Eco Rating Guide to Ingredients
Not all 'natural' skincare ingredients are created equal. Some harm ecosystems, while others irritate sensitive skin. We research the ingredients in the products we offer and provide our opinion of the "eco-rating" for each. We hope to separate greenwashing from genuine sustainability by explaining which ingredients are truly natural or synthetic, their environmental impact, and how they might affect your health.
Our guide to the eco-ratings:
β
Best Choice (Minimal harm, regenerative)
π Good Alternative (Low impact, responsible sourcing)
β οΈ Use Sparingly (Moderate concerns, needs improvement)
β Avoid (High harm, unethical practices)
| Common Name | Scientific Name | Found In | Natural/Synthetic | Side Effects | Environmental Impact | Eco Rating |
| Alcohol | Sugar Cane Alcohol | Chingona Room & Linen Spray | Natural | None | Land-use concerns | π Good Alternative |
| Allspice | Allspice | Rosehip Tea | Natural | None | Supports small farms | β Best Choice |
| Aloe Vera | Aloe barbadensis | Breeze Revival Mist Toner, MILO Travel Trio - Hydrating Tonic, Konjac Sponge with Aloe, Lavender Lemon Lotion, Clarity Awakening Face Cream, Willow Cleanser | Natural | None (unless allergic) | Low water footprint | β Best Choice |
| Amla Extract | Amla Powder | Cacao Mousse Mask | Natural | None | Supports Ayurvedic farming | β Best Choice |
| Amla Extract | Emblica Officinalis | MILO Travel Trio - Activating Powder | Natural | None | Supports Ayurvedic farming | β Best Choice |
| Amla Extract | Phyllanthus Emblica | MILO Travel Trio - Activating Powder | Natural | None | Supports Ayurvedic farming | β Best Choice |
| Amyris Oil | Amyris | Coco Moon Diffuser | Natural | None | Sustainable wild-harvesting | β Best Choice |
| Antioxidant | Ferulic Acid | Vitamin C Serum with Kakadu Plum | Natural | None | Biodegradable | β Best Choice |
| Antioxidant | Coenzyme Q10 | Clarity Awakening Face Cream | Natural or Synthetic | None | Fermentation still requires energy, but less than petrochemical processes. | π Good Alternative (if fermentation-derived) |
| Apricot Kernel Oil | Prunus Armeniaca | Under Eye Elixir | Natural | None | Supports small farms | β Best Choice |
| Apricot Oil | Certified Organic Apricot Kernel Oil | Lemongrass Mint Lip Balm | Natural | None | Supports small farms | β Best Choice |
| Argan Oil | Argania Spinosa | MILO Travel Trio - Everything Oil, Hyaluronic Acid Serum Stick | Natural | None | Supports women's cooperatives | π Good Alternative |
| Arnica Oil | Arnica montana | Wellness Cube, Hyaluronic Acid Serum Stick | Natural | Skin irritation | Overharvesting concerns | π Good Alternative |
| Arrowroot Powder | Maranta Arundinacea | MILO Travel Trio - Activating Powder | Natural | None | Low-impact crop | β Best Choice |
| Artichoke Extract | Artichoke Extract | Cacao Mousse Mask | Natural | None | Low-impact crop | β Best Choice |
| Avocado Oil | Persea Gratissima | Dream Bath Bomb, Zen Bath Bomb, Goji Nectar Cleansing Balm, Isla Bonita Body Polish, Turmeric Patchouli Organic Soap | Natural | None | Deforestation risk | π Good Alternative |
| Baking Soda | Sodium Bicarbonate | Dream Bath Bomb, Zen Bath Bomb | Natural | None (topical) | Low impact; mining | π Good Alternative |
| Baobab Oil | Adansonia digitata | Goji Nectar Cleansing Balm, Hyaluronic Acid Serum Stick | Natural | None | Sustainable wild-harvesting | β Best Choice |
| Bergamot Oil | Italian Bergamot Essential Oil | Bergamot & Lime Coconut Wax Candle | Natural | Photosensitivity | Pollinator-friendly | β Best Choice |
| Bergamot Peel Oil | Citrus Aurantium Bergamia | Isla Bonita Body Polish, Rosehip Bath Soak | Natural | Photosensitivity | Pollinator-friendly | β Best Choice |
| Bibhitaki Extract | Terminalia Bellerica | MILO Travel Trio - Activating Powder | Natural | None | Ethically wild-harvested | β Best Choice |
| Black Goji Extract | Lycium Ruthenicum | Goji Nectar Cleansing Balm | Natural | None | Rare; sustainable farming needed | π Good Alternative |
| Blue Tansy | Tanacetum annuum | Blue Dew Face Moisturizer, Hyaluronic Acid Serum Stick | Natural | Photosensitivity | Limited global supply | π Good Alternative |
| Cacao Powder | Raw Cacao Powder | Cacao Mousse Mask | Natural | None | Fair-trade supports sustainable farming | β Best Choice |
| Calendula | Calendula officinalis | Goji Nectar Cleansing Balm, MILO Travel Trio - Hydrating Tonic, Pot of Gold Face Balm, MILO Travel Trio - Everything Oil | Natural | None | Easy to grow | β Best Choice |
| Calendula CO2 Extract | CO2 Calendula Extract | Clarity Awakening Face Cream | Natural | None | Low-waste extraction | β Best Choice |
| Camellia Seed Oil | Camellia Oleifera | Blue Dew Face Moisturizer, MILO Travel Trio - Everything Oil | Natural | None | Sustainable farming | β Best Choice |
| Candelilla Wax | Candelilla Cera | Lavender Chai Organic Lotion Bar, Mango Butter Guava Seed Lip Balm, Lemongrass Mint Lip Balm | Natural | None | Ethically wild-harvested | β Best Choice |
| Cardamom | Organic Cardamom Seed | Warm Feelings Saffron Latte | Natural | None | Supports small farms | β Best Choice |
| Cardamom Oil | Cardamom Essential Oil | Chai Tea Scented Candle | Natural | None | Supports small farms | β Best Choice |
| Carrot Seed Oil | Daucus Carota Sativa | Blue Dew Face Moisturizer, Under Eye Elixir | Natural | Photosensitivity | Easy to grow | β Best Choice |
| Castor Oil | Ricinus communis | Bali Flowers Organic Soap, Dead Sea Minerals Organic Soap, MILO Travel Trio - Everything Oil, Willow Cleanser | Natural | None (unless allergic) | Biodegradable | β Best Choice |
| Catnip | Catnip Herb | Unwind Tea | Natural | None | Easy to grow | β Best Choice |
| Cedarwood Bark Oil | Cedrus Atlantica | Cedarwood Mint Hand & Body Lotion | Natural | None | Sustainable forestry | β Best Choice |
| Cedarwood Oil | Juniperus virginiana | Sweet Dreams Aromatherapy | Natural | None | Sustainable forestry | β Best Choice |
| Chamomile | Chamomile Flowers | Unwind Tea | Natural | None | Pollinator-friendly | β Best Choice |
| Chamomile Extract | Chamomilla Recutita | MILO Travel Trio - Hydrating Tonic | Natural | None | Easy to grow | β Best Choice |
| Chamomile Oil | Roman Chamomile Pure Essential Oil | Sleep Aromatherapy | Natural | None | Pollinator-friendly | β Best Choice |
| Charcoal | Activated Charcoal | Willow Cleanser | Natural | Dryness | Mining concerns | π Good Alternative |
| Chickweed Extract | Stellaria Media | MILO Travel Trio - Activating Powder | Natural | None | Easy to grow | β Best Choice |
| Cinnamon | Cinnamon | White Sage with Cinnamon Smudge Stick | Natural | None | Supports small farms | β Best Choice |
| Cinnamon Oil | Cinnamon Essential Oil | Lavender Chai Organic Lotion Bar | Natural | Skin irritation | Supports small farms | β Best Choice |
| Citric Acid | Citric Acid | Dream Bath Bomb, Zen Bath Bomb | Natural | Skin irritation (high conc.) | Biodegradable; energy-intensive | π Good Alternative |
| Citrus Terpene | Limonene | Slumber Serum | Natural | None | Biodegradable | β Best Choice |
| Clary Sage Oil | Salvia Sclarea | Slumber Serum | Natural | None | Pollinator-friendly | β Best Choice |
| Clay | Bentonite Clay | Thai Lime Rosemary Organic Soap | Natural | None | Low-impact mining | β Best Choice |
| Clay | French Green Clay | Tencha (Matcha) Facial Mask, Thai Lime Rosemary Organic Soap | Natural | None | Low-impact mining | β Best Choice |
| Clay | French Pink Clay | Rosehip Bath Soak | Natural | None | Low-impact mining | β Best Choice |
| Clove Oil | Clove Essential Oil | Chai Tea Scented Candle | Natural | Skin irritation | Pollinator-friendly | β Best Choice |
| Clove-Scented Compound | Eugenol | Slumber Serum | Natural | None | Biodegradable | β Best Choice |
| Cocoa Butter | Certified Organic Cocoa Butter | Sandalwood & Cocoa Butter Soap | Natural | None | Fair-trade supports sustainable farming | β Best Choice |
| Cocoa Powder | Theobroma Cacao | MILO Travel Trio - Activating Powder | Natural | None | Fair-trade supports sustainable farming | β Best Choice |
| Coconut Ferment | Lactobacillus/Cocos Nucifera Ferment | Cedarwood Mint Hand & Body Lotion, Lavender Lemon Lotion | Natural | None | Renewable | β Best Choice |
| Coconut Milk | Organic Coconut Milk Powder | Warm Feelings Saffron Latte | Natural | None | Renewable | β Best Choice |
| Coconut Oil | Cocos Nucifera | Isla Bonita Body Polish, Bali Flowers Organic Soap, Dead Sea Minerals Organic Soap, Lavender Chai Lotion Bar, Mandarin Orange Candle, Sweet Dreams Aromatherapy, Thai Lime Rosemary Soap | Natural | Comedogenic | Deforestation concerns | π Good Alternative |
| Coconut Oil | Certified Organic Coconut Oil | Lavender Chai Organic Lotion Bar, Lemongrass Mint Lip Balm | Natural | None | Renewable | β Best Choice |
| Coconut Oil | Organic Coconut Oil | Sleep Aromatherapy | Natural | None | Renewable | β Best Choice |
| Coconut Oil | Organic Fractionated Coconut Oil | Sweet Dreams Aromatherapy | Natural | None | Renewable | β Best Choice |
| Coconut Water | Coconut Water Powder | Warm Feelings Saffron Latte | Natural | None | Renewable | β Best Choice |
| Coconut Wax | Coconut Wax | Bergamot & Lime Coconut Wax Candle, French Lavender Coconut Wax Candle, Myrrh & Frankincense Candle | Natural | None | Renewable | β Best Choice |
| Coconut Wax | Sustainable Coconut Wax | Chai Tea Scented Candle, Hermosa Coconut Soy Wax Candle | Natural | None | Renewable | β Best Choice |
| Comfrey | Symphytum officinale | Goji Nectar Cleansing Balm (infused in oil) | Natural | None | Biodegradable | β Best Choice |
| Coriander Seed CO2 Extract | Coriandrum sativum | Goji Nectar Cleansing Balm, MILO Travel Trio - Hydrating Tonic | Natural | None | Low-waste extraction | β Best Choice |
| Cucumber Extract | Cucumber Peel Extract | Cacao Mousse Mask | Natural | None | Low-impact crop | β Best Choice |
| Echinacea Root | Echinacea Angustifolia | Rosehip Tea | Natural | None | Supports small farms | β Best Choice |
| Emulsifier | Cetearyl Olivate | Cedarwood Mint Hand & Body Lotion, Lavender Lemon Lotion, Isla Bonita Body Polish | Natural | None | Renewable | β Best Choice |
| Emulsifier | Sorbitan Olivate | Cedarwood Mint Hand & Body Lotion, Lavender Lemon Lotion, Isla Bonita Body Polish | Natural | None | Renewable | β Best Choice |
| Emulsifier | Glyceryl Stearate | Clarity Awakening Face Cream | Natural or Synthetic | None | Plant-derived: sustainable; Synthetic: petrochemical-based | β Best Choice (if plant-derived)\ |
| Emulsifier | Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate | Clarity Awakening Face Cream | Natural or Synthetic | None | Plant-derived: sustainable; Synthetic: petrochemical-based | β Best Choice (if plant-derived)\ |
| Essential Oil Blend | Natural Fragrance Oil | Saffron Rose Soy Candle, Hermosa Coconut Soy Wax Candle | Natural or Synthetic | None | Natural: biodegradable; Synthetic: petrochemical-based | β Best Choice (if natural) |
| Essential Oil Mix | Essential Oil Blend | Lemongrass Mint Lip Balm | Natural | None (unless allergic) | Biodegradable | β Best Choice |
| Eucalyptus Oil | Eucalyptus globulus | Wellness Cube, Eucalyptus Shower Spray, Dead Sea Minerals Organic Soap | Natural | Skin irritation | Invasive in some regions | π Good Alternative |
| Eucalyptus Oil | Eucalyptus Essential Oil | Shangri-La Frosted Candle | Natural | Skin irritation | Invasive in some regions | π Good Alternative |
| Evening Primrose Oil | Oenothera Biennis | MILO Travel Trio - Everything Oil, Rose Collagen Face Cream | Natural | None | Supports small farms | β Best Choice |
| Fatty Acid | Stearic Acid | Cedarwood Mint Hand & Body Lotion, Rose Blossom Hand & Body Lotion | Natural or Synthetic | None | Plant-derived: sustainable; Synthetic: petrochemical-based | β Best Choice (if plant-derived)\ |
| Fatty Alcohol | Cetyl Alcohol | Cedarwood Mint Hand & Body Lotion, Clarity Awakening Face Cream, Rose Blossom Hand & Body Lotion | Natural or Synthetic | None | Plant-derived: sustainable; Synthetic: petrochemical-based | β Best Choice (if plant-derived)\ |
| Fern Extract | Dryopteris Crassirhizoma | MILO Travel Trio - Hydrating Tonic | Natural | None | Sustainable wild-harvesting | β Best Choice |
| Frankincense Oil | Boswellia serrata | Blue Dew Face Moisturizer, Brightening Face Mask, Myrrh & Frankincense Candle, Under Eye Elixir, Sweet Dreams Aromatherapy | Natural | Skin irritation | Overharvesting threats | π Good Alternative |
| Gardenia Absolute | Gardenia Jasminoides | Isla Bonita Body Polish | Natural | None | Ethically wild-harvested | β Best Choice |
| Gardenia Absolute | Gardenia Attar | Clarity Awakening Face Cream | Natural | None | Ethically wild-harvested | β Best Choice |
| Geranium Oil | Pelargonium Graveolens | Under Eye Elixir | Natural | None | Pollinator-friendly | β Best Choice |
| Ginger | Ginger | Rosehip Tea | Natural | None | Low-impact crop | β Best Choice |
| Ginger CO2 Extract | Zingiber officinale | Goji Nectar Cleansing Balm | Natural | None | Sustainable farming | β Best Choice |
| Glycerin | Vegetable Glycerin | Goji Nectar Cleansing Balm, Breeze Revival Mist Toner, Cacao Mousse Mask | Natural or Synthetic | None | Plant-derived: sustainable; Synthetic: petrochemical-based | β Best Choice (if plant-derived) |
| Grape Seed Oil | Vitis Vinifera | MILO Travel Trio - Everything Oil | Natural | None | Byproduct of winemaking | β Best Choice |
| Guava Oil | Guava Seed Oil | Mango Butter Guava Seed Organic Lip Balm | Natural | None | Supports small farms | β Best Choice |
| Haritaki Extract | Terminalia Chebula | MILO Travel Trio - Activating Powder | Natural | None | Ethically wild-harvested | β Best Choice |
| Helichrysum Distillate | Helichrysum Italicum | MILO Travel Trio - Hydrating Tonic | Natural | None | Ethical wildcrafting | π Good Alternative |
| Hibiscus Powder | Hibiscus | Bali Flowers Organic Soap | Natural | None | Easy to grow | β Best Choice |
| Himalayan Cedarwood Oil | Cedrus deodara | Wellness Cube | Natural | None | Sustainable forestry | β Best Choice |
| Himalayan Pink Salt | Sodium Chloride | Dream Bath Bomb, Zen Bath Bomb, Isla Bonita Body Polish, Rosehip Bath Soak | Natural | None | Mining concerns | π Good Alternative |
| Ho Wood Oil | Cinnamomum Camphora | Pot of Gold Face Balm | Natural | None | Sustainable forestry | β Best Choice |
| Honey | Wild Raw Honey | Breeze Revival Mist Toner, Clarity Awakening Face Cream | Natural | None (unless allergic) | Supports bee populations | β Best Choice |
| Horse Chestnut Extract | Horse Chestnut Seed Extract | Cacao Mousse Mask | Natural | None | Sustainable wild-harvesting | β Best Choice |
| Hyaluronic Acid | Hyaluronic Acid | MILO Travel Trio - Hydrating Tonic, Rose Collagen Face Cream, Vitamin C Serum | Natural or Synthetic | None | Fermented: sustainable; Synthetic: petrochemical-based | β Best Choice (if fermented) |
| Hyaluronic Acid Salt | Sodium Hyaluronate | Vitamin C Serum with Kakadu Plum | Natural or Synthetic | None | Fermented: sustainable; Synthetic: petrochemical-based | β Best Choice (if fermented)\ |
| Jasmine Absolute | Jasminum Grandiflorum | Isla Bonita Body Polish | Natural | None | Energy-intensive extraction | π Good Alternative |
| Jasmine Floral Wax | Jasminum | Bali Flowers Organic Soap | Natural | None | Energy-intensive extraction | π Good Alternative |
| Jojoba Oil | Simmondsia chinensis | Rose Collagen Face Cream, MILO Travel Trio - Everything Oil, Pot of Gold Face Balm, Hyaluronic Acid Serum Stick, Willow Cleanser | Natural | None | Drought-resistant | β Best Choice |
| Jojoba Oil | Certified Organic Jojoba Oil | Lavender Chai Organic Lotion Bar | Natural | None | Drought-resistant | β Best Choice |
| Juniper Oil | Juniper Berry EO | Clarity Awakening Face Cream | Natural | None | Sustainable wild-harvesting | β Best Choice |
| Kakadu Plum Seed Oil | Terminalia Ferdinandiana | Vitamin C Serum with Kakadu Plum | Natural | None | Supports Indigenous communities | β Best Choice |
| Lavender Oil | Lavandula angustifolia | Dream Bath Bomb, Zen Bath Bomb, MILO Travel Trio - Hydrating Tonic, Rose Collagen Face Cream, Lavender Chai Lotion Bar, Lavender Lemon Lotion, Slumber Serum, Sleep Aromatherapy, Willow Cleanser | Natural | Skin sensitivity | Pollinator-friendly | β Best Choice |
| Lavender Terpene | Linalool | Slumber Serum | Natural | None | Biodegradable | β Best Choice |
| Lecithin | Lecithin | MILO Travel Trio - Activating Powder | Natural or Synthetic | None | Plant-derived: sustainable; Synthetic: petrochemical-based | β Best Choice (if plant-derived)\ |
| Lemon Essential Oil | Citrus limon | Goji Nectar Cleansing Balm, Zen Bath Bomb | Natural | Photosensitivity | Energy-intensive distillation | π Good Alternative |
| Lemon Oil | Lemon Pure Essential Oil | Sleep Aromatherapy | Natural | Photosensitivity | Pollinator-friendly | β Best Choice |
| Lemon Peel Oil | Citrus Medica Limonum | Zen Bath Bomb, Lavender Lemon Lotion | Natural | Photosensitivity | Energy-intensive distillation | π Good Alternative |
| Lemon-Scented Compound | Citral | Slumber Serum | Natural | None | Biodegradable | β Best Choice |
| Lemongrass Oil | Lemongrass Essential Oil | Shangri-La Frosted Candle | Natural | None | Pollinator-friendly | β Best Choice |
| Lemongrass Oil | Steam Distilled Cymbopogon Citratus | Mandarin Orange and Lemongrass Coconut Wax Candle | Natural | None | Pollinator-friendly | β Best Choice |
| Licorice Root | Licorice | Rosehip Tea | Natural | None | Sustainable farming | β Best Choice |
| Licorice Root Extract | Glycyrrhiza Uralensis | MILO Travel Trio - Activating Powder | Natural | None | Sustainable farming | β Best Choice |
| Lime Oil | Thai Lime Essential Oil | Thai Lime Rosemary Organic Soap | Natural | None | Pollinator-friendly | β Best Choice |
| Lime Oil | Persian Lime Essential Oil | Bergamot & Lime Coconut Wax Candle | Natural | Photosensitivity | Pollinator-friendly | β Best Choice |
| Lime Powder | Organic Lime Powder | Thai Lime Rosemary Organic Soap | Natural | None | Pollinator-friendly | β Best Choice |
| Lime Water | Lime Hydrosol | Breeze Revival Mist Toner | Natural | None | Pollinator-friendly | β Best Choice |
| Macadamia Oil | Macadamia Ternifolia | Isla Bonita Body Polish | Natural | Nut allergies | High water use | π Good Alternative |
| Magnesium Sulfate | Epsom Salt | Rosehip Bath Soak | Natural | None | Non-renewable | π Good Alternative |
| Magnolia Bark Extract | Magnolia Officinalis | MILO Travel Trio - Hydrating Tonic | Natural | None | Sustainable wild-harvesting | β Best Choice |
| Magnolia Essential Oil | Magnolia | Bali Flowers Organic Soap | Natural | None | Sustainable wild-harvesting | β Best Choice |
| Mandarin Oil | Cold Expressed Citrus Reticulata | Mandarin Orange and Lemongrass Coconut Wax Candle | Natural | Photosensitivity | Pollinator-friendly | β Best Choice |
| Mango Butter | Mangifera indica | Wellness Cube, Mango Butter Guava Seed Lip Balm | Natural | None | Supports small farms | β Best Choice |
| Mango Butter | Certified Organic Mango Seed Butter | Mango Butter Guava Seed Organic Lip Balm | Natural | None | Supports small farms | β Best Choice |
| Marjoram Oil | Origanum majorana | Wellness Cube | Natural | None | Pollinator-friendly | β Best Choice |
| Matcha Powder | Organic Matcha | Tencha (Matcha) Facial Mask | Natural | None | Supports small farms | β Best Choice |
| Mineral Mud | Dead Sea Mud | Dead Sea Minerals Organic Soap | Natural | None | Non-renewable | π Good Alternative |
| Mineral Pigment | Iron Oxide | Isla Bonita Body Polish | Natural or Synthetic | None | Mining concerns (natural); Synthetic: non-toxic | π Good Alternative (natural) |
| Mineral Salt | Dead Sea Salt | Dead Sea Minerals Organic Soap | Natural | None | Non-renewable | π Good Alternative |
| Mineral Salt | Dendritic Salt | Rosehip Bath Soak | Natural | None | Non-renewable | π Good Alternative |
| Mint Bergamot Oil | Mentha citrate | Wellness Cube | Natural | None | Pollinator-friendly | β Best Choice |
| Moisturizing Agent | Caprylyl Glycol | Isla Bonita Body Polish, Breeze Revival Mist Toner, Clarity Awakening Face Cream | Natural or Synthetic | None | Coconut-derived: sustainable | β Best Choice (if plant-derived) |
| Moringa Oil | Moringa Oleifera | MILO Travel Trio - Everything Oil | Natural | None | Drought-resistant | β Best Choice |
| Mugwort | Artemisia vulgaris | Goji Nectar Cleansing Balm (infused in oil) | Natural | None | Biodegradable | β Best Choice |
| Mullein | Mullein | White Sage + Dried Tansy Smudge Stick | Natural | None | Easy to grow | β Best Choice |
| Mushroom Extract | Trametes Versicolor | MILO Travel Trio - Hydrating Tonic | Natural | None | Low-impact cultivation | β Best Choice |
| Mushroom Extract | Tremella Fuciformis | MILO Travel Trio - Hydrating Tonic | Natural | None | Low-impact cultivation | β Best Choice |
| Myrrh Oil | Commiphora myrrha | Blue Dew Face Moisturizer, Under Eye Elixir, Myrrh & Frankincense Candle | Natural | Allergies | Endangered species concerns | π Good Alternative |
| Natural Preservative | Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate | Cedarwood Mint Hand & Body Lotion, Lavender Lemon Lotion | Natural | None | Non-toxic | β Best Choice |
| Neroli Hydrosol | Citrus Aurantium Amara | MILO Travel Trio - Hydrating Tonic | Natural | None | Pollinator-friendly | β Best Choice |
| Niacinamide | Vitamin B3 | Clarity Awakening Face Cream, MILO Travel Trio - Hydrating Tonic | Natural or Synthetic | It can be an eye irritant, but it's unlikely to cause skin irritation or sensitization. | A water-soluble derivative of vitamin B3. It's synthesized in a lab through a chemical reaction that involves the hydrolysis of 3-cyanopyridine, a compound that can be derived from natural sources. | β οΈ Use Sparingly |
| Oat Extract | Colloidal Oatmeal | Tencha (Matcha) Facial Mask | Natural | None (unless gluten-sensitive) | Low-impact crop | β Best Choice |
| Oat Kernel Meal | Avena Sativa | Brightening Face Mask with Turmeric & Vitamin C | Natural | None (unless gluten-sensitive) | Low-impact crop | β Best Choice |
| Olive Oil | Olea europaea | Wellness Cube, Clarity Awakening Face Cream, Bali Flowers Organic Soap, Dead Sea Minerals Organic Soap | Natural | None | Water-intensive | π Good Alternative |
| Orange Oil | Cold Pressed Citrus Sinensis | Mandarin Orange and Lemongrass Coconut Wax Candle | Natural | Photosensitivity | Pollinator-friendly | β Best Choice |
| Orange Oil | Orange Essential Oil | Lavender Chai Organic Lotion Bar | Natural | Photosensitivity | Pollinator-friendly | β Best Choice |
| Orange Oil | Pure Sweet Orange Essential Oil | Sweet Orange Aromatherapy Shower Drops | Natural | Photosensitivity | Pollinator-friendly | β Best Choice |
| Orange Oil | Sweet Orange Essential Oil | Turmeric Patchouli Organic Soap | Natural | Photosensitivity | Pollinator-friendly | β Best Choice |
| Orange Peel Oil | Citrus Aurantium Dulcis | Zen Bath Bomb, Mandarin Orange Candle | Natural | Photosensitivity | Pollinator-friendly | β Best Choice |
| Orchid Extract | Orchid | Bali Flowers Organic Soap | Natural | None | Ethically wild-harvested | β Best Choice |
| Oregon Grape Root | Mahonia aquifolium | Goji Nectar Cleansing Balm (infused in oil) | Natural | None | Biodegradable | β Best Choice |
| Palmarosa Oil | Cymbopogon Martini | Isla Bonita Body Polish | Natural | None | Sustainable farming | β Best Choice |
| Passion Fruit Extract | Passiflora Edulis | MILO Travel Trio - Activating Powder | Natural | None | Supports small farms | β Best Choice |
| Passionflower | Passion Flowers | Unwind Tea | Natural | None | Pollinator-friendly | β Best Choice |
| Patchouli Oil | Pogostemon Cablin | Zen Bath Bomb, Turmeric Patchouli Organic Soap | Natural | None | Sustainable farming | β Best Choice |
| Peppermint Oil | Mentha piperita | Willow Cleanser | Natural | Skin irritation | Pollinator-friendly | β Best Choice |
| Pine Oil | Pinus | Wellness Cube | Natural | None | Sustainable forestry | β Best Choice |
| Plant Alcohol | Geraniol | Slumber Serum | Natural | None | Biodegradable | β Best Choice |
| Plant-Based Wax | Vegan Emulsifying Wax | Rose Blossom Hand & Body Lotion | Natural | None | Renewable | β Best Choice |
| Plant-Derived Emollient | Brassica glycerides | Goji Nectar Cleansing Balm | Natural | None | Biodegradable | β Best Choice |
| Plant-Derived Solvent | Propanediol | Goji Nectar Cleansing Balm | Natural or Synthetic | None | Corn-derived: sustainable; Synthetic: petrochemical-based | β Best Choice (if plant-derived) |
| Plantain | Plantago major | Goji Nectar Cleansing Balm (infused in oil) | Natural | None | Biodegradable | β Best Choice |
| Plumeria Absolute | Plumeria Acutifolia | Isla Bonita Body Polish | Natural | None | Ethically wild-harvested | β Best Choice |
| Plumeria Floral Wax | Plumeria | Bali Flowers Organic Soap | Natural | None | Ethically wild-harvested | β Best Choice |
| Preservative | Phenoxyethanol | Isla Bonita Body Polish | Synthetic | Skin irritation | Petrochemical-based; aquatic toxicity | β Avoid |
| Preservative | Caprylhydroxamic Acid | Breeze Revival Mist Toner, Clarity Awakening Face Cream | Synthetic | Skin irritation | Petrochemical-based. It is considered biodegradable and stable under normal environmental conditions. However, it may have a negative impact on certain aquatic organisms. | β οΈ Use Sparingly |
| ProVitamin B5 | DL-Panthenol | Brightening Face Mask with Turmeric & Vitamin C | Synthetic | None | DL-panthenol is a synthetic vitamin B5 derivative that is not derived from petroleum. It is readily biodegradable in water and has a low potential for bioaccumulation, meaning it doesn't tend to build up in living organisms. | β οΈ Use Sparingly |
| Pumpkin Seed Oil | Organic Pumpkin Seed Oil | Rose Blossom Hand & Body Lotion | Natural | None | Low-impact crop | β Best Choice |
| Radish Root Extract (Preservative) | Leucidal | Cacao Mousse Mask | Natural | None | Non-toxic | β Best Choice |
| Raspberry Seed Oil | Rubus Idaeus | Pot of Gold Face Balm | Natural | None | Supports small farms | β Best Choice |
| Red Maple Leaf Extract | Acer Rubrum | MILO Travel Trio - Hydrating Tonic, MILO Travel Trio - Activating Powder | Natural | None | Sustainable harvesting | β Best Choice |
| Rice Oil | Rice Bran Oil | Lavender Chai Organic Lotion Bar | Natural | None | Low-impact crop | β Best Choice |
| Rice Starch | Oryza Sativa | MILO Travel Trio - Activating Powder | Natural | None | Low-impact crop | β Best Choice |
| Rice Starch | Rice Powder | Clarity Awakening Face Cream | Natural | None | Low-impact crop | β Best Choice |
| Roman Chamomile Oil | Anthemis nobilis | Sweet Dreams Aromatherapy | Natural | None | Pollinator-friendly | β Best Choice |
| Rose Absolute | Rose Attar | Clarity Awakening Face Cream | Natural | None | Water-intensive | π Good Alternative |
| Rose Fragrance | Natural Wild Rose Fragrance Oil | Rose Blossom Hand & Body Lotion | Natural or Synthetic | None | Natural: biodegradable; Synthetic: petrochemical-based | β Best Choice (if natural) |
| Rose Hips | Rose Hips | Rosehip Tea | Natural | None | Easy to grow | β Best Choice |
| Rose Water | Rosa Damascena | MILO Travel Trio - Hydrating Tonic, Rose Blossom Hand & Body Lotion | Natural | None | Water-intensive | π Good Alternative |
| Rose Water | Organic Rosa Damascena | Rose Blossom Hand & Body Lotion | Natural | None | Water-intensive | π Good Alternative |
| Rose-Scented Alcohol | Citronellol | Slumber Serum | Natural | None | Biodegradable | β Best Choice |
| Rosehip Seed Oil | Rosa Canina | Cedarwood Mint Hand & Body Lotion, Lavender Lemon Lotion, Under Eye Elixir, MILO Travel Trio - Everything Oil | Natural | None | Supports fair-trade farms | β Best Choice |
| Rosemary | Local Rosemary | Rosehip Tea | Natural | None | Easy to grow | β Best Choice |
| Rosemary Extract | Rosemary Extract | Dead Sea Minerals Organic Soap | Natural | None | Easy to grow | β Best Choice |
| Rosemary Oil | Rosemary Essential Oil | Thai Lime Rosemary Organic Soap | Natural | None | Pollinator-friendly | β Best Choice |
| Sacha Inchi Oil | Plukenetia Volubilis | MILO Travel Trio - Hydrating Tonic, MILO Travel Trio - Everything Oil | Natural | None | Supports rainforest communities | β Best Choice |
| Safflower Oil | Carthamus Tinctorius | MILO Travel Trio - Everything Oil | Natural | None | Low-impact crop | β Best Choice |
| Saffron | Saffron | Warm Feelings Saffron Latte, Organic Premium Saffron | Natural | None | Labor-intensive | β Best Choice |
| Sandalwood Oil | Sandalwood | Coco Moon Diffuser | Natural | None | Overharvesting concerns | π Good Alternative |
| Sandalwood Powder | Certified Organic Sandalwood Powder | Sandalwood & Cocoa Butter Soap | Natural | None | Overharvesting concerns | π Good Alternative |
| Schisandra Extract | Schisandra Berry Extract | Cacao Mousse Mask | Natural | None | Ethically wild-harvested | β Best Choice |
| Sea Buckthorn Oil | Hippophae Rhamnoides | Pot of Gold Face Balm | Natural | Staining | Ethically wild-harvested | β Best Choice |
| Sea Salt | Maris Sal | MILO Travel Trio - Activating Powder | Natural | None | Non-renewable | π Good Alternative |
| Sesame Seed Oil | Sesamum Indicum | Cedarwood Mint Hand & Body Lotion, Lavender Lemon Lotion | Natural | None (unless allergic) | Low-impact crop | β Best Choice |
| Shea Butter | Butyrospermum Parkii | Dream Bath Bomb, Zen Bath Bomb, Goji Nectar Cleansing Balm, Isla Bonita Body Polish, Rose Collagen Face Cream, Bali Flowers Organic Soap, Dead Sea Minerals Organic Soap, Lavender Chai Organic Lotion Bar, Lavender Lemon Lotion, Lemongrass Mint Lip Balm, MILO Travel Trio - Everything Oil, Pot of Gold Face Balm, Sandalwood & Cocoa Butter Soap, Turmeric Patchouli Organic Soap | Natural | Rare allergies | Sustainable harvesting | β Best Choice |
| Shiitake Extract | Lentinus Edodes | Goji Nectar Cleansing Balm | Natural | None | Low-impact cultivation | β Best Choice |
| Soap Hardener | Sodium Stearate | Isla Bonita Body Polish | Natural or Synthetic | None | Plant-derived: sustainable; Synthetic: petrochemical-based | β Best Choice (if plant-derived) |
| Solvent (Trace) | Toluene | Slumber Serum | Synthetic | Neurotoxin (in high doses) | Petrochemical-based, moderate short-term toxicity for aquatic life | β Avoid |
| Soy Wax | Soy Wax | Geodesic White Bamboo Soy Candle, Hermosa Coconut Soy Wax Candle, Shangri-La Frosted Candle | Natural | GMO concerns (unless organic) | π Good Alternative | |
| Spearmint | Spearmint | Unwind Tea | Natural | None | Pollinator-friendly | β Best Choice |
| Spearmint Oil | Mentha Spicata | Cedarwood Mint Hand & Body Lotion | Natural | None | Pollinator-friendly | β Best Choice |
| Spicy-Scented Compound | Isoeugenol | Slumber Serum | Natural | None | Biodegradable | β Best Choice |
| Statice | Red Statice | White Sage + Dried Tansy Smudge Stick | Natural | None | Low-impact | β Best Choice |
| Sugar | Sucrose | Dream Bath Bomb, Zen Bath Bomb, Isla Bonita Body Polish | Natural | None | Land-use concerns | π Good Alternative |
| Sugar Maple Sap Extract | Acer Saccharum | MILO Travel Trio - Hydrating Tonic | Natural | None | Sustainable tapping practices | β Best Choice |
| Sunflower Oil | Helianthus Annuus | MILO Travel Trio - Everything Oil, Rose Collagen Face Cream | Natural | None (unless allergic) | Pollinator-friendly | β Best Choice |
| Sweet Almond Oil | Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis | Dream Bath Bomb, Zen Bath Bomb | Natural | Nut allergies | High water use | π Good Alternative |
| Sweet-Scented Compound | Coumarin | Slumber Serum | Natural | None | Biodegradable | β Best Choice |
| Synthetic Emulsifier | Di-PPG-2 Myreth-10 Adipate | Goji Nectar Cleansing Balm | Synthetic | Skin irritation | Petrochemical-based. While it is produced through a process that can potentially lead to the formation of 1,4-dioxane, a known carcinogen, manufacturers take precautions to ensure that products containing this ingredient are free of or contain minimal amounts of 1,4-dioxane. | β οΈ Use Sparingly |
| Synthetic Wax | Emulsifying Wax NF | Goji Nectar Cleansing Balm | Synthetic | None | Petrochemical-derived. It is generally considered to be of low environmental concern and is generally considered safe for use in cosmetics and skincare products. | β οΈ Use Sparingly |
| Tansy | Tansy | White Sage + Dried Tansy Smudge Stick | Natural | Toxic if ingested | Invasive in some regions | π Good Alternative |
| Tea Tree Oil | Melaleuca alternifolia | Willow Cleanser | Natural | Skin irritation | Toxic to aquatic life; can release high levels of indoor air contaminants | π Good Alternative |
| Turmeric Powder | Certified Organic Turmeric Powder | Turmeric Patchouli Organic Soap | Natural | Staining | Supports small farms | β Best Choice |
| Turmeric Root | Curcuma Longa | Brightening Face Mask with Turmeric & Vitamin C, Turmeric Patchouli Organic Soap | Natural | Staining | Supports small farms | β Best Choice |
| Vanilla Absolute | Vanilla Oleoresin | Brightening Face Mask with Turmeric & Vitamin C | Natural | None | Labor-intensive farming | π Good Alternative |
| Vanilla Absolute | Vanilla Planifolia | Isla Bonita Body Polish | Natural | None | Labor-intensive farming | π Good Alternative |
| Vanilla Oil | Vanilla Essential Oil | Chai Tea Scented Candle | Natural | None | Labor-intensive farming | π Good Alternative |
| Vetiver Oil | Vetiver Essential Oil | Sweet Dreams Aromatherapy | Natural | None | Supports small farms | β Best Choice |
| Vinegar | Raw Apple Cider Vinegar | Breeze Revival Mist Toner | Natural | None | Low-impact | β Best Choice |
| Vitamin C | Ascorbyl Palmitate | Brightening Face Mask with Turmeric & Vitamin C | Synthetic | None | Palm oil concerns (if derived). Unsustainable palm oil production, particularly deforestation, can lead to significant environmental damage, including habitat loss, biodiversity decline, and climate change. | β οΈ Use Sparingly |
| Vitamin E | Tocopherol | Isla Bonita Body Polish, MILO Travel Trio - Hydrating Tonic, Lavender Lemon Lotion, Rose Collagen Face Cream, Pot of Gold Face Balm, Under Eye Elixir | Natural or Synthetic | None (unless synthetic) | Plant-derived: sustainable; Synthetic: petrochemical-based | β Best Choice (if plant-derived) |
| Wasabi | Wasabi Extract | Clarity Awakening Face Cream | Natural | Skin irritation | Niche farming | β Best Choice |
| Water | Aqua | Cedarwood Mint Hand & Body Lotion, Lavender Lemon Lotion, Rose Blossom Hand & Body Lotion | Natural | None | Water footprint concerns | π Good Alternative |
| White Clay | Kaolin | Dream Bath Bomb, Zen Bath Bomb, Brightening Face Mask, Cacao Mousse Mask, Thai Lime Rosemary Soap | Natural | None | Low-impact mining | β Best Choice |
| White Sage | California White Sage | White Sage + Dried Tansy Smudge Stick | Natural | None | Overharvesting concerns | π Good Alternative |
| White Willow Extract | Salix Alba | Willow Cleanser | Natural | None | Sustainable harvesting | β Best Choice |
| Witch Hazel | Hamamelis virginiana | Breeze Revival Mist Toner, Eucalyptus Shower Spray, MILO Travel Trio - Hydrating Tonic, Chingona Room Spray, Willow Cleanser | Natural | Dryness (overuse) | Biodegradable | β Best Choice |
| Xanthan Gum | Xanthan Gum | Rose Collagen Face Cream (as a thickener) | Natural | None | Biodegradable | β Best Choice |
| Yarrow | Achillea millefolium | Goji Nectar Cleansing Balm (infused in oil) | Natural | None | Biodegradable | β Best Choice |