• VEGAN & CRUELTY FREE

    We are proudly certified cruelty free by Leaping Bunny, and all Activist products are ingredients are 100% vegan, aside from the sunscreens, which contain responsibly sourced organic beeswax.

  • HIGH-PERFORMANCE ACTIVES

    We use green chemistry and high-quality, lab-purified active ingredients to make our formulas effective. You'll find antioxidants like vitamin C and niacinamide, plant extracts like licorice root and bisabolol (chamomile), and minerals like MSM and zinc.

  • NO ENDOCRINE DISRUPTORS

    We don't use ingredients that are contaminated with chemicals that may disrupt your hormones, including phthalates, parabens, and dioxins. We properly protect you and our products with preservatives that are proven to be safe and effective.

  • NATURAL BOTANICAL EXTRACTS

    We consciously choose high-quality suppliers and ethical growers. Our organic floral waters are sourced from small regenerative growers in the Pacific Northwest, and our cold pressed botanical oils are produced without hexane.

  • INGREDIENTS WE DON'T USE

    For every ingredient that meets our standards, there are dozens that don't. We base our standards on research by independent third-party leaders in consumer safety, including the Environmental Working Group and the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics.

    WE DO NOT USE:

    Artificial colors

    Artificial fragrances

    BHT (butylated hydroxytulene) and BHA (butylated hydroxyanisole)

    DEA (diethanolamine) and cocamide DEA

    Formaldehyde and formaldehyde-releasing preservatives

    Hydroquinone

    Lanolin

    Mineral oil

    Nanoparticles

    Parabens

    Phenoxyethanol

    Phthalates

    Polyethylene glycol (PEG)

    Propylene glycol

    Silicones

    Sulfates

    Talc

    Toxic sunscreen ingredients including benzophenone, PABA, avobenzone, homosalate and ethoxycinnmate

    Triclosan

Frequently asked questions about our ingredients

Do your products contain essential oils?

Essential oils help add joy to skincare. But they can also cause sensitivity if they're used above certain concentration levels or left on the skin for too much time.

That's why we use them at a safe amount and only use them in two of our cleansers. They're only on your skin for a minute or so, and they make washing your face so much more enjoyable before you rinse them off.

We have an EO-free cleanser option, too: Deep Moisture Cleansing Balm.

Do you use preservatives?

Yes. Where needed, we do use antimicrobial preservatives. (Products that don't come into contact with water, like our face oil, don't need antimicrobial preservatives.)

We use eco-safe preservatives that are rated 1 by the Environmental Working Group for safety to our bodies and environment.

For more Information, please read our blog post about preservatives.

Do you have another question?

Please contact us so we can answer it.