Our ingredient criterias
We use an evaluation scale that takes into account the risks to the planet and to humans.
No Nasties, Only good stuff!
good for the
Our ingredients are from renewable sources, biodegradable and with low risk to our aquatic ecosystems.
good for the
We only use ingredients that have a low risk of cancer, reduce the risk of developing allergies and reduce the risk to the reproductive system.
Based on the environnemental and human criterias, all our ingredients are classified according to the following rating system:
Our ingredient index
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Usage: Perfuming agent responsible for the pleasant smell of the product.
Origin: Manufactured in a laboratory.
Source: Synthetic
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🌿 EWG score: 1 (High safety)
CAS: 9000-07-01
Usage: Carrageenan is used as a binding or gelling agent in cosmetics.
Origin: They are obtained from red algae (Chondrus crispus).
Source: Natural
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🌿 EWG score: 1 (High safety)
CAS: 9004-32-4
Usage: In detergents, it acts as an anti-redeposition agent, i.e. it prevents dirt from redepositing on a surface during washing.
Origin: Cellulose is naturally present in the walls of plants, including wood. In an industrial way, cellulose is extracted from wood.
Source: Derived from a natural source
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🌿 EWG score: 1 to 2 (High safety)
CAS: 77-92-9 / 5949-29-1
Usage: It is used to balance the pH of cosmetic products. It is also a salt contributing to the good dissolution of the tablet in water. When mixed with sodium carbonate, it gives some products effervescent properties such as bath bombs, bath pebbles or "magic powders".
Origin: Produced from the fermentation of corn by microorganisms: aspergillus niger
Source: Derived from a natural source
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🌿 EWG score: (High safety)
CAS: 8001-31-8
Usage: Milk with nourishing properties leaves hair soft and moisturized.
Origin: From the fruit of the coconut.
Source: Derived from a natural source
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🌿 EWG score: 4 (Moderate safety)
CAS: 5989-27-5
Usage: Acts as a powerful natural degreaser and fragrance agent.
Origin: It is present in many plants, fruits and vegetables. It is also found in the skin of citrus fruits, pickles, celery and in several essential oils.
Source: Natural
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🌿 EWG score: 1 to 2 (High safety)
CAS: 9001-92-7 (Protease) and 9001-62-1 (Lipase)
Usage: Proteases and lipases are enzymes commonly used in detergents to help break down proteins and fats, respectively. They are effective in removing stains and odors caused by protein- or fat-based substances, such as blood, grass and food.
Origin: Enzymes are natural proteins produced by living cells.
Source: Derived from a natural source
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Usage: Perfuming agent responsible for the pleasant smell of the product.
Origin: Manufactured in a laboratory.
Source: Synthetic
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🌿 EWG score: 1 to 2 (High safety)
CAS: 9001-92-7 (Protease) and 9001-62-1 (Lipase)
Usage: Proteases and lipases are enzymes commonly used in detergents to help break down proteins and fats, respectively. They are effective in removing stains and odors caused by protein- or fat-based substances, such as blood, grass and food.
Origin: Enzymes are natural proteins produced by living cells.
Source: Derived from a natural source
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🌿 EWG score: 1 (High safety)
CAS: 9005-80-5
Usage: Softens and protects the hair thanks to its filmogenic effect.
Origin: Extracted from the chicory root, a plant sown and cultivated mainly in the North of France.
Source: Derived from a natural source
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🌿 EWG score: 1 (High safety)
CAS: 110615-47-9
Usage: Lauryl glucoside is a mild surfactant that is commonly used as a cleaning agent because it can help break down and then remove dirt and grease.
Origin: It is of vegetable origin and is formed from coconut oil and sugar.
Source: Derived from a natural source
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🌿 EWG score: 1 (High safety)
CAS: 9050-36-6
Usage: Acts as a conditioning agent for the hair.
Origin: Maltodextrin is a sugar obtained by the hydrolysis of corn starch, rice starch or potato starch.
Source: Derived from a natural source
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🌿 EWG score: 1 (High safety)
CAS: 54549-26-7
Usage: Myristyl glucoside is a mild surfactant that is commonly used as a cleaning agent because it can help break down and then remove dirt and grease.
Origin: It is of vegetable origin and is formed from coconut oil and glucose
Source: Derived from a natural source
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🌿 EWG score: 2 (High safety)
CAS: 68553-81-1
Usage: Adds texture to the product and care to the hair.
Origin: Obtained by finely grinding rice.
Source: Natural
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🌿 EWG score: 2 (High safety)
CAS: 24634-61-5 / 590-00-1
Usage: Potassium sorbate is used in cosmetics as a preservative.
Origin: It is identical to the natural molecule. It is present in its natural state in the Sorbier tree.
Source: Synthetic
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🌿 EWG score: 3 (Moderate safety)
CAS: 532-32-1
Usage: Sodium Benzoate is used as an antifungal preservative in cosmetic products. It maintains the integrity of the product.
Origin: This ingredient is synthesized in the laboratory but is found in its natural state. It is therefore considered in the category of ingredients identical to the natural molecule.
Source: Synthetic, but identical to the natural ingredient
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🌿 EWG score: 1 (High safety)
CAS: 497-19-8
Usage: It is used to balance the pH of cosmetic products. It is also a salt that contributes to the good dissolution of the tablet in water. When mixed with citric acid, it gives some products effervescent properties such as bath bombs, bath pebbles or "magic powders".
Origin: From a mineral.
Source: Derived from a natural source
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🌿 EWG score: 1 to 2 (High safety)
CAS: 15630-89-4
Usage: Sodium carbonate peroxide is often used as a laundry bleach, as it is effective in removing stains and brightening white colored clothing.
Origin: Manufactured in a laboratory.
Source: Synthetic
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🌿 EWG score: 1 (High safety)
CAS: 7647-14-5
Usage: Also called table salt, sodium chloride is used as a thickener in shampoos and shower gels.
Origin: Sodium chloride is a natural compound. It is commonly called table salt and is found in large deposits in the earth's crust.
Source: Natural
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🌿 EWG score: 1 (High safety)
CAS: 68-04-2 / 6132-04-3
Usage: It is used in cosmetics as a PH regulator and chelating agent
Origin: Sodium citrate is a sodium salt of citric (lemon) acid. It is obtained by chemical reaction between citric acid and sodium hydroxide
Source: Synthetic
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🌿 EWG score: 1 to 2 (High safety)
CAS: 97375-27-4
Usage: Surfactant with detergent effect to remove grease and dirt.
Origin: Sodium coco-sulfate or SCS is an anionic surfactant obtained by sulfonation of fatty acids from the coconut.
Source: Derived from a natural source
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🌿 EWG score: 1 (High safety)
CAS: 68187-32-6
Usage: Sodium cocoyl glutamate is a mild surfactant that is commonly used as a cleaning agent because it can help break down and then remove dirt and grease.
Origin: Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate is made from coconut oil fatty acids and an amino acid.
Source: Derived from a natural source
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🌿 EWG score: 1 (High safety)
CAS: 90387-74-9
Usage: Sodium cocoyl glycinate is a mild surfactant that is commonly used as a cleaning agent because it can help break down and then remove dirt and grease.
Origin: The sodium cocoyl glycinate, called glycinate, it is made from amino acids derived from coconut fatty acid and amino acids glycine.
Source: Derived from a natural source
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🌿 EWG score: 1 (High safety)
CAS: 527-07-1 / 14906-97-9
Usage: Sodium gluconate is used as a chelating agent in shampoos and cleaning products. It helps remove minerals and other contaminants from surfaces, making it effective in removing hard water stains and soap scum.
Origin: They are obtained from red algae (Chondrus crispus).
Source: Derived from a natural source
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🌿 EWG score: 1 (High safety)
CAS: 1847-58-1
Usage: Sodium lauryl sulfoacetate is a surfactant that is commonly used as a cleaning agent because it can help break down and remove dirt and grease
Origin: It is obtained from the coconut
Source: Derived from a natural source
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🌿 EWG score: 2 (High safety)
CAS: 6834-92-0
Usage: Sodium silicate is used as a bulking agent and anticorrosive in detergents and other cleaning products. It helps to fill the product and improve its cleaning performance.
Origin: Sodium silicates are made by melting quartz and sodium oxide.
Source: Synthetic
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🌿 EWG score: 2 to 3 (High to Moderate safety)
CAS: 1344-09-08
Usage: Sodium silicate is used as a bulking agent and anticorrosive in detergents and other cleaning products. It helps to fill the product and improve its cleaning performance.
Origin: Sodium silicates are made by melting sand (silicon dioxide) and sodium hydroxide.
Source: Synthetic
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🌿 EWG score: 1 (High safety)
CAS: 7727-73-3 / 7757-82-6
Usage: Also called Glauber's salt, sodium sulfate is used as a bulking agent in detergents and other cleaning products. It helps fill the product and improve its cleaning performance.
Origin: Sodium sulfate is a naturally occurring mineral, also known as mirabilite, found in salt lakes.
Source: Natural
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🌿 EWG score: 1 (High safety)
CAS: 11138-66-2
Usage: Gelling agent and acting as a thickener to give consistency to the product.
Origin: It is obtained by the fermentation of glucose with the bacterium called Xanthomonas campestris.
Source: Derived from a natural source
The difference between natural and synthetic ingredients
"Derived from a natural source" refers to a compound that has been derived from a natural raw material, such as a plant, mineral or animal. For example, an ingredient is said to be "naturally sourced" when the extraction involves a transformation of the plant to simply keep certain active compounds. These types of ingredients are not synthetic, which means that they are not man-made.
A "synthetic" ingredient is a man-made or chemically modified ingredient. It is not derived from a natural source, i.e., it is artificially manufactured or produced, rather than being naturally occurring. These ingredients can often be non-toxic and safer than some natural products. This is why we frequently choose to use them.
Why use synthetic fragrances?
Since some studies suggest that certain natural fragrances may disrupt the normal functioning of hormones as well as cause allergy risks, we prioritize synthetic fragrances. However, we carefully choose our fragrances in order to offer products that are non-toxic for humans and for the planet.
A "synthetic" ingredient is a man-made or chemically modified ingredient. It is not derived from a natural source, i.e., it is artificially manufactured or produced, rather than being naturally occurring. These ingredients can often be non-toxic and safer than some natural products. This is why we frequently choose to use them.