Biotherm

Some products contain Fragrance~*, Colour~, Methyl Paraben, Butyl Paraben, Ethyl Paraben, Propyl Paraben, Octinoxate, Lilial, Lyral, B.H.T, S.L.E.S, T.E.A, P.E.Gs~, PPGs~, Benzyl Salicylate~, Benzyl Alcohol~, Alcohol Denat, P.G, Benzyl Benzoate~, Eugenol~, Citral~, Carbomer, Tocopherol, 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 Petrolatum, Fragrance~, Colour~, P.E.Gs~, PPGs~, Benzyl Salicylate~, Benzyl Alcohol~, Paraffin Oil, Paraffinum Liquidum, Petrolatum Liquid, Petroleum Oil, White Mineral Oil And White Oil which are all mineral oils.">Mineral Oil, Geraniol, Palm Oil*, Mica*, Shea Butter**, Benzyl Benzoate~, Linalool, Limonene, Citronellol, Eugenol~, Citral~, Paraffin, Carrageenan

~can be natural/ synthetic derived
*sustainable and ethical source
*Parent brand is part of RSPO & Responsible Mica Initiative.
To know more about Mica and how it can be unethically sourced, watch this post, https://www.zoobop.com/post-detail.aspx?id=4

**L’Oréal/ the parent brand has partnered with Olvéa Burkina Faso & the Swedish company AAK as their leading global provider for Fair trade Shea.

Though Parent brand claims to be a responsible sourcer, the ingredients used in some products are not earth friendly.
Some products contain Parabens, Octinoxate, B.H.T, S.L.E.S, P.E.Gs, Petrolatum, Mineral Oils, Titanium Dioxide*, Palm Oil**, Acrylates Copolymer***

*unclear if this is non nano/ we have asked the brand for further information
**sustainable source / Parent brand part of RSPO
To know more about Palm Oil & its impact on forests wildlife & the environment, check this post https://www.zoobop.com/post-detail1.aspx

Petroleum is bad for the planet & you, brands using this ingredient need to use a conscious alternate.
To understand why petroleum derivatives should be avoided as an ingredient, click here https://www.zoobop.com/post-detail.aspx?id=6

***not clear if this is water soluble or a micro plastic, we have asked the brand for clarity

Brand uses Glass and Plastic for product packaging.
We have asked them for further clarity on their recycling policies and PCR content

Though Parent brand claims to be working towards recycling, we find that they are equally responsible for contaminating the planet too.
Post-consumer collection of packaging components is not available in all areas where products are sold.
In developing and third world countries all waste & plastic ends up in landfills.

On PETA list of brands to avoid
Brand tests on animals when required by law

It should be noted, that their Parent Brand too test on animals when required by Law.

By testing on animals, brand can no longer be considered vegan friendly.
Some products contain Biotin~, Stearic Acid~, Benzoic Acid~, Glycerine~, Cetyl Alcohol~, Allantoin~, Lecithin~, Squalane~, Cetearyl Alcohol~, Amino Acid~, Panthenol~, PEG 7~, PEG 8~, PEG 9~, PEG 10~, PEG 14~, PEG 15~, PEG 16~, PEG 18~, PEG 20~, PEG 30~, PEG 40~, PEG 60~, PEG 100~, PEG 120~, PEG 200~, PEG 240~
Amber~~, Musk~~ (All Fragrance Notes)

~can be plant/ animal/ synthetic derived
~~can be animal/ synthetic derived

Synthetic fragrance are known to contain a mix of various toxins - unless these are clearly and transparently mentioned as complete fragrance by the brand. Unfortunately very few brands give complete fragrance info as they consider this as proprietary information. When it comes to Synthetic fragrance this is tricky as they can be known pollutants in it.