Is Rituals Vegan Certified?

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To help you easily identify vegan brands, several organizations like Vegan Action, The Vegan Society, and The Vegetarian Society provide trusted certifications similar to cruelty-free certifications, like PETA and Leaping Bunny. 

Is Rituals Clean?

No, Rituals is not a clean beauty brand. Some of their products contain Aluminum chlorohydrate, Phenoxyethanol, EDTA, and Disodium EDTA – ingredients that aren’t considered clean.

What “clean” means to us:
The term “clean beauty” isn’t regulated, which means brands can use labels like clean, natural, or green without clear standards.

For us, clean beauty means avoiding ingredients such as parabens, phthalates, sulfates, and formaldehyde that are known or suspected to negatively impact human health, animals, or the environment.

Check out our Clean Beauty Brands A-Z list, or use our free Clean Ingredients Checker to determine whether a specific product contains toxic ingredients.

Is Rituals Organic?

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Is Rituals Safe?

Besides letting you know whether a product contains harmful ingredients, we also understand that living with allergies can be tough. That’s why we discuss whether the brand contains any allergens in its products, helping you make informed decisions that suit your individual needs and preferences.

*The information provided is not medical advice. For any health concerns, please consult with your doctor before using the products.

Is Rituals Fragrance-Free?

No, Rituals is not fragrance-free.

Is Rituals Paraben-Free?

Rituals is Based on the research I did through random sampling, Rituals’ products are paraben-free. However, I recommend checking the ingredients of the specific product you want to purchase to be sure..

Is Rituals Gluten-Free?

No, Rituals is not gluten-free. The brand does not share any information on the use of gluten in their products, which probably means their products may contain gluten.

Is Rituals Nut-Free?

No, Rituals is not nut free. Some of their products contain Sweet Almond Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, and Shea Butter.

Is Rituals Talc-Free?

Rituals is Not talc-free.

If you’d like to learn more about the potential health risks of talc, feel free to read my in-depth article about talc in makeup.

Is Rituals Non-Comedogenic?

Based on the research I did through random sampling, Rituals’ products are non-comedogenic. However, I recommend checking the ingredients of the specific product you want to purchase to be sure.

Non-comedogenic means a product is less likely to clog your pores, which can help prevent breakouts and blackheads. These products are a great choice for people with acne-prone or sensitive skin.

Use our free Pore-Clogging Ingredients Checker to determine if a product is non-comedogenic or contains pore-clogging ingredients.

Is Rituals Ethical?

We’re all about supporting brands that walk the talk. To us, ethical or conscious brands demonstrate this through their actions, from environmental sustainability and ethical sourcing to social responsibility, transparency, and accountability.

If you care about making more conscious choices, we’ve researched and answered the key questions to help you find products that align with your values. Here’s what we found:

Where Is Rituals Manufactured?

Rituals’s products are manufactured in Europe and Asia. 95% of their cosmetics and home products are manufactured
in Europe. The other 5% of their products are produced in Asia..

We share this because manufacturing location can impact labor and environmental standards. If you’d like to learn more about this, please read This Is Why Where Your Beauty Products Are Made Matters.

Is Rituals Sustainable?

Yes, Rituals is committed to sustainability. The brand has decided to launch a 10% Profit Pledge, meaning that from 2025 onwards they commit to using 10% of their net profit of the previous year, to support causes that contribute to improving the wellbeing of people and planet. For example, Rituals chose to partner with Sacred Forests to help preserve The Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, home to some of the world’s most lush and biodiverse rainforests on earth.

Since 2021, the brand has been planting, protecting and restoring a tree for every refill sold. In 2023, the brand focused on their partnership with Sacred Forests in Colombia. Sacred Forests is an innovative conservation enterprise focusing on the conservation and rewilding of Indigenous protected forests.

Additionally, in 2023, 98% of the palm oil and palm kernel oil derived ingredients used in the brand’s products were from this certified sustainable source (RSPO). Similarly, the brand offers refills for some of their products, which has helped them save 1,033 tons in materials, 2,270 tons of CO2-eq and 26.6 million litres of water, in 2023 alone.

Is Rituals Socially Responsible?

Yes, Rituals is socially responsible. The brand collaborates with, and sponsors, many foundations, such as War Child, Tiny Miracles and Super Chill. Rituals has been a proud supporter of the Tiny Miracles Foundation since 2011. Each year they co-produce millions of their goodie bags, beach bags and other products, providing life-changing income, healthcare and education for communities in Mumbai, India. Rituals has also committed to helping build the mental resilience of young children, partnering up with the Super Chill Foundation. Super Chill is an app for children that uses games to teach them how to self-regulate their emotions in a positive way, providing tailored support for parents and caregivers.

Since 2012, Rituals has contributed to War Child with a wide range of support: from product donations, to financial support, to changing knowledge and expertise. In 2023, Rituals’ contribution was worth more than € 300,000 which enabled War Child to help around 3,125 children in areas of war.

Does Rituals Source Ingredients Ethically?

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Is Rituals Environmentally Certified?

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We check whether Rituals has any recognized environmental or ethical certifications. This includes sustainability-focused labels like COSMOS, Climate Neutral, and 1% for the Planet, and broader ethical certifications like Fair Trade and B Corp.

Is [brand] Clean?

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What “clean” means to us:
The term “clean beauty” isn’t regulated, which means brands can use labels like clean, natural, or green without clear standards.

For us, clean beauty means avoiding ingredients such as parabens, phthalates, sulfates, and formaldehyde that are known or suspected to negatively impact human health, animals, or the environment.

Check out our Clean Beauty Brands A-Z list, or use our free Clean Ingredients Checker to determine whether a specific product contains toxic ingredients.

Is [brand] Organic?

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Is[brand] Safe?

Everyone’s skin is different, and no product is completely risk-free. However, here’s what we found about [brand] when it comes to common concerns like breakouts, allergies, and irritants.

*This information is not medical advice. If you have allergies or sensitivities, consult with your doctor or dermatologist before using new products.

Is [brand] Fragrance-Free? 

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Is [brand] Paraben-Free? 

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Is [brand] Gluten-Free? 

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Is [brand] Nut-Free? 

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Is [brand]Talc-Free? 

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If you’d like to learn more about the potential health risks of talc, feel free to read my in-depth article about talc in makeup.

Is [brand] Non-Comedogenic?

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Non-comedogenic means a product is less likely to clog your pores, which can help prevent breakouts and blackheads. These products are a great choice for people with acne-prone or sensitive skin.

Use our free Pore-Clogging Ingredients Checker to determine if a product is non-comedogenic or contains pore-clogging ingredients.

Is [brand] Ethical? 

We’re all about supporting brands that walk the talk. To us, ethical or conscious brands demonstrate this through their actions, from environmental sustainability and ethical sourcing to social responsibility, transparency, and accountability.

If you care about making more conscious choices, we’ve researched and answered the key questions to help you find products that align with your values. Here’s what we found:

Where Is [brand] Manufactured? 

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We share this because manufacturing location can impact labor and environmental standards. If you’d like to learn more about this, please read This Is Why Where Your Beauty Products Are Made Matters. 

Is [brand] Sustainable? 

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Is [brand] Socially Responsible? 

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Does [brand] Source Ingredients Ethically?

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Is [brand] Environmentally Certified? 

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We check whether [brand] has any recognized environmental or ethical certifications. This includes sustainability-focused labels like COSMOS, Climate Neutral, and 1% for the Planet, and broader ethical certifications like Fair Trade and B Corp.