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Sunsilk

Unilever

our verdict

Some ingredients used are questionable. We have asked brand for transparency in the supply chain of Mica used.

2.5

Poor

0 1 2 3 4 5

1.4

Very poor

Clean formula

2.3

Poor

Green policy

3.8

Good

cruelty free

4.0

V. good

honest label

0 1 2 3 4 5

why this score ?

Sunsilk is not clean.

1.4

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.

1.4

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~, Methyl Paraben, Ethyl Paraben, Octinoxate, Silicone, Lilial, M.I.T, DMDM Hydantoin, Benzyl Salicylate~, T.E.A, M.E.A, B.H.T, S.L.E.S, M.C.I, P.E.Gs~, PPGs~, Coumarin~, Isoparaffin, Alcohol Denat, P.G, Benzyl Benzoate~, Carbomer, Dimethicone, Cinnamal, C.A.P.B~ Phenoxyethanol, EDTA

~can be natural/ synthetic derived

naturally derived

Some products contain Fragrance~, Colour~, Benzyl Salicylate~, P.E.Gs~, PPGs~, Coumarin~, Geraniol, Mineral Oils, Mica*, C.A.P.B~, Benzyl Benzoate~, Linalool, Limonene, Citronellol

~can be natural/ synthetic derived
*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

organic certified

Sunsilk is not green.

2.3

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.

2.3

Poor

Please tap the ingredients to know more

  • 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 Parabens, Formaldehyde Releasers, B.H.T, S.L.E.S, P.E.Gs, Mineral Oils, Titanium Dioxide*

*unclear if this is non nano/ we have asked the brand for further information

recycle material

Brand uses plastic for most products packaging.
We have asked them for more information 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.
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.

Parent brand claims to use 100% recyclable plastic by 2025 . This change will be much awaited.

Sunsilk is cruelty free.

3.8

Good

Criteria

cruelty free

100% vegan

Brand has recently got PETA certified for being cruelty free. And PETA has confirmed that they do not sell any products in Mainland China.

3.8

Good

Please tap the ingredients to know more

  • NO
  • YES
  • UNCLEAR
  • NOT ALL

cruelty free

Brand has recently got PETA certified for being cruelty free.
And PETA has confirmed that they do not sell any products in Mainland China.

However, it should be noted that their Parent Brand tests on animals when required by law.

100% vegan

Some products contain Silk, Egg, Yogurt Powder, Pearl Extract, Keratin~, Urea~, Biotin~, Amino Acid~, Lactic Acid~, Benzoic Acid~, Cetearyl Alcohol~, Panthenol~, Oleic Acid~, Glycerine~, P.E.G 4~, P.E.G 7~, P.E.G 18~, P.E.G 40~, P.E.G 45~

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

Sunsilk is honest.

4.0

V. good

Criteria

honesty

social service

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

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.

social service

Sunsilk FAQs

Is Sunsilk Cruelty Free ?
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Brand has recently got PETA certified for being cruelty free.
And PETA has confirmed that they do not sell any products in Mainland China.

However, it should be noted that their Parent Brand tests on animals when required by law.

Is Sunsilk Eco friendly ?
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Though Parent brand claims to be a responsible sourcer, the ingredients used in products are not earth friendly.
Some products contain Parabens, Formaldehyde Releasers, B.H.T, S.L.E.S, P.E.Gs, Mineral Oils, Titanium Dioxide*

*unclear if this is non nano/ we have asked the brand for further information

Is Sunsilk safe ?
-

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

Is Sunsilk Organic ?
-

Sunsilk is not organic certified.

Is Sunsilk 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 Sunsilk vegan friendly ?
-

Some products contain Silk, Egg, Yogurt Powder, Pearl Extract, Keratin~, Urea~, Biotin~, Amino Acid~, Lactic Acid~, Benzoic Acid~, Cetearyl Alcohol~, Panthenol~, Oleic Acid~, Glycerine~, P.E.G 4~, P.E.G 7~, P.E.G 18~, P.E.G 40~, P.E.G 45~

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

Does Sunsilk use sustainable packaging ?
-

Brand uses plastic for most products packaging.
We have asked them for more information 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.
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.

Parent brand claims to use 100% recyclable plastic by 2025 . This change will be much awaited.

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