Patanjali

Brand does not mention complete ingredients on website or all product labels.
Some products contain Fragrance~, Color~, Propyl Paraben, Methyl Paraben, Diazolidinyl Urea, IPBC, M.I.T, A2 Preservatives, B.H.T, S.L.E.S, T.E.A, Dimethicone, Carbomer, Borax, P.G, C.A.P.B~, EDTA

~can be natural/ synthetic derived

Some products contain Petroleum Jelly, Fragrance~, Color~, Palm Oil Derivatives*, Shea Butter**, C.A.P.B~

~can be natural/ synthetic derived
*brand gives no information on sustainable sourcing
**we have asked for clarity on fair trade source

Ingredients used in products are not earth friendly.
Some products contain Petroleum Jelly, B.H.T, S.L.E.S, Parabens, Palm Oil Derivatives*, Formaldehyde Releaser, IPBC, A2 Preservatives, Zinc Oxides**

*brand gives no information on sustainable sourcing
To know more about Palm Oil & its impact on forests wildlife & the environment, check this post https://www.zoobop.com/post-detail1.aspx

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

**unclear if this is non nano/ we have asked the brand for further information

Brand gives no information on their recycle policies.
They use Plastic for most product packaging.
We have asked them for more information on their recycling policies and plastic content.

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a policy approach under which producers are given a significant responsibility for the treatment or disposal of post-consumer products. This is to prevent wastes at the source, promote product design for the environment and support the achievement of public recycling and materials management goals.
A notice posted on the website of the Cental Pollution Control Board, a Ministry body in India, said that 52 companies including Patanjali hadn’t yet registered at the online portal and disclosed their disposal plans.

Cruelty free status is vague & unclear.
Brand mentions no testing policy.

Some products contain Honey, Milk Protein, Beeswax, Urea, Glycerine~, Stearic Acid~, Stearyl Alcohol~, Cetyl Alcohol~, Fatty Acid~, Tocopherol~, Panthenol~
brand has vegan options**

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

Brand doesn't give complete ingredient transparency on product labels or website and is non-responsive to simple Questions when asked.