Ethical Sourcing

Ethical sourcing in beauty and care refers to the practice of obtaining ingredients, materials, and products in a manner that prioritizes sustainability, fairness, and transparency.

It involves ensuring that raw materials are sourced responsibly, with minimal environmental impact, such as using biodegradable or recyclable packaging and promoting fair trade practices. Ethical sourcing also emphasizes the protection of workers' rights, ensuring that fair wages and safe working conditions are provided, especially in regions where labor rights are often overlooked.

Brands that adopt ethical sourcing typically prioritize cruelty-free testing, meaning no animal testing is involved in the creation of their products. Ultimately, ethical sourcing aims to create a more sustainable, socially responsible, and environmentally conscious beauty and care industry, benefiting both people and the planet.

Ethical sourcing is a key aspect for our sustainable ingredients which is shown by a wide selection of eco certified products and our many suppliers driving social responsibility policies beyond mandatory legislations.

beeswax on a wooden background

Supplier: Koster Keunen, Greentech

Product: Range of organic waxes

For example: Organic Beeswax or carnauba wax by Koster Keunen; Organic Lipactive by Greentech

Applications: various cosmetic application

Markets: all personal care markets

Available : various countries

INCI: various

Sustainability performance: Organic certified products ensure a set of cultural, biological, and mechanical practices that support the cycling of on-farm resources, promote ecological balance and conserve biodiversity. Important factors for sustainable ingredients as natural substances are not sustainable per se.

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Female hand holding face cream from jar and picking with finger for application

Supplier: Greentech

Product: Lotus Flower Organic Biogreen Fair Trade FFL

Applications: moisturizer, soothing & calming, skin protection, antioxidant actives

Markets: skin care (anti-aging, sensitive skin)

Available: various countries

INCI: Citric Acid, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate

Sustainability performance: Lotus Flower Organic Biogreen Fair Trade FFL is a hydrosoluble extract derived from the Nelumbo nucifera (lotus flower). It is designed as a protective and multifunctional cosmetic ingredient, offering a range of benefits for skincare while adhering to ethical sourcing and sustainability principles.
Lotus Flower Organic Biogreen Fair Trade FFL exemplifies Greentech's commitment to sustainability, ethical sourcing, and high-performance cosmetic innovation. It is ideal for brands focused on clean beauty and eco-conscious formulations.

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Amber bottle with serum or essential oil. Natural organic cosmetic, aromatherapy message oil. A drop of oil at the end of a pipette

Supplier: Ashland, Stephenson

Product: Range of COSMOS certified ingredients

For example: Effisin™ pg natural (Ashland); Durosoft-range (Stephenson)

Applications: various personal care

Markets: natural cosmetic

Available: various countries

INCI: various

Sustainability performance: The COSMOS-standard ensures the use of organic agriculture, and respecting biodiversity, using natural resources responsibly, and respecting the environment. Using processing and manufacturing that are clean and respectful of human health and the environment.

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