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Method

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Rated: October 15, 2025
Category: Beauty care
Subcategory: Haircare

Overview:

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Method Products offers home cleaning and personal care products marketed as eco-friendly and non-toxic, under the ownership of SC Johnson.

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Sustainability

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Method has made some efforts in sustainability, particularly in packaging and manufacturing. Their bottles are made from 100% recycled plastic, primarily sourced from the Plastic Bank, which helps reduce ocean-bound plastic. They offer some aluminum and refill options to reduce plastic use.

The company also operates a LEED-Platinum certified factory (Southside Soapbox) that runs on renewable energy sources like wind and solar power. Despite these innovations, the brand is hardly revolutionary in terms of reducing waste. Some product packaging, like pouches, remains non-recyclable, and they still use rigid plastic in certain products.

Method's parent company, SC Johnson, has a less than impressive record when it comes to supply chain transparency and environmental management, particularly in regions like China, where their practices received a relatively low score on the Corporate Information Transparency Index for environmental management.

Non-toxicity

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While Method markets its products as largely plant-based, there have been concerns regarding some of their ingredients. Despite excluding harsher chemicals like parabens, triclosan, and phthalates, their products still contain synthetic ingredients such as Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS), methylisothiazolinone, and phenoxyethanol—all of which have been criticized for causing skin irritation or allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

Additionally, Method faced a class action lawsuit in 2021, accused of misleading consumers by labeling its products as “non-toxic” while using ingredients that may still pose health risks. This led to a settlement and a revision of their marketing language. The presence of synthetic dyes (e.g., FD&C dyes), which are linked to potential health concerns, also reduces their score in this category.