Some of the daily personal care and home care items we use contain ingredients that can affect our health, some of which can harm our bodies in the long run. For example, some common cleaning agents irritate and dry out hair and skin leading to damage and premature aging. Some chemical ingredients have been linked to reproductive and hormonal disorders, or are toxic when they bioaccumulate in our bodies after years of use.

Nature-inspired/nature-identical products are actually mostly synthetic. These include many “naturals” branded ranges of commercially available products! While these might make use of a small amount of natural ingredients, a large part of their formulations is made up of synthetic chemicals that are often linked to serious health issues. This is why it’s very important to always read the label! Genuinely natural products’ formulations are almost entirely made up of natural ingredients. For example, Human Nature commits to at least 95% natural formulations in its entirety (excluding water), and many of our products are 100% natural.

There aren’t clear regulations on the use of the word “natural” on labels, but you can find indicators on labels that set apart genuinely natural products:

• Truly natural products will often declare the percentage of naturalness of each product on the back label.
• In genuinely natural products, natural ingredients will comprise most or all of the formulation, and will have the highest billing on the ingredients list, rather than just comprising the last few items on the ingredients list.
• If you’re not sure if an ingredient on a product’s label is natural or safe, search for it below.

Some people can be allergic even to natural ingredients, such as tomatoes or strawberries, so make sure you read the label to check that it doesn’t have an ingredient you’re allergic to. You can also visit any of our branches to swatch a small amount of the product on the inside of your elbow and observe for any reactions within 24 hours.

The good news is, Human Nature products do not contain common synthetic irritants, and we test our products extensively among a significant range of people to minimize the likelihood of irritation.

All our products go through stability tests, scientific safety assessments and consumer tests. Breakthrough products undergo further clinical studies by independent third-party labs, such as hypoallergenic evaluation, SPF testing, and efficacy testing.

Our microbial standards are up to 100 times stricter than the required standard in the cosmetic industry, to ensure you get genuinely natural, safe products.

While we can confidently guarantee the effectiveness and safety of Human Nature products because of the careful testing we do before we launch each product, we cannot vouch for other brands’ products used alongside our own, especially non-natural products.

Remember that even if you are using genuinely natural products alongside synthetic ones, small amounts of harmful synthetic chemicals may still affect your health. Some can bioaccumulate in your body through long term use and cause health problems later on.

Read the label. If you’re not certain about the safety of certain ingredients on a product’s label, search for it below.

All our products have no harmful chemicals, and are safe for most people. However, it's always your best bet to consult your obstetrician-gynecologist/pediatrician first before regularly using any product. All our products’ ingredients are clearly listed on the label, so your doctor can advise you on their proper use.

Because all our products are free from harmful chemicals and at least 95% natural, they are safe for the use of teens, children and even infants.

For your peace of mind, we always disclose all our ingredients on the product labels so that you can check if there are natural ingredients that you know your children to be allergic to, since some people can be hypersensitive even to natural ingredients.

It's a good practice to perform a patch test by applying the product on a small area of your child's skin and observing for any reactions within 24 hours.

Instead of using harmful preservatives such as parabens, BHA or BHT, Human Nature products use natural alternatives, such as corn-derived preservatives. In addition to this, natural formulations often biodegrade much faster than synthetic ones. This is why all our products have a clear expiry date stamped on our packaging.

Many times, these two terms are confused with each other because some products can be both organic and natural, or contain both organic and natural ingredients, but they mean different things.

A genuinely natural product is made entirely or almost entirely of ingredients that are natural and extracted without the use of synthetic or petroleum-based chemicals. On the other hand, an organic product is made of ingredients that are, in addition, grown without synthetic fertilizers or pesticides.

Human Nature products are genuinely natural, and make use of certified organic ingredients whenever possible.

While the two terms can often apply to the same product, they mean different things.

A cruelty-free product is not tested on animals, such as laboratory mice and rabbits, to determine its efficacy and safety: the test subjects are fellow humans who willingly volunteer to try out the products.

On the other hand, vegan products contain no animal derived ingredients. Human Nature products are PETA-certified cruelty-free, and most of our items are vegan as well.

We purposely do not create whitening products, because we believe that the Filipino natural skin color is beautiful, whatever the hue. Many whitening products in the market also contain harmful chemicals that are toxic to the body when absorbed through the skin over a prolonged period of time. Not only that, they create an unhealthy perspective that beauty depends on how light your skin color is. At Human Nature, we celebrate the beauty of diversity of skin tones of Filipinos and Filipinas everywhere!