Humanrace
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Humanrace
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The Shifting Gaia rating evaluates brands based on sustainable practices, ingredients and materials, and social responsibility, among others. Below are a few factors influencing this brand's score:
overview
about
Humanrace is a skincare brand that focuses on creating dermatologist-tested, “clean skincare” products. Highlights
• PCR recycled plastic
sustainability
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Packaging
Humanrace uses 51% PCR landfill plastic for bottling. Their FSC-certified, recyclable cartons are printed with non-toxic vegetable dyes. Bottles are designed to be refillable. Sustainability efforts are in packaging are limited to just these.
Material Sustainability
Full ingredient lists for all products are not made readily available. Humanrace mostly uses ingredients sourced from low-impact crops or synthetic ingredients that are minimally harmful to the environment, but notable exceptions exist. Some products use bakuchiol, which is not sustainable. Bakuchiol is harvested from an endangered plant species. As a preservative, they use potassium sorbate instead of phenoxyethanol (persistant in water systems), methylparaben (toxic to marine life), or DMDM Hydantoin (a formaldehyde releaser), which is a safer alternative for the environment.
Energy Use and Footprint
There is little to no publicly available data regarding energy use or carbon footprint.
Waste Management
Humanrace offers a refill program for products. Their refill units use up to 75% less plastic than buying a new product. There is no information regarding waste management in production.
Business Model
The brand's business model mostly prioritizes slow, intentional consumption. They avoid trend-driven, seasonal, or limited-edition products. Their inventory consists of a well-curated evergreen collection with minimal product churn.
non-toxic
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Full ingredient lists for all products are not readily available. Humankind uses ingredients that are mostly safe and non-toxic. The synthetic preservatives in formulations comprise safer alternatives to many industry standards. Some ingredients listed in formulations may be considered mildly toxic to those with sensitive skin. Products are fragrance-free, and made without parabens, essential oils, mineral oils, or silicones.
social responsibility
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There is limited to no information regarding fair labor practices. The brand lacks third-party certification for animal welfare or workers rights.
