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Cantu

PDC Wellness & Personal Care

our verdict

Though brand is cruelty free, many ingredients used are questionable.  We have asked brand for transparency in supply chain for palm oil and shea used.

2.6

Average

0 1 2 3 4 5

1.4

Very poor

Clean formula

1.9

Very poor

Green policy

3.8

Good

cruelty free

4.0

V. good

honest label

0 1 2 3 4 5

why this score ?

Cantu is not clean.

1.4

Very poor

Criteria

synthetic free

naturally derived

organic certified

Ingredients used in products can be toxic to humans. Please tap the icons for more details under each criteriato understand why.

1.4

Very poor

Hazard index: according to global standards.

Please tap the ingredients to know more

7-10

potential human toxins.

3-6

moderate human toxins.

1-2

low or no human toxins

  • NO
  • YES
  • UNCLEAR
  • NOT ALL

synthetic free

Some products contain Fragrance~, Colour~, DMDM Hydantoin, M.I.T, Lilial, B.H.T, M.C.I, P.E.Gs~, PPGs~, M.E.A, Benzyl Salicylate~, Coumarin~, Benzyl Alcohol~, Acrylates Copolymer, Isoparaffin, Cinnamal, Benzyl Benzoate~, P.G, C.A.P.B~, Lye, Carbomer, Potassium Sorbate~, Sodium Benzoate~, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, EDTA, PVP, VP/VA Copolymer

~can be natural/ synthetic derived

naturally derived

Some products contain Petrolatum, Fragrance~, Colour~, P.E.Gs~, PPGs~, Benzyl Salicylate~, Coumarin~, Benzyl Alcohol~, Mineral Oil, Palm Oil Derivatives*, Shea Butter**, Benzyl Benzoate~, Limonene, Linalool, C.A.P.B~, Lye, Vitamin E, Potassium Sorbate~, Sodium Benzoate~

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

organic certified

Cantu is not green.

1.9

Very poor

Criteria

earth safe

recycle material

Ingredients used in products are eco pollutants.Brand's recycling policies are poor and not green. Please tap the icons for more details under each criteriato understand why.

1.9

Very poor

Please tap the ingredients to know more

  • NO
  • YES
  • UNCLEAR
  • NOT ALL

earth safe

Ingredients used in some products are not earth friendly. 
Some products contain Formaldehyde Releasers, B.H.T, P.E.Gs, Petrolatum, Palm Oil Derivatives*, Mineral Oil, PVP, VP/VA Copolymer**, Acrylates Copolymer**, Titanium Dioxide***

*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

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

recycle material

Brand uses glass & plastics for products packaging.
We have asked them for further clarity on their recycling policies and plastic content.

Cantu is cruelty free.

3.8

Good

Criteria

cruelty free

100% vegan

Brand is committed to being cruelty free. And has confirmed to zoobop that they do not sell their products where animal testing is mandatory as per law.

3.8

Good

Please tap the ingredients to know more

  • NO
  • YES
  • UNCLEAR
  • NOT ALL

cruelty free

Brand is PETA certified & is committed to being a 100% cruelty free.
With no animal testing at any stage of production or marketing.

100% vegan

Some products contain Hydrolyzed Silk, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Lanolin, Silk Amino Acid, Honey, Glycerin~, Cetyl Alcohol~, Cetearyl Alcohol~, Stearyl Alcohol~, Lactic Acid~, Panthenol~, PEG 6~, PEG 7~, PEG 8~, PEG 40~, PEG 50~, PEG 75~, PEG 100~, PEG 150~
Brand has vegan options**

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

Cantu is honest.

4.0

V. good

Criteria

honesty

social service

Though brand is transparent with labelling, they need to clearly indicate transparency in sourcing of ingredients like Palm Oil Derivatives & Shea.

4.0

V. good

Please tap the ingredients to know more

  • NO
  • YES
  • UNCLEAR
  • NOT ALL

honesty

Though brand is transparent with labelling, they need to clearly indicate transparency in sourcing of ingredients like Palm Oil Derivatives & Shea.

social service

Cantu and UNCF have partnered to announce a $150,000 investment in nontraditional students at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) across the country
Cantu Beauty and Gyrl Wonder team up to help young women of color build resilience, self-confidence and mental wellness as they embark on the next phase of their personal and professional journeys

Cantu FAQs

Is Cantu Cruelty Free ?
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Brand is PETA certified & is committed to being a 100% cruelty free.
With no animal testing at any stage of production or marketing.

Is Cantu Eco friendly ?
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Ingredients used in some products are not earth friendly. 
Some products contain Formaldehyde Releasers, B.H.T, P.E.Gs, Petrolatum, Palm Oil Derivatives*, Mineral Oil, PVP, VP/VA Copolymer**, Acrylates Copolymer**, Titanium Dioxide***

*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

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

Is Cantu safe ?
-

Ingredients used in products can be toxic to humans. Please tap the icons for more details under each criteria to understand why.

Is Cantu Organic ?
-

Cantu is not organic certified.

Is Cantu safe for kids ?
-

Ingredients used in products can be toxic to humans. Please tap the icons for more details under each criteria to understand why.

Is Cantu vegan friendly ?
-

Some products contain Hydrolyzed Silk, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Lanolin, Silk Amino Acid, Honey, Glycerin~, Cetyl Alcohol~, Cetearyl Alcohol~, Stearyl Alcohol~, Lactic Acid~, Panthenol~, PEG 6~, PEG 7~, PEG 8~, PEG 40~, PEG 50~, PEG 75~, PEG 100~, PEG 150~
Brand has vegan options**

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

Does Cantu use sustainable packaging ?
-

Brand uses glass & plastics for products packaging.
We have asked them for further clarity on their recycling policies and plastic content.

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