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Dr. Barbara Sturm

our verdict

Some ingredients used are questionable.  We have asked for transparency in the supply chain of mica used and some ingredients used.

2.7

Average

0 1 2 3 4 5

1.8

Very poor

Clean formula

2.7

Average

Green policy

3.8

Good

cruelty free

4.0

V. good

honest label

0 1 2 3 4 5

why this score ?

Dr. Barbara Sturm is not clean.

1.8

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.

1.8

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 Colour~, Methyl Paraben, Ethyl Paraben, Retinyl Palmitate, Octinoxate, Talc, Benzyl Salicylate~, Acrylates Crosspolymer, Alcohol, P.G, C.A.P.B~, Carbomer, Dimethicone, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, EDTA

~can be natural/ synthetic derived

naturally derived

Some products contain Colour~, Benzyl Salicylate~, Geraniol, Palm Oil Derivatives*, Mica**, Shea Butter***, Limonene, Linalool, C.A.P.B~

~can be natural/ synthetic derived
*brand claims sustainable source/ RSPO supplier
**brand gives no information on ethical source
To know about more Mica and how it can be unethically sourced, watch this post, https://www.zoobop.com/post-detail.aspx?id=4

***we have asked for clarity on fair trade source

organic certified

Dr. Barbara Sturm is not entirely green.

2.7

Average

Criteria

earth safe

recycle material

We are not clear if Ingredients used in some products are eco pollutants. We have asked brand for further clarity.
Brand's recycling policies are not clear.

2.7

Average

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 Parabens, Octinoxate, PVP, Palm Oil Derivatives*, Acrylates Crosspolymer**, Talc***

*brand claims sustainable source/ RSPO supplier
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 asbestos free / we have asked brand for more information

recycle material

Most of their packaging is done in Glass and Plastic, Cotton and velvet bags.
We have asked them for further clarity on their recycling policies and plastic content.
Their box packaging is FSC certified.
Brand is planning to move from from plastic jars to recyclable glass containers

Dr. Barbara Sturm 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 claims to be committed to being cruelty free.
With no animal testing at any stage of production or marketing.

100% vegan

Some products contain Beeswax, Lanolin, Glycerin~, Urea~, Squalane~, Lecithin~, Allantoin~, Lactic Acid~, Stearic Acid~, Cetearyl Alcohol~, Panthenol~
Brand has vegan options**

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

Dr. Barbara Sturm is honest.

4.0

V. good

Criteria

honesty

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

Dr. Barbara Sturm FAQs

Is Dr. Barbara Sturm Cruelty Free ?
-

Brand claims to be committed to being cruelty free.
With no animal testing at any stage of production or marketing.

Is Dr. Barbara Sturm Eco friendly ?
-

Ingredients used in some products are not earth friendly. 
Some products contain Parabens, Octinoxate, PVP, Palm Oil Derivatives*, Acrylates Crosspolymer**, Talc***

*brand claims sustainable source/ RSPO supplier
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 asbestos free / we have asked brand for more information

Is Dr. Barbara Sturm safe ?
-

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

Is Dr. Barbara Sturm Organic ?
-

Dr. Barbara Sturm is not organic certified.

Is Dr. Barbara Sturm 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 Dr. Barbara Sturm vegan friendly ?
-

Some products contain Beeswax, Lanolin, Glycerin~, Urea~, Squalane~, Lecithin~, Allantoin~, Lactic Acid~, Stearic Acid~, Cetearyl Alcohol~, Panthenol~
Brand has vegan options**

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

Does Dr. Barbara Sturm use sustainable packaging ?
-

Most of their packaging is done in Glass and Plastic, Cotton and velvet bags.
We have asked them for further clarity on their recycling policies and plastic content.
Their box packaging is FSC certified.
Brand is planning to move from from plastic jars to recyclable glass containers

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