Emma Lewisham is a natural skincare brand. All of our ingredients have one essential characteristic: they can be found in nature. The definition of natural by NATRUE who are an International Natural and Organic Cosmetics Association who certify natural and organic cosmetics worldwide is classified in 3 ways:

  1. Natural ingredients are those to which only physical processes or fermentation have been applied.
  2. Derived natural ingredients are the result of chemical processes of natural ingredients.
  3. Nature-identical ingredients can be either pigments, minerals or preservatives. They are reproduced in the laboratory but exist in nature.

Emma Lewisham uses predominantly natural and naturally derived ingredients - and one natural identical ingredient (vitamin B3) in our Skin Reset serum.

For our preservative system we use: Dehydroacetic Acid (and) Benzyl Alcohol. NaTrue certified preservatives for natural and organic cosmetic, ECOCERT & COSMOS compliant, Soil Association approved. Dehydroacetic acid is found in nature in the flowers of the solandra species. Benzyl alcohol is a constituent found in many pure essential oils, and also in fruits and teas.

Ingredient Source location

EWG rating*

 Organic Contains GMO**
 Certifications Animal derived or tested on Extraction method
Aloe barbadensis (Aloe Vera) leaf extract China EWG 1 out of 10 Yes No
  • EcoCert
  • IASC & ISO Cert
  • Halal
  • Kosher
  • Certified Organic Biogro 5401
  • No animal derived ingredients
  • No animal testing

 

  • Water extraction
Sodium hyaluronate 
(Hyaluronic Acid)		 China EWG 1 out of 10 No No
  • Allergen free compliant w EU Reg 1223/2009
  • ISO22000, HACCP, FSSC22000, ISO14001, ISO45001, ISO50001
  • Kosher
  • Halal
  • Ecocert
  • No animal derived ingredients
  • No animal testing
  • Produced through fermentation
  • Not treated with ionizing radiation, no residual solvents
Alchemilla vulgaris (Lady’s Mantle) extract Switzerland EWG 1 out of 10 Yes
  • Grown to Bio Suisse standards
  • Ecocert
  • COSMOS
  • NATRUE
  • Fair For Life
  • Fair Trade
  • Halal
  • No animal derived ingredients
  • No animal testing
  • Extraction with organic ethanol and water, filtration
Argania spinosa (Argan) kernel oil  Morocco  EWG 1 out of 10 Yes No
  • EcoCert
  • NZ Biogro Certified Organic
  • No animal derived ingredients
  • No animal testing
  • Manufacturing of the oil: hydraulic cold pressure after grinding of seeds and pressure on cotton disks
  • Processing of crude oil: paper filtering, and deoderisation
  • Not irradiated or ionized
Borago officinalis (Borage) seed oil  China EWG 1 out of 10 Yes No EcoCert
  • No animal derived ingredients
  • No animal testing

 

  • Cold pressed extraction
Alaria esculenta (Seaweed) extract France EWG 1 out of 10 No No
  • NATRUE
  • EcoCert
  • COSMOS
  • No animal derived ingredients
  • No animal testing
  • Harvesting, drying, grinding, then extraction with naturally derived solvent, filtration
Prunus avium (Sweet Cherry) seed oil  Italy, France, Spain EWG 1 out of 10 No No
  • No animal derived ingredients
  • No animal testing

 

  • Expeller pressed
Corylus americana (Hazelnut) seed oil Australia EWG 1 out of 10 No No ABP Certificate
  • No animal derived ingredients
  • No animal testing

 

  • Expeller pressed
Cucumis sativus (Cucumber) seed oil  Chile EWG 1 out of 10 No No
  • No animal derived ingredients
  • No animal testing

 

  • Cold pressed
Sclerotium gum  France, Belgium, Germany EWG 1 out of 10 No No. Derived from soybeans which may be genetically modified but presence of GMO is not detectable through testing ISO 16128
  • No animal derived ingredients
  • No animal testing

 

  • Naturally occurring reaction (NOR)
 Primula veris (Cowslip) extract Switzerland EWG 1 out of 10 Yes No
  • Grown to Bio Suisse standards
  • Ecocert
  • COSMOS
  • NATRUE
  • Fair For Life
  • Fair Trade
  • Halal
  • No animal derived ingredients
  • No animal testing

 

  • Extraction with organic ethanol and water, filtration
Camellia oleifera (Camellia) seed oil China EWG 1 out of 10 Yes No
  • SCO
  • USADA NOP
  • Certified Organic Biogro
  • No animal derived ingredients
  • No animal testing

 

  • Cold pressed extraction
Camellia japonica (Camellia) seed oil  China EWG 1 out of 10 No No ABP (Australian Botanical products) certified
  • No animal derived ingredients
  • No animal testing

 

  • Cold pressed extraction
Archillea millefolium (Yarrow) extract Switzerland EWG 1 out of 10 Yes No
  • Grown to Bio Suisse standards
  • Ecocert
  • COSMOS
  • NATRUE
  • Fair For Life
  • Fair Trade
  • Halal
  • No animal derived ingredients
  • No animal testing

 

  • Extraction with organic ethanol and water, filtration
Swertia Chirata (Plant Stem Cells) extract   China EWG 1 out of 10 No – not available as organic No. Derived from soybeans which may be genetically modified but presence of GMO not detectable through testing ISO 16128
  • No animal derived ingredients
  • No animal testing

 

  • Swertia chirata extract with addition of water and heating
Butyrospermum parkii (Shea Butter) ethyl esters  China EWG 1 out of 10 No – not available as organic No
  • No animal derived ingredients
  • No animal testing

 

  • Goes through transesterification, neutralisation, bleaching, deodorisation
Astrocaryum murumuru (Murumuru) seed butter  Brazil EWG 1 out of 10 Yes No Halal
  • No animal derived ingredients
  • No animal testing
  • Cold press extraction
  • Fermentation
Carthamus tinctorius (Safflower) oleosomes  USA EWG 1 out of 10 No No
  • COSMOS
  • Ecocert
  • No animal derived ingredients
  • No animal testing

 

  • Water extraction
Citrullus lanatus (Kalahari Melon)
seed oil 		 South Africa EWG 1 out of 10 No No
  • No animal derived ingredients
  • No animal testing
  • Cold press extraction
Limnanthes alba (Meadowfoam)
seed oil 		 USA EWG 1 out of 10 No No Ecocert
  • No animal derived ingredients
  • No animal testing
  • Not irradiated at any stage, no solvents or preservatives used in extraction and refining 
Euphorbia cerifera cera (Candelilla wax) USA EWG 1 out of 10 No No Kosher
  • No animal derived ingredients
  • No animal testing
  • Melted and agitated in controlled processing tank, recirculated through filter press and pastillated
  • No water is used in processing
Vitis vinifera (Grape) seed oil Chile EWG 1 out of 10 Yes No
  • ISO 14001:2004
  • Organic certified Biogrow 5401
  • No animal derived ingredients
  • No animal testing

 

  • Cold pressed extraction
Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) seed oil Spain EWG 1 out of 10 Yes No Organic certified USDA
  • No animal derived ingredients
  • No animal testing

 

  • Cold pressed extraction
Calophyllum inophyllum (Tamanu) seed oil Vanuatu EWG 1 out of 10 Yes No
  • COSMOS
  • Organic certified USDA
  • No animal derived ingredients
  • No animal testing

 

  • Cold pressed extraction
Leontopodium alpinum (Edelweiss) flower/leaf extract Switzerland EWG 1 out of 10 Yes No
  • Ecocert
  • COSMOS
  • NATRUE
  • Fair For Life
  • Fair Trade
  • Halal
  • ISO 16128
  • No animal derived ingredients
  • No animal testing

 

  • Cold pressed extraction
Prunus armeniaca (Apricot) kernel oil Italy EWG 1 out of 10 Yes No
  • ACO certified
  • USDA NOP certified
  • No animal derived ingredients
  • No animal testing

 

  • Cold pressed extraction
    Rubus idaeus (Raspberry) seed oil Southern Chile EWG 1 out of 10 No No ISO 14001:2004
      • No animal derived ingredients
      • No animal testing

       

      • Cold pressed extraction
        Hippophae rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) fruit oil Europe EWG 1 out of 10 No No
        • No animal derived ingredients
        • No animal testing

         

        • Cold pressed extraction
          Malva sylvestris (Mallow) extract Switzerland EWG 1 out of 10 Yes No
          • Grown to Bio Suisse standards
          • Ecocert
          • COSMOS
          • NATRUE
          • Fair For Life
          • Fair Trade
          • Halal
          • No animal derived ingredients
          • No animal testing

           

          • Extraction with organic ethanol and water, filtration
            Oenothera biennis (Evening Primrose) oil China EWG 1 out of 10 Yes No
            • Certified Organic Biogro 5401
            • EcoCert
            • No animal derived ingredients
            • No animal testing

             

            • Cold pressed extraction
              Zinc oxide (nano) Australia EWG 1 out of 10 No - not available as organic No
              • EcoCert
              • REACH
              • No animal derived ingredients
              • No animal testing

               

              • Heat treatment and mechanical processing
                Tapioca starch Thailand EWG 1 out of 10 No No
                • Eco-Social Certified
                • Halal
                • Kosher
                • EcoCert
                • BRC 
                • GMP
                • ISO9001
                • Social Responsibility and Environmental Sustainability certified
                • No animal derived ingredients
                • No animal testing

                 

                • Water extraction
                  Opuntia ficus-indica (Prickly Pear) seed oil  Morocco EWG 1 out of 10 Yes No
                  • No animal derived ingredients
                  • No animal testing

                   

                  • Cold pressed extraction
                    Cera alba (beeswax) New Zealand EWG 1 out of 10 No No
                    Halal
                      • No animal derived ingredients
                      • No animal testing
                      • When honey boxes are taken off the hives, the wax is cut open and the honey is extracted. The wax that is cut off – called cappings wax – is what is used in making beeswax pellets.  Therefore, cappings wax is technically a waste product of honey extracting. If it wasn’t used – it would just be dumped.
                      • The wax is not extracted directly from the beehives. The bees continue to have their own wax in their brood boxes (where the bees and queen live). This is not accessed. The honey boxes are added and removed through the season, but the bees’ home is untouched. Therefore, it is a sustainable practice that is not cruel to the bees as a waste product is being used.
                      • The raw yellow wax is either melted into blocks by the beekeeper, or comes to the supplier to melt down into blocks (first stage of production process), before it goes through various filtering processes prior to making pellets. 
                      Melissa officinalis (Lemon Balm) leaf extract Switzerland EWG 1 out of 10 Yes No
                      • Grown to Bio Suisse standards
                      • Ecocert
                      • COSMOS
                      • NATRUE
                      • Fair For Life
                      • Fair Trade
                      • Halal
                      • No animal derived ingredients
                      • No animal testing

                        

                      • Extraction with organic ethanol and water, filtration
                        Macadamia ternifolia (Macadamia) seed oil Europe, South Africa EWG 1 out of 10 Yes No
                        • ACO
                        • USDA NOP
                        • Certified Organic Biogro 5401
                        • No animal derived ingredients
                        • No animal testing

                         

                        • Cold pressed extraction
                          Terminalia ferdinandiana (Kakadu Plum) seed oil Australia EWG 1 out of 10 No No Ecocert
                            • No animal derived ingredients
                            • No animal testing

                             

                            • Cold pressed extraction

                             
                              Rosa canina (Rosehip) Fruit Oil Southern Africa EWG 1 out of 10 Yes No Organic certified Biogrow 5401
                                • No animal derived ingredients
                                • No animal testing

                                 

                                • Cold pressed extraction
                                  Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (Bearberry) leaf extract Europe EWG 1 out of 10 No No Ecocert
                                    • No animal derived ingredients
                                    • No animal testing

                                     

                                    • Cold pressed extraction
                                      Salvia hispanica (Chia) seed oil Brazil EWG 1 out of 10 Yes No Certified Organic Biogro 5401
                                        • No animal derived ingredients
                                        • No animal testing

                                         

                                        • Cold pressed extraction
                                          Butyrospermum parkii (Shea) butter France EWG 1 out of 10 Yes No
                                          • Ecocert
                                          • USDA
                                          • Certified Organic Biogro 5401
                                          • No animal derived ingredients
                                          • No animal testing

                                           

                                          • Cold pressed extraction
                                            Prunus amygdalus dulcis (Sweet Almond) oil Italy  EWG 1 out of 10 Yes No Certified Organic Biogro 5401
                                              • No animal derived ingredients
                                              • No animal testing

                                               

                                              • Cold pressed extraction
                                                Xanthan gum China EWG 1 out of 10 No No Ecocert
                                                  • No animal derived ingredients
                                                  • No animal testing

                                                   

                                                  • Cold pressed extraction
                                                    Mentha piperita (Peppermint) leaf extract Switzerland EWG 1 out of 10 Yes No
                                                    • Grown to Bio Suisse standards
                                                    • Ecocert
                                                    • COSMOS
                                                    • NATRUE
                                                    • Fair For Life
                                                    • Fair Trade
                                                    • Halal
                                                    • No animal derived ingredients
                                                    • No animal testing

                                                     

                                                    • Extraction with organic ethanol and water, filtration
                                                      Persea gratissima (Avocado) oil  Kenya EWG 1 out of 10 Yes No Certified Organic Biogro 5401
                                                        • No animal derived ingredients
                                                        • No animal testing

                                                         

                                                        • Cold pressed extraction
                                                          Veronica officinalis (Speedwell) extract Switzerland EWG 1 out of 10 Yes No
                                                          • Grown to Bio Suisse standards
                                                          • Ecocert
                                                          • COSMOS
                                                          • NATRUE
                                                          • Fair For Life
                                                          • Fair Trade
                                                          • Halal
                                                          • No animal derived ingredients
                                                          • No animal testing

                                                           

                                                          • Extraction with organic ethanol and water, filtration
                                                            Glycyrrhiza glabra (Liquorice) root extract New Zealand EWG 1 out of 10 No No
                                                            • No animal derived ingredients
                                                            • No animal testing

                                                             

                                                            • Cold pressed extraction
                                                              Simmondsia chinensis (Jojoba) seed oil Argentina  EWG 1 out of 10 Yes No
                                                              • Organic certified USDA
                                                              • Organic certified Biogro 5401
                                                              • OIA certification
                                                              • No animal derived ingredients
                                                              • No animal testing

                                                               

                                                              • Cold pressed extraction
                                                                Saccharide isomerate Switzerland  EWG 1 out of 10 No – not available as organic No
                                                                • 100% renewable (sustainable process due to the use of a sugar extracted from harvested kernel corn)
                                                                • Ecocert
                                                                • COSMOS
                                                                • NaTrue
                                                                • 100% natural origin (ISO 16128)
                                                                • No animal derived ingredients
                                                                • No animal testing

                                                                 

                                                                • Naturally occurring reaction (NOR)
                                                                  Bakuchiol China EWG 1 out of 10 No No
                                                                  • Ecocert
                                                                  • ISO 9001:2015
                                                                  • Allergen free, complies with requirements of Cosmetic Regulation1223/2009.
                                                                  • No animal derived ingredients
                                                                  • No animal testing
                                                                  • CO2 extraction, solvents used: water and ethanol
                                                                  • Petroleum ether, ethyl acetate used in the crude extraction & column separation
                                                                  • Ethanol used in the final step to get rid of solvent residues
                                                                  Simmondsia chinensis (Jojoba) esters  USA and Argentina  EWG 1 out of 10 No – not available as organic No
                                                                  • EU Reg 1223/2009
                                                                  • Ecocert
                                                                  • No animal derived ingredients
                                                                  • No animal testing

                                                                   

                                                                  • Naturally occurring reaction (NOR)
                                                                    Caprylic/capric triglyceride (palm extract) China EWG 1 out of 10 No No
                                                                    • COSMOS
                                                                    • Ecocert
                                                                    • NATRUE
                                                                    • RSPO
                                                                    • GRAS
                                                                    • No animal derived ingredients
                                                                    • No animal testing
                                                                    • Naturally occurring reaction (NOR)
                                                                    • Esterification of glycerol and fatty acids of C8 and C10
                                                                    • Ingredients used for extraction – palm kernel oil/ palm goes through fractionation and splitting to obtain the glycerol and fatty acids
                                                                    Tridecane (coconut derived) Malaysia  EWG 1 out of 10 No – not available as organic No
                                                                    • COSMOS
                                                                    • Kosher
                                                                    • No animal derived ingredients
                                                                    • No animal testing
                                                                    • Naturally occurring reaction (NOR)
                                                                    • Hydrogenation
                                                                    Undecane (coconut derived) Malaysia  EWG 1 out of 10 No – not available as organic No
                                                                    • COSMOS
                                                                    • Kosher
                                                                    • No animal derived ingredients
                                                                    • No animal testing
                                                                    • Naturally occurring reaction (NOR)
                                                                    • Hydrogenation
                                                                    Pullulan   India  EWG 1 out of 10 No No ISO 16128
                                                                      • No animal derived ingredients
                                                                      • No animal testing
                                                                      • Fermentation, filtration, decoloration, deionization, drying
                                                                      Silica  USA EWG 1 out of 10 No No ISO 16128
                                                                        • No animal derived ingredients
                                                                        • No animal testing

                                                                         

                                                                        • Mining and processing (hot)
                                                                          Saccharide isomerate  Switzerland EWG 1 out of 10 No No
                                                                          • COSMOS
                                                                          • Ecocert
                                                                          • NATRUE
                                                                          • Fair Trade
                                                                          • Halal
                                                                          • EU Reg 1223/2009
                                                                          • EU Reg 1907/2006
                                                                          • No animal derived ingredients
                                                                          • No animal testing
                                                                          • No palm oil, ionisation or irradiation.
                                                                          • Extraction from conventional plants
                                                                          Niacinamide  Switzerland EWG 1 out of 10 No – not available as organic No Palm free
                                                                            • No animal derived ingredients
                                                                            • No animal testing

                                                                             

                                                                            • Natural chemical reaction
                                                                              Tocopherol China EWG 1 out of 10 No No COSMOS
                                                                                • No animal derived ingredients
                                                                                • No animal testing

                                                                                 

                                                                                • Distillation
                                                                                  Phytosterols Europe EWG 1 out of 10 No No COSMOS
                                                                                    • No animal derived ingredients
                                                                                    • No animal testing

                                                                                     

                                                                                    • Extracted with water and ethanol
                                                                                      Phytosteryl macadamiate  USA EWG 1 out of 10 No No COSMOS
                                                                                        • No animal derived ingredients
                                                                                        • No animal testing

                                                                                         

                                                                                        • Naturally occurring reaction (NOR)
                                                                                          Squalene Italy EWG 1 out of 10 No No COSMOS
                                                                                            • No animal derived ingredients
                                                                                            • No animal testing

                                                                                             

                                                                                            • Naturally occurring reaction (NOR)
                                                                                              Isopropyl palmitate  China EWG 1 out of 10 No No RSPO
                                                                                                • No animal derived ingredients
                                                                                                • No animal testing

                                                                                                 

                                                                                                • Naturally occurring reaction (NOR)
                                                                                                  Sodium chloride New Zealand  EWG 1 out of 10 No No
                                                                                                  • Kosher
                                                                                                  • Halal
                                                                                                  • No animal derived ingredients
                                                                                                  • No animal testing

                                                                                                   

                                                                                                  • Water extraction
                                                                                                    Glycerin China EWG 2 out of 10 Yes No
                                                                                                    • Halal
                                                                                                    • Kosher
                                                                                                    • Vegan
                                                                                                    • ISO 9001:2015
                                                                                                    • No animal derived ingredients
                                                                                                    • No animal testing
                                                                                                    • Naturally occurring reaction (NOR)
                                                                                                    • Distillation, evaporation then decorisation
                                                                                                    Coco-caprylate  Germany EWG 1 out of 10 No – not available as organic No
                                                                                                    • COSMOS
                                                                                                    • RSPO 
                                                                                                    • No animal derived ingredients
                                                                                                    • No animal testing
                                                                                                    • Naturally occurring reaction (NOR)
                                                                                                    • Esterification then deodorization
                                                                                                    Cetearyl olivate Italy  EWG 1 out of 10 No No
                                                                                                    • COSMOS
                                                                                                    • ISP 16128-1:2106
                                                                                                    • RSPO
                                                                                                    • Halal
                                                                                                    • Kosher
                                                                                                    • Leaping Bunny Certification (Cruelty Free International)
                                                                                                    • No animal derived ingredients
                                                                                                    • No animal testing
                                                                                                    • Naturally occurring reaction (NOR)
                                                                                                    • Distillation, evaporation then decorisation

                                                                                                     
                                                                                                    Glyceryl stearate citrate  China  EWG 1 out of 10 No – not available as organic No
                                                                                                    • COSMOS
                                                                                                    • EC No 1223/2009
                                                                                                    • RSPO
                                                                                                    • No animal derived ingredients
                                                                                                    • No animal testing
                                                                                                    • Naturally occurring reaction (NOR)
                                                                                                    Sorbitan olivate  Italy  EWG 1 out of 10 No – not available as organic No
                                                                                                    • COSMOS
                                                                                                    • ISP 16128-1:210
                                                                                                    • RSPO
                                                                                                    • Halal
                                                                                                    • Kosher
                                                                                                    • No animal derived ingredients
                                                                                                    • No animal testing
                                                                                                    • Hydrolysis, distillation,esterification
                                                                                                    Cetearyl alcohol  China  EWG 1 out of 10 No – not available as organic No
                                                                                                    • RSPO
                                                                                                    • No animal derived ingredients
                                                                                                    • No animal testing
                                                                                                    • Distillation, evaporation then decorisation
                                                                                                    Glyceryl caprylate  China EWG 1 out of 10 No – not available as organic No
                                                                                                    • RSPO
                                                                                                    • No animal derived ingredients
                                                                                                    • No animal testing
                                                                                                    • Naturally occurring reaction (NOR)

                                                                                                     

                                                                                                    Caprylhydroxamic acid 

                                                                                                    		 Germany  EWG 1 out of 10 No No
                                                                                                    • RSPO
                                                                                                    • No animal derived ingredients
                                                                                                    • No animal testing
                                                                                                    • Naturally occurring reaction (NOR)
                                                                                                    • Distillation, evaporation then decorisation
                                                                                                    Benzyl alcohol Germany  EWG 4 out of 10 (however, we only use 0.3% - below any hazardous or sensitivity threshold) No No
                                                                                                    • Ecocert
                                                                                                    • COSMOS
                                                                                                    • NATRUE certified preservative for natural and organic cosmetic
                                                                                                    • BDIH
                                                                                                    • The Soil Association
                                                                                                    • Biogro Certified Natural
                                                                                                    • No animal derived ingredients
                                                                                                    • No animal testing
                                                                                                    • Hydrolysis reaction, distillation, purification, crystallisation and drying (benzyl alcohol is a constituent found in many pure essential oils, and also in fruits and teas).
                                                                                                    Lecithin USA/Canada  EWG 2 out of 10 No No
                                                                                                    • Allergen free compliance with EU Reg 1223/2009
                                                                                                    • No animal derived ingredients
                                                                                                    • No animal testing
                                                                                                    • Hexane used for extraction

                                                                                                     

                                                                                                    Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate

                                                                                                    		 India EWG 1 out of 10 No No
                                                                                                    • ISO 9001/2015
                                                                                                    • Kosher
                                                                                                    • COSMOS
                                                                                                    • RSPO
                                                                                                    • No animal derived ingredients
                                                                                                    • No animal testing
                                                                                                    • Naturally occurring reaction (NOR) – hydrolysis
                                                                                                    Galactoarabinan USA EWG 1 out of 10 No No
                                                                                                    • EU Reg No 1223/2009
                                                                                                    • NATRUE
                                                                                                    • No animal derived ingredients
                                                                                                    • No animal testing
                                                                                                    • Steam and water extraction
                                                                                                    Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate Europe  EWG 1 out of 10 No – not available as organic No
                                                                                                    • Ecocert
                                                                                                    • No animal derived ingredients
                                                                                                    • No animal testing
                                                                                                    • Naturally occurring reaction (NOR)
                                                                                                    Polyhydroxystearic acid US EWG 1 out of 10 No – not available as organic No
                                                                                                    • No animal derived ingredients
                                                                                                    • No animal testing
                                                                                                    • Naturally occurring reaction (NOR)
                                                                                                    Potassium cetyl phosphate China EWG 1 out of 10 No – not available as organic No
                                                                                                    • Kosher
                                                                                                    • No animal derived ingredients
                                                                                                    • No animal testing
                                                                                                    • Naturally occurring reaction (NOR)
                                                                                                    Brassica alcohol  USA, derived from brassica plants sourced in India EWG 1 out of 10 No – not available as organic No. Starting raw materials don’t intentionally include GMO and no GMO materials are introduced during the manufacturing process.
                                                                                                    • COSMOS
                                                                                                    • EcoCert
                                                                                                    • NSF/ANSI 305
                                                                                                    • RSPO
                                                                                                    • No animal derived ingredients
                                                                                                    • No animal testing
                                                                                                    • Naturally occurring reaction (NOR)

                                                                                                     
                                                                                                    Isostearic acid Europe EWG 1 out of 10 No No RSPO
                                                                                                      • No animal derived ingredients
                                                                                                      • No animal testing

                                                                                                       

                                                                                                      • Derived from vegetable (rapeseed)
                                                                                                        Olea europaea (Olive) fruit oil  Spain EWG 1 out of 10 No No
                                                                                                        • GMP
                                                                                                        • HACCP
                                                                                                        • No animal derived ingredients
                                                                                                        • No animal testing

                                                                                                         

                                                                                                        • Cold pressed
                                                                                                          Organic Ricinus communis (Castor) seed oil India  EWG 2 out of 10 Yes No
                                                                                                          • No animal derived ingredients
                                                                                                          • No animal testing

                                                                                                           

                                                                                                          • Expeller pressing
                                                                                                            Calendula officinalis (Calendula) flower extract UK EWG 1 out of 10 No No COSMOS
                                                                                                              • No animal derived ingredients
                                                                                                              • No animal testing

                                                                                                               

                                                                                                              • Filtration
                                                                                                                Citrus grandis (Grapefruit) peel oil  Argentina  EWG 3 out of 10 Yes No
                                                                                                                • ISO 9001-2015
                                                                                                                • ISO 22000:2005
                                                                                                                • No animal derived ingredients
                                                                                                                • No animal testing

                                                                                                                 

                                                                                                                • Cold pressed
                                                                                                                  Hydrogenated Simmondsia chinensis (Jojoba beads) oil   USA EWG 1 out of 10 No No
                                                                                                                  • No animal derived ingredients
                                                                                                                  • No animal testing

                                                                                                                   

                                                                                                                  • Expeller pressing
                                                                                                                    Carica papaya (Papaya) seed oil  Mexico  EWG 1 out of 10 No No COSMOS
                                                                                                                      • No animal derived ingredients
                                                                                                                      • No animal testing

                                                                                                                       

                                                                                                                      • Filtration
                                                                                                                        Citrus aurantium amara (Neroli) peel oil Australia 

                                                                                                                        EWG 4 out of 10
                                                                                                                        		No No
                                                                                                                        • No animal derived ingredients
                                                                                                                        • No animal testing

                                                                                                                         

                                                                                                                        • Filtration
                                                                                                                          Lavandula angustifolia (Bulgarian Lavender) oil France EWG 2 out of 10 No No
                                                                                                                          • No animal derived ingredients
                                                                                                                          • No animal testing

                                                                                                                           

                                                                                                                          • Steam distillation
                                                                                                                            Rosa damascena (Damask Rose) flower oil  Bulgaria  EWG 3 out of 10 No No ISO 9001-2015
                                                                                                                              • No animal derived ingredients
                                                                                                                              • No animal testing

                                                                                                                               

                                                                                                                              • Organic solvents
                                                                                                                                Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary) leaf extract  China EWG 1 out of 10 No No
                                                                                                                                • No animal derived ingredients
                                                                                                                                • No animal testing

                                                                                                                                 

                                                                                                                                • Supercritical CO2 extraction
                                                                                                                                  Tocopheryl acetate  China EWG 2 out of 10 No No
                                                                                                                                  • ISO9000
                                                                                                                                  • ISO22000
                                                                                                                                  • Halal
                                                                                                                                  • No animal derived ingredients
                                                                                                                                  • No animal testing

                                                                                                                                   

                                                                                                                                  • Esterification, decolourisation, molecular distillation, dilution, filtration
                                                                                                                                    Salix alba (Willow) bark extract  New Zealand  EWG 1 out of 10 No No GMP
                                                                                                                                      • No animal derived ingredients
                                                                                                                                      • No animal testing

                                                                                                                                       

                                                                                                                                      • Maceration, percolation
                                                                                                                                        Hibiscus sabdariffa (Hibiscus) flower extract  New Zealand 

                                                                                                                                        EWG 1 out of 10
                                                                                                                                        		No No GMP
                                                                                                                                          • No animal derived ingredients
                                                                                                                                          • No animal testing

                                                                                                                                           

                                                                                                                                          • Maceration, percolation
                                                                                                                                            Pentylene glycol Germany  EWG 1 out of 10 No No
                                                                                                                                            • Ecocert
                                                                                                                                            • COSMOS
                                                                                                                                            • No animal derived ingredients
                                                                                                                                            • No animal testing

                                                                                                                                             

                                                                                                                                            • Naturally occuring reaction (NQR)
                                                                                                                                              Polyglyceryl-2 sesquioleate    Denmark EWG 1 out of 10 No No COSMOS
                                                                                                                                                • No animal derived ingredients
                                                                                                                                                • No animal testing

                                                                                                                                                 

                                                                                                                                                • Esterification
                                                                                                                                                  Polyglyceryl-2 caprylate  Germany 

                                                                                                                                                  EWG 1 out of 10
                                                                                                                                                  		No No COSMOS
                                                                                                                                                    • No animal derived ingredients
                                                                                                                                                    • No animal testing

                                                                                                                                                     

                                                                                                                                                    • Alkaline dimerization, esterification
                                                                                                                                                      Jasminum officinale (Jasmine) flower oil  India  EWG 4 out of 10 No No
                                                                                                                                                      • No animal derived ingredients
                                                                                                                                                      • No animal testing

                                                                                                                                                       

                                                                                                                                                      • Ethanol extraction
                                                                                                                                                        Kaolin Australia  EWG 1 out of 10 No No ISO 9001:2015
                                                                                                                                                          • No animal derived ingredients
                                                                                                                                                          • No animal testing
                                                                                                                                                          • Kaolin is quarried from open-cast pits using excavators and/or high-pressure hoses
                                                                                                                                                          • Refining of naturally occurring kaolin mineral deposits
                                                                                                                                                          Mica USA EWG 2 out of 10 No No
                                                                                                                                                          • Ecocert
                                                                                                                                                          • Cosmo Nature
                                                                                                                                                          • Halal
                                                                                                                                                          • EEfCI GMP
                                                                                                                                                          • No animal derived ingredients
                                                                                                                                                          • No animal testing

                                                                                                                                                           

                                                                                                                                                          • Mined
                                                                                                                                                          • No child labour
                                                                                                                                                            Titanium dioxide China  EWG 2 out of 10 No No
                                                                                                                                                            • Reach Certification (EC) No 1907/2006
                                                                                                                                                            • No animal derived ingredients
                                                                                                                                                            • No animal testing

                                                                                                                                                             

                                                                                                                                                            • Mined
                                                                                                                                                              Anhydroxylitol France EWG 1 out of 10 No No
                                                                                                                                                              • No animal derived ingredients
                                                                                                                                                              • No animal testing

                                                                                                                                                               

                                                                                                                                                              • Glucosylation, dilution
                                                                                                                                                                Macadamia ternifolia (Macadamia) seed oil esters  USA, Peru, Argentina, Israel, and Kenya EWG 1 out of 10 No No COSMOS
                                                                                                                                                                  • No animal derived ingredients
                                                                                                                                                                  • No animal testing

                                                                                                                                                                   

                                                                                                                                                                  • Interesterification
                                                                                                                                                                    Xylitol France EWG 1 out of 10 No No
                                                                                                                                                                    • No animal derived ingredients
                                                                                                                                                                    • No animal testing

                                                                                                                                                                     

                                                                                                                                                                    • Glucosylation, dilution
                                                                                                                                                                      Acer rubrum (Red Maple) bark extract Canada (Quebec) EWG 1 out of 10 No No
                                                                                                                                                                      • COSMOS
                                                                                                                                                                      • Halal
                                                                                                                                                                      • No animal derived ingredients
                                                                                                                                                                      • No animal testing

                                                                                                                                                                       

                                                                                                                                                                      • Aqueous extraction
                                                                                                                                                                        Iron Oxides USA EWG 2 out of 10 No No
                                                                                                                                                                        • Ecocert
                                                                                                                                                                        • Cosmo Nature
                                                                                                                                                                        • Halal 
                                                                                                                                                                        • EEfCI GMP
                                                                                                                                                                        • No animal derived ingredients
                                                                                                                                                                        • No animal testing

                                                                                                                                                                         

                                                                                                                                                                        • Mined
                                                                                                                                                                          Lactic acid  France EWG 1 out of 10 No No Ecocert
                                                                                                                                                                            • No animal derived ingredients
                                                                                                                                                                            • No animal testing

                                                                                                                                                                             

                                                                                                                                                                            • Fermentation
                                                                                                                                                                              Malpighia glabra (Acerola) fruit extract Brazil  EWG 1 out of 10 No No Nagoya Protocol
                                                                                                                                                                                • No animal derived ingredients
                                                                                                                                                                                • No animal testing

                                                                                                                                                                                 

                                                                                                                                                                                • Maceration, percolation
                                                                                                                                                                                  Centella asiatica (Gotu Kola) extract  China EWG 1 out of 10 No No GMP
                                                                                                                                                                                    • No animal derived ingredients
                                                                                                                                                                                    • No animal testing

                                                                                                                                                                                     

                                                                                                                                                                                    • Maceration, percolation
                                                                                                                                                                                      Dehydroacetic acid  Germany 

                                                                                                                                                                                      EWG 1 out of 10
                                                                                                                                                                                      		No No

                                                                                                                                                                                      NaTrue certified preservative for natural and organic cosmetic ECOCERT
                                                                                                                                                                                      COSMOS compliant
                                                                                                                                                                                      Soil Association approved
                                                                                                                                                                                      • No animal derived ingredients
                                                                                                                                                                                      • No animal testing

                                                                                                                                                                                       

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Homogenisation, stabilisation
                                                                                                                                                                                        Sodium ascorbyl phosphate China  EWG 1 out of 10 No No ISO
                                                                                                                                                                                          • No animal derived ingredients
                                                                                                                                                                                          • No animal testing

                                                                                                                                                                                           

                                                                                                                                                                                          • VC ramification, decolourisation, separation, drying
                                                                                                                                                                                            Xylitylglucoside France EWG 1 out of 10 No No
                                                                                                                                                                                            • No animal derived ingredients
                                                                                                                                                                                            • No animal testing

                                                                                                                                                                                             

                                                                                                                                                                                            • Glucoxylation, diluation
                                                                                                                                                                                              Natural fragrance France N/A No No COSMOS NATURAL ingredients
                                                                                                                                                                                                • No animal derived ingredients
                                                                                                                                                                                                • No animal testing

                                                                                                                                                                                                 

                                                                                                                                                                                                • Distillation, pressing, blending

                                                                                                                                                                                                   

                                                                                                                                                                                                  *1= low hazard, 10 = high
                                                                                                                                                                                                  **Genetically Modified Organisms

                                                                                                                                                                                                   

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes:

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • We have been given reassurances from our suppliers that they do not participate in any child labour – we trust our relationships and supply agreements here and over time we will undertake our own third-party assessments.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Ingredients are not always available in an organic form, and organic ingredients are not always possible to source due to the quantity and quality available.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Our formulations contain benzyl salicylate, citronellol, eugenol, geraniol, linalool in very low concentrations as constituents of our essential oils. It’s worth noting that the EWG rating for these refer only to the individual constituents extracted in a lab from the essential oil, or synthetically replications. The ratings are not applicable to our formulas, as we never use extracted or synthetic constituents, only the pure naturally occurring essential oil.
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