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Organic Shampoo - Avalon Organics

What's in conventional Shampoo?

According to EWG, avoid fragrances, PEGs, ceteareths and polyethylene, parabens (propyl, isopropyl, butyl, isobutyl) and DMDM hydantoin.

   

 
     
Why choose this product?
  • Avalon Organics is committed to using as many organic ingredients as possible to create safe and pure products.
  • Avalon Shampoos come in Rosemary Volumizing, Peppermint Revitalizing, Lavender Nourishing, Lemon Clarifying and Olive & Grapeseed Moisturizing.
  • Each shampoo has its own unique properties and ingredients to nourish your hair and scalp.
  • Made in the USA.
   

Ingredients

Aqua (Water), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice(1), Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Stearic Acid, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil(1), Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil(1), Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil(1), Allantoin, Bisabolol, Sodium Citrate, Sodium PCA, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Benzyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate. (1) Certified Organic Ingredient

   
EWG Health Score LOW
  Avalon Organics is recognized as an EWG Champion.
   

Animal testing policy

Does not test on animals, according to its certification.

   
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Natural Hand Salve - Burts Bees

What's in conventional Hand Cream?

According to EWG, avoid retinyl palmitate or retinol

   

 
     
Why choose this product?
  • Burt's Bees Hand Salve contains all natural ingredients including almond oil for moisturizing, rosemary to stimulate circulation and lavandin to help prevent scarring.
  • This salve is thick and works really well for dry, cracked hands.
  • Made in the USA.
   

Ingredients

Prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) oil, olea europaea (olive) fruit oil, beeswax, lavandula hybrida (lavandin) oil, rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf oil, eucalyptus globulus (eucalyptus) oil, rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract, lavandula angustifolia (lavender) flower powder, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, tocopherol, glycine soja (soybean) oil, canola oil

   

EWG Health Score

LOW

   

Animal testing policy

Does not test on animals, according to its certification.

   
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Natural Facial Cleanser - Desert Essence Tea Tree Oil

What's in conventional Facial Cleanser? According to EWG, avoid retinyl palmitate or retinol
 
 
 
Why choose this product?
  • Extole the virtues of tea tree oil.
  • Great natural acne relief and an excellent option for facewash for those with Multiple Chemical Sensitivities or allergies.
  • Desert Essence tea tree oil products are free of herbicides, pesticides, and chemicals.
  • Made in the USA.

Ingredients

100% Australian Tea Tree Oil

   
EWG Health Score

LOW

   
Animal testing policy Does not test on animals, according to its certification.


 
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Organic Conditioner - Aubrey Organics

What's in conventional Conditioner?

According to EWG, avoid fragrances, PEGs, ceteareths and polyethylene, parabens (propyl, isopropyl, butyl, isobutyl) and DMDM hydantoin.

   
 
     
     
Why choose this product?
  • Aubrey Organics uses only the finest herbal, plant extracts and natural vitamins in all of their products.
  • You will find no paraben preservatives, no petrochemicals, no artificial colors or fragrances of any kind in this product.
  • Made in the USA.
 

Ingredients

Aqua, cetyl alcohol (coconut fatty alcohol), alcohol denat. (38b, lavender*), aloe barbadensis leaf juice*, triticum vulgare (wheat) germ oil, milk protein, glycerin, mentha piperita (peppermint) oil*, rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil*, citrus grandis (grape-fruit) seed extract, salvia officinalis (sage) leaf oil*, glyco- protein, tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E), hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) water, equisetum hyemale (horsetail) extract, tussilago farfara (coltsfoot) leaf extract, urtica dioica (nettle) leaf extract, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), glycine soja (soybean) oil, daucus carota sativa (carrot) root extract, beta-carotene, cysteine, methionine. *Organic

 
EWG Health Score LOW
 

Aubrey Organics is recognized as an EWG Champion.

   
Animal testing policy Does not test on animals, according to its certification.
   
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Natural Face Moisturizer - Kiss My Face

What's in conventional Moisturizer? According to EWG, avoid retinyl palmitate or retinol
 
     
Why choose this product?
  • Kiss My Face moisturizers will leave skin well moisturized without feeling greasy or oily.
  • This product contains no animal ingredients, artificial colors, or unnecessary chemicals and was not tested on animals. 100% cruelty free.
  • Made in the USA.


 
Ingredients Aqua, Isopropyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Stearic Acid, Emulsifying Wax NF, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter/Buerre de karite), Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender Oil/Huile de lavande), Glycine Soja (Soybean Oil/Huile de soja), Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower Seed Oil/Huile de tournesol), Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot Kernel Oil/Huile de noyau d'abricot), Vegetable Glycerin, Calendula Officinalis (Calendula Flower Extract/Extrait de fleur souci), Foeniculum Vulgare (Fennel Extract/Extrait de fenouil), Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender Extract/Extrait de lavande), Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon Extract/Extrait de citron), Chamomilla Recutitia (Matricaria Extract/Extrait de matricaria),Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange Flower Extract/Extrait de fleur d'oranger), Rosa Canina (Rose Flower Extract/Extrait de fleur de rosier), Salvia Officinalis (Sage Leaf Extrct/Extrait de feuille de sauge), Sambucus Nigra (Elder Flower Extract/Extrait de feuille de sureau), Achillea Millefolium (Yarrow Extract/Extrait de millefeuille), Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Lecithin, Sorbic Acid, Squalane, Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Trisodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
   
EWG Health Score MODERATE
   
Animal testing policy As of EWG's last review, this company is not certified by PETA or Leaping Bunny as not testing on animals.


 
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