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John Frieda

Kao Group

our verdict

This brand is not cruelty free. A lot of the Ingredients used are questionable and not earth friendly. zoobop suggests using clean, green, cruelty free alternatives which are good for you and the planet. .

1.3

Very poor

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1.4

Very poor

Clean formula

1.2

Very poor

Green policy

0.0

Terrible

cruelty free

5.0

Excellent

honest label

0 1 2 3 4 5

why this score ?

John Frieda is not clean.

1.4

Very poor

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.

1.4

Very poor

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 Fragrance~, Colour~, Methyl Paraben, Propyl Paraben, Ethyl Paraben, Butyl Paraben, Retinyl Palmitate, Toluene, Silicone, Oxybenzone, Resorcinol, Octinoxate, DMDM Hydantoin, Butane, Diazolidinyl Urea, Talc, M.I.T, Lilial, Isobutane, S.L.E.S, S.L.S, T.E.A, M.E.A, M.C.I, B.H.T, P.E.Gs~, PPGs~, Hydrogen Peroxide, Isoparaffin, Alcohol Denat, P.G, Cinnamal, C.A.P.B~, Tocopherol, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, EDTA

~can be natural/ synthetic derived

naturally derived

Some products contain Petrolatum, Fragrance~, Colour~, P.E.Gs~, PPGs~, Mineral Oil, Palm Oil*, Mica*, Linalool, Limonene, Citronellol, C.A.P.B~

~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

organic certified

John Frieda is not green.

1.2

Very poor

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.

1.2

Very poor

Please tap the ingredients to know more

  • NO
  • YES
  • UNCLEAR
  • NOT ALL

earth safe

Though Parent brand claims to be a responsible sourcer, the ingredients used in some products are not earth friendly.
Some products contain Petrolatum, Formaldehyde Releasers, Parabens, Oxybenzone, Silicone, B.H.T, S.L.E.S, S.L.S, Mineral Oil, PVP, VP Palm Oil Derivatives*, Talc**, Copolymer***

Hair Sprays in aerosol cans have propellants containing hydrocarbons which contribute to global warming.
CFC-free aerosols too emit the volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which affect the ozone and the environment.

*sustainable source/ 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-detail1.aspx

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

**unclear if this is asbestos free / we have asked brand for more information
***not clear if this is water soluble or a micro plastic, we have asked the brand for clarity

recycle material

Brand uses plastics for products packaging.
We have asked them for further clarity on their recycling policies and plastic content.

It should be noted that, propellants in aerosol cans are highly flammable and can cause explosions and start fires.
Empty aerosol cans are considered as hazardous waste in the USA and many countries.

John Frieda is not cruelty free.

0.0

Terrible

Criteria

cruelty free

100% vegan

This brand tests on animals when required by law. By testing on animals, brand can no longer be considered vegan friendly.

0.0

Terrible

Please tap the ingredients to know more

  • NO
  • YES
  • UNCLEAR
  • NOT ALL

cruelty free

Brand tests on animals when required by law.

100% vegan

By testing on animals, brand can no longer be considered vegan friendly.
Some products contain Carmine, Honey, Milk Protein, Hydrolysed Silk, Pearl Powder, Lanolin, Silk Amino Acid, Hydrolysed Keratin, Urea~, Amino Acid~, Lecithin~, Glycerin~, Lactic Acid~, Cetyl Alcohol~, Malic Acid~ , Panthenol~, Cetearyl Alcohol~, Lecithin~, Benzoic Acid~, Stearyl Alcohol~, P.E.G 7~, P.E.G 8~, P.E.G 9~, P.E.G 12~, P.E.G 14~, P.E.G 40~, P.E.G 41~, P.E.G 75~, P.E.G 100~

~can be plant/ animal/ synthetic derived

John Frieda is honest.

5.0

Excellent

Criteria

honesty

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

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 Derivatives, Mica.

John Frieda FAQs

Is John Frieda Cruelty Free ?
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Brand tests on animals when required by law.

Is John Frieda Eco friendly ?
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Though Parent brand claims to be a responsible sourcer, the ingredients used in some products are not earth friendly.
Some products contain Petrolatum, Formaldehyde Releasers, Parabens, Oxybenzone, Silicone, B.H.T, S.L.E.S, S.L.S, Mineral Oil, PVP, VP Palm Oil Derivatives*, Talc**, Copolymer***

Hair Sprays in aerosol cans have propellants containing hydrocarbons which contribute to global warming.
CFC-free aerosols too emit the volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which affect the ozone and the environment.

*sustainable source/ 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-detail1.aspx

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

**unclear if this is asbestos free / we have asked brand for more information
***not clear if this is water soluble or a micro plastic, we have asked the brand for clarity

Is John Frieda safe ?
-

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

Is John Frieda Organic ?
-

John Frieda is not organic certified.

Is John Frieda 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 John Frieda vegan friendly ?
-

By testing on animals, brand can no longer be considered vegan friendly.
Some products contain Carmine, Honey, Milk Protein, Hydrolysed Silk, Pearl Powder, Lanolin, Silk Amino Acid, Hydrolysed Keratin, Urea~, Amino Acid~, Lecithin~, Glycerin~, Lactic Acid~, Cetyl Alcohol~, Malic Acid~ , Panthenol~, Cetearyl Alcohol~, Lecithin~, Benzoic Acid~, Stearyl Alcohol~, P.E.G 7~, P.E.G 8~, P.E.G 9~, P.E.G 12~, P.E.G 14~, P.E.G 40~, P.E.G 41~, P.E.G 75~, P.E.G 100~

~can be plant/ animal/ synthetic derived

Does John Frieda use sustainable packaging ?
-

Brand uses plastics for products packaging.
We have asked them for further clarity on their recycling policies and plastic content.

It should be noted that, propellants in aerosol cans are highly flammable and can cause explosions and start fires.
Empty aerosol cans are considered as hazardous waste in the USA and many countries.

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