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Ingredients
Tired of hearing "eco-friendly" or "made with sustainable ingredients"? Me too. Introducing a comprehensive list of ingredients for every item on this website.
Ingredient | Also Called... | Sustainable? | Explanation | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Zinc oxide (non-nano size) | Unclear | Listed as very toxic to aquatic life by GHS classifications https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/ZINC-oxide#section=Hazards-Identification | ||
Maranta arudinacea (arrowroot) powder | Yes | Naturally occurring plant https://www.britannica.com/plant/arrowroot | ||
Cedrus deodora (cedarwood) wood oil | Yes | Naturally derived from wood chips of cedar trees https://www.webmd.com/balance/what-to-know-about-cedarwood-essential-oil | ||
Sodium Hydroxide | Yes | This chemical has been verified to be of low environmental concern by the EPA safer choice list https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Sodium-hydroxide#section=Use-Classification | ||
Elaeis Guineensis | palm oil | No | While palm trees are a natural plant, palm trees have been associated with deforestation and habitat depletion, contributing to climate change https://www.worldwildlife.org/industries/palm-oil | |
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower | Yes | Naturally occurring in the chamomile plant | ||
Calendula Officinalis Flower | marigolds | Yes | Naturally ocurring flower | |
Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil | Yes | Naturally occurring in castor beans https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5015816/ | ||
Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Meal | Yes | Naturally derived from oats | ||
Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Leaf/Seed Extract | Yes | Naturally derived from coffee beans | ||
Butyrospermum Parkii | Shea butter | Yes | Naturally derived from karite trees https://www.un.org/africarenewal/magazine/august-2013/shea-butter-nourishes-opportunities-african-women#:~:text=Shea%20butter%20comes%20from%20the,to%20Uganda%20and%20South%20Sudan. | |
Carbon | Yes | Naturally occurring |
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