our ingredient criterias
We use an evaluation scale that takes into account the risks to the planet and to humans.
only good stuff!
ingredient sources
We use natural ingredients, from natural sources and artificial sources.
Natural: Natural ingredients are a category of ingredients that group together water, minerals and agricultural ingredients.
Natural sourced: Ingredients of natural origin distinguish all ingredients that have NOT been obtained using petrol. These are natural ingredients that underwent a physical transformation as well as natural ingredients that have been chemically extracted or treated following the guidelines of Green Chemistry. This means, ingredients that required a chemical reaction between multiple natural elements in order to create the final product.
Artificial ingredients: These ingredients are synthesized in a lab. The actual chemicals in natural or artificial ingredients may be exactly the same: the chemical structures of the individual molecules may be indistinguishable.
Natural: Natural ingredients are a category of ingredients that group together water, minerals and agricultural ingredients.
Natural sourced: Ingredients of natural origin distinguish all ingredients that have NOT been obtained using petrol. These are natural ingredients that underwent a physical transformation as well as natural ingredients that have been chemically extracted or treated following the guidelines of Green Chemistry. This means, ingredients that required a chemical reaction between multiple natural elements in order to create the final product.
Artificial ingredients: These ingredients are synthesized in a lab. The actual chemicals in natural or artificial ingredients may be exactly the same: the chemical structures of the individual molecules may be indistinguishable.
good for the planet
Our ingredients are from renewable sources, biodegradable and with low risk to our aquatic ecosystems.
good for the human
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
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.