Shampoo & Conditioner: Ethical Comparison Ratings Table
Some hair products contain parabens, a contentious ingredient best avoided! Parabens have been linked to hair damage such as drying, irritation, colour fading, and even hair loss! Parabens also have negative environmental impacts. This is our guide to harmful chemicals in shampoo and conditioners, and how to find the best ethical, vegan and organic products.
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Shampoo & Conditioner: Ethical Comparison Ratings Table
 
                                                                            Fushi Wellbeing
 
                                        Fushi Wellbeing Ethical Rating
Parent company: Fushi Wellbeing Ltd
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
Environment
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        Environmental ReportGood 
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        Genetic ModificationGood 
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        OrganicGood 
- 
        Fossil FuelsGood 
Animal
- 
        Animal WelfareGood 
- 
        Vegetarian/Vegan VerifiedGood 
People
- 
        ArmamentsGood 
- 
        Irresponsible MarketingGood 
- 
        Political DonationsGood 
Other
- 
        Ethical AccreditationGood 
- 
        Public Record CriticismsGood 
- 
        Ethical InnovatorGood 
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
 
                                                                            Green People
 
                                        Green People Ethical Rating
Parent company: The Green People Company Ltd
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
Environment
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        Environmental ReportGood 
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        Genetic ModificationGood 
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        OrganicGood 
- 
        Fossil FuelsGood 
Animal
- 
        Animal WelfareGood 
- 
        Vegetarian/Vegan VerifiedGood 
People
- 
        ArmamentsGood 
- 
        Irresponsible MarketingGood 
- 
        Political DonationsGood 
Other
- 
        Ethical AccreditationGood 
- 
        Public Record CriticismsGood 
- 
        Ethical InnovatorGood 
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
 
                                                                            Living Naturally
 
                                        Living Naturally Ethical Rating
Parent company: Living Naturally Ltd
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
Environment
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        Environmental ReportGood 
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        Genetic ModificationGood 
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        OrganicGood 
- 
        Fossil FuelsGood 
Animal
- 
        Animal WelfareGood 
- 
        Vegetarian/Vegan VerifiedGood 
People
- 
        ArmamentsGood 
- 
        Irresponsible MarketingGood 
- 
        Political DonationsGood 
Other
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        Ethical AccreditationGood 
- 
        Public Record CriticismsGood 
- 
        Ethical InnovatorGood 
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
 
                                                                            Neal’s Yard Remedies
 
                                        Neal’s Yard Remedies Ethical Rating
Parent company: Neal's Yard (Natural Remedies) Ltd
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
Environment
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        Environmental ReportGood 
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        Genetic ModificationGood 
- 
        OrganicGood 
- 
        Fossil FuelsGood 
Animal
- 
        Animal WelfareGood 
- 
        Vegetarian/Vegan VerifiedGood 
People
- 
        ArmamentsGood 
- 
        Irresponsible MarketingGood 
- 
        Political DonationsGood 
Other
- 
        Ethical AccreditationGood 
- 
        Public Record CriticismsGood 
- 
        Ethical InnovatorGood 
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
 
                                                                            Odylique
 
                                        Odylique Ethical Rating
Parent company: Essential Care (Organics) Ltd
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
Environment
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        Environmental ReportGood 
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        Genetic ModificationGood 
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        OrganicGood 
- 
        Fossil FuelsGood 
Animal
- 
        Animal WelfareGood 
- 
        Vegetarian/Vegan VerifiedGood 
People
- 
        ArmamentsGood 
- 
        Irresponsible MarketingGood 
- 
        Political DonationsGood 
Other
- 
        Ethical AccreditationGood 
- 
        Public Record CriticismsGood 
- 
        Ethical InnovatorGood 
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
 
                                                                            Conscious Skincare
 
                                        Conscious Skincare Ethical Rating
Parent company: Conscious Skincare Ltd
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
Environment
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        Environmental ReportGood 
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        Genetic ModificationGood 
- 
        OrganicPoor 
- 
        Fossil FuelsGood 
Animal
- 
        Animal WelfareGood 
- 
        Vegetarian/Vegan VerifiedGood 
People
- 
        ArmamentsGood 
- 
        Irresponsible MarketingGood 
- 
        Political DonationsGood 
Other
- 
        Ethical AccreditationGood 
- 
        Public Record CriticismsGood 
- 
        Ethical InnovatorGood 
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
 
                                                                            Caurnie
 
                                        Caurnie Ethical Rating
Parent company: Caurnie Soap Company
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
Environment
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        Environmental ReportGood 
- 
        Genetic ModificationGood 
- 
        OrganicPoor 
- 
        Fossil FuelsGood 
Animal
- 
        Animal WelfareGood 
- 
        Vegetarian/Vegan VerifiedPoor 
People
- 
        ArmamentsGood 
- 
        Irresponsible MarketingGood 
- 
        Political DonationsGood 
Other
- 
        Ethical AccreditationGood 
- 
        Public Record CriticismsGood 
- 
        Ethical InnovatorGood 
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
 
                                                                            Suma
 
                                        Suma Ethical Rating
Parent company: Triangle Wholefoods Collective Ltd
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
Environment
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        Environmental ReportGood 
- 
        Genetic ModificationGood 
- 
        OrganicPoor 
- 
        Fossil FuelsGood 
Animal
- 
        Animal WelfareGood 
- 
        Vegetarian/Vegan VerifiedGood 
People
- 
        ArmamentsGood 
- 
        Irresponsible MarketingGood 
- 
        Political DonationsGood 
Other
- 
        Ethical AccreditationPoor 
- 
        Public Record CriticismsGood 
- 
        Ethical InnovatorGood 
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
 
                                                                            Weleda
 
                                        Weleda Ethical Rating
Parent company: Weleda AG
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
Environment
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        Environmental ReportAcceptable 
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        Genetic ModificationGood 
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        OrganicGood 
- 
        Fossil FuelsGood 
Animal
- 
        Animal WelfareGood 
- 
        Vegetarian/Vegan VerifiedAcceptable 
People
- 
        ArmamentsGood 
- 
        Irresponsible MarketingGood 
- 
        Political DonationsGood 
Other
- 
        Ethical AccreditationPoor 
- 
        Public Record CriticismsGood 
- 
        Ethical InnovatorGood 
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
 
                                                                            Ethique
 
                                        Ethique Ethical Rating
Parent company: Ethique Ltd
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
Environment
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        Environmental ReportGood 
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        Genetic ModificationGood 
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        OrganicPoor 
- 
        Fossil FuelsGood 
Animal
- 
        Animal WelfareGood 
- 
        Vegetarian/Vegan VerifiedAcceptable 
People
- 
        ArmamentsGood 
- 
        Irresponsible MarketingGood 
- 
        Political DonationsGood 
Other
- 
        Ethical AccreditationPoor 
- 
        Public Record CriticismsGood 
- 
        Ethical InnovatorGood 
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
 
                                                                            The Body Shop
 
                                        The Body Shop Ethical Rating
Parent company: AURELIUS Equity Opportunities SE & Co. KGaA
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
Environment
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        Environmental ReportAcceptable 
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        Genetic ModificationGood 
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        OrganicPoor 
- 
        Fossil FuelsGood 
Animal
- 
        Animal WelfareGood 
- 
        Vegetarian/Vegan VerifiedGood 
People
- 
        ArmamentsGood 
- 
        Irresponsible MarketingGood 
- 
        Political DonationsGood 
Other
- 
        Ethical AccreditationPoor 
- 
        Public Record CriticismsGood 
- 
        Ethical InnovatorGood 
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
 
                                                                            Lavera
 
                                        Lavera Ethical Rating
Parent company: Laverana GmbH & Co. KG
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
Environment
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        Environmental ReportGood 
- 
        Genetic ModificationGood 
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        OrganicGood 
- 
        Fossil FuelsGood 
Animal
- 
        Animal WelfareAcceptable 
- 
        Vegetarian/Vegan VerifiedGood 
People
- 
        ArmamentsGood 
- 
        Irresponsible MarketingGood 
- 
        Political DonationsGood 
Other
- 
        Ethical AccreditationPoor 
- 
        Public Record CriticismsAcceptable 
- 
        Ethical InnovatorGood 
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
 
                                                                            Lush
 
                                        Lush Ethical Rating
Parent company: Lush Cosmetics Ltd
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
Environment
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        Environmental ReportGood 
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        Genetic ModificationGood 
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        OrganicPoor 
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        Fossil FuelsGood 
Animal
- 
        Animal WelfareGood 
- 
        Vegetarian/Vegan VerifiedGood 
People
- 
        ArmamentsGood 
- 
        Irresponsible MarketingGood 
- 
        Political DonationsGood 
Other
- 
        Ethical AccreditationPoor 
- 
        Public Record CriticismsPoor 
- 
        Ethical InnovatorGood 
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
 
                                                                            Cantu
 
                                        Cantu Ethical Rating
Parent company: Parfums de Coeur Ltd
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
Environment
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        Environmental ReportPoor 
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        Genetic ModificationGood 
- 
        OrganicPoor 
- 
        Fossil FuelsGood 
Animal
- 
        Animal WelfareAcceptable 
- 
        Vegetarian/Vegan VerifiedAcceptable 
People
- 
        ArmamentsGood 
- 
        Irresponsible MarketingGood 
- 
        Political DonationsGood 
Other
- 
        Ethical AccreditationPoor 
- 
        Public Record CriticismsGood 
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
 
                                                                            Alberto Balsam
 
                                        Alberto Balsam Ethical Rating
Parent company: Yellow Wood Partners LLC
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
Environment
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        Environmental ReportPoor 
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        Genetic ModificationGood 
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        OrganicPoor 
- 
        Fossil FuelsGood 
Animal
- 
        Animal WelfareAcceptable 
- 
        Vegetarian/Vegan VerifiedPoor 
People
- 
        ArmamentsGood 
- 
        Irresponsible MarketingGood 
- 
        Political DonationsGood 
Other
- 
        Ethical AccreditationPoor 
- 
        Public Record CriticismsGood 
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
 
                                                                            Palmers
 
                                        Palmers Ethical Rating
Parent company: E.T. Browne Drug Co.
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
Environment
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        Environmental ReportAcceptable 
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        Genetic ModificationGood 
- 
        OrganicPoor 
- 
        Fossil FuelsGood 
Animal
- 
        Animal WelfareAcceptable 
- 
        Vegetarian/Vegan VerifiedAcceptable 
People
- 
        ArmamentsGood 
- 
        Irresponsible MarketingGood 
- 
        Political DonationsGood 
Other
- 
        Ethical AccreditationPoor 
- 
        Public Record CriticismsAcceptable 
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
 
                                                                            VO5
 
                                        VO5 Ethical Rating
Parent company: Yellow Wood Partners LLC
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
Environment
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        Environmental ReportPoor 
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        Genetic ModificationGood 
- 
        OrganicPoor 
- 
        Fossil FuelsGood 
Animal
- 
        Animal WelfareAcceptable 
- 
        Vegetarian/Vegan VerifiedPoor 
People
- 
        ArmamentsGood 
- 
        Irresponsible MarketingGood 
- 
        Political DonationsGood 
Other
- 
        Ethical AccreditationPoor 
- 
        Public Record CriticismsGood 
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
 
                                                                            Charles Worthington
 
                                        Charles Worthington Ethical Rating
Parent company: PZ Cussons Plc
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
Environment
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        Environmental ReportGood 
- 
        Genetic ModificationGood 
- 
        OrganicPoor 
- 
        Fossil FuelsGood 
Animal
- 
        Animal WelfareAcceptable 
- 
        Vegetarian/Vegan VerifiedAcceptable 
People
- 
        ArmamentsGood 
- 
        Irresponsible MarketingGood 
- 
        Political DonationsGood 
Other
- 
        Ethical AccreditationPoor 
- 
        Public Record CriticismsPoor 
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
 
                                                                            Paul Mitchell
 
                                        Paul Mitchell Ethical Rating
Parent company: John Paul Mitchell Systems
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
Environment
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        Environmental ReportGood 
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        Genetic ModificationGood 
- 
        OrganicPoor 
- 
        Fossil FuelsGood 
Animal
- 
        Animal WelfareAcceptable 
- 
        Vegetarian/Vegan VerifiedPoor 
People
- 
        ArmamentsGood 
- 
        Irresponsible MarketingGood 
- 
        Political DonationsGood 
Other
- 
        Ethical AccreditationPoor 
- 
        Public Record CriticismsPoor 
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
 
                                                                            Avalon Organics
 
                                        Avalon Organics Ethical Rating
Parent company: The Hain Celestial Group Inc.
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
Environment
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        Environmental ReportGood 
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        Genetic ModificationPoor 
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        OrganicPoor 
- 
        Fossil FuelsGood 
Animal
- 
        Animal WelfareGood 
- 
        Vegetarian/Vegan VerifiedAcceptable 
People
- 
        ArmamentsGood 
- 
        Irresponsible MarketingPoor 
- 
        Political DonationsGood 
Other
- 
        Ethical AccreditationPoor 
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        Public Record CriticismsPoor 
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
 
                                                                            JĀSÖN
 
                                        JĀSÖN Ethical Rating
Parent company: The Hain Celestial Group Inc.
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
Environment
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        Environmental ReportGood 
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        Genetic ModificationPoor 
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        OrganicPoor 
- 
        Fossil FuelsGood 
Animal
- 
        Animal WelfareGood 
- 
        Vegetarian/Vegan VerifiedAcceptable 
People
- 
        ArmamentsGood 
- 
        Irresponsible MarketingPoor 
- 
        Political DonationsGood 
Other
- 
        Ethical AccreditationPoor 
- 
        Public Record CriticismsPoor 
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
 
                                                                            John Frieda
 
                                        John Frieda Ethical Rating
Parent company: Kao Corporation
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
Environment
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        Environmental ReportGood 
- 
        Genetic ModificationGood 
- 
        OrganicPoor 
- 
        Fossil FuelsGood 
Animal
- 
        Animal WelfarePoor 
- 
        Vegetarian/Vegan VerifiedPoor 
People
- 
        ArmamentsGood 
- 
        Irresponsible MarketingGood 
- 
        Political DonationsGood 
Other
- 
        Ethical AccreditationPoor 
- 
        Public Record CriticismsPoor 
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
 
                                                                            L’Occitane
 
                                        L’Occitane Ethical Rating
Parent company: L'Occitane Group
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
Environment
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        Environmental ReportGood 
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        Genetic ModificationGood 
- 
        OrganicPoor 
- 
        Fossil FuelsAcceptable 
Animal
- 
        Animal WelfarePoor 
- 
        Vegetarian/Vegan VerifiedAcceptable 
People
- 
        ArmamentsGood 
- 
        Irresponsible MarketingGood 
- 
        Political DonationsGood 
Other
- 
        Ethical AccreditationPoor 
- 
        Public Record CriticismsPoor 
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
 
                                                                            Vosene
 
                                        Vosene Ethical Rating
Parent company: Sojourner Consumer Partners, LP
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
Environment
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        Environmental ReportPoor 
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        Genetic ModificationGood 
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        OrganicPoor 
- 
        Fossil FuelsGood 
Animal
- 
        Animal WelfareAcceptable 
- 
        Vegetarian/Vegan VerifiedPoor 
People
- 
        ArmamentsGood 
- 
        Irresponsible MarketingGood 
- 
        Political DonationsGood 
Other
- 
        Ethical AccreditationPoor 
- 
        Public Record CriticismsPoor 
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
 
                                                                            Aussie
 
                                        Aussie Ethical Rating
Parent company: The Procter & Gamble Company
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
Environment
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        Environmental ReportGood 
- 
        Genetic ModificationGood 
- 
        OrganicPoor 
- 
        Fossil FuelsGood 
Animal
- 
        Animal WelfarePoor 
- 
        Vegetarian/Vegan VerifiedAcceptable 
People
- 
        ArmamentsGood 
- 
        Irresponsible MarketingPoor 
- 
        Political DonationsPoor 
Other
- 
        Ethical AccreditationPoor 
- 
        Public Record CriticismsPoor 
- 
        Public Record Criticisms+Poor 
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
 
                                                                            OUAI
 
                                        OUAI Ethical Rating
Parent company: The Procter & Gamble Company
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
Environment
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        Environmental ReportGood 
- 
        Genetic ModificationGood 
- 
        OrganicPoor 
- 
        Fossil FuelsGood 
Animal
- 
        Animal WelfarePoor 
- 
        Vegetarian/Vegan VerifiedAcceptable 
People
- 
        ArmamentsGood 
- 
        Irresponsible MarketingPoor 
- 
        Political DonationsPoor 
Other
- 
        Ethical AccreditationPoor 
- 
        Public Record CriticismsPoor 
- 
        Public Record Criticisms+Poor 
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
 
                                                                            Head & Shoulders
 
                                        Head & Shoulders Ethical Rating
Parent company: The Procter & Gamble Company
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
Environment
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        Environmental ReportGood 
- 
        Genetic ModificationGood 
- 
        OrganicPoor 
- 
        Fossil FuelsGood 
Animal
- 
        Animal WelfarePoor 
- 
        Vegetarian/Vegan VerifiedPoor 
People
- 
        ArmamentsGood 
- 
        Irresponsible MarketingPoor 
- 
        Political DonationsPoor 
Other
- 
        Ethical AccreditationPoor 
- 
        Public Record CriticismsPoor 
- 
        Public Record Criticisms+Poor 
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
 
                                                                            Herbal Essences
 
                                        Herbal Essences Ethical Rating
Parent company: The Procter & Gamble Company
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
Environment
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        Environmental ReportGood 
- 
        Genetic ModificationGood 
- 
        OrganicPoor 
- 
        Fossil FuelsGood 
Animal
- 
        Animal WelfarePoor 
- 
        Vegetarian/Vegan VerifiedPoor 
People
- 
        ArmamentsGood 
- 
        Irresponsible MarketingPoor 
- 
        Political DonationsPoor 
Other
- 
        Ethical AccreditationPoor 
- 
        Public Record CriticismsPoor 
- 
        Public Record Criticisms+Poor 
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
 
                                                                            Pantene
 
                                        Pantene Ethical Rating
Parent company: The Procter & Gamble Company
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
Environment
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        Environmental ReportGood 
- 
        Genetic ModificationGood 
- 
        OrganicPoor 
- 
        Fossil FuelsGood 
Animal
- 
        Animal WelfarePoor 
- 
        Vegetarian/Vegan VerifiedPoor 
People
- 
        ArmamentsGood 
- 
        Irresponsible MarketingPoor 
- 
        Political DonationsPoor 
Other
- 
        Ethical AccreditationPoor 
- 
        Public Record CriticismsPoor 
- 
        Public Record Criticisms+Poor 
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
 
                                                                            Alterna
 
                                        Alterna Ethical Rating
Parent company: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
Environment
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        Environmental ReportGood 
- 
        Genetic ModificationPoor 
- 
        OrganicPoor 
- 
        Fossil FuelsPoor 
Animal
- 
        Animal WelfarePoor 
- 
        Vegetarian/Vegan VerifiedAcceptable 
People
- 
        ArmamentsAcceptable 
- 
        Irresponsible MarketingGood 
- 
        Political DonationsPoor 
Other
- 
        Ethical AccreditationPoor 
- 
        Public Record CriticismsPoor 
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
 
                                                                            Elvive
 
                                        Elvive Ethical Rating
Parent company: L'Oréal S.A.
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
Environment
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        Environmental ReportGood 
- 
        Genetic ModificationGood 
- 
        OrganicPoor 
- 
        Fossil FuelsAcceptable 
Animal
- 
        Animal WelfarePoor 
- 
        Vegetarian/Vegan VerifiedPoor 
People
- 
        ArmamentsGood 
- 
        Irresponsible MarketingPoor 
- 
        Political DonationsPoor 
Other
- 
        Ethical AccreditationPoor 
- 
        Public Record CriticismsPoor 
- 
        Public Record Criticisms+Poor 
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
 
                                                                            Garnier
 
                                        Garnier Ethical Rating
Parent company: L'Oréal S.A.
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
Environment
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        Environmental ReportGood 
- 
        Genetic ModificationGood 
- 
        OrganicPoor 
- 
        Fossil FuelsAcceptable 
Animal
- 
        Animal WelfarePoor 
- 
        Vegetarian/Vegan VerifiedPoor 
People
- 
        ArmamentsGood 
- 
        Irresponsible MarketingPoor 
- 
        Political DonationsPoor 
Other
- 
        Ethical AccreditationPoor 
- 
        Public Record CriticismsPoor 
- 
        Public Record Criticisms+Poor 
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
 
                                                                            Kérastase
 
                                        Kérastase Ethical Rating
Parent company: L'Oréal S.A.
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
Environment
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        Environmental ReportGood 
- 
        Genetic ModificationGood 
- 
        OrganicPoor 
- 
        Fossil FuelsAcceptable 
Animal
- 
        Animal WelfarePoor 
- 
        Vegetarian/Vegan VerifiedPoor 
People
- 
        ArmamentsGood 
- 
        Irresponsible MarketingPoor 
- 
        Political DonationsPoor 
Other
- 
        Ethical AccreditationPoor 
- 
        Public Record CriticismsPoor 
- 
        Public Record Criticisms+Poor 
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
 
                                                                            L’Oréal Professionnel
 
                                        L’Oréal Professionnel Ethical Rating
Parent company: L'Oréal S.A.
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
Environment
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        Environmental ReportGood 
- 
        Genetic ModificationGood 
- 
        OrganicPoor 
- 
        Fossil FuelsAcceptable 
Animal
- 
        Animal WelfarePoor 
- 
        Vegetarian/Vegan VerifiedPoor 
People
- 
        ArmamentsGood 
- 
        Irresponsible MarketingPoor 
- 
        Political DonationsPoor 
Other
- 
        Ethical AccreditationPoor 
- 
        Public Record CriticismsPoor 
- 
        Public Record Criticisms+Poor 
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
 
                                                                            Redken
 
                                        Redken Ethical Rating
Parent company: L'Oréal S.A.
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
Environment
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        Environmental ReportGood 
- 
        Genetic ModificationGood 
- 
        OrganicPoor 
- 
        Fossil FuelsAcceptable 
Animal
- 
        Animal WelfarePoor 
- 
        Vegetarian/Vegan VerifiedPoor 
People
- 
        ArmamentsGood 
- 
        Irresponsible MarketingPoor 
- 
        Political DonationsPoor 
Other
- 
        Ethical AccreditationPoor 
- 
        Public Record CriticismsPoor 
- 
        Public Record Criticisms+Poor 
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
 
                                                                            Schwarzkopf
 
                                        Schwarzkopf Ethical Rating
Parent company: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
Environment
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        Environmental ReportGood 
- 
        Genetic ModificationPoor 
- 
        OrganicPoor 
- 
        Fossil FuelsPoor 
Animal
- 
        Animal WelfarePoor 
- 
        Vegetarian/Vegan VerifiedAcceptable 
People
- 
        ArmamentsAcceptable 
- 
        Irresponsible MarketingGood 
- 
        Political DonationsPoor 
Other
- 
        Ethical AccreditationPoor 
- 
        Public Record CriticismsPoor 
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
 
                                                                            Aveda
 
                                        Aveda Ethical Rating
Parent company: The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
Environment
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        Environmental ReportGood 
- 
        Genetic ModificationPoor 
- 
        OrganicPoor 
- 
        Fossil FuelsAcceptable 
Animal
- 
        Animal WelfarePoor 
- 
        Vegetarian/Vegan VerifiedAcceptable 
People
- 
        ArmamentsGood 
- 
        Irresponsible MarketingPoor 
- 
        Political DonationsPoor 
Other
- 
        Ethical AccreditationPoor 
- 
        Public Record CriticismsPoor 
- 
        Public Record Criticisms+Poor 
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
 
                                                                            Neutrogena
 
                                        Neutrogena Ethical Rating
Parent company: Kenvue Inc.
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
Environment
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        Environmental ReportAcceptable 
- 
        Genetic ModificationGood 
- 
        OrganicPoor 
- 
        Fossil FuelsAcceptable 
Animal
- 
        Animal WelfarePoor 
- 
        Vegetarian/Vegan VerifiedPoor 
People
- 
        ArmamentsGood 
- 
        Irresponsible MarketingPoor 
- 
        Political DonationsPoor 
Other
- 
        Ethical AccreditationPoor 
- 
        Public Record CriticismsPoor 
- 
        Public Record Criticisms+Poor 
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
 
                                                                            OGX
 
                                        OGX Ethical Rating
Parent company: Kenvue Inc.
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
Environment
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        Environmental ReportAcceptable 
- 
        Genetic ModificationGood 
- 
        OrganicPoor 
- 
        Fossil FuelsAcceptable 
Animal
- 
        Animal WelfarePoor 
- 
        Vegetarian/Vegan VerifiedPoor 
People
- 
        ArmamentsGood 
- 
        Irresponsible MarketingPoor 
- 
        Political DonationsPoor 
Other
- 
        Ethical AccreditationPoor 
- 
        Public Record CriticismsPoor 
- 
        Public Record Criticisms+Poor 
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
 
                                                                            Dove
 
                                        Dove Ethical Rating
Parent company: Unilever Plc
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
Environment
- 
        Environmental ReportGood 
- 
        Genetic ModificationPoor 
- 
        OrganicPoor 
- 
        Fossil FuelsAcceptable 
Animal
- 
        Animal WelfarePoor 
- 
        Vegetarian/Vegan VerifiedPoor 
People
- 
        ArmamentsGood 
- 
        Irresponsible MarketingPoor 
- 
        Political DonationsPoor 
Other
- 
        Ethical AccreditationPoor 
- 
        Public Record CriticismsPoor 
- 
        Public Record Criticisms+Poor 
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
 
                                                                            TRESemmé
 
                                        TRESemmé Ethical Rating
Parent company: Unilever Plc
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
Environment
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        Environmental ReportGood 
- 
        Genetic ModificationPoor 
- 
        OrganicPoor 
- 
        Fossil FuelsAcceptable 
Animal
- 
        Animal WelfarePoor 
- 
        Vegetarian/Vegan VerifiedPoor 
People
- 
        ArmamentsGood 
- 
        Irresponsible MarketingPoor 
- 
        Political DonationsPoor 
Other
- 
        Ethical AccreditationPoor 
- 
        Public Record CriticismsPoor 
- 
        Public Record Criticisms+Poor 
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
 
                                                                            Wella
 
                                        Wella Ethical Rating
Parent company: KKR & Co Inc.
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
Environment
- 
        Environmental ReportAcceptable 
- 
        Genetic ModificationPoor 
- 
        OrganicPoor 
- 
        Fossil FuelsPoor 
Animal
- 
        Animal WelfarePoor 
- 
        Vegetarian/Vegan VerifiedPoor 
People
- 
        ArmamentsAcceptable 
- 
        Irresponsible MarketingGood 
- 
        Political DonationsPoor 
Other
- 
        Ethical AccreditationPoor 
- 
        Public Record CriticismsPoor 
- 
        Public Record Criticisms+Poor 
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating