Garnier Ambre Solaire

How ethical and sustainable is Garnier Ambre Solaire?

Garnier Ambre Solaire is included in The Good Shopping Guide‘s Sun Protection Ethical Ratings Table. Garnier Ambre Solaire has yet to meet our ethical standards, but we believe that in the future, the brand will make the necessary changes to function as a more ethical organisation. Garnier Ambre Solaire might increase consumer trust by applying for Ethical Accreditation, which would include a more complete examination and suggestions for ethical development.

What does Garnier Ambre Solaire do?

Garnier was made in 1904 with a range of beauty and skincare products, the brand released a range of sun care called Garnier Ambre Solaire. This brand has a sensitive range, kids range as well as natural bronzer and super UV face protection. Garnier is owned by the beauty brand L’Oréal.

For which criteria does Garnier Ambre Solaire perform poorly? 

Garnier Ambre Solaire received a low rating for Genetic Modification. The brands parent company L’Oréal signed a deal to develop a biosynthetic ingredient and despite claiming that the brand does not test on animals L’Oréal features on PETA’s list of companies that do test on animals.

Additionally, L’Oréal regularly donates hundreds of thousands of dollars to political parties and candidates in the United States. As a result, Garnier receives a bottom rating in the Political Donations category.

In what areas does Garnier Ambre Solaire score well for its ethics?

Garnier Ambre Solaire receives a high score for its Environmental Report, as the ‘L’Oréal for the Future’ booklet contains a range of targets for future environmental improvements.

L’Oréal also receives a high rating for Fossil Fuels, Armaments and Nuclear Power (due to lack of involvement in these issues).

How can Garnier Ambre Solaire improve its ethical rating?

The Ethical rating of a brand is divided into three categories by The Good Shopping Guide: the Environment, People and Animals. Find out more about how we rate.

Garnier Ambre Solaire may improve its rating and fulfil our fundamental ethical requirements by releasing a range of Organic sun care and ceasing all Political Donations.

Why not check out The Good Shopping Guide‘s Ethical Accreditation if you work for or with a sun protection company that places ethics high on its priority list? This Ethical Accreditation has already benefited brands such as Tropic Skincare, and Green People.

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