Hugo Boss

Some products contain Fragrance~*, Colour~, Methyl Paraben, Ethyl Paraben, Propyl Paraben, Butyl Paraben, Oxybenzone, Octinoxate, Lilial, Lyral, Butane, M.I.T, M.C.I, S.L.S, S.L.E.S, B.H.T, P.E.Gs~, Isobutane, Benzyl Salicylate~, Benzyl Alcohol~, Coumarin~, Hydroxycitronellal, Alcohol Denat, P.G, Benzyl Benzoate~, Citral~, Farnesol~, Eugenol~, Isoeugenol~, Sodium Benzoate~, Cinnamal, C.A.P.B~, Lye, 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~, P.E.Gs~, Benzyl Salicylate~, Coumarin~, Geraniol, Palm Oil Derivatives*, Benzyl Benzoate~, Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol, Citral~, Eugenol~, C.A.P.B~, Vitamin E

~can be natural/ synthetic derived
*sustainable source/ Parent brand part of RSPO

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

It should be noted that, Deodorants 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.

*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-detail.aspx?id=5

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

Brand uses glass & metal for most product packaging.
We have asked them for more information 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 Parent brand claims to be working towards recycling plastic, 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.

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 Stearic Acid~, Lactic Acid~, P.E.G 6~, P.E.G 7~, P.E.G 40~, P.E.G 120~
Musk~~, Amber~~, Honey~~, Leather~~ (fragrance notes)

~can be plant/ animal/ synthetic derived**
~~can be animal/ synthetic derived**
**it always best to write to the brand for more details on an ingredient origin.

Though brand is transparent with labelling, they need to clearly indicate transparency in sourcing of ingredients like Palm Oil (derivatives).

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. Many clean brands that may use synthetic fragrance choose to list them all so they can be honestly clean and transparent. In the case of this brand it is not clear if all Parfum ingredients are mentioned.

As part of its corporate mandate the brand does several CSR work with charities and causes around the world.