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Is a "natural" cosmetic less polluting?

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Not necessarily. Natural certification (Cosmos, Ecocert, ISO 16128) describes the origin of ingredients, not their environmental impact. An imported tropical plant oil can have a greater carbon or biodiversity footprint than a European synthetic equivalent. Only an LCA compares ingredients on a quantified basis.

Read the source article: What is the environmental impact of cosmetics?