The Man Company

Some products contain Phthalates, Toulene, petroleum derived chemicals.
Look for products instead that list the scents specifically.

Natural Fragrance is usually from essential Oils.
However, some brands use a mix of RCO's and EOs.

Cleaner & Ethical brands are usually more transparent in the ingredients they use in their fragrance.">Fragrance~, Color~, Diethyl Phthalates, Octinoxate, Oxybenzone, DMDM Hydantoin, Lilial, Lyral, Propellants, P.P.D, M.I.T, S.L.E.S, B.H.T, M.C.I, T.E.A, M.E.A, P.E.Gs~, PPGs~, Benzyl Salicylate~, Benzyl Alcohol~, Coumarin~, Hydroxycitronellal, P.G, Dimethicone, Carbomer, Benzyl Benzoate~, Citral~, Eugenol~, Isoeugenol~, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate~, Sodium Benzoate~, Lye, C.A.P.B~, Phenoxyethanol, EDTA

~can be natural/ synthetic derived

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

~can be natural/ synthetic derived
*brand gives no information on their sustainable source
**we have asked for clarity on fair trade source

Ingredients used in some products are not earth friendly.
Some product contain Formaldehyde Releasers, Phthalates, Propellants, Octinoxate, Oxybenzone, P.P.D, S.L.E.S, B.H.T, PEGs, Mineral Oils, Titanium Dioxide*, Palm Oil Derivatives**, Acrylate Copolymer***

Shaving foam 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
**brand gives no information on their sustainable source
To know more about Palm Oil & its impact on forests wildlife & the environment, check this post https://www.zoobop.com/post-detail1.aspx

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

Billions of razors end up in landfills globally each year.
Did you know that multi-blade cartridge razors are the most wasteful products that we use in our bathrooms? This is true for both men and women.

They use glass, plastic & metal for most of their product packaging.
Their shaving blades are in stainless steel and disposable.
We have asked them for further clarity on their recycling policies and plastic content

Billions of razors end up in landfills globally each year.
Did you know that multi-blade cartridge razors are the most wasteful products that we use in our bathrooms? This is true for both men and women.
The bulk of a disposable razor is non-biodegradable, leading to billions of pieces of hazardous waste, the razor blades will eventually rust away behind the plastic handle and casing for hundreds of years.

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 brand claims to be cruelty free, they do not have a strong cruelty free policy.
Being cruelty free needs to be a brand commitment. it is not about adding a logo on product labels.
They are using the CCF logo on some products without being accredited by them.

Some products contain Beeswax, Urea~, Biotin~, Allantoin~, Panthenol~, Benzoic Acid~, Glycerin~, Stearic Acid~, Cetyl Alcohol~, Lactic Acid~, Sodium Lactate~, P.E.G, 7~, P.E.G 8~, P.E.G, 9~, P.E.G.12~, P.E.G.14~, P.E.G, 40~, P.E.G 100~, P.E.G, 120~, P.E.G.150~, Musk~~, Amber~~, (fragrance Notes)
Their shaving brush is made from hog hair
Brand has vegan options**

~can be plant/ animal/ synthetic derived
~~can be animal/ synthetic derived
**users are advised to check the label for all ingredient content.

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