Arias

Some Ingredients are labelled as Excipients "QS" with no clarification of ingredients.
Some products contain Phthalates, Toulene, petroleum derived chemicals.
Look for products instead that list the scents specifically.

Natural Fragrance is usually from essential Oils.
However, some brands use a mix of RCO's and EOs.

Cleaner & Ethical brands are usually more transparent in the ingredients they use in their fragrance.">Fragrance~*, Colour~, Retinyl Palmitate, Octinoxate, Propellants, Talc~, B.H.T, P.E.Gs~, S.L.E.S, T.E.A, Tween 20, Acrylates Copolymer, Isoparaffin, Alcohol Denat, P.G, C.A.P.B~, Lye, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, EDTA

~can be natural/ synthetic derived
*Most synthetic perfumes can contain Phthalates. As labels will simply list “fragrance” or “perfume” and keep secret the ingredients that make up that fragrance.

Some products contain Fragrance~, Colour~, Talc~, P.E.Gs~, Mineral Oil, Palm Oil Derivatives*, Shea Butter**, C.A.P.B~, Vitamin E
Some Ingredients are labelled as Excipients "QS" with no clarification of ingredients.

~can be natural/ synthetic derived
*brand gives no information on sustainable source
**we have asked for clarity on fair trade source

Ingredients used in some products are not earth friendly.
Some products contain B.H.T, P.E.Gs, S.L.E.S, Propellants, Octinoxate, Mineral Oil, Palm Oil Derivatives*, Talc**, Zinc Oxide***, Titanium Dioxide***, Acrylates Copolymer****

It should be noted that, Sprays in aerosol cans have propellants containing hydrocarbons which contribute to global warming.
CFC-free aerosols too emit the volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which affect the ozone and the environment.

*brand gives no information on sustainable source
To know more about Palm Oil & its impact on forests wildlife & the environment, check this post https://www.zoobop.com/post-detail.aspx?id=5

**unclear if this is asbestos free / we have asked brand for more information
***unclear if this is non nano/ we have asked the brand for further information
****not clear if this is water soluble or a micro plastic, we have asked the brand for clarity

Brand uses glass, aluminium & plastic for most of their product packaging.
We have asked them for further clarity on their recycling policies and plastic content

It should be noted that, Propellants in aerosol cans are highly flammable and can cause explosions and start fires.
Empty aerosol cans are considered as hazardous waste in the USA and many countries.

Though brand is cruelty free, they are using the CCF logo on products without being accredited by them.
zoobop suggests brand uses a generic (not trademarked logo) to establish their cruelty free status

Some products contain Glycerine~, Cetyl Alcohol~, Stearic Acid~, PEG 4~, PEG 12~, PEG 40~, PEG 100~
Brand has vegan options**

~can be plant/ animal/ synthetic derived
**users are advised to always check product labels for full ingredient content.

Some products do not mention complete ingredients.
Brand needs to clearly indicate transparency in sourcing of ingredients like Palm Oil (derivatives) & Shea.