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Aveda

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our verdict

Brand is relatively clean. We hope some of the ingredients are replaced for greener alternatives. It should be noted, that zoobop only promotes those SKUs and products which meet our clean and green stringent standards.

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3.6

Good

0 1 2 3 4 5

3.4

Fair

Clean formula

3.8

Good

Green policy

4.1

V. good

cruelty free

5.0

Excellent

honest label

0 1 2 3 4 5

why this score ?

Aveda is not entirely clean.

3.4

Fair

Criteria

synthetic free

naturally derived

organic certified

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

3.4

Fair

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

Some products contain Colour~, M.I.T, Benzyl Salicylate~, M.C.I, P.E.Gs~, PPGs~, Alcohol Denat, Benzyl Benzoate~, Tocopherol, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol

~can be natural/ synthetic derived
It should be noted, that zoobop only promotes those SKUs and products which meet our clean and green stringent standards.

naturally derived

Some products contain Fragrance, Color~, P.E.Gs~, PPGs~, Benzyl Salicylate~, Coumarin, Geraniol, Mica*, Palm Oil Derivatives*, Shea Butter**, Benzyl Benzoate~, Limonene, Linalool, Eugenol, Isoeugenol, Citral, Farnesol, Cinnamal, Citronellol, Cinnamal, Tocopherol.
Brand uses all natural preservatives.

~can be natural/ synthetic derived
*sustainable & ethical source.
Parent brand is part of RSPO for sustainable Palm oil & the 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

**ethical source/ Parent brand is part of Global Shea Alliance

organic certified

Aveda is not entirely green.

3.8

Good

Criteria

earth safe

recycle material

Though brand uses PCR for almost all packaging, some ingredient clarity is required which can translate as eco pollutants. We have asked brand for clarity on nano & microplastic ingredients. It should be noted, that zoobop only promotes those SKUs and products which meet our clean and green stringent standards.

3.8

Good

Please tap the ingredients to know more

  • NO
  • YES
  • UNCLEAR
  • NOT ALL

earth safe

Most products are earth friendly. Brand uses a 100% wind and solar powdered energy for its plants.
Some products contain Palm Oil Derivatives*, P.E.Gs, Acrylates Copolymer**, Titanium Dioxide***

*sustainable/ 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

**not clear if this is water soluble or a micro plastic, we have asked the brand for clarity
***unclear if this is non nano/ we have asked the brand for further information
It should be noted, that zoobop only promotes those SKUs and products which meet our clean and green stringent standards.

recycle material

Brand uses post-consumer recycled materials and in most a 100% plastic for all of its packaging
Their skincare & hair styling PET bottles & jars contain 100% Post-Consumer Recycled plastic. Aveda was the first beauty company to use 100% post-consumer recycled PET packaging

Though Parent brand claims to be working towards recycling plastic, we find that they are equally responsible for contaminating the planet too.
Post-consumer collection of packaging components is not available in all areas where products are sold.
In developing and third world countries all waste & plastic ends up in landfills.

Aveda is cruelty free.

4.1

V. good

Criteria

cruelty free

100% vegan

Brand is committed to being cruelty free. And has confirmed to zoobop that they do not sell their products where animal testing is mandatory as per law.

4.1

V. good

Please tap the ingredients to know more

  • NO
  • YES
  • UNCLEAR
  • NOT ALL

cruelty free

Brand is PETA certified & is committed to being a 100% cruelty free.
With no animal testing at any stage of production or marketing.

It should be noted that Parent Brand tests on animals when required by law.

100% vegan

Some products contain Beeswax, Honey, Urea~, Oleic Acid~, Cetyl Alcohol~, Stearic Acid~, Lecithin~, Glycerine~, Lactic Acid~, Squalane~, Cetearyl Alcohol~, Panthenol~, Benzoic Acid~, P.E.G 7~, P.E.G 8~, P.E.G 10~, P.E.G 12~, P.E.G 25~, P.E.G 40~, P.E.G 60~, P.E.G 100~
Brand has vegan options**

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

Aveda is honest.

5.0

Excellent

Criteria

honesty

social service

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

5.0

Excellent

Please tap the ingredients to know more

  • NO
  • YES
  • UNCLEAR
  • NOT ALL

honesty

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

social service

Brand has partnered with local NGO Bachpan Bachao Andolan (now the Kailash Satyarthi Children’s Foundation or KSCF) to help address child labor in the mica mining industry.

Aveda FAQs

Is Aveda Cruelty Free ?
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Brand is PETA certified & is committed to being a 100% cruelty free.
With no animal testing at any stage of production or marketing.

It should be noted that Parent Brand tests on animals when required by law.

Is Aveda Eco friendly ?
-

Most products are earth friendly. Brand uses a 100% wind and solar powdered energy for its plants.
Some products contain Palm Oil Derivatives*, P.E.Gs, Acrylates Copolymer**, Titanium Dioxide***

*sustainable/ 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

**not clear if this is water soluble or a micro plastic, we have asked the brand for clarity
***unclear if this is non nano/ we have asked the brand for further information
It should be noted, that zoobop only promotes those SKUs and products which meet our clean and green stringent standards.

Is Aveda safe ?
-

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

Is Aveda Organic ?
-

Aveda is not organic certified.

Is Aveda safe for kids ?
-

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

Is Aveda vegan friendly ?
-

Some products contain Beeswax, Honey, Urea~, Oleic Acid~, Cetyl Alcohol~, Stearic Acid~, Lecithin~, Glycerine~, Lactic Acid~, Squalane~, Cetearyl Alcohol~, Panthenol~, Benzoic Acid~, P.E.G 7~, P.E.G 8~, P.E.G 10~, P.E.G 12~, P.E.G 25~, P.E.G 40~, P.E.G 60~, P.E.G 100~
Brand has vegan options**

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

Does Aveda use sustainable packaging ?
-

Brand uses post-consumer recycled materials and in most a 100% plastic for all of its packaging
Their skincare & hair styling PET bottles & jars contain 100% Post-Consumer Recycled plastic. Aveda was the first beauty company to use 100% post-consumer recycled PET packaging

Though Parent brand claims to be working towards recycling plastic, we find that they are equally responsible for contaminating the planet too.
Post-consumer collection of packaging components is not available in all areas where products are sold.
In developing and third world countries all waste & plastic ends up in landfills.

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