Buzzwords
Buzzwords can be helpful. But a lot of them are misleading. Their definitions are not regulated, which means brands and marketers can use them however they want without restrictions, so it is important to do your own research.
Clean
The term "clean" typically means that a product doesn't contain any ingredients that are bad for your health. There is no legally regulated definition, which means any product can be labeled clean without having to meet specific standards.
There is no legally regulated definition, which means any product can be labeled clean without having to meet specific standards.
All-Natural
All-natural products only contain ingredients that come from natural sources like fruits, flowers, and herbs. All-natural products can be great. But just because a product is all-natural doesn't automatically mean it's safer or more effective than a product that isn't. Many natural ingredients are allergens and can irritate your skin.
All-natural products can be great. But just because a product is all-natural doesn't automatically mean it's safer or more effective than a product that isn't. Many natural ingredients are allergens and can irritate your skin.
Parabens
Parabens are a type of preservative. They're used to prevent mold and bacteria growth and can help a product last longer. Parabens have a bad rap, but major regulatory bodies, including the FDA and European Commission, consider them safe in specified quantities. However, more testing is needed, and we do not use them in any of our products.
Parabens have a bad rap, but major regulatory bodies (including the FDA and European Commission) consider them safe in specified quantities. However, more testing is needed, and we do not use them in any of our products.
Phthalates
Phthalates are a preservative. They're sometimes used in fragrances to help the scents last longer. Phthalates have been linked to health concerns, and are no longer commonly used in skincare or body care products. None of our products contain phthalates.
Phthalates have been linked to health concerns, and are no longer commonly used in skincare or body care products. None of our products contain phthalates.
Dermatologist Approved
Dermatologist approved means that a dermatologist has reviewed a product or a test that was performed on a product and given it their approval. This term is not legally regulated, which means a product doesn't have to meet any specified standards to use it.
This term is not legally regulated, which means a product doesn't have to meet any specified standards to use it.
Dermatologist Tested
Dermatologist tested means product underwent a test that was either designed or run by a dermatologist. This term is not legally regulated, which means a product doesn't have to meet any specified standards to use it.
This term is not legally regulated, which means a product doesn't have to meet any specified standards to use it.
Clinically Tested
Clinically Tested means that a product was tested in a clinical location, like a lab, by a qualified professional. There are several clinical tests a product can undergo, including tests that prove the product is safe to use and tests that prove it does what it claims to.
There are several clinical tests a product can undergo, including tests that prove the product is safe to use and tests that prove it does what it claims to.
Sulfate Free
Sulfate Free means that a product does not contain sulfates. Sulfates are powerful cleansers and they can also make products foam up well. Sulfates are not dangerous or cancer-causing as is sometimes believed. But they can be irritating, especially for people with sensitive skin. We do not use sulfates in any of our products.
Sulfates are not dangerous or cancer-causing as is sometimes believed. But they can be irritating, especially for people with sensitive skin. We do not use sulfates in any of our products.
Cruelty Free
Cruelty free typically means that a product is not tested on animals, though there is no regulated definition. All of our products are cruelty free. We have never and will never test our products on animals.
All of our products are cruelty free. We have never and will never test our products on animals.
Sustainable
Sustainable usually means that some, not necessarily all, of a product's ingredients, manufacturing, or packaging is, in some way, considerate of the environment. This term is not legally regulated, which means a product doesn't have to meet any specified standards to use it.
This term is not legally regulated, which means a product doesn't have to meet any specified standards to use it.