Skincare Ingredient Safety Standards

Step One

The Foundation

We start with a healthy dose of skepticism concerning the safety of a new ingredient. If we can’t establish both its safety and benefit to consumers, we won't use it.

Step Two

Define Safe Range

We define the safe range for every ingredient we use with the same scientific process used by the major regulatory agencies around the world (FDA, EPA, WHO, EU, etc.). If there is not enough information to establish a safe range, we will remove the ingredient from consideration or investigate it further.

Step Three

Determine Safe Product Use

We evaluate all ingredients in the final product to confirm their actual use is in the safe range for both consumers and the environment. If we can't conclude the product formula is safe, we will either reformulate or decide not to market the product. We have more than 700 scientists and professionals who ensure our products meet all safety and regulatory requirements around the world.

Step Four

Monitor Use and New Information

Once a product is marketed, we monitor consumer use and investigate all new scientific information, with external scientists and regulatory agencies on new and updated safety methods.

Watch here to learn more about how our scientists formulate safe products for you.