Recognised By The Green Edit Stamp Criteria
The Recognised By The Green Edit stamp celebrates brands and products that are working towards a cleaner, more sustainable future.
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This recognition is less stringent than Loved By The Green Edit, but still reflects meaningful commitments to effectiveness, cruelty-free standards, sustainability, responsible production, and transparent ingredient practices.
Whether a partnership is paid or unpaid, The Green Edit stamps may only appear on products that meet the specific criteria for each category.​
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Aluminium
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Animal Oils/Musks/Fats
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Benzophenone + Related Compounds
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BHA/Butylated Hydroxyanisole
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BHT/Butylated Hydroxytoluene (that is more than 0.1% of formula)
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Butoxyethanol
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Coal Tar
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Dibutyl Phthalates
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Ethanolamines DEA/TEA/MEA/ETA
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Formaldehyde and Formaldehyde releasing agents (DMDM Hydantoin, Methylene Glycol, Quaternium 15, and 3 Dioxane, Diazolidinyl / Imidazolidinyl Urea)
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Hydroquinone
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Methylchloroisothiazolinone & Methylisothiazolinone
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Mineral Oil
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Oxybenzone, Avobenzone & Octinoxate (found in chemical sunscreens)
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Parabens - (Methyl-, Propyl-, Butyl-, Ethyl Paraben)
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Parabens - (Methyl-, Propyl-, Butyl-, Ethyl Paraben)
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​PEGs and Thermoplastics (Polyphenylene Oxide, Polyethylene Glycol)
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Phenoxyethanol that is 2% or more of total formulation
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Plastic Microbeads
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Silicones and Petroleum-based ingredients – Cyclomethicone, Dimethicone,
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Paraffin Wax
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Sulfates – SLS + SLES
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Tricoslan
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Talc - that is free of any asbestos can be used in the formulation provided that brand conducts testing to ensure that talc is free of any Asbestos.
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Undisclosed Synthetic Fragrances - products can be formulated with disclosed synthetic fragrances that meet the following two criteria, where: 1. Synthetic fragrances are at a concentration below 1% of the total formula or 2. Supporting evidence can be provided indicating it is nature-identical.
We recognise, respect, and celebrate brands that are actively progressing towards cleaner ingredients and more sustainable practices. While there is always more work to be done, our focus is on highlighting clean beauty in all its forms and providing you with the information you need to make confident, informed choices.
Note from Us
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The purpose of our ingredient blocklist is to identify ingredients considered potentially harmful by researchers, educators, and industry bodies. For more information on how and why we developed The Green Edit blocklist, we recommend the following resources:
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EWG
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Chemical Maze
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Think Dirty App
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This list is not exhaustive and will evolve as new research emerges. Clean beauty is a concept that is both subjective and constantly changing. For further information, readers are encouraged to consult reputable sources such as those listed above.
The Green Edit team continually reviews new data and updates our criteria in line with technological advancements and innovations. We curate and highlight brands and products that meet the highest available standards in each beauty and lifestyle category.
Due to the nature of some products, certain ingredients may be necessary for production; decisions in these cases are made transparently and on a case-by-case basis. Participating brands must always be cruelty-free and ethically produced.
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Disclaimer
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While we strive to keep all information accurate and up-to-date, The Green Edit makes no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of the website content, products, or services.
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Any reliance on this information is strictly at your own risk. Users are responsible for verifying that the information is appropriate for their personal use. The Green Edit cannot be held accountable if brands are not truthful about their ingredients or if their formulations change without notice. Brands that fail to meet our standards will no longer be recommended or featured on The Green Edit platform.
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