03Sourcing & supply chainsharedgood
Third-Party TestedNo public disclosure found on third party product testing; states products are certified organic, cruelty free and biodegradable without naming the certifiers.
Ingredient SourcingPrimarily certified-organic plant oils (aloe, shea, coconut, olive, sunflower); biodegradable formulas; refill program at 200+ stores.
Ingredient hazard (Yuka style)Low
05Other recorded detailssharedgood
Brand nameBathing Culture
Product CategoriesBody
CountryUnited States
Clean VerdictNOT ASSESSED
Clean EvidenceBiodegradable refillable body wash
Ships ToFree shipping on orders over $60
CaveatIndependently owned California Public Benefit Corporation (Bathing Culture, PBC), which is a legal structure and not a certified B Corp; runs a national bulk refill network of roughly 100 to 200 retail partners and gives 1% of sales to environmental nonprofits.
Where ManufacturedMade in the USA - local manufacturing in San Francisco and Portland.
Palm OilPalm-oil free - brand deliberately avoids palm-derived ingredients.
Founder LGBTQ+Funds SF LGBT Center
EWG Verified / Skin Deep RatingNo EWG Skin Deep entry found.
Good On You RatingNo Good On You rating found.
Other External Ratings (Made Safe, Credo Clean, B Corp score, etc.)PBC; Credo Clean (not B Lab)
Sustainability / Impact Report URLNo published sustainability report found; claims sit onbathingculture.com Reports NotesPBC not B Corp; no COAs
Product Report (INCI + categorised)bathing-culture ingredient report. 12 products, average 97.6% natural or naturally derived, 4 flagged ingredient instances. Every ingredient is categorised by function, origin and concern.
Most common flags: Fragrance (Essential Oil Blend) (See Below)
Full catalogue read: 7 products in the catalogue, 7 recorded, ingredient lists read for 12 product or shade variants. 0 ingredients could not be categorised.
Mind & Body Wash 91% natural · 11 ingredients · 1 flagged
Ingredient
Function
Origin
Concern
Base formula (all scents): Aloe Barbadensis Juice (Organic)
extract/botanical
Raw natural
Safe
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil (Organic)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Potassium Hydroxide* (Natural)
other
Naturally derived
Safe
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil (Organic)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Glycerin (Organic)
other
Naturally derived
Safe
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil (Organic)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba (Guar) Gum (Organic)
thickener
Naturally derived
Safe
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract (Organic)
extract/botanical
Raw natural
Safe
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter (Organic)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Fragrance (Essential Oil Blend) (See Below)
fragrance
Synthetic
Caution
Citric Acid (Natural). *None remains after saponification
other
Naturally derived
Safe
Mind & Body Wash 100% natural · 11 ingredients · 0 flagged
Ingredient
Function
Origin
Concern
Cathedral Grove fragrance: Myroxylon Pereirae (Balsam Peru) Resin (Natural)
other
Naturally derived
Safe
Vetiveria Zizanioides (Vetiver) Root Oil (Organic)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil (Natural)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Boswellia Carterii (Frankincense) Oil (Natural)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Commiphora Erythraea (Oppoponax) Oil (Natural)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Cedrus Atlantica Wood Oil (Natural)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Juniperus Mexicana (Virginia Cedarwood) Oil (Natural)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Cinnamomum Camphora Linalooliferum (Ho Wood) Oil (Organic)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Juniperus Communis (Juniper) Fruit Oil (Organic)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Pinus Pinaster (Maritime Pine) Leaf/Twig Oil (Natural)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Oil (Organic)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Mind & Body Wash 100% natural · 12 ingredients · 0 flagged
Ingredient
Function
Origin
Concern
Meadow Vision fragrance: Salvia Sclarea (Clary Sage) Extract (Natural)
extract/botanical
Raw natural
Safe
Pelargonium Graveolens (Rose Geranium) Oil (Organic)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Mentha Spicata (Spearmint) Oil (Organic)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil (Organic)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Oil (Organic)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Schinus Molle (Pink Pepper) Oil (Natural)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf (Patchouli) Oil (Organic)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Oil (Natural)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Cedrus Deodara (Himalayan Cedar) Wood Oil (Natural)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Citrus Sinensis (Sweet Orange) Peel Oil Expressed (Organic)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Myroxylon Pereirae (Balsam Peru) Resin (Natural)
other
Naturally derived
Safe
Vetiveria Zizanioides (Vetiver) Root Oil (Natural)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Mind & Body Wash 100% natural · 1 ingredients · 0 flagged
Ingredient
Function
Origin
Concern
but the ingredients dialog on this page documents only Cathedral Grove
other
Naturally derived
Safe
Good Seed Conditioner 97% natural · 33 ingredients · 0 flagged
Ingredient
Function
Origin
Concern
Water (Natural)
other
Naturally derived
Safe
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (Plant-based)
extract/botanical
Raw natural
Safe
Cetearyl Alcohol (Plant-based)
emulsifier
Naturally derived
Safe
Cetyl Alcohol (Plant-based)
emulsifier
Naturally derived
Safe
Brassicamidopropyl Dimethylamine (Plant-based)
other
Naturally derived
Safe
Ethylhexyl Olivate (Plant-based)
emulsifier
Naturally derived
Safe
Behenyl Alcohol (Plant-based)
emulsifier
Naturally derived
Safe
Cocodimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Rice Protein (Plant-based)
active
Naturally derived
Safe
Cetyl Esters (Plant-based)
other
Naturally derived
Safe
Glyceryl Caprylate (Plant-based)
preservative
Naturally derived
Safe
Citric Acid (Plant-based)
other
Naturally derived
Safe
Diheptyl Succinate (Plant-based)
other
Naturally derived
Safe
Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer (Plant-based)
thickener
Synthetic
Safe
3-Butanediol (Plant-based)
other
Naturally derived
Safe
Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract (Plant-based)
extract/botanical
Raw natural
Safe
Caprylhydroxamic Acid (Plant-based)
other
Naturally derived
Safe
Glycerin (Plant-based)
other
Naturally derived
Safe
Adansonia Digitata (Baobab) Seed Oil (Plant-based)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Argania Spinosa Kernel Argan Oil (Plant-based)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Wax (Plant-based)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract (Plant-based)
extract/botanical
Raw natural
Safe
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract (Plant-based)
extract/botanical
Raw natural
Safe
Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract (Plant-based)
extract/botanical
Raw natural
Safe
Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil (Natural)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Apium Graveolens (Celery) Seed Oil (Natural)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Leaf/Twig Extract (Organic)
extract/botanical
Raw natural
Safe
Michelia Alba (Magnolia) Leaf Oil (Natural)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Cistus Ladaniferus (Rock Rose) Oil (Natural)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil (Organic)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Citrus Sinensis (Sweet Orange) Peel Oil (Organic)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Salvia Sclarea (Clary Sage) Extract (Natural)
extract/botanical
Raw natural
Safe
Laminaria Digitata (Seaweed) Extract (Natural)
extract/botanical
Raw natural
Safe
Cupressus Sempervirens (Cypress) Oil (Natural)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Kelp Forest Shampoo 100% natural · 25 ingredients · 0 flagged
Ingredient
Function
Origin
Concern
Water (Aqua) (Natural)
water
Raw natural
Safe
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine (Plant-based)
surfactant/cleanser
Naturally derived
Safe
Macrocystis Pyrifera (Kelp) Extract (Plant-based)
extract/botanical
Raw natural
Safe
Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract (Plant-based)
extract/botanical
Raw natural
Safe
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate (Plant-based)
preservative
Naturally derived
Safe
Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil (Plant-based)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract (Plant-based)
extract/botanical
Raw natural
Safe
Phytosterols (Plant-based)
other
Naturally derived
Safe
Glycerin (Plant-based)
other
Naturally derived
Safe
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride (Plant-based)
thickener
Naturally derived
Safe
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside (Plant-based)
surfactant/cleanser
Naturally derived
Safe
Diisopropyl Adipate (Plant-based)
other
Naturally derived
Safe
Triethyl Citrate (Plant-based)
other
Naturally derived
Safe
Sea Salt (Natural)
other
Naturally derived
Safe
Gluconolactone (Natural)
exfoliant-acid
Naturally derived
Safe
Sodium Benzoate (Natural)
preservative
Naturally derived
Safe
Michelia Alba (Magnolia) Flower Oil (Natural)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Salvia Sclarea (Clary Sage) Seed Oil (Natural)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Laurus Nobilis (Laurel) Leaf Oil (Natural)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Citrus Sinensis (Sweet Orange) Peel Oil (Organic)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Pelargonium Graveolens (Rose Geranium) Oil (Organic)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Cupressus Sempervirens (Cypress) Leaf/Nut/Stem Oil (Natural)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Artemisia Herba-Alba (Mugwort) Oil (Natural)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Abies Balsamea (Fir Balsam) Extract (Natural)
extract/botanical
Raw natural
Safe
Vetiveria Zizanioides (Vetiver) Root Oil (Organic)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Mind & Body Bar 95% natural · 22 ingredients · 1 flagged
Ingredient
Function
Origin
Concern
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil (Organic)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil (Organic)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil (Organic)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil (Organic)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil (Organic)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter (Organic)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Sodium Hydroxide* (Natural)
other
Naturally derived
Safe
Fragrance (Essential Oil Blend) (See Below)
fragrance
Synthetic
Caution
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil (Natural)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Vitamin E (Natural)
other
Naturally derived
Safe
Chlorella Vulgaris Powder (Organic)
extract/botanical
Raw natural
Safe
Symphytum Officinale (Comfrey) Root Powder (Organic)
extract/botanical
Raw natural
Safe
Vetiveria Zizanioides (Vetiver) Root Oil (Organic)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil (Natural)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Boswellia Carterii (Frankincense) Oil (Natural)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Commiphora Erythraea (Oppoponax) Oil (Natural)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Cedrus Atlantica Wood Oil (Natural)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Juniperus Mexicana (Virginia Cedarwood) Oil (Natural)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Cinnamomum Camphora Linalooliferum (Ho Wood) Oil (Organic)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Juniperus Communis (Juniper) Fruit Oil (Organic)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Pinus Pinaster (Maritime Pine) Leaf/Twig Oil (Natural)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Oil (Organic)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Heat Wave Body Oil 94% natural · 17 ingredients · 1 flagged
Ingredient
Function
Origin
Concern
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil (Organic)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (Fractionated Coconut Oil) (Organic)
emollient/oil
Naturally derived
Safe
Arnica Montana Flower Extract (Organic)
extract/botanical
Raw natural
Safe
Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil (Organic)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil (Organic)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Organic Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil (Organic)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Fragrance (Essential Oil Blend) (See Below)
fragrance
Synthetic
Caution
Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil (Natural)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Apium Graveolens (Celery) Seed Oil (Natural)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Leaf/Twig Extract (Organic)
extract/botanical
Raw natural
Safe
Michelia Alba (Magnolia) Leaf Oil (Natural)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Cistus Ladaniferus (Rock Rose) Oil (Natural)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil (Organic)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Citrus Sinensis (Sweet Orange) Peel Oil (Organic)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Salvia Sclarea (Clary Sage) Extract (Natural)
extract/botanical
Raw natural
Safe
Laminaria Digitata (Seaweed) Extract (Natural)
extract/botanical
Raw natural
Safe
Cupressus Sempervirens (Cypress) Oil (Natural)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Outer Being Face & Body Oil 94% natural · 18 ingredients · 1 flagged
Ingredient
Function
Origin
Concern
Organic Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil (Organic)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (MCT Oil) (Organic)
emollient/oil
Naturally derived
Safe
Sclerocarya Birrea (Sea Buckthorn) Seed Oil (Organic)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Crambe Abyssinica (Abyssinian) Seed Oil (Organic)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil (Organic)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Fragrance (Essential Oil Blend) (See Below)
fragrance
Synthetic
Caution
Hippophae Rhamnoides (Marula) Seed Oil (Organic)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Squalane (Olive Oil) (Natural)
active
Naturally derived
Safe
Vetiveria Zizanioides (Vetiver) Root Oil (Organic)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil (Natural)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Boswellia Carterii (Frankincense) Oil (Natural)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Commiphora Erythraea (Oppoponax) Oil (Natural)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Cedrus Atlantica Wood Oil (Natural)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Juniperus Mexicana (Virginia Cedarwood) Oil (Natural)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Cinnamomum Camphora Linalooliferum (Ho Wood) Oil (Organic)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Juniperus Communis (Juniper) Fruit Oil (Organic)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Pinus Pinaster (Maritime Pine) Leaf/Twig Oil (Natural)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Oil (Organic)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Perfume Oil 100% natural · 12 ingredients · 0 flagged
Ingredient
Function
Origin
Concern
Cathedral Grove: Organic Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (MCT Oil) (Organic)
emollient/oil
Naturally derived
Safe
Myroxylon Pereirae (Balsam Peru) Resin (Natural)
other
Naturally derived
Safe
Vetiveria Zizanioides (Vetiver) Root Oil (Organic)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil (Natural)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Boswellia Carterii (Frankincense) Oil (Natural)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Commiphora Erythraea (Oppoponax) Oil (Natural)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Cedrus Atlantica Wood Oil (Natural)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Juniperus Mexicana (Virginia Cedarwood) Oil (Natural)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Cinnamomum Camphora Linalooliferum (Ho Wood) Oil (Organic)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Juniperus Communis (Juniper) Fruit Oil (Organic)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Pinus Pinaster (Maritime Pine) Leaf/Twig Oil (Natural)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Oil (Organic)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Perfume Oil 100% natural · 13 ingredients · 0 flagged
Ingredient
Function
Origin
Concern
Meadow Vision: Organic Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (MCT Oil) (Organic)
emollient/oil
Naturally derived
Safe
Salvia Sclarea (Clary Sage) Seed Oil (Natural)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Pelargonium Graveolens (Rose Geranium) Oil (Organic)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Mentha Spicata (Spearmint) Oil (Organic)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil (Organic)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Oil (Organic)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Schinus Molle (Pink Pepper) Oil (Natural)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf (Patchouli) Oil (Organic)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Oil (Natural)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Cedrus Deodara (Himalayan Cedar) Wood Oil (Natural)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Citrus Sinensis (Sweet Orange) Peel Oil Expressed (Organic)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Myroxylon Pereirae (Balsam Peru) Resin (Natural)
other
Naturally derived
Safe
Vetiveria Zizanioides (Vetiver) Root Oil (Natural)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Perfume Oil 100% natural · 11 ingredients · 0 flagged
Ingredient
Function
Origin
Concern
Break Water: Organic Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (MCT Oil) (Organic)
emollient/oil
Naturally derived
Safe
Laminaria Digitata (Seaweed) Extract (Natural)
extract/botanical
Raw natural
Safe
Michelia Alba (Magnolia) Flower Oil (Natural)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Salvia Sclarea (Clary Sage) Seed Oil (Natural)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Laurus Nobilis (Laurel) Leaf Oil (Natural)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Citrus Sinensis (Sweet Orange) Peel Oil (Organic)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Pelargonium Graveolens (Rose Geranium) Oil (Organic)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Cupressus Sempervirens (Cypress) Leaf/Nut/Stem Oil (Natural)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Artemisia Herba-Alba (Mugwort) Oil (Natural)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Abies Balsamea (Fir Balsam) Extract (Natural)
extract/botanical
Raw natural
Safe
Vetiveria Zizanioides (Vetiver) Root Oil (Organic)
emollient/oil
Raw natural
Safe
Sold in Mainland ChinaNo - brand is cruelty-free / Leaping Bunny (no animal testing); no mainland China retail found.
Fragrance DisclosureScents crafted from 100% essential oils, no synthetic fragrance (brand statement).
Mica SourcingNo public disclosure found, and mica is not a material ingredient in its body and hair range.
Carbon / ClimateClimate Neutral Certified (measures and offsets its carbon footprint).
Clean DefinitionDefines clean as biodegradable and ocean safe, free of synthetic fragrance, parabens, phthalates and petrochemicals, using primarily organic plants.
ControversiesNo public controversies found.
Contract ManufacturerSays it manufactures its own products in San Francisco and Portland rather than naming an outside contract manufacturer.
Endocrine disruptorsNone flagged
Reef-safe (no oxybenzone / octinoxate)Yes
Free fromParabens · Sulfates · Phthalates · Silicones · PEGs · Formaldehyde releasers · Oxybenzone / reef-unsafe UV filters
Overall: where this info comes fromIndependently verified
CompanyBathing Culture
Styles scanned7
Products found38
Beauty products scanned0
Products with ingredient lists0
Products without ingredient lists38
Natural ingredient share100
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