The FDA defines cosmetic-grade products as “articles intended to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled, or sprayed on, introduced into, or otherwise applied to the human body or any part thereof for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering the appearance.”

Disclaimer: We include the nuances!
It was a deliberate choice to filter in the nuances. This means we don’t just include certified accreditation, but also unregulated terms and commonly used jargon. We chose to do this in order to gain a more rounded picture of each brand, aiming to enhance the validity and reliability of our understanding of their ethical stance.