Axiology Return Policy

What countries do you ship to?

Currently, our site only offers USA shipping but we have plenty of great international partners, please find them on our Where to Buy page here.

How long does shipping take?

Shipping and fulfillment takes between 1-5 business days.

Where do you ship from?

Bend, OR U.S.A.

Do you offer returns and exchanges?

Due to the nature of our product we are unable to offer returns or refunds but we are happy to replace any item that is defective or damaged. Please email us at hello@shiftinggaia.com

As a small, environmentally conscious beauty brand, we have a no-returns policy for several important reasons:

Product Safety & Hygiene

• Once a product leaves our facility, we cannot guarantee it hasn't been opened or tampered with
• Even unopened products may have been exposed to varying temperatures or conditions
• For customer safety, returned products cannot be resold

Environmental Impact

• Returned products must be disposed of as waste
• This creates unnecessary environmental waste from both the product and packaging
• Additional carbon footprint from return shipping

Sustainability Goals

• We produce in small, carefully planned batches to minimize waste
• Returns would force us to overproduce to account for potential returns
• This goes against our commitment to sustainable manufacturing

Small Business Context

• Unlike large retailers, we can't absorb the costs of destroyed products
• Our small-batch production means every product counts
• We focus on quality control and detailed product descriptions to ensure customer satisfaction from the first purchase

We encourage customers to read our detailed product descriptions, ingredients lists, and usage instructions carefully before purchasing. If you have any questions about product suitability, please reach out to us before making a purchase.