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Health and Safety Ratings

  • 10
    Controversial Ingredients
     – 9.5/10
    Data Provider: GoodGuide, Ingredients of Concern
    Tells whether an ingredient in this product has been linked to potential health concerns.
    See Best Products for Controversial Ingredients
  • 10
    Health and Safety
     – 10/10
    • 10
      General Health
       – 10/10
      • 10
        Bans
         – 10/10
        • 10
          Banned in Canada
           – 10/10
          Data Provider: Canada, The Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist
          Tells whether an ingredient in this product has been banned for cosmetics use in Canada.
          See Best Products for Banned in Canada
        • 10
          Banned in Japan
           – 10/10
          Data Provider: Japan, Japan Ingredients Banned in Cosmetics
          Tells whether an ingredient in this product has been banned for cosmetics use in Japan.
          See Best Products for Banned in Japan
        • 10
          Harmful Ingredients
           – 10/10
          Data Provider: Personal Care Products Association , Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Ingredients Found Unsafe for Use in Cosmetics
          Tells whether an ingredient found in this product has been labeled unsafe by the Cosmetics Ingredients Review, a government-supported scientific body established in 1976 by the Cosmetic Toiletry & Fragrance Association.
          See Best Products for Harmful Ingredients
        • 10
          US Ban
           – 10/10
          Data Provider: Food & Drug Administration, Cosmetic Ingredients Banned by FDA
          Tells whether an ingredient in this product has been banned for cosmetics use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
          See Best Products for US Ban
        • 10
          Banned in the EU
           – 10/10
          • 10
            EU Ban (Chemicals)
             – 10/10
            Data Provider: European Union, Ingredients Banned in Cosmetics (Chemicals)
            Tells whether a chemical ingredient in this product has been banned for cosmetics use by the European Union.
            See Best Products for EU Ban (Chemicals)
          • 10
            EU Ban (Petro-Chemicals)
             – 10/10
            Data Provider: European Union, European Union Ingredients Banned in Cosmetics (Petro-Chemicals)
            Tells whether a petro-chemical ingredient in this product has been banned for cosmetics use by the European Union.
            See Best Products for EU Ban (Petro-Chemicals)
      • 10
        Certifications
         – 10/10
        • 10
          Safe Cosmetics
           – 10/10
          Data Provider: Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, Compact for Safe Cosmetics List of Signatories
          Tells whether the product's company has signed the Compact for Safe Cosmetics. Companies that sign the Compact pledge to meet or exceed European Union standards on chemicals that are known or strongly suspected to cause cancer, mutation, or birth defects. Companies also pledge to implement plans to replace hazardous materials with safer alternatives within three years. To learn more visit http://www.safecosmetics.org.
          See Best Companies for Safe Cosmetics
        • 10
          Safe Use
           – 10/10
          Data Provider: Personal Care Products Association , Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Cosmetic Ingredients Found Safe As Used
          Tells whether an ingredient in this product has been found to be "Safe as Used" by the Cosmetics Ingredient Review, a government supported scientific body established in 1976 by the Cosmetic Toiletry & Fragrance Association.
          See Best Products for Safe Use
    • 10
      Long-Term Health
       – 10/10
      • 10
        Endocrine Disruptors
         – 10/10
        Data Provider: European Commission, Endocrine Disruption Report, Annex 13 "List of 146 Substances with Endocrine Disruption Classifications"
        Tells whether an ingredient in this product has hormone disruption effects, based on both human and wildlife evidence. Category 1 chemicals have shown evidence of disruption in living organisms, while Category 2 chemicals have shown evidence of potential to cause endocrine disruption. Category 3 chemicals have shown no evidence of disruption.
        See Best Products for Endocrine Disruptors
      • 10
        Neurotoxin
         – 10/10
        Data Provider: Green Media Toolshed, Suspected Neurotoxins
        Tells whether an ingredient found in this product has been identified as a suspected neurotoxin.
        See Best Products for Neurotoxin
    • 10
      Cancer
       – 10/10
      • 10
        Carcinogen
         – 10/10
        Data Provider: State of California, Proposition 65 Chemicals Known to the State to Cause Cancer or Reproductive Toxicity
        Tells whether an ingredient in this product has been identified as a carcinogen by the State of California's Proposition 65 evaluation.
        See Best Products for Carcinogen
      • 10
        Carcinogenicity
         – 10/10
        Data Provider: International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), Monographs of the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans (Series)
        Grades the ingredients in this product on their probability of causing cancer, according to the International Agency for Research on Cancer. Group 1 is carcinogenic to humans, group 2A is probably carcinogenic to humans, group 2B is possibly carcinogenic to humans, group 3 is not classifiable as carcinogenic to humans, and group 4 is probably not carcinogenic to humans.
        See Best Products for Carcinogenicity
      • 10
        Known Carcinogens
         – 10/10
        Data Provider: Department of Health and Human Services National Toxicology Program, Report on Cancer (Known Carcinogens)
        Tells whether an ingredient in this product has been identified as a known carcinogen by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Toxicology Program's eleventh Report on Cancer.
        See Best Products for Known Carcinogens
      • 10
        Possible Carcinogen
         – 10/10
        Data Provider: Department of Health and Human Services National Toxicology Program, Report on Cancer (Anticipated Carcinogens)
        Tells whether an ingredient in this product has been identified as an anticipated carcinogen by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Toxicology Program's eleventh Report on Cancer.
        See Best Products for Possible Carcinogen
      • 10
        Carcinogens (EU)
         – 10/10
        • 10
          Possible Carcinogen
           – 10/10
          Data Provider: European Union, European Union Consolidated List of Carcinogens, Mutagens and Reproductive Toxicants
          Tells whether ingredients in this product may cause cancer, according to the European Union Directive on the Classification and Labeling of Dangerous Substances (Risk Phrase R45).
          See Best Products for Possible Carcinogen
        • 10
          Possible Carcinogen by Inhalation
           – 10/10
          Data Provider: European Union, European Union Consolidated List of Carcinogens, Mutagens and Reproductive Toxicants
          Tells whether an ingredient in this product may cause cancer by inhalation, according to the European Union Directive on the Classification and Labeling of Dangerous Substances (Risk Phrase R49).
          See Best Products for Possible Carcinogen by Inhalation
      • 10
        Carcinogenicity (IRIS)
         – 10/10
        • 10
          Carcinogenic Ingredients
           – 10/10
          Data Provider: Environmental Protection Agency, Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) Carcinogenicity Weight of Evidence Characterizations (1986)
          Grades this product based on how carcinogenic an ingredient is, as determined by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Integrated Risk Information System. The probability of a chemical causing cancer is rated on a seven-part scale: A human carcinogen, A2 human carcinogen (inhalation route), B1 probable human carcinogen (based on limited evidence of carcinogenicity in humans), B2 probable human carcinogen (based on sufficient evidence of carcinogenicity in animals), C possible human carcinogen, D not classifiable as to human carcinogenicity, E evidence of non-carcinogenicity for humans.
          See Best Products for Carcinogenic Ingredients
    • 10
      Short-Term Health
       – 10/10
      • 10
        Irritants
         – 10/10
        Data Provider: Green Media Toolshed, Suspected Skin or Sense Organ Toxicants
        Tells whether an ingredient in this product has been identified as a skin or sense organ toxin.
        See Best Products for Irritants
    • 10
      Reproductive and Developmental Health
       – 10/10
      • 10
        Developmental Issues
         – 10/10
        Data Provider: State of California, Proposition 65 Chemicals Known to the State to Cause Cancer or Reproductive Toxicity
        Tells whether an ingredient in this product has been found to be a developmental toxin by the State of California's Proposition 65 evaluation.
        See Best Products for Developmental Issues
      • 10
        Female Reproduction
         – 10/10
        Data Provider: State of California, Proposition 65 Chemicals Known to the State to Cause Cancer or Reproductive Toxicity
        Tells whether an ingredient in this product has been found to be toxic to the female reproductive system by the State of California's Proposition 65 evaluation.
        See Best Products for Female Reproduction
      • 10
        Male Reproduction
         – 10/10
        Data Provider: State of California, Proposition 65 Chemicals Known to the State to Cause Cancer or Reproductive Toxicity
        Tells whether an ingredient in this product has been found to be toxic to the male reproductive system by the State of California's Proposition 65 evaluation.
        See Best Products for Male Reproduction
      • 10
        Health and Development
         – 10/10
        • 10
          Harmful to Unborn Children
           – 10/10
          Data Provider: European Union, European Union Consolidated List of Carcinogens, Mutagens and Reproductive Toxicants
          Tells whether ingredients in this product have a risk of impairing fertility, according to the European Union Directive on the Classification and Labeling of Dangerous Substances (Risk Phrase R62).
          See Best Products for Harmful to Unborn Children
        • 10
          Harmful to Unborn Children
           – 10/10
          Data Provider: European Union, European Union Consolidated List of Carcinogens, Mutagens and Reproductive Toxicants
          Tells whether ingredients in this product have a risk of harming unborn children, according to the European Union Directive on the Classification and Labeling of Dangerous Substances (Risk Phrase R61).
          See Best Products for Harmful to Unborn Children
        • 10
          Risk to Unborn Children
           – 10/10
          Data Provider: European Union, European Union Consolidated List of Carcinogens, Mutagens and Reproductive Toxicants
          Tells whether ingredients in this product have a risk of harming unborn children, according to the European Union Directive on the Classification and Labeling of Dangerous Substances (Risk Phrase R63).
          See Best Products for Risk to Unborn Children
      • 10
        Reproductive Health
         – 10/10
        • 10
          Causes Infertility
           – 10/10
          Data Provider: European Union, European Union Consolidated List of Carcinogens, Mutagens and Reproductive Toxicants
          Tells whether ingredients in this product have a risk of impairing fertility, according to the European Union Directive on the Classification and Labeling of Dangerous Substances (Risk Phrase R60).
          See Best Products for Causes Infertility
        • 10
          Fertility Problems
           – 10/10
          Data Provider: European Union, European Union Consolidated List of Carcinogens, Mutagens and Reproductive Toxicants
          Tells whether ingredients in this product have a risk of impairing fertility, according to the European Union Directive on the Classification and Labeling of Dangerous Substances (Risk Phrase R62).
          See Best Products for Fertility Problems
        • 10
          Genetic Damage
           – 10/10
          Data Provider: European Union, European Union Consolidated List of Carcinogens, Mutagens and Reproductive Toxicants
          Tells whether ingredients in this product have a risk of causing heritable genetic damage, according to the European Union Directive on the Classification and Labeling of Dangerous Substances (Risk Phrase R46).
          See Best Products for Genetic Damage

Environmental Ratings

  • 8
    Environmental Impact
     – 7.7/10
    • 8
      Toxic Waste
       – 8.5/10
      • 10
        Chemical Spills (Number)
         – 10/10
        Data Provider: RiskMetrics Group, Corporate Environmental Profiles Database (CEPD) 2000 - 2005
        Company rating on number of chemical spills reported by the maker of this product to the Emergency Response Notification Team. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
        See Best Companies for Chemical Spills (Number)
      • 8
        Clean Water Act
         – 7.8/10
        Data Provider: RiskMetrics Group, Corporate Environmental Profiles Database (CEPD) 2000 - 2005
        Company rating on its violations of the Clean Water Act. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
        See Best Companies for Clean Water Act
      • 8
        Liabilities for Hazardous Waste
         – 7.6/10
        Data Provider: KLD Research & Analytics, Inc. , (www.kld.com)
        Company rating on whether it has liabilities for hazardous waste sites or fines/penalties for waste management violations. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
        Extended Description: The company's liabilities for hazardous waste sites exceed $50 million, or the company has recently paid substantial fines or civil penalties for waste management violations. Before 1996 the threshold for liabilities was $30 million.
        See Best Companies for Liabilities for Hazardous Waste
    • 7
      Air Pollution
       – 6.9/10
      • 7
        Clean Air Act
         – 6.9/10
        Data Provider: RiskMetrics Group, Corporate Environmental Profiles Database (CEPD) 2000 - 2005
        Company rating on its violations of the Clean Air Act. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
        See Best Companies for Clean Air Act
  • 4
    Resource Management
     – 3.5/10
    • 4
      Energy Management
       – 3.5/10
      • 4
        Clean Energy
         – 3.5/10
        Data Provider: KLD Research & Analytics, Inc. , (www.kld.com)
        Company rating on whether it has taken measures to reduce contributions to global climate change and air pollution through the use of clean energy. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
        Extended Description: The company has taken significant measures to reduce the contributions of its operations to global climate change and air pollution through the use of renewable energy, other clean fuels, or through the introduction of energy efficient programs or sale of products promoting energy efficiency.
        See Best Companies for Clean Energy
  • 5
    Environmental Management
     – 5.2/10
    • 4
      Management
       – 4.0/10
      • 4
        Environmental Management
         – 4.0/10
        Data Provider: KLD Research & Analytics, Inc. , (www.kld.com)
        Company rating on its commitment to environmental management programs, such as ISO 14001. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
        See Best Companies for Environmental Management
    • 6
      Disclosure and Compliance
       – 6.4/10
      • 6
        Environmental Concerns
         – 6.4/10
        Data Provider: KLD Research & Analytics, Inc. , (www.kld.com)
        Company rating on whether it has had environmental problems, usually environmental accident(s). Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
        See Best Companies for Environmental Concerns
      • 6
        Regulatory Problems
         – 6.4/10
        Data Provider: KLD Research & Analytics, Inc. , (www.kld.com)
        Company rating on whether it has recently paid substantial fines or civil penalties for violations or it has a pattern of regulatory controversies. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
        Extended Description: The company has recently paid substantial fines or civil penalties for violations of air, water, or other environmental regulations, or it has a pattern of regulatory controversies under the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act or other major environmental regulations.
        See Best Companies for Regulatory Problems

Social Ratings

  • 7
    Society
     – 6.6/10
    • 3
      Philanthropy
       – 3.3/10
      This assesses a company's charitable giving, volunteer programs and support for public/private partnerships.
      • 3
        Philanthropy Generosity
         – 3.3/10
        Data Provider: KLD Research & Analytics, Inc. , (www.kld.com)
        Company rating on how much it gives to charity. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
        See Best Companies for Philanthropy Generosity
      • 3
        Volunteer Programs
         – 3.4/10
        Data Provider: KLD Research & Analytics, Inc. , (www.kld.com)
        Company rating on whether it has an exceptionally strong employee volunteer program. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
        See Best Companies for Volunteer Programs
    • 7
      Community Engagement
       – 7.5/10
      This assesses a company's engagement with local communities, including input on company impact. It also includes community relations and support programs.
      • 6
        Community Controversies
         – 6.3/10
        Data Provider: KLD Research & Analytics, Inc. , (www.kld.com)
        Company rating on whether it has been involved in community-related controversies. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
        See Best Companies for Community Controversies
      • 10
        Indigenous Peoples Controversies
         – 10/10
        Data Provider: KLD Research & Analytics, Inc. , (www.kld.com)
        Company rating on whether it has been involved in controversies with indigenous peoples. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
        See Best Companies for Indigenous Peoples Controversies
      • 6
        Negative Economic Impact
         – 6.1/10
        Data Provider: KLD Research & Analytics, Inc. , (www.kld.com)
        Company rating on whether its actions have resulted in major controversies concerning its negative economic impact on the community. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
        See Best Companies for Negative Economic Impact
  • 6
    Consumers
     – 6.3/10
    • 6
      Quality and Safety
       – 6.3/10
      This assesses a company's product quality, health, safety, and information performance, including product innovation.
      • 7
        Product Safety
         – 7.3/10
        Data Provider: KLD Research & Analytics, Inc. , (www.kld.com)
        Company rating on whether it has either paid substantial fines or civil penalties, or is involved in a major recent controversy or regulatory action, relating to the safety of its products or services. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
        See Best Companies for Product Safety
      • 5
        Quality Management
         – 4.6/10
        Data Provider: KLD Research & Analytics, Inc. , (www.kld.com)
        Company rating on its product quality programs. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
        See Best Companies for Quality Management
  • 4
    Corporate Governance
     – 3.9/10
    • 4
      Corporate Reporting
       – 3.9/10
      This assesses the independence of a company's auditors and board, as well as its accountability and transparency to stakeholders.
      • 4
        Sustainability Reporting
         – 3.9/10
        Data Provider: KLD Research & Analytics, Inc. , (www.kld.com)
        Company rating on how transparent the company is on environmental and social issues. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
        See Best Companies for Sustainability Reporting
  • 6
    Workers
     – 5.9/10
    • 5
      Workplace Diversity
       – 5.3/10
      • 6
        Diversity Controversy
         – 6.1/10
        Data Provider: KLD Research & Analytics, Inc. , (www.kld.com)
        Company rating on whether it has paid diversity-related fines or been involved in diversity-related controversies. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
        See Best Companies for Diversity Controversy
      • 5
        Minority and Female Board Directors
         – 4.6/10
        Data Provider: KLD Research & Analytics, Inc. , (www.kld.com)
        Company rating on whether women and/or minorities hold a significant proportion of the seats on the board. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
        See Best Companies for Minority and Female Board Directors
      • 5
        Promotion Policy
         – 4.8/10
        Data Provider: KLD Research & Analytics, Inc. , (www.kld.com)
        Company rating on its progress in promoting women and/or minorities to senior positions. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
        See Best Companies for Promotion Policy
    • 5
      Working Conditions and Benefits
       – 4.6/10
      • 2
        Employee Benefits
         – 2.3/10
        • 0
          Adequacy of Retirement Benefits
           – 0/10
          Data Provider: KLD Research & Analytics, Inc. , (www.kld.com)
          Company rating on the adequacy of its retirement benefits programs. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
          See Best Companies for Adequacy of Retirement Benefits
        • 5
          Work and Life Balance
           – 5.3/10
          Data Provider: KLD Research & Analytics, Inc. , (www.kld.com)
          Company rating on its work-life programs. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
          See Best Companies for Work and Life Balance
      • 7
        Working Conditions
         – 7.0/10
        • 6
          Employee Relations Controversy
           – 6.1/10
          Data Provider: KLD Research & Analytics, Inc. , (www.kld.com)
          Company rating on its involvement in employee-related controversies. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
          See Best Companies for Employee Relations Controversy
        • 8
          Health and Safety Fines and Penalties
           – 7.8/10
          Data Provider: KLD Research & Analytics, Inc. , (www.kld.com)
          Company rating on whether it has paid fines for willful violations of employee health and safety standards, or been involved in major health and safety controversies. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
          See Best Companies for Health and Safety Fines and Penalties
    • 7
      Labor and Human Rights
       – 7.2/10
      • 7
        Employee Relations Controversy
         – 6.8/10
        Data Provider: KLD Research & Analytics, Inc. , (www.kld.com)
        Company rating on whether it has been involved in employee-related controversies. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
        See Best Companies for Employee Relations Controversy
      • 10
        Human Rights Controversies
         – 10/10
        Data Provider: KLD Research & Analytics, Inc. , (www.kld.com)
        Company rating on whether its non-U.S. operations have been involved in controversies. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
        See Best Companies for Human Rights Controversies
      • 6
        Supplier Labor Controversy
         – 6.2/10
        Data Provider: KLD Research & Analytics, Inc. , (www.kld.com)
        Company rating on its involvement in labor-related supply controversies. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
        See Best Companies for Supplier Labor Controversy
      • 6
        Union Relations
         – 6.0/10
        Data Provider: KLD Research & Analytics, Inc. , (www.kld.com)
        Company rating on whether it has a history of notably poor union relations. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
        See Best Companies for Union Relations

Product Certifications and Listings

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Campaign for Safe Cosmetics
Safe Cosmetics
Tells whether the product's company has signed the Compact for Safe Cosmetics. Companies that sign the Compact pledge to meet or exceed European Union standards on chemicals that are known or strongly suspected to cause cancer, mutation, or birth defects. Companies also pledge to implement plans to replace hazardous materials with safer alternatives within three years. To learn more visit http://www.safecosmetics.org.
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Leaping_bunny
Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics’ (CCIC)
Leaping Bunny Certified
Indicates that the manufacturer of this product has been certified as cruelty-free by The Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics (CCIC). CCIC's certification, indicated by the Leaping Bunny logo, provides "assurance that no new animal testing is used in any phase of product development by the company, its laboratories, or suppliers." To be certified, companies must agree to the Leaping Bunny Corporate Standard of Compassion for Animals, a voluntary pledge that "cosmetic, personal care, and/or household product companies make to clear animal testing from all stages of product development. The company's ingredient suppliers make the same pledge and the result is a product guaranteed to be 100 percent free of new animal testing. All Leaping Bunny companies must be open to independent audits, and commitments are renewed on an annual basis." For more information, visit http://www.leapingbunny.org.
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Peta
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)
PETA Animal Treatment Assessment
Indicates the manufacturer of this product is on the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) "Does Not Test on Animals” List. According to PETA, this list includes companies that have stated they do not “conduct any animal tests that are not required by law,” either by signing PETA’s statement of assurance or provided a “statement verifying that they do not conduct or commission any non-required animal tests on ingredients, formulations, or finished products and that they pledge not to do so in the future.”
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