Why do some of your products have a high EWG score?Updated 10 months ago
You may notice discrepancies in our product details on the Environmental Working Group (EWG) website because we do not submit our products to EWG ourselves. Instead, they are submitted by other individuals, possibly customers, without paperwork from us. This has led to some inaccuracies. For example, our Anti-Aging Eye Cream received a lower rating due to a misunderstanding about the chamomile ingredient. EWG mistakenly identified it as chamomile flower/powder, which they claimed could get into your eyes. However, we use an infusion of chamomile flowers, not the actual flower/powder. It took months for them to recognize the discrepancy after we submitted the correct paperwork.
Are Annmarie Skin Care products certified by any other organizations?
Yes, our products are Made Safe certified. This certification aligns more closely with our values and standards. Made Safe covers a broader range of unacceptable ingredients, including GMOs. For more detailed information about Made Safe certification, you can visit here.
What does the Made Safe™ seal mean?
The Made Safe™ seal is an independent third-party verification that screens products for toxic chemicals known to harm human health. Products with this seal are made without ingredients considered known carcinogens, endocrine disruptors, reproductive toxins, neurotoxins, behavioral toxins, flame retardants, heavy metals, pesticides, insecticides, toxic solvents, VOCs, or GMOs. Ingredients are also examined by a chemist for bioaccumulation, persistence, and general and aquatic toxicity. This certification aims to make it easy for consumers to find products free from harmful chemicals.
Is the chamomile in your Anti-Aging Eye Cream safe?
Yes, the chamomile we use in our Anti-Aging Eye Cream is safe. It is infused into the product, not in flower/powder form. This means there is no risk of dust getting into your eyes. Additionally, any pyrrolizidine alkaloids from comfrey, which are only harmful if processed by the liver, are present in such minimal amounts that they are not considered carcinogenic when applied topically on intact skin.
I hope this information provides clarity. If you have any further questions, please feel free to ask!