sugar is fermented by a type of bacteria called Xanthomonas campestris. When sugar is fermented, it creates a broth or goo-like substance, which is made solid by adding an alcohol. It is then dried and turned into a powder. | https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/xanthan-gum#TOC_TITLE_HDR_2 | |
Sunflower Oil | Helianthus annuus oil | Yes | Naturally occurring vegetable oil | https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/sunflower-oil |
Aloe Vera Extract | Aloe barbadensis Leaf Extract | Yes | Naturally derived from the aloe vera plant | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2763764/ |
Panthenol Pro-Vitamin B5 | vitamin B5, DL Panthenol | Yes | Vitamin B5 is naturally derived from many food sources. | https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/pantothenic-acid-vitamin-b5/ |
Black Brazilian Clay | Yes | Naturally occurring clay in Brazil | https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/products/black-brazilian-clay#:~:text=Black%20Brazilian%20Clay%20is%20a,%2C%20Calcium%2C%20Iron%20and%20Aluminum. | |
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate | Yes | Can decompose with and without oxygen and "does not persist" in the environment. "The decomposed by-products of SLS are benign to the environment." | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4651417/#:~:text=SLS%20is%20readily%20biodegradable%20under,not%20persist%20in%20the%20environment.&text=The%20biodegradation%20of%20SLS%20occurs,inorganic%20sulfate%20and%20fatty%20alcohol. | |
Behentrimonium methosulfate | Unclear | Listed as very toxic to acquatic life with long-lasting impacts | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Behentrimonium-methosulfate#section=GHS-Classification | |
Cetyl Alcohol | 1-hexadecanol, n-hexadecyl alcohol | Unclear | Can be created by reducing palmitic acid. Water soluble, synthetic, it is very toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting impacts | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/1-Hexadecanol#section=GHS-Classification |
Butylene Glycol | 1,3-Butanediol | Unclear | The chemical has been listed as low environmental concern by the EPA Safer Chemicals list | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/1_3-Butanediol#section=Use-Classification |
Theobroma cacao seed butter | cocoa butter | Yes | Naturally derived from cocoa seed fat. | |
Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax | Yes | Naturally occurring wax from Euphorbia antisiphylitica or Pedilanthus pavonis, Euphorbiaceae. | https://chem.nlm.nih.gov/chemidplus/rn/8006-44-8 | |
Vitis Cinifera (Grape) Seed Oil | Yes | Naturally occurring in grape seeds | https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/grape-seed-oil#:~:text=Grapeseed%20oil%20is%20extracted%20from%20grape%20seeds%2C%20a%20byproduct%20of%20winemaking. | |
Persea gratissima (Avocado) Oil | Yes | Naturally occurring in avocados | https://www.aocs.org/stay-informed/inform-magazine/featured-articles/what-is-unrefined-extra-virgin-cold-pressed-avocado-oil-april-2010?SSO=True#:~:text=The%20process%20for%20recovering%20oil,at%2045%2D50%C2%B0C. | |
100% Natural Peppermint Flavour Oil | peppermint oil | Unclear | Toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/6850741#section=2D-Structure |
100% Natural Pink Lemonade Flavour Oil | Unclear | Toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects | https://www.crafters-choice.com/PDFs/ProductDocs/pinklemonadenewPFSDS.pdf | |
100% Natural Cherry Flavour Oil | Yes | No known environmental impacts | http://www.praannaturals.com/downloads/msds/SDS_Plant_Based_Fragrance_Oil_Cherry_PBFOCHERUS619.pdf | |
Vanilla Essential Oil | Yes | No known environmental impacts | https://prod.adv-bio.com/sds-eu/1426sdsEU.pdf | |
Orbignya Oleifera (Babassu) Seed Oil | Yes | Naturally derived from the babassu palm tree | https://www.webmd.com/diet/babassu-oil-health-benefits#:~:text=Babassu%20oil%20is%20a%20nutrient,it%20similar%20to%20coconut%20oil. | |
Camellia Oleifera (Camellia) Seed Oil | Yes | Naturally derived from the camellia shrub | https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/camellia | |
Tapioca Starch | Yes | Naturally occurring in the roots of the cassava plant | https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/tapioca#:~:text=Tapioca%20starch%20is%20obtained%20from%20the%20large%2C%20tuberous%20roots%20of,grows%20in%20many%20equatorial%20regions. | |
Stearyl Alcohol | Toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Stearyl-alcohol#section=GHS-Classification | ||
Magnesium Hydroxide | Yes | No adverse impacts are expected | https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2015/other/150681/PFEISref_1/AluChem%202010.pdf | |
Zinc Ricinoleate | Yes | Can cause serious eye irritation, but no specific environmental concerns were identified | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Zinc-ricinoleate#section=GHS-Classification | |
Sambucus Nigra (Elderberry) Fruit Extract | Yes | Naturally occuring on the elder tree | https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-434/elderberry | |
also called sage oil | Yes | Naturally occuring plant | https://www.researchgate.net/publication/330347235_Salvia_sclarea_CHEMICAL_COMPOSITION_AND_BIOLOGICAL_ACTIVITY | |
Prunus Domestica (Plum) Fruit Extract | prunus domestica | Yes | Naturally occurring in plum trees | https://www.lesielle.com/int/en/prunus-domestica-fruit-extract-1313#:~:text=What%20is%20Prunus%20domestica%20fruit,known%20as%20the%20plum%20tree. |
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Flower Extract | Yes | Naturally occurring on the flowers of orange trees | https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredients/704317-CITRUS_AURANTIUM_DULCIS_ORANGE_FLOWER_EXTRACT/ | |
Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract | Yes | Naturally occurring in the tea plant Camellia Sinensis | https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredients/701026-CAMELLIA_SINENSIS_GREEN_TEA_LEAF_EXTRACT/ | |
Pogostemon Cablin (Patchouli) Leaf Extract | Yes | Naturally occurring in the patchouli shrub | https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Extraction-of-patchouli-oils-from-fresh-patchouli-leaves-and-dried-leaves_tbl1_283873802#:~:text=Patchouli%20(Pogostemon%20cablin)%2C%20is,for%20extraction%20of%20patchouli%20oil. | |
Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract | Yes | Naturally occurring in the fruit of a cucumber plant | https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredients/701707-CUCUMIS_SATIVUS_CUCUMBER_FRUIT_EXTRACT/ | |
Mentha Spicata (Mint) Leaf Extract | mentha peperita oil | Yes | Naturally occurring in the mentha spicata plant | https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredients/703849-MENTHA_SPICATA_SPEARMINT_EXTRACT/ |
Geranium Maculatum Extract | Yes | Naturally occurring in the geranium maculatum plant | https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredients/702571-GERANIUM_MACULATUM_SPOTTED_CRANESBILL_EXTRACT/ | |
Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract | Yes | Naturally occurring in the bitterorange plant | https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredients/717907-CITRUS_AURANTIUM_AMARA_(BITTER_ORANGE)_FLOWER_EXTRACT/ | |
Wool | Yes | Naturally occuring in sheep! | ||
Cellulose | Yes | Naturally occurring in woody plants | https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/earth-and-planetary-sciences/cellulose | |
Cotton | Yes | Naturally occurring in cotton plants | ||
Sodium Carbonate | washing soda | Yes | Verified to be of low concern by the EPA safer chemicals list | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Sodium-carbonate#section=Use-Classification |
Sodium Citrate | Yes | Verified to be of low concern by the EPA safer chemicals list | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Sodium-citrate#section=Use-Classification | |
Sodium Carbonate Peroxide | sodium percarbonate | Yes | Verified to be of low concern by the EPA safer chemicals list | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/159762#section=Use-Classification |
Citric Acid | Yes | Verified to be of low concern by the EPA safer chemicals list | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Citric-acid#section=Use-Classification | |
Sodium Bicarbonate | Yes | Verified to be of low concern by the EPA safer chemicals list | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Sodium-silicate#section=Use-Classification | |
Sodium Silicate | Yes | Verified to be of low concern by the EPA safer chemicals list | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Sodium-bicarbonate#section=Use-Classification | |
Polyethylene Glycol Ether | Yes | Listed as very toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting impacts, but is also of low concern by the EPA safer chemicals list. The chemical was also listed as having a low ecological hazard potential by Health Canada. | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Polyethylene-glycol-monododecyl-ether#section=GHS-Classification.
https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/chemical-substances/fact-sheets/chemicals-glance/ethylene-glycol-ethers-group.html#s4 | |
TAED | Tetraacetylethylenediamine | Yes | Biodegradation half life is quick in rivers, environmental risk in all studied scenarios was low and acceptable | https://www.heraproject.com/files/2-F-04-HERA%20TAED%20full%20web%20wd.pdf |
Subtilisin | Yes | Subtilisin is a protein which biodegrades in the environment. It, therefore, doesn't have an associated environmental risk | https://www.heraproject.com/ExecutiveSummary.cfm?ID=246 | |
Trideceth-4 | Yes | Low environmental concern as indicated by the EPA | https://www.ewg.org/guides/substances/14986-TRIDECETH4/ | |
Bentonite | Yes | Naturally derived from volcanic ash | https://www.ima-na.org/page/what_is_bentonite | |
Amylase | Yes | Amylase is a naturally occurring enzyme | https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25129040/#:~:text=Proteases%2C%20lipases%2C%20amylases%2C%20and,currently%20manufactured%20contain%20alkaline%20enzymes. | |
Wool | Yes | Sheep's wool | ||
Cellulose from FSC certified forests | Yes | |||
Water based inks | Yes | https://www.dtlaprint.com/how-green-is-your-ink-environmental-impact-of-water-based-vs-plastisol-inks/#:~:text=Water%20based%20ink%2C%20which%20is,the%20environment%20than%20plastisol%20ink. | ||
Distilled water | Yes | |||
Saponified olive oil | Saponified Olea Europaea Oil | Yes | Saponified oil or fat is a lipid substance treated with sodium or patassium hydroxide to convert it into soap. | https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredients/705807-SAPONIFIED_OLEA_EUROPAEA_OLIVE_OIL/#:~:text=SYNONYMS,to%20convert%20it%20into%20soap. |
Witch hazel | Yes | Witch hazel is a plant | https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-227/witch-hazel | |
Orange essential oils | Yes | Citrus essential oils come from expressing the peels of citrus fruits | https://communities.acs.org/t5/GCI-Nexus-Blog/Renewable-and-Sustainable-Citrus-Oils-A-Life-Cycle-Assessment/ba-p/15711 | |
Mint essential oils | Yes | Environmentally friendly methods of extracting mint essential oils exist. Peppermint oil is the essential oil taken from the flowering parts and leaves of the peppermint plant. (Essential oils are very concentrated oils containing substances that give a plant its characteristic odor or flavor.) | https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34068025/
https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/peppermint-oil#:~:text=Peppermint%20oil%20is%20the%20essential,its%20characteristic%20odor%20or%20flavor. | |
Tea tree essential oil | tea tree oil, tea tree, Australian tea tree oil, tea tree essential oil, melaleuca oil | Yes | Tea tree oil comes from steam distillation of the leaves of the tea tree. The tea tree grows on the swampy southeast coast of Australia. | https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/tea-tree-oil |
Citrus essential oils come from expressing the peels of citrus fruits https://communities.acs.org/t5/GCI-Nexus-Blog/Renewable-and-Sustainable-Citrus-Oils-A-Life-Cycle-Assessment/ba-p/15711 | Yes | Lemon is a naturally occurring fruit | ||
Lavender essential oil | Lavandula Angustifolia | Yes | Naturally occurring oils from the lavender plant | |
White vinegar | acetic acid | Yes | White vinegar is biodegradable | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Acetic-acid#section=Environmental-Fate-Exposure-Summary |
Clove | Yes | clove is a naturally occurring herb | ||
Thyme | Yes | Thyme is a naturally occurring herb | ||
Corn starch | Yes | Corn starch is composed of two starch polymers which are naturally occurring within the corn plant | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8747220/ | |
Saponified cocos nucifera (Coconut) oil | Yes | Coconut oil is naturally occurring | ||
Aqua | Yes | Water | ||
Activated charcoal | Yes | Charcoal is naturally derived from carbon-containing materials such as wood, coal, lignite, and rye starch. Charcoal is activated by treating it with steam, oxygen, CO2, acids, and/or other chemicals. | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1306980/?page=1 | |
Montmorillonite | french green clay | Yes | A naturally occurring clay | |
Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil | blue gum, eucalyptus oil, eucalyptus essential oil | Yes | Naturally occurring in the eucalyptus plant; is of low environmental concern | https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredients/702367-EUCALYPTUS_GLOBULUS_EUCALYPTUS_LEAF_OIL/ |
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil | rosemary essential oil | Yes | It is extracted from the naturally occurring rosemary plant and is of little ecotoxic concern | https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredients/705657-ROSMARINUS_OFFICINALIS_ROSEMARY_LEAF_OIL/ |
Sisal | Yes | Sisal is a natural fibre derived from the long green leaves of the ‘agave sisalana’ cactus plant. They are all-natural and sustainably harvested. | https://ashrefillery.ca/collections/low-waste-for-the-kitchen/products/wooden-dish-brush-with-replaceable-head | |
Sodium Laureth Sulfate | Yes | Found to be of low concern on th EPA safer chemicals list | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Sodium-laureth-sulfate | |
Dodecylbenzene Sulfonic Acid | Unclear | Toxic to aquatic life with lasting impacts. Questionably biodegradable - only when massive aeration is supplied | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Dodecylbenzenesulfonic-acid#section=GHS-Classification | |
Decyl/Undecyl Glucoside | Yes | The chemical is noted as low concern on the EPA's safer chemicals list | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Decyl-glucoside#section=Use-Classification | |
Laureth-9 | Polidocanol | Yes | The chemical is noted as low concern on the EPA's safer chemicals list | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Polidocanol#section=Use-Classification |
Alcohol | Yes | The chemical is noted as low concern on the EPA's safer chemicals list | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Ethanol#section=Use-Classification | |
Benzyl Alcohol | Yes | Not listed to have envionmental hazards in the Globally Harmonized Systems hazard statements | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Benzyl-alcohol#section=Hazards-Identification | |
Lauramine Oxide | Yes | The chemical is noted as low concern on the EPA's safer chemicals list | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Lauramine-oxide#section=Use-Classification | |
Trisodium Dicarboxymethyl Alaninate | Unclear | Can be toxic to aquatic life if spilled, but it is listed as readily biodegradable | https://chem-on.co.kr/Enterprise/image/catalog/ChemOn_B2B_KR/SDS,%20TDS/SDS-Evermild%20MGDA-30-Feb2018.pdf | |
Ethylhexylglycerin | Unclear | Listed as harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Also not readily biodegradable | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/3-_2-Ethylhexyloxy_propane-1_2-diol#section=GHS-Classification
https://www.essentialingredients.com/msds/Velsan%20EHG.pdf | |
Tocopheryl | vitamin E | Yes | A naturally occurring tocopherol | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Tocopheryl-acetate#section=Classification |
Sodium Chloride | Yes | Table salt - naturally occurring | ||
Glycereth-2 Cocoate | Yes | Not suspected to be environmentally toxic | https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredients/702632-GLYCERYL_COCOATE-GLYCERYL_COCOATE/ | |
Bamboo | Yes | Quickly replenishing natural resource | https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214785321001681 | |
Lime essential oil | Citrus aurantifolia | Yes | Citrus essential oils come from expressing the peels of citrus fruits | https://communities.acs.org/t5/GCI-Nexus-Blog/Renewable-and-Sustainable-Citrus-Oils-A-Life-Cycle-Assessment/ba-p/15711 |
Lemon essential oils | Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Extract | Yes | Citrus essential oils come from expressing the peels of citrus fruits | https://communities.acs.org/t5/GCI-Nexus-Blog/Renewable-and-Sustainable-Citrus-Oils-A-Life-Cycle-Assessment/ba-p/15711 |
Grapefruit essential oil | Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Extract | Yes | Citrus essential oils come from expressing the peels of citrus fruits | https://communities.acs.org/t5/GCI-Nexus-Blog/Renewable-and-Sustainable-Citrus-Oils-A-Life-Cycle-Assessment/ba-p/15711 |
Beeswax | Yes | Naturally produced by bees | ||
Jojoba Oil | Yes | Naturallly derived from the jojoba plant | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8197201/ | |
Tree Rosin | Yes | Naturally derived from trees, mostly pine | https://www.britannica.com/technology/rosin | |
Silk | Yes | Naturally produced by insects | https://www.britannica.com/topic/silk | |
Candelilla | Euphorbia Cerifera | Yes | Naturall ocurring in the candelilla plant | https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredients/701042-EUPHORBIA_CERIFERA_CANDELILLA_WAX/ |
Microcrystalline Cellulose | Yes | This is a term used to describe refined wood pulp | https://www.drugs.com/inactive/microcrystalline-cellulose-48.html | |
Amisoft (Sodium Lauryl Glutamate) | Yes | This is a sodium salt and has low environmental or health concern | https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredients/706098-SODIUM_LAUROYL_GLUTAMATE/
https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Sodium-lauroyl-glutamate#section=Use-Classification | |
Silica | Yes | No evidence of negative health or environmental impacts when ingested properly, however, inhaled silica can pose health consequences. | https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17435951/ | |
Magnesium Stereate | Yes | This chemical is expected to be of low concern by the EPA safer choice list | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Magnesium-stearate#section=Use-Classification | |
Natural Mint Aroma | Yes | Naturally derived from mint leaves | https://www.drugs.com/inactive/natural-mint-flavor-555.html | |
Menthol | Yes | Can cause skin and eye irritation, no environmental impacts listed | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Menthol#section=UN-GHS-Classification | |
Stevia (Stevioside) | Eupatorium Rebaudianum Bertoni | Yes | Naturally derived from the stevia plant | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4890837/#:~:text=The%20stevia%20plant%20is%20native,them%20for%20their%20sweet%20taste. |
Eugenol | clove oil, eugenia caryophyllus flower oil | Yes | Naturally derived oil from cloves | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK551727/ |
Colloidal Silver Trace Minerals | Yes | While there are no known health benefits of taking silver, they are naturally derived in nature and don't pose a specific environmental concern | https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/consumer-health/expert-answers/colloidal-silver/faq-20058061 | |
Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf Oil | Yes | Naturally derived from the spearmint plant | ||
Mangifera indica (mango) seed butter | Yes | Naturally derived from mango seeds | ||
Zinc oxide (non-nano size) | Unclear | Listed as very toxic to aquatic life by GHS classifications | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/ZINC-oxide#section=Hazards-Identification | |
Maranta arudinacea (arrowroot) powder | Yes | Naturally occurring plant | https://www.britannica.com/plant/arrowroot | |
Cedrus deodora (cedarwood) wood oil | Yes | Naturally derived from wood chips of cedar trees | https://www.webmd.com/balance/what-to-know-about-cedarwood-essential-oil | |
Sodium Hydroxide | Yes | This chemical has been verified to be of low environmental concern by the EPA safer choice list | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Sodium-hydroxide#section=Use-Classification | |
Elaeis Guineensis | palm oil | No | While palm trees are a natural plant, palm trees have been associated with deforestation and habitat depletion, contributing to climate change | https://www.worldwildlife.org/industries/palm-oil |
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower | Yes | Naturally occurring in the chamomile plant | ||
Calendula Officinalis Flower | marigolds | Yes | Naturally ocurring flower | |
Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil | Yes | Naturally occurring in castor beans | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5015816/ | |
Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Meal | Yes | Naturally derived from oats | ||
Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Leaf/Seed Extract | Yes | Naturally derived from coffee beans | ||
Butyrospermum Parkii | Shea butter | Yes | Naturally derived from karite trees | https://www.un.org/africarenewal/magazine/august-2013/shea-butter-nourishes-opportunities-african-women#:~:text=Shea%20butter%20comes%20from%20the,to%20Uganda%20and%20South%20Sudan. |
Carbon | Yes | Naturally occurring | ||
JasminumOfficinale (Jasmine) Extract | Yes | Naturally derived from the jasmine flower | ||
Stearic Acid | Yes | Verified to be of low environmental concern by the EPA safer chemicals list | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Stearic-acid#section=Use-Classification | |
Cococaprylate Caprate | Yes | Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is a mixture of esters of Coconut Alcohol with Caprylic Acid and Capric Acid. Caprylic acid is of low environmental concern and capric acid has no listen environmental cautions | https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredients/701534-COCOCAPRYLATE_CAPRATE/.
https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Octanoic-acid#section=Use-Classification
https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Capric-acid-1-13C#section=Patents | |
Glyceryl Stearate | Yes | Not suspected to be environmentally toxic per the Environmental Canada Domestic Substance List | https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredients/702658-GLYCERYL_STEARATE_SE/ | |
Ceteryl Alcohol | Yes | Suspected to be an environmental toxin per the Environmental Canada Domestic Substance List but is not suspected to accumulate or persist in the environment | https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredients/701236-CETEARYL_ALCOHOL/ | |
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate | Yes | No significant impact on the environment is expected | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/10/13/00-26251/food-additives-permitted-for-direct-addition-to-food-for-human-consumption-sodium-stearoyl-lactylate | |
Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil | Yes | Naturally derived from the apricot plant | ||
Caprylhydroxamic Acid | Yes | No reported environmental impact by the Globally Harmonized System hazard statements | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/N-Hydroxyoctanamide#section=GHS-Classification | |
Glyceryl Caprylate | Yes | Noted to be of low environmental concern | https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredients/702631-GLYCERYL_CAPRYLATE_CAPRATE/ | |
Sodium Hyaluronate | Yes | Naturally occurring polysaccharide in connective tissues. The ingredient is listed in PETA's Caring Consumer guide | https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredients/706071-SODIUM_HYALURONATE/ | |
Sodium Olivoyl Glutamate | Yes | Potentially harmful to the environment, but is biodegradable. | http://www.saapedia.org/en/saa/?type=detail&id=7287 | |
Lactobacillus Ferment | Yes | A probiotic beneficial to human health | https://academic.oup.com/femsle/article/349/2/77/533643 | |
Passiflora Edulis Fruit Extract | Passionfruit extract | Yes | Naturally derived from the passionfruit plant | https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredients/704466-PASSIFLORA_EDULIS_PASSION_FRUIT_EXTRACT/ |
Cucumis Melo (Melon) Fruit Extract | Yes | Naturlly derived extract from the melon plant | https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredients/703820-MELON_FRUIT_EXTRACT/ | |
Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract | Yes | Naturally derived extract from the apple plant | ||
Rosa Damascena Flower Extract | Yes | Naturally derived from the rose plant | ||
Prunus Persica (Peach) Fruit Extract | Yes | Naturally derived from the peach plant | ||
Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract | Lonicera Caprifolium, Honeysuckle | Yes | Naturally derived from the honesuckle plant | |
Glycine Soya (Soybean) Oil | Yes | Uncertain envrionmental impacts, but not likely to be persistent or accumulative in the environment | https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredients/702679-GLYCINE_SOJA_SOYBEAN_OIL/ | |
Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer | Yes | This chemical has been verified to be of low environmental concern by the EPA safer choice list | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Sorbitan-oleate#section=Hazards-Identification | |
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate | Yes | This chemical has been verified to be of low environmental concern by the EPA safer choice list | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Tetrasodium-glutamate-diacetate#section=Hazard-Classes-and-Categories | |
Maltodextrin | Yes | Not suspected to have environmental hazards | https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredients/703727-MALTODEXTRIN/ | |
Caprylyl Glycol | 1,2-Octanediol | Yes | This chemical has been verified to be of low environmental concern by the EPA safer choice list | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/1_2-Octanediol#section=GHS-Classification |
Castor Flakes Vegetable Wax | Yes | Low toxicity concern | https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredients/701161-CASTOR_WAX-CASTOR_WAX-CASTOR_WAX-CASTOR_WAX-CASTOR_WAX-CASTOR_WAX-CASTOR_WAX-CASTOR_WAX-CASTOR_WAX-CASTOR_WAX-CASTOR_WAX-CASTOR_WAX-CASTOR_WAX-CASTOR_WAX/ | |
Non-Nano Zinc Oxide (20%) | Yes | Safe for the skin and environment. | https://www.mustelausa.com/blogs/mustela-mag/non-nano-zinc-oxide
https://gowaxhead.com/blogs/the-thrive-lab/zinc-oxide-reef-safe | |
Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil | Carrot seed oil | Yes | Naturally derived from the carrot plant | |
Rubus Idaeus | Red raspberry seed | Yes | These are raspberry seeds | |
Rosa Canina Fruit (Rosehip) Oil | Yes | Naturally derived from the rosa canina plant | ||
Kaolin Clay | Yes | Naturally derived clay | https://www.britannica.com/science/kaolin | |
Cocos Nucifera Mil | Coconut milk | Yes | Naturally derived from the coconut | https://www.ima-na.org/page/what_is_bentonite |
Tobacco Leaves Oil | Yes | Naturally derived from tobacco leaves | https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25129040/#:~:text=Proteases%2C%20lipases%2C%20amylases%2C%20and,currently%20manufactured%20contain%20alkaline%20enzymes. | |
Styrax (Benzoin) Benzoin Oil | Yes | Naturally derived from the styrax tree | ||
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil | Yes | Naturally derived from the bergamot plant | ||
Citrus Tangerina (Tangerine) Oil | Yes | Naturally derived from the tangerine plant | https://www.dtlaprint.com/how-green-is-your-ink-environmental-impact-of-water-based-vs-plastisol-inks/#:~:text=Water%20based%20ink%2C%20which%20is,the%20environment%20than%20plastisol%20ink. | |
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