How To Read Skincare Labels To Avoid Being Greenwashed
May 14, 2021
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USDA organic:
United States standard for organic products seal signifies that at least 95% of the ingredients are certified organic and free of synthetic additives like pesticides, preservatives, dyes, among others.

EcoCert:
France-based international standard for organic foods and cosmetics. An Ecocert Organic symbol on the label means at least 95% of the plant-based ingredients, and at least 10% of them by weight are organic. On the other hand, Ecocert Natural signifies that at least 50% of the product’s plant-based ingredients and at least 5% by weight are organic

Cosmebio:
French standard for natural and/or organic cosmetics.

Leaping Bunny:
A US-based organization that certifies products that have not been tested on animal nor contain ingredients tested on animals. It has certified over 600 companies.

PETA:
The US-based organization that certifies products that have not been tested on animal, nor contain ingredients tested on animals. It has certified over 1900 companies.

Fairtrade:
For a product to display the Fairtrade Mark it must meet the international Fairtrade social, economic and environmental standards which are set by the certification body Fairtrade International. This method takes an ethical standpoint, and considers the farmers first.

BDIH:
BDIH (Association of German Industries and Trading Firms) is a German based organisation comprising over 440 producers and distributors of cosmetics, food supplements, nutritional foods and over-the-counter medicines. The guidelines cover raw materials from plant and mineral, animal protection and they reject use of organic-synthetic dyes, synthetic fragrances, silicones, parabens and other petroleum-based products.
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