SkinCeuticals

Some products contain Methyl Paraben, Propyl Paraben, Ethyl Paraben, Butyl Paraben, Isobutyl Paraben, Retinyl Palmitate, Retinol, Talc, Lilial, Isobutane, B.H.T, T.E.A, S.L.E.S, P.E.Gs~, PPGs~, P.T.F.E, Benzyl Alcohol~, Coumarin~, Kojic Acid, Isoparaffin, Alcohol Denat, Potassium Sorbate~, Sodium Benzoate~, Benzyl Benzoate~, P.G, Carbomer, Dimethicone, Citral~, Farnesol~, Lye, C.A.P.B~, Phenoxyethanol, EDTA

~can be natural/synthetic derived

Some products contain P.E.Gs~, PPGs~, Benzyl Alcohol~, Coumarin~, Geraniol, Palm Oil Derivatives*, Shea Butter**, Potassium Sorbate~, Sodium Benzoate~, Benzyl Benzoate~, Citral~, Farnesol~, C.A.P.B~, Linalool, Limonene, Citronellol, Vitamin E, Paraffin

~can be natural synthetic derived
*sustainable source/ Parent brand is part of RSPO for sustainable palm oil
**L’Oréal/ the parent brand has partnered with Olvéa Burkina Faso & the Swedish company AAK as their leading global provider for Fair trade Shea.

Though Parent brand claims to be a responsible sourcer, the ingredients used in products are not earth friendly.
Some products contain B.H.T, S.L.E.S, P.E.Gs, P.T.F.E, Parabens, Petrolatum, Microcrystalline Wax , Titanium Dioxide*, Zinc Oxide*, Palm Oil Derivatives**, Acrylates Copolymer***, Talc ****

*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

Petrolatum is bad for the planet & you, brands using this ingredient need to use a conscious alternate.
To understand why petrolatum derivatives should be avoided as an ingredient, click here https://www.zoobop.com/post-detail.aspx?id=6

***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

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

Though Parent brand claims to be working towards recycling policies, we find that they are equally responsible for contaminating the planet too.
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 tests on animals when required by law.

By testing on animals brand can no longer be considered vegan friendly.
Some products contain Urea~, Squalane~, Allantoin~, Panthenol~, Biotin~, Hydrogenated Lecithin~, Glycerin~, Stearic Acid~, Cetyl Alcohol~, Cetearyl Alcohol~, Benzoic Acid~, Stearyl Alcohol~, Lactic Acid~, Sodium Lactate~, P.E.G 8~, P.E.G 9~, P.E.G 10~, P.E.G 16~, P.E.G 18~, P.E.G 20~, P.E.G 30~, P.E.G 75~, P.E.G 100~, P.E.G 120~

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

SkinCeuticals, together with ReSurge International, a global not-for-profit dedicated to increasing access to reconstructive surgical care in developing countries, has created Pioneering Women in Reconstructive Surgery. Through this initiative, they are committed to educating and advancing the first generation of local women reconstructive surgeons in developing nations, who often face significant technical and cultural obstacles to gaining acceptance in their field.