The Washington State Department of Ecology has published a draft regulation that, if passed, will ban some 28 formaldehyde-releasing chemicals in beauty and personal care manufactured, sold or distributed in the state from 2027. Officials said the new proposal is an effort to increase protection for human health and the environment. “I’m really passionate about getting […]

Norwex has announced that three of its skin care products are now verified by the Environmental Working Group (EWG). The EWG Verified mark on products ensures customers that the product meets the organization’s strict safety standards that reviews ingredient transparency, sustainability efforts and a rigorous review process to ensure the products are free of harmful […]

The organic soaps company Dr. Bronner’s has announced it will be dropping its B Corp certification. Dr. Bronner’s says B Lab’s standards are weak, and that some multinational corporations are now using its seal—an encircled B, which became a symbol that businesses can be “a force for good”—as a form of greenwashing. The company mainly takes […]

Two leading American specialist retailers have launched natural cosmetics under their own brands. Credo Beauty, a chain of clean beauty retailers, has debuted its Credo Skincare range. It comprises two cleansers and four moisturizers that service skin conditions surrounding primary concerns – dry skin, sensitivity and redness, dullness and aging – by protecting its microbiome. The products […]