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Product Warnings and Recalls

  • EU Ban (Petro-Chemicals)

    This product contains an ingredient that is banned for use in cosmetics by the European Union.

  • Banned in Japan

    This product contains an ingredient that is banned for use in cosmetics in Japan.

  • Banned in Canada

    This product contains an ingredient that is banned for use in cosmetics in Canada.

Social Ratings

  • 5
    Society
     – 5.2/10
    • 6
      Oppressive Government
       – 5.6/10
      • 6
        Oppressive Government
         – 5.6/10
        Data Provider: Innovest Strategic Value Advisors, Integrated Value Assessment (IVA) Scores
        Innovest Strategic Value Investors specialize in analyzing corporate sustainability performance for the investment community. Please note, that while Innovest ratings provide important context on the overall corporate environmental, social, and governance performance of a product's manufacturer, they do not provide product performance data.
        Tells whether the company that makes this product has activities or involvement in countries that have been identified by credible third parties as having oppressive regimes. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
        See Best Companies for Oppressive Government
    • 5
      Community Engagement
       – 5.1/10
      This assesses a company's engagement with local communities, including input on company impact. It also includes community relations and support programs.
      • 3
        Community Awards
         – 3.1/10
        Data Provider: ASSET4 AG, www.asset4.com
        Please note that while Asset4 provides the raw data for this variable, GoodGuide conducts its own calculations to convert the raw data into a processed score.
        Company rating on number of independent awards received for social, ethical, economic or environmental activities. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
        See Best Companies for Community Awards
      • 8
        Community Support
         – 8.1/10
        Data Provider: Innovest Strategic Value Advisors, Integrated Value Assessment (IVA) Scores
        Innovest Strategic Value Investors specialize in analyzing corporate sustainability performance for the investment community. Please note, that while Innovest ratings provide important context on the overall corporate environmental, social, and governance performance of a product's manufacturer, they do not provide product performance data.
        Company rating on its community support programs and engagement with local communities. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
        See Best Companies for Community Support
  • 5
    Consumers
     – 5.3/10
    • 5
      Customer Satisfaction
       – 5.0/10
      • 5
        Customer Satisfaction Policy
         – 5.2/10
        Data Provider: ASSET4 AG, www.asset4.com
        Please note that while Asset4 provides the raw data for this variable, GoodGuide conducts its own calculations to convert the raw data into a processed score.
        Company rating on whether it has a customer satisfaction and loyalty policy. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
        See Best Companies for Customer Satisfaction Policy
      • 5
        Customer Satisfaction Targets
         – 4.6/10
        Data Provider: ASSET4 AG, www.asset4.com
        Please note that while Asset4 provides the raw data for this variable, GoodGuide conducts its own calculations to convert the raw data into a processed score.
        Company rating on whether it has set targets or objectives for customer satisfaction and loyalty. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
        See Best Companies for Customer Satisfaction Targets
    • 6
      Quality and Safety
       – 5.6/10
      This assesses a company's product quality, health, safety, and information performance, including product innovation.
      • 8
        Product Recalls
         – 8.0/10
        Data Provider: ASSET4 AG, www.asset4.com
        Please note that while Asset4 provides the raw data for this variable, GoodGuide conducts its own calculations to convert the raw data into a processed score.
        Company rating on whether it has announced a mass recall of products or has withdrawn a product because of either defects or health and safety concerns. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
        See Best Companies for Product Recalls
      • 3
        Quality Management
         – 2.9/10
        Data Provider: ASSET4 AG, www.asset4.com
        Please note that while Asset4 provides the raw data for this variable, GoodGuide conducts its own calculations to convert the raw data into a processed score.
        Company rating on whether it has a quality management system. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
        See Best Companies for Quality Management
  • 8
    Corporate Governance
     – 7.9/10
    • 8
      Corporate Reporting
       – 8.2/10
      This assesses the independence of a company's auditors and board, as well as its accountability and transparency to stakeholders.
      • 10
        CSR Management
         – 10/10
        Data Provider: RiskMetrics Group, Sustainability Data
        Company rating on whether it has board-level oversight of environmental and/or public policy issues. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
        See Best Companies for CSR Management
      • 6
        Corporate Governance
         – 6.3/10
        Data Provider: Innovest Strategic Value Advisors, Integrated Value Assessment (IVA) Scores
        Innovest Strategic Value Investors specialize in analyzing corporate sustainability performance for the investment community. Please note, that while Innovest ratings provide important context on the overall corporate environmental, social, and governance performance of a product's manufacturer, they do not provide product performance data.
        Company rating on whether it has an environmental manager (such as a senior environmental officer) at its board or executive level, and whether the company factors environmental performance into compensation. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
        See Best Companies for Corporate Governance
    • 8
      Corporate Ethics
       – 7.7/10
      • 5
        Ethics Controversy
         – 5.2/10
        Data Provider: RiskMetrics Group, Sustainability Data
        Company rating on whether it has been involved in any ethics controversies in the last two years. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
        See Best Companies for Ethics Controversy
      • 10
        Ethics Training
         – 10/10
        Data Provider: RiskMetrics Group, Sustainability Data
        Company rating on whether it trains its employees on its code of ethics. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
        See Best Companies for Ethics Training
  • 8
    Workers
     – 8.3/10
    • 6
      Workplace Diversity
       – 6.0/10
      • 3
        Diversity and Opportunity Awards
         – 2.7/10
        Data Provider: ASSET4 AG, www.asset4.com
        Please note that while Asset4 provides the raw data for this variable, GoodGuide conducts its own calculations to convert the raw data into a processed score.
        Company rating on whether it has received awards related to diversity or opportunity. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
        See Best Companies for Diversity and Opportunity Awards
      • 6
        Equal Employment Opportunity (Company)
         – 6.2/10
        Data Provider: RiskMetrics Group, Sustainability Data
        Company rating on whether it has a labor/human rights policy for its employees that contains a non-discrimination policy, and whether the company has a separate nondiscrimination statement on its Web page. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
        See Best Companies for Equal Employment Opportunity (Company)
      • 10
        Equal Employment Opportunity (Suppliers)
         – 10/10
        Data Provider: RiskMetrics Group, Sustainability Data
        Company rating on whether it has a labor/human rights policy for its suppliers that contains a non-discrimination policy, and whether the company has a separate nondiscrimination statement on its Web page. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
        See Best Companies for Equal Employment Opportunity (Suppliers)
    • 8
      Working Conditions and Benefits
       – 8.1/10
      • 8
        Employee Benefits
         – 8.1/10
        • 6
          Employment Benefits
           – 5.7/10
          Data Provider: ASSET4 AG, www.asset4.com
          Please note that while Asset4 provides the raw data for this variable, GoodGuide conducts its own calculations to convert the raw data into a processed score.
          Company rating on whether it has an employee relations policy to drive loyalty and productivity. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
          See Best Companies for Employment Benefits
        • 10
          Family Friendly
           – 10/10
          Data Provider: ASSET4 AG, www.asset4.com
          Please note that while Asset4 provides the raw data for this variable, GoodGuide conducts its own calculations to convert the raw data into a processed score.
          Company rating on whether it provides day care services or extra maternity leave beyond the legal minimum, and whether the company has won a family-friendly prize like a Working Mother Award. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
          See Best Companies for Family Friendly
      • 8
        Working Conditions
         – 8.2/10
        • 10
          Employee Health and Safety Management System
           – 10/10
          Data Provider: ASSET4 AG, www.asset4.com
          Please note that while Asset4 provides the raw data for this variable, GoodGuide conducts its own calculations to convert the raw data into a processed score.
          Company rating on whether it has health and safety management systems. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
          See Best Companies for Employee Health and Safety Management System
        • 4
          Employee Health and Safety Processes
           – 3.6/10
          Data Provider: ASSET4 AG, www.asset4.com
          Please note that while Asset4 provides the raw data for this variable, GoodGuide conducts its own calculations to convert the raw data into a processed score.
          Company rating on whether it describes the processes used to drive improvements on employee health and safety. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
          See Best Companies for Employee Health and Safety Processes
        • 9
          Employment Awards
           – 8.8/10
          Data Provider: ASSET4 AG, www.asset4.com
          Please note that while Asset4 provides the raw data for this variable, GoodGuide conducts its own calculations to convert the raw data into a processed score.
          Company rating on number of awards received for general employment quality. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
          See Best Companies for Employment Awards
        • 10
          Workforce Health and Safety
           – 10/10
          Data Provider: ASSET4 AG, www.asset4.com
          Please note that while Asset4 provides the raw data for this variable, GoodGuide conducts its own calculations to convert the raw data into a processed score.
          Company rating on whether it has set quantitative objectives for workforce health and safety improvements. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
          See Best Companies for Workforce Health and Safety
    • 9
      Labor and Human Rights
       – 9.4/10
      • 10
        Labor Rights
         – 10/10
        Data Provider: RiskMetrics Group, Sustainability Data
        Company rating on whether it has a specific policy addressing the rights of its employees to organize. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
        See Best Companies for Labor Rights
      • 9
        Supply Chain Policy
         – 8.8/10
        Data Provider: RiskMetrics Group, Sustainability Data
        Company rating on whether it has a specific policy addressing its supply chain and the labor and human rights risks applying to suppliers. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
        See Best Companies for Supply Chain Policy

Environmental Ratings

  • 7
    Environmental Impact
     – 7.5/10
    • 7
      Ecosystems and Biodiversity
       – 6.8/10
      • 5
        Biodiversity
         – 4.7/10
        Data Provider: ASSET4 AG, www.asset4.com
        Please note that while Asset4 provides the raw data for this variable, GoodGuide conducts its own calculations to convert the raw data into a processed score.
        Company rating on whether it has set targets or objectives to reduce impact on biodiversity. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
        See Best Companies for Biodiversity
      • 5
        Biodiversity Controversies
         – 5.1/10
        Data Provider: ASSET4 AG, www.asset4.com
        Please note that while Asset4 provides the raw data for this variable, GoodGuide conducts its own calculations to convert the raw data into a processed score.
        Company rating on whether it has been involved in biodiversity controversies. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
        See Best Companies for Biodiversity Controversies
      • 10
        Habitat conservation
         – 10/10
        Data Provider: RiskMetrics Group, Sustainability Data
        Company rating on whether it has a biodiversity or habitat conservation policy.
        See Best Companies for Habitat conservation
    • 5
      Toxic Waste
       – 5.3/10
      • 0
        Hazardous Waste
         – 0/10
        Data Provider: ASSET4 AG, www.asset4.com
        Please note that while Asset4 provides the raw data for this variable, GoodGuide conducts its own calculations to convert the raw data into a processed score.
        Company rating on hazardous waste produced, in tons, divided by the company's net sales or revenue. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
        See Best Companies for Hazardous Waste
      • 4
        Hazardous Waste Targets
         – 4.3/10
        Data Provider: RiskMetrics Group, Sustainability Data
        Company rating on whether it has set targets to stabilize hazardous waste generation. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
        See Best Companies for Hazardous Waste Targets
      • 10
        Toxic Emissions Targets
         – 9.9/10
        Data Provider: RiskMetrics Group, Sustainability Data
        Company rating on whether it has set targets to stabilize toxic emissions. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
        See Best Companies for Toxic Emissions Targets
      • 7
        Waste Produced
         – 6.6/10
        Data Provider: ASSET4 AG, www.asset4.com
        Please note that while Asset4 provides the raw data for this variable, GoodGuide conducts its own calculations to convert the raw data into a processed score.
        Company rating on waste produced, in tons, divided by the company's net sales or revenue. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
        See Best Companies for Waste Produced
      • 8
        Wastewater and Waste Management
         – 7.6/10
        Data Provider: ASSET4 AG, www.asset4.com
        Please note that while Asset4 provides the raw data for this variable, GoodGuide conducts its own calculations to convert the raw data into a processed score.
        Company rating on its plans to reduce, substitute, or phase out waste, hazardous waste, or wastewater. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
        See Best Companies for Wastewater and Waste Management
    • 9
      Global Warming
       – 8.8/10
      • 10
        Climate Change
         – 9.9/10
        Data Provider: RiskMetrics Group, Sustainability Data
        Company rating on proactive policies for addressing climate change. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
        See Best Companies for Climate Change
      • 10
        Greenhouse Gas Emissions
         – 9.9/10
        Data Provider: RiskMetrics Group, Sustainability Data
        Company rating on monitoring and public reporting of annual greenhouse gas emissions. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
        See Best Companies for Greenhouse Gas Emissions
      • 7
        Greenhouse Gases
         – 6.7/10
        Data Provider: ASSET4 AG, www.asset4.com
        Please note that while Asset4 provides the raw data for this variable, GoodGuide conducts its own calculations to convert the raw data into a processed score.
        Company rating on its carbon dioxide (or similar gas) emissions, in tons, divided by the company's net sales or revenue. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
        See Best Companies for Greenhouse Gases
    • 8
      Air Pollution
       – 8.2/10
      • 10
        Particulate Matter and VOCs
         – 9.8/10
        Data Provider: ASSET4 AG, www.asset4.com
        Please note that while Asset4 provides the raw data for this variable, GoodGuide conducts its own calculations to convert the raw data into a processed score.
        Company rating on its public reports about plans to reduce, substitute, or phase out volatile organic compounds or particulate matter measuring less than ten microns in diameter. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
        See Best Companies for Particulate Matter and VOCs
      • 4
        SOx and NOx
         – 4.2/10
        Data Provider: ASSET4 AG, www.asset4.com
        Please note that while Asset4 provides the raw data for this variable, GoodGuide conducts its own calculations to convert the raw data into a processed score.
        Company rating on its public reports about plans to reduce, reuse, recycle, substitute, or phase out sulphur oxide or nitrogen oxide emissions. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
        See Best Companies for SOx and NOx
      • 10
        Toxics Release Inventory (Air)
         – 10/10
        Data Provider: University of Massachussetts Political Economy Research Institute, Toxicity-Weighted Toxic Release Database
        Company rating on its airborne Toxics Release Inventory (latest year available is 2006). Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
        See Best Companies for Toxics Release Inventory (Air)
  • 8
    Resource Management
     – 8.2/10
    • 8
      Materials Management
       – 8.3/10
      • 10
        Recycling Data
         – 9.8/10
        Data Provider: RiskMetrics Group, Sustainability Data
        Company rating on whether it provides data on recycling and for which time frame. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
        See Best Companies for Recycling Data
      • 7
        Resource Reduction
         – 6.7/10
        Data Provider: ASSET4 AG, www.asset4.com
        Please note that while Asset4 provides the raw data for this variable, GoodGuide conducts its own calculations to convert the raw data into a processed score.
        Company rating on reduction of natural resources use and supply chain eco-efficient solutions. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
        See Best Companies for Resource Reduction
    • 9
      Energy Management
       – 8.7/10
      • 8
        Energy Conservation
         – 7.5/10
        Data Provider: ASSET4 AG, www.asset4.com
        Please note that while Asset4 provides the raw data for this variable, GoodGuide conducts its own calculations to convert the raw data into a processed score.
        Company rating on energy consumption divided by either its net sales or its net revenue. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
        See Best Companies for Energy Conservation
      • 10
        Energy Use Targets
         – 9.7/10
        Data Provider: RiskMetrics Group, Sustainability Data
        Company rating on whether it has set targets to stabilize energy use. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
        See Best Companies for Energy Use Targets
    • 8
      Water Management
       – 7.6/10
      • 10
        Water Conservation
         – 9.8/10
        Data Provider: RiskMetrics Group, Sustainability Data
        Company rating on whether it has set targets to stabilize its water use. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
        See Best Companies for Water Conservation
      • 7
        Water Efficiency
         – 6.8/10
        Data Provider: ASSET4 AG, www.asset4.com
        Please note that while Asset4 provides the raw data for this variable, GoodGuide conducts its own calculations to convert the raw data into a processed score.
        Company rating on whether it has a water efficiency policy. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
        See Best Companies for Water Efficiency
      • 6
        Water Use
         – 6.3/10
        Data Provider: ASSET4 AG, www.asset4.com
        Please note that while Asset4 provides the raw data for this variable, GoodGuide conducts its own calculations to convert the raw data into a processed score.
        Company rating on total water used, in cubic meters, divided by the company's net sales or revenue. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
        See Best Companies for Water Use
  • 7
    Environmental Management
     – 6.8/10
    • 4
      Management
       – 4.3/10
      • 6
        Corporate Governance
         – 6.3/10
        Data Provider: Innovest Strategic Value Advisors, Integrated Value Assessment (IVA) Scores
        Innovest Strategic Value Investors specialize in analyzing corporate sustainability performance for the investment community. Please note, that while Innovest ratings provide important context on the overall corporate environmental, social, and governance performance of a product's manufacturer, they do not provide product performance data.
        Company rating on whether it has an environmental manager (such as a senior environmental officer) at its board or executive level, and whether the company factors environmental performance into compensation. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
        See Best Companies for Corporate Governance
      • 3
        Environmental Awards
         – 2.8/10
        Data Provider: ASSET4 AG, www.asset4.com
        Please note that while Asset4 provides the raw data for this variable, GoodGuide conducts its own calculations to convert the raw data into a processed score.
        Company rating on whether it has received product awards for environmental responsibility. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
        See Best Companies for Environmental Awards
    • 9
      Disclosure and Compliance
       – 9.2/10
      • 9
        Emissions Reduction
         – 9.2/10
        Data Provider: ASSET4 AG, www.asset4.com
        Please note that while Asset4 provides the raw data for this variable, GoodGuide conducts its own calculations to convert the raw data into a processed score.
        Company rating on whether it monitors its own emission reduction efforts, publicly shares the results, and conducts regular audits of its programs. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
        See Best Companies for Emissions Reduction

Company Certifications and Listings

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Company rating on whether its facilities have been certified under the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 14001. Certification means the company meets ISO environmental management standards, which require a commitment to minimizing environmental impact and improving environmental performance. To learn more visit http://www.iso.org. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
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