![]() The data availability rating reflects the number of scientific studies in the published scientific literature and the number included in the Skin Deep database. The ingredient hazard score, from 1-10 reflects known and suspected hazards of ingredients. Companies can apply to be EWG Verified, meaning they are free of EWG’s ingredients of concern, they fully disclose all ingredients and follow good manufacturing practices.įor every product and ingredient found and listed on EWG, there’s a two-part score – a hazard score and a data availability score. You can also look up scores on here. They are leading the industry in terms of resources and data to help consumers make accurate assessments about the safety of their products. The comprehensive website and app catalogs nearly 70,000 products, ranging from cleansers, moisturizers, makeup, shampoo, sunscreens, and deodorant into three hazard ratings (low, moderate, or high concern) based on each product’s ingredient information.ĮWG’s App is now called “Healthy Living” (previously Skin Deep) and not only includes cosmetics & personal care product scores but also includes food scores too. ![]() ![]() They hope in response to consumer pressure, companies will eventually give up potentially dangerous chemical ingredients in their products and improve their practices. EWG has a team of scientists, policy experts, lawyers, communication experts and programmers working tirelessly to make sure someone is standing up for public health when government and industry won’t. They promote solutions and influence policy to raise the awareness of the public to create a cleaner, greener, healthier world. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) is an American non-profit organization that educates and empowers consumers to make safer and more informed decision about the products they buy and the companies they support.
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