Luma & Leaf

Overall Rating:

Average

Location:

USA

Luma & Leaf

about the brand

Luma & Leaf is a skincare brand that focuses on plant-based, wellness-oriented products, promoting eco-conscious and non-toxic formulations.

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Luma & Leaf

Brand Rating & Evaluation

Overall Rating:

Average

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The Shifting Gaia rating evaluates brands based on sustainable practices, ingredients and materials, and social responsibility, among others. These are a few factors influencing this brand's score:

sustainability practices

Luma & Leaf emphasizes the use of plant-based ingredients in their skincare line, a potential indicator of their commitment to sustainability. However, the brand lacks transparency regarding its full supply chain and environmental impact, including how well it sources materials, manages waste, and reduces its carbon footprint.

When it comes to sustainable sourcing, Luma & Leaf relies heavily on "natural ingredients" but does not provide substantial evidence of certifications or traceability that would verify the ethical and sustainable sourcing of all materials. They have room to improve in providing detailed information about where and how their ingredients are obtained.

They use glass and some post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastics in packaging. However, they still lack compostable or biodegradable materials. Recyclable packaging doesn't fully address the larger issue of waste management within the brand's supply chain. Waste management practices remain vague, and no certifications back up their eco-friendly claims. The brand doesn't mention efforts to reduce energy consumption or use renewable energy.

ingredients & materials

Luma & Leaf avoids harmful chemicals such as parabens, phthalates, sulfates, and synthetic fragrances in their formulations. Despite promoting natural ingredients, they lack certifications like USDA Organic or COSMOS, which would verify the purity and safety of their ingredients.

Transparency is a strong point for Luma & Leaf. They provide full ingredient lists for each product on their website, giving consumers clear visibility into what they are applying to their skin.

Though the brand emphasizes natural ingredients, not all of its offerings are fully organic or free from synthetic preservatives, limiting the overall purity of the products. This inconsistency prevents Luma & Leaf from scoring higher in this category.

social responsibility

Luma & Leaf lacks transparency regarding its labor practices and broader social responsibility initiatives. The brand does not provide substantial information about the conditions of workers in its supply chain, nor does it hold certifications like Fair Trade or SA8000, which would verify ethical labor practices. Without this data, it’s unclear how committed the brand is to ensuring fair wages and safe working conditions for all individuals involved in production.

The brand engages in charitable work related to wellness and environmental awareness, but the details of these initiatives are vague, and there are no measurable outcomes that can be independently verified. Luma & Leaf could significantly improve by providing transparent reports on its social contributions and labor practices.