When it comes to organic cosmetics, you might think that "natural" always means "authorized." However, some natural ingredients are strictly prohibited by Cosmébio , the leading label for truly organic skincare. It imposes very strict criteria to guarantee healthy, sustainable, and ethical products.
Cosmébio is also recognized as the only label that guarantees natural, clean, and committed cosmetic care . Here are the reasons why certain natural ingredients are excluded—and how Théobroma Beauty , with its vegan and transparent skincare, takes this requirement even further.
Why are some natural ingredients banned?
The "natural" nature of an ingredient is not enough to guarantee its safety for the skin , nor its positive impact on the environment . Cosmébio prohibits some of them for the following reasons:
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Potential toxicity (irritants, photosensitizers, neurotoxins)
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Unethical animal origin
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Risks to biodiversity (threatened species)
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Polluting or unsustainable extraction processes
Brands like Théobroma Beauty, which advocates for vegan and ethical cosmetics , rigorously apply these principles — sometimes beyond the label's obligations.
Examples of natural ingredients prohibited by Cosmébio
❌ Animal musks (civet, castoreum)
These substances are of animal origin, and their extraction involves suffering or exploitation. Théobroma Beauty guarantees 100% natural, cruelty-free fragrances.
❌ Shark liver oil (animal squalene)
Used in some conventional treatments, this oil threatens marine ecosystems. Théobroma Beauty prefers plant-based active ingredients rich in lipids, present in its Cosmébio certified formulas .
❌ Dyes of animal origin (e.g. cochineal – E120)
Despite their naturalness, these pigments are excluded by Cosmébio due to their animal origin. The brand only uses plant or mineral dyes .
❌ Certain essential oils are prohibited
Cosmébio prohibits essential oils deemed too aggressive (mugwort, thuja, etc.). Théobroma Beauty selects its oils based on their skin tolerance and effectiveness.
❌ Substances from protected species
Even if they are natural, these substances are excluded to protect biodiversity. The brand favors bio-sourced, local or fair trade active ingredients.
The Cosmébio charter and the example of Théobroma Beauty
The Cosmébio label requires:
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95% minimum ingredients of natural origin
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20% organic ingredients in the finished product
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No petrochemicals or live animal products
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Strict compliance with the list of prohibited Cosmébio ingredients
Théobroma Beauty exceeds these standards with a unique promise: a minimum of 99% natural ingredients in all its products. Its transparency is total, as can be seen in its ingredient guide .
Product Zoom: The Best Organic Anti-Aging Serum
In this philosophy of requirement, the TH3+ Théobroma Beauty Lifting Serum illustrates the brand's commitment.
Its key ingredients:
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Plant-based hyaluronic acid : hydrates and plumps
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Organic green tea (Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract) : powerful antioxidant
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Organic argan oil : regenerating and nourishing
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Cocoa butter (Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter) : softening and protective
🌿 99.5% natural, vegan, and free of controversial ingredients. It's one of the best organic anti-aging serums on the market today, dermatologically tested and rated excellent on Yuka.
Learn to read the INCI composition
Understanding what's in a cosmetic product is essential. Reading the INCI list helps you identify good and bad ingredients. To help you, check out this simple guide to deciphering the composition of INCI cosmetics , offered by Théobroma Beauty.
In summary
Not all natural ingredients are good by default. Cosmébio has established a rigorous charter to protect health, nature, and animals. Théobroma Beauty , a 100% committed brand, goes even further:
✔️ vegan
✔️ 99% natural minimum
✔️ no controversial ingredients
✔️ Cosmebio certified
