JĀSÖN

How ethical and sustainable is JĀSÖN? 

JĀSÖN is included in The Good Shopping Guide‘s Sun Protection Ethical Ratings Table. Although JĀSÖN has not yet lived up to our ethical standards, we are sure that in the future, the company will make the necessary adjustments to operate in a more ethical manner.

What does JĀSÖN do?

The brand was established in 1959 and offers a range of products for the face, body, hair, teeth and gums. You can read more about the brand here.

JĀSÖN Natural products was acquired by The Hain Celestial Group Inc. in 2004. The brand’s skincare is described as Reef safe and biodegradable and made for families and kids.

For which criteria does JĀSÖN perform poorly? 

JĀSÖN received a bottom rating for Genetic Modification and Irresponsible Marketing. The sun care brand’s parent company, Hain Celestial, claims that there is a usage of GMOs in its food products.

Additionally, the company was criticised for its marketing of premium baby foods claiming that they were healthy, nutritious and non-toxic when they actually contained dangerous levels of lead and other toxic heavy metals.

In what areas does JĀSÖN score well for its ethics?

JĀSÖN has achieved a top rating in the Animal Welfare criterion. This is because the company is Leaping Bunny certified by Cruelty Free International, which verifies that it does not test on animals.

Additionally, JĀSÖN receives a top rating in the Environmental Report criterion, due to Hain Celestial’s detailed sustainability commitments.

How can JĀSÖN 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.

JĀSÖN has some work to do before it can be approved as an ethical brand. To achieve a higher GSG score, JĀSÖN should work on its rating in the following categories: Genetic Modification, Organic, Vegetarian/Vegan Verified, Irresponsible Marketing and Public Record Criticisms.

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? Ethical Accreditation has already benefited brands such as Tropic Skincare and Green People.

Contact us to learn more, or complete our short form for a Free Initial Assessment.