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Patanjali

our verdict

It is truly shocking that a giant company based primarily on principles of wellness has little or no policy for environment, recycling, ingredient transparency and animal testing. Users should be wary of companies that simply build themselves green for branding purposes.

1.2

Very poor

0 1 2 3 4 5

0.9

Terrible

Clean formula

0.4

Terrible

Green policy

2.1

Poor

cruelty free

2.0

Poor

honest label

0 1 2 3 4 5

why this score ?

Patanjali is not clean.

0.9

Terrible

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.

0.9

Terrible

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

Brand does not mention complete ingredients on website or all product labels.
Some products contain Fragrance~, Color~, Propyl Paraben, Methyl Paraben, Diazolidinyl Urea, IPBC, M.I.T, A2 Preservatives, B.H.T, S.L.E.S, T.E.A, Dimethicone, Carbomer, Borax, P.G, C.A.P.B~, EDTA

~can be natural/ synthetic derived

naturally derived

Some products contain Petroleum Jelly, Fragrance~, Color~, Palm Oil Derivatives*, Shea Butter**, C.A.P.B~

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

organic certified

Patanjali is not green.

0.4

Terrible

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.

0.4

Terrible

Please tap the ingredients to know more

  • NO
  • YES
  • UNCLEAR
  • NOT ALL

earth safe

Ingredients used in products are not earth friendly.
Some products contain Petroleum Jelly, B.H.T, S.L.E.S, Parabens, Palm Oil Derivatives*, Formaldehyde Releaser, IPBC, A2 Preservatives, Zinc Oxides**

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

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

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

recycle material

Brand gives no information on their recycle policies.
They use Plastic for most product packaging.
We have asked them for more information on their recycling policies and plastic content.

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a policy approach under which producers are given a significant responsibility for the treatment or disposal of post-consumer products. This is to prevent wastes at the source, promote product design for the environment and support the achievement of public recycling and materials management goals.
A notice posted on the website of the Cental Pollution Control Board, a Ministry body in India, said that 52 companies including Patanjali hadn’t yet registered at the online portal and disclosed their disposal plans.

unclear if Patanjali cruelty free.

2.1

Poor

Criteria

cruelty free

100% vegan

Brand is in a grey area, as testing policies are vague and unclear. We are not sure if they sell offline where animal testing is required as per law.

2.1

Poor

Please tap the ingredients to know more

  • NO
  • YES
  • UNCLEAR
  • NOT ALL

cruelty free

Cruelty free status is vague & unclear.
Brand mentions no testing policy.

100% vegan

Some products contain Honey, Milk Protein, Beeswax, Urea, Glycerine~, Stearic Acid~, Stearyl Alcohol~, Cetyl Alcohol~, Fatty Acid~, Tocopherol~, Panthenol~
brand has vegan options**

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

Patanjali is not entirely honest.

2.0

Poor

Criteria

honesty

Brand doesn't give complete ingredient transparency on product labels or website and is non-responsive to simple Questions when asked.

2.0

Poor

Please tap the ingredients to know more

  • NO
  • YES
  • UNCLEAR
  • NOT ALL

honesty

Brand doesn't give complete ingredient transparency on product labels or website and is non-responsive to simple Questions when asked.

Patanjali FAQs

Is Patanjali Cruelty Free ?
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Cruelty free status is vague & unclear.
Brand mentions no testing policy.

Is Patanjali Eco friendly ?
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Ingredients used in products are not earth friendly.
Some products contain Petroleum Jelly, B.H.T, S.L.E.S, Parabens, Palm Oil Derivatives*, Formaldehyde Releaser, IPBC, A2 Preservatives, Zinc Oxides**

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

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

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

Is Patanjali safe ?
-

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

Is Patanjali Organic ?
-

Patanjali is not organic certified.

Is Patanjali 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 Patanjali vegan friendly ?
-

Some products contain Honey, Milk Protein, Beeswax, Urea, Glycerine~, Stearic Acid~, Stearyl Alcohol~, Cetyl Alcohol~, Fatty Acid~, Tocopherol~, Panthenol~
brand has vegan options**

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

Does Patanjali use sustainable packaging ?
-

Brand gives no information on their recycle policies.
They use Plastic for most product packaging.
We have asked them for more information on their recycling policies and plastic content.

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a policy approach under which producers are given a significant responsibility for the treatment or disposal of post-consumer products. This is to prevent wastes at the source, promote product design for the environment and support the achievement of public recycling and materials management goals.
A notice posted on the website of the Cental Pollution Control Board, a Ministry body in India, said that 52 companies including Patanjali hadn’t yet registered at the online portal and disclosed their disposal plans.

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