Zao Essence of Nature

Some products contain Aluminum Powder, Alcohol, P.G, Lye, Sodium Benzoate~, Potassium Sorbate~, Phenoxyethanol, EDTA

~can be natural/ synthetic derived

Some products contain Fragrance*, Color**, Palm Oil***, Mica***, Shea Butter****, Sodium Benzoate~, Potassium Sorbate~
Brand is gluten free

*from essential oils
~can be natural/ synthetic derived
**mineral pigments may contain traces of heavy metals
***sustainable source RSPO/ ethical source
To know more about Mica and how it can be unethically sourced watch this post, https://www.zoobop.com/post-detail.aspx?id=4

****we have asked for transparency in supply chain of fair trade source
It should be noted, that zoobop only promotes those SKUs and products which are Fairtrade.

Some ingredients are organic certified by Ecocert Cosmos.
some products are organic certified by Ecocert in accordance to Cosmos standard

Some products contain Titanium Dioxide*, Zinc Oxide*, Palm Oil**, Talc***

*non nano/ these are micro sized
**sustainable source/ 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 />
***pigment/ asbestos free

Brand uses glass & bamboo for products packaging.
The packaging of some refills (ex: pressed powders) are made of plastic materials
Regarding the refills themselves, they are made of various materials, all validated for their recyclability, eg: Silk dyed tubes are made of polypropylene (PP) and lipstick mechanisms require several materials including aluminum.
All ZAO compact products ( eye shadows, compact powders) will start a transition in 2019 of packaging from plastic containers to cardboard.

Some products under their refill system are packaged in minimal BPA-Free and 100% recyclable plastic material.
Most products are packaged in completely plastic free recyclable material reducing a 60% use of plastic.

It is important to note that, many harmful compounds found in nail polish are toxic to the environment, which is why it must not thrown out along with your regular trash.
In fact, nail polish is considered to be as hazardous waste products, similar to house paints, and car batteries when it comes to environmental degradation.

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

Brand is Vegan friendly.
Some products contain Squalane~, Hydrogenated Lecithin~, Glycerin~, Cetearyl Alcohol~, Stearyl Alcohol~
Makeup brushes are made of synthetic nylon

~plant derived

Though brand is transparent with labelling and gives transparency in the supply chain for palm oil & mica, they need to clearly indicate transparency in sourcing of ingredients like Shea which can have fairtrade issues.