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Lifebuoy

Unilever

our verdict

Many Ingredients used are questionable. zoobop suggests using verified clean, green, cruelty free alternatives which are good for you and the planet.

1.5

Very poor

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1.2

Very poor

Clean formula

1.6

Very poor

Green policy

0.0

Terrible

cruelty free

5.0

Excellent

honest label

0 1 2 3 4 5

why this score ?

Lifebuoy is not clean.

1.2

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.

1.2

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~, Talc, DMDM Hydantoin, Lilial, M.I.T, M.C.I, B.H.T, S.L.E.S, S.L.S, M.E.A, P.E.Gs~, PPGs~, Benzyl Salicylate~, Benzyl Alcohol~, Coumarin~, Carbomer, P.G, Benzyl Benzoate~, Citral~, Eugenol~, Sodium Benzoate~, Potassium Sorbate~, Hexyl Cinnamal, C.A.P.B~, Lye, Phenoxyethanol, EDTA

~can be natural/ synthetic derived

naturally derived

Some products contain Fragrance~, Colour~, Benzyl Salicylate~, P.E.Gs~, PPGs~, Benzyl Alcohol~, Coumarin~, Geraniol, Palm Oil*, Benzyl Benzoate~, C.A.P.B~, Benzyl Benzoate~, Citral~, Eugenol~, Sodium Benzoate~, Potassium Sorbate~, Linalool, Limonene, Citronellol, Vitamin E

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

organic certified

Lifebuoy is not green.

1.6

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.

1.6

Very poor

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  • NO
  • YES
  • UNCLEAR
  • NOT ALL

earth safe

Though Parent brand claims to be a responsible sourcer, the ingredients used in products are not earth friendly.
Some products contain Formaldehyde Releasers, B.H.T, S.L.E.S, P.E.Gs, Titanium Dioxide*, Palm Oil**, Acrylate Copolymer***, Talc****

It should be noted that, Sanitizer Spray 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.

*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-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

Brand uses plastic for most of its product packaging.
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.

It should be noted that, Sanitizer Spray 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.

Lifebuoy is not cruelty free.

0.0

Terrible

Criteria

cruelty free

100% vegan

This brand tests on animals when required by law. By testing on animals, brand can no longer be considered vegan friendly.

0.0

Terrible

Please tap the ingredients to know more

  • NO
  • YES
  • UNCLEAR
  • NOT ALL

cruelty free

Brand tests on animals when required by law.

It should be noted that their Parent brand tests on animals when required by law.

100% vegan

By testing on animals brand can no longer be considered vegan friendly.
Some products contain Sodium Tallowate, Honey, Milk Protein, Glycerin~, Stearic Acid~, Lactic Acid~, P.E.G 18~, P.E.G 40~

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

Lifebuoy is honest.

5.0

Excellent

Criteria

honesty

social service

Brand has transparent labelling. Complete ingredients used are mentioned on product label / their website.

5.0

Excellent

Please tap the ingredients to know more

  • NO
  • YES
  • UNCLEAR
  • NOT ALL

honesty

social service

Lifebuoy is proud to be one of the founding members of the global Public-Private Partnership for Handwashing with Soap which aims to save childrens lives by promoting the awareness of this simple practice and raising the profile of handwashing globally.
MCHIP focuses on the reduction of child mortality in the 30 USAID high priority countries. Lifebuoy is working with them to promote hygiene behaviour change amongst new mothers and birth attendants in these countries to reduce child mortality rates by 25%.
Lifebuoy is proud to partner with Healthmap and Boston Children’s Hospital, the world’s largest pediatric medical centre. Healthmap delivers real-time global updates of emerging public health threats, keeping you and your family one step ahead of infections.

Lifebuoy FAQs

Is Lifebuoy Cruelty Free ?
-

Brand tests on animals when required by law.

It should be noted that their Parent brand tests on animals when required by law.

Is Lifebuoy Eco friendly ?
-

Though Parent brand claims to be a responsible sourcer, the ingredients used in products are not earth friendly.
Some products contain Formaldehyde Releasers, B.H.T, S.L.E.S, P.E.Gs, Titanium Dioxide*, Palm Oil**, Acrylate Copolymer***, Talc****

It should be noted that, Sanitizer Spray 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.

*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-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 Lifebuoy safe ?
-

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

Is Lifebuoy Organic ?
-

Lifebuoy is not organic certified.

Is Lifebuoy 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 Lifebuoy vegan friendly ?
-

By testing on animals brand can no longer be considered vegan friendly.
Some products contain Sodium Tallowate, Honey, Milk Protein, Glycerin~, Stearic Acid~, Lactic Acid~, P.E.G 18~, P.E.G 40~

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

Does Lifebuoy use sustainable packaging ?
-

Brand uses plastic for most of its product packaging.
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.

It should be noted that, Sanitizer Spray 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.

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