Kerastase

Some products contain Fragrance~, Colour~, Methyl Paraben, Ethyl Paraben, Octinoxate, Lilial, Butane, M.E.A, T.E.A, B.H.T, S.L.E.S, P.E.Gs~, PPGs~, Benzyl Salicylate~, Isobutane, Coumarin~, Benzyl Alcohol~, Isoparaffin, Alcohol Denat, P.G, Citral~, Isoeugenol~, C.A.P.B~, Sodium Benzoate~, Potassium Sorbate~, Cinnamal, Carbomer, Lye, Tocopherol, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, EDTA

~can be natural/ synthetic derived

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

~can be natural/ synthetic derived
*sustainable & ethically sourced. Parent brand is part of RSPO for sustainable palm oil & Responsible Mica Initiative.
To know more about Mica and how it can be unethically sourced, watch this post, https://www.zoobop.com/post-detail.aspx?id=4
**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 some products are not earth friendly.
Some products contain B.H.T, Parabens, Octinoxate, S.L.E.S, Mineral Oils, Palm Oil*, Acrylates Copolymer**, Titanium Dioxide***

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-detail.aspx?id=5

**brands gives no information on whether this is water soluble
***unclear if this is non nano/ we have asked the brand for further information

Brand uses glass & plastics 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.
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.

On PETA list of brands to avoid
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 Royal Jelly, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Keratin, Beeswax, Biotin~, Glycerin~, Lecithin~, Cetyl Alcohol~, Amino Acids~, Lactic Acid~, Stearyl Alcohol~, Cetearyl Alcohol~, Benzoic Acid~, P.E.G 4~, P.E.G 8~, P.E.G 14~, P.E.G 18~, P.E.G 30~, P.E.G 40~, P.E.G 55~, P.E.G 60~, P.E.G 100~, P.E.G 120~, P.E.G 150~, P.E.G 180~, P.E.G 200~

~can be plant/ animal/ synthetic derived

This brand lists all ingredients, and is transparent in supply chain of Palm Oil, Mica & Shea.

Synthetic fragrance are known to contain a mix of various toxins - unless these are clearly and transparently mentioned as complete fragrance by the brand. Unfortunately very few brands give complete fragrance info as they consider this as proprietary information. When it comes to Synthetic fragrance this is tricky as they can be known pollutants in it.