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Sebastian

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This brand is not cruelty free. Many ingredients used are questionable.  zoobop suggests using verified clean, green, cruelty free alternatives which are good for you and the planet.

1.6

Very poor

0 1 2 3 4 5

Clean formula

Green policy

Cruelty free

honesty

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  • UNCLEAR
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why this score ?

Sebastian is not clean.
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.

Hazard index: according to global standards.

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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~, Methyl Paraben, Propyl Paraben, Octinoxate, DMDM Hydantoin, M.I.T, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Butane, Lilial, Lyral, S.L.S, S.L.E.S, M.E.A, M.C.I, B.H.T, P.E.Gs~, PPGs~, Benzyl Salicylate~, Isobutane, Coumarin~, Acrylates Cross polymer, Alcohol Denat, P.G, Benzyl Benzoate~, Quartz, Citral~, Farnesol~, Eugenol~, Carbomer, Cinnamal, C.A.P.B~, Tocopherol, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, EDTA, PVP

~can be natural/ synthetic derived

naturally derived

Some products contain Fragrance~, Colour~, Petrolatum, P.E.Gs~, PPGs~, Benzyl Salicylate~, Geraniol, Coumarin~, Mineral Oil, Palm Oil*, Benzyl Benzoate~, Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol, Citral~, Farnesol~, Eugenol~, C.A.P.B~

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

organic certified

Sebastian is not green.
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.

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  • NO
  • YES
  • UNCLEAR
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earth safe

Though Parent brand claims to be a responsible sourcer, ingredients used in many products are not earth friendly.
Some products contain Parabens, Petrolatum, Formaldehyde Releasers, S.L.S, S.L.E.S, B.H.T, Palm Oil*, Mineral Oils, PVP, Acrylates Cross polymer**

Their Hairsprays are in aerosol cans. These can 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 is 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

recycle material

They use plastic for most of their product packaging.
We have asked them for further clarity on their recycling policies and PCR content

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.

Sebastian is not cruelty free.
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.

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  • NO
  • YES
  • UNCLEAR
  • NOT ALL

cruelty free

On PETA list of brands to avoid.
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 Beeswax, Lanolin, Hydrolyzed Silk, Urea~, Oleyl Alcohol~, Lactic Acid~, Panthenol~, Cetyl Alcohol~, Glycerin~, Allantoin~, Amino Acid~, Benzoic Acid~, Cetearyl Alcohol~, Stearyl Alcohol~, P.E.G 2~, P.E.G 4~, P.E.G 7~, P.E.G 10~, P.E.G 12~, P.E.G 25~, P.E.G 35~, P.E.G 40~ , P.E.G 60~, P.E.G 75~, P.E.G 90~ , P.E.G 200~

~can be plant/ animal/ synthetic derived

Sebastian is honest.
Criteria

honesty

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

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  • NO
  • YES
  • UNCLEAR
  • NOT ALL

honesty

Sebastian FAQs

Is Sebastian Cruelty Free ?
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On PETA list of brands to avoid.
Brand tests on animals when required by law

Is Sebastian Eco friendly ?
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Though Parent brand claims to be a responsible sourcer, ingredients used in many products are not earth friendly.
Some products contain Parabens, Petrolatum, Formaldehyde Releasers, S.L.S, S.L.E.S, B.H.T, Palm Oil*, Mineral Oils, PVP, Acrylates Cross polymer**

Their Hairsprays are in aerosol cans. These can 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 is 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

Is Sebastian safe ?
-

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

Is Sebastian Organic ?
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Sebastian is not organic certified.

Is Sebastian 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 Sebastian vegan friendly ?
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By testing on animals brand can no longer be considered vegan friendly.
Some products contain Beeswax, Lanolin, Hydrolyzed Silk, Urea~, Oleyl Alcohol~, Lactic Acid~, Panthenol~, Cetyl Alcohol~, Glycerin~, Allantoin~, Amino Acid~, Benzoic Acid~, Cetearyl Alcohol~, Stearyl Alcohol~, P.E.G 2~, P.E.G 4~, P.E.G 7~, P.E.G 10~, P.E.G 12~, P.E.G 25~, P.E.G 35~, P.E.G 40~ , P.E.G 60~, P.E.G 75~, P.E.G 90~ , P.E.G 200~

~can be plant/ animal/ synthetic derived

Does Sebastian use sustainable packaging ?
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They use plastic for most of their product packaging.
We have asked them for further clarity on their recycling policies and PCR content

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.

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