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Is Church California Non-Toxic? Ingredients, Certifications & Evidence

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Church California sells all natural skincare and makeup that we checked ingredient by ingredient for natural, non toxic formulas. See its verified sustainability rating and review to help you buy natural, non toxic skincare.

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About Church California

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10 groups · 44 fields
Features 13 of 16
Founder POC Possible Latino (Gonzalez); unstated
Product Categories Skincare
Country United States
Organic Yes
Vegan Yes
Cruelty Free Yes
Ships To United States only
Caveat Tiny founder-run brand (Ryan and Beatrice Gonzalez, launched 2017) whose claims rest on its own about page plus Credo's Clean Standard vetting; almost nothing on China, mica, palm oil or carbon is disclosed. No independent certification. The only marks this brand carries are retailer standards, set by the shop that sells it rather than by a certifier.
Fragrance Disclosure Church California says its scents are non-synthetic and come from the essential oils named on each ingredient list, but publishes no formal fragrance disclosure policy.
Clean Definition Church California defines itself by what it uses rather than a free-from list: 100% organic or sustainably wild-crafted, vegan, non-synthetic ingredients with no chemical preservatives.
Controversies No public disclosure found; no controversy surfaced in searches.
Third-Party Tested No public disclosure found; the brand publishes no third-party clinical or safety testing.
Last checked 2026-07-22
Materials and composition 3 of 14
Ingredient Sourcing Organic and sustainably wild-crafted botanicals, some hand-selected near the Point Reyes preserve in Northern California (brand statement); housed in biophotonic glass, no synthetic preservatives.
Product Report (INCI + categorised) church-california ingredient report. 12 products, average 100% natural or naturally derived, 0 flagged ingredient instances. Every ingredient is categorised by function, origin and concern.Full catalogue read: 12 products in the catalogue, 12 recorded, ingredient lists read for 12 product or shade variants. 0 ingredients could not be categorised.Coastal Creme Pomade (Organic Hair Cream) 100% natural · 24 ingredients · 0 flaggedIngredientFunctionOriginConcernAqua (Water)waterRaw naturalSafeSantalum Album (Sandalwood) HydrosolotherNaturally derivedSafeChondrus Crispus (Seaweed) Extract†extract/botanicalRaw naturalSafeSpirulina Platensis (Spirulina)otherNaturally derivedSafeSimmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Oil*(infused with Althaea Officinalis (Marshmallow) Rootemollient/oilRaw naturalSafeSymphytum Officinale (Comfrey) Rootextract/botanicalRaw naturalSafeUlmus Rubra (Slippery Elm) Barkextract/botanicalRaw naturalSafeLavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flowerextract/botanicalRaw naturalSafeMatricaria Recutita (Chamomile) Flowerextract/botanicalRaw naturalSafeStellaria Media (Chickweed)otherNaturally derivedSafeGalium Aparine (Cleavers)otherNaturally derivedSafeSorbitan OlivateemulsifierNaturally derivedSafeAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juiceextract/botanicalRaw naturalSafeGlycerin (Coconut-derived)otherNaturally derivedSafeRosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extractextract/botanicalRaw naturalSafeTanacetum Annuum (Blue Tansy) Flower Oil†emollient/oilRaw naturalSafeCitrus Sinensis (Sweet Orange) Peel Oilemollient/oilRaw naturalSafeCitrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oilemollient/oilRaw naturalSafeCedrus Atlantica (Cedarwood Atlas) Bark Oil†emollient/oilRaw naturalSafeRosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil Verbenoneemollient/oilRaw naturalSafeLavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oilemollient/oilRaw naturalSafeSalvia Officinalis (Sage) Oilemollient/oilRaw naturalSafePhenylpropanol + Propanediol + Caprylyl Glycol (preservative)preservativeNaturally derivedSafeTocopherol (Vitamin E) *Organic †Wild-CraftedantioxidantNaturally derivedSafeVolcanic Clay Pomade (Matte Hair Clay) 100% natural · 28 ingredients · 0 flaggedIngredientFunctionOriginConcernAqua (Water)waterRaw naturalSafeLavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Waterextract/botanicalRaw naturalSafeChondrus Crispus (Seaweed) Extract†extract/botanicalRaw naturalSafeCarthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oilemollient/oilRaw naturalSafePersea Gratissima (Avocado) Oilemollient/oilRaw naturalSafeTriticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil†emollient/oilRaw naturalSafeSimmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Oil*(infused with Althaea Officinalis (Marshmallow) Rootemollient/oilRaw naturalSafeSymphytum Officinale (Comfrey) Rootextract/botanicalRaw naturalSafeUlmus Rubra (Slippery Elm) Barkextract/botanicalRaw naturalSafeLavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flowerextract/botanicalRaw naturalSafeMatricaria Recutita (Chamomile) Flowerextract/botanicalRaw naturalSafeStellaria Media (Chickweed)otherNaturally derivedSafeGalium Aparine (Cleavers)otherNaturally derivedSafeBentonitethickenerNaturally derivedSafeSorbitan OlivateemulsifierNaturally derivedSafeAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juiceextract/botanicalRaw naturalSafeGlycerinhumectantNaturally derivedSafeSalvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extractextract/botanicalRaw naturalSafeRosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extractextract/botanicalRaw naturalSafeCymbopogon Citratus (Lemongrass) Oilemollient/oilRaw naturalSafeZingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Oilemollient/oilRaw naturalSafeVetiveria Zizanoides (Vetivert) Root Oilemollient/oilRaw naturalSafeElettaria Cardamomum (Cardamom) Seed Oilemollient/oilRaw naturalSafeMyrtus Communis (Green Myrtle) Oilemollient/oilRaw naturalSafeSantalum Album (Sandalwood) Oilemollient/oilRaw naturalSafeMentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oilemollient/oilRaw naturalSafePhenylpropanol + Propanediol + Caprylyl Glycol (Preservative) (preservativeNaturally derivedSafe) Tocopherol (Vitamin E) *Organic †Wild-CraftedantioxidantNaturally derivedSafeSun Wax Pomade (Natural & Organic Hair Wax) 100% natural · 36 ingredients · 0 flaggedIngredientFunctionOriginConcernAqua (Water)waterRaw naturalSafeRosa Damascena (Rose) Flower Waterextract/botanicalRaw naturalSafeAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juiceextract/botanicalRaw naturalSafeCetearyl AlcoholemulsifierNaturally derivedSafeCetearyl Glucosidesurfactant/cleanserNaturally derivedSafeSodium Stearoyl Lactylate (Emulsifying Wax)emollient/oilRaw naturalSafeBentonitethickenerNaturally derivedSafeHelianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oilemollient/oilRaw naturalSafeCopernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Waxemollient/oilRaw naturalSafeButyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butteremollient/oilRaw naturalSafeRicinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oilemollient/oilRaw naturalSafeSulfated Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oilemollient/oilRaw naturalSafeHelianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Waxemollient/oilRaw naturalSafeGlycerin (Coconut derived)otherNaturally derivedSafeGluconolactone (exfoliant-acidNaturally derivedSafe) Sodium BenzoatepreservativeNaturally derivedSafeEuphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Waxemollient/oilRaw naturalSafePrunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oilemollient/oilRaw naturalSafeArgania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oilemollient/oilRaw naturalSafeCucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin) Seed Oilemollient/oilRaw naturalSafeRosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extractextract/botanicalRaw naturalSafeSimmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oilemollient/oilRaw naturalSafeRosa Canina (Rosehip) Seed Oilemollient/oilRaw naturalSafeTocopherol (Vitamin E)antioxidantNaturally derivedSafeCymbopogon Martinii (Palmarosa) Oilemollient/oilRaw naturalSafePelargonium Graveolens (Geranium Rose) Flower Oilemollient/oilRaw naturalSafeCocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oilemollient/oilRaw naturalSafeMangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butteremollient/oilRaw naturalSafeSqualane (Olive-derived)activeNaturally derivedSafeBoswellia Carterii (Frankincense) Oilemollient/oilRaw naturalSafeAcacia Decurrens (Mimosa) Flower Waxemollient/oilRaw naturalSafeCitric AcidpH-adjusterNaturally derivedSafeHippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Fruit Extractextract/botanicalRaw naturalSafeZingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Oilemollient/oilRaw naturalSafeSchinus Terebinthifolia (Pink Pepper) Seed Extractextract/botanicalRaw naturalSafeCitrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil* *Organicemollient/oilRaw naturalSafeOrganic Shampoo Bar 100% natural · 20 ingredients · 0 flaggedIngredientFunctionOriginConcernOrganic Olive oilemollient/oilRaw naturalSafeOrganic Coconut oilemollient/oilRaw naturalSafeRSPO-Certified Sustainable PalmotherNaturally derivedSafeOrganic Castor Oilemollient/oilRaw naturalSafeOrganic Virgin CoconutotherNaturally derivedSafeOrganic Kokum Butteremollient/oilRaw naturalSafeOrganic Babassu Oilemollient/oilRaw naturalSafeOrganic Shea butteremollient/oilRaw naturalSafeOrganic Cocoa Butteremollient/oilRaw naturalSafeOrganic Argan Oilemollient/oilRaw naturalSafeOrganic Rice Bran Oilemollient/oilRaw naturalSafeDistilled waterextract/botanicalRaw naturalSafeSodium Hydroxide (Lye)otherNaturally derivedSafeOrganic Fermented Rice Waterextract/botanicalRaw naturalSafeOrganic Grapefruit Peelextract/botanicalRaw naturalSafeVitamin E Oil (preservative)emollient/oilRaw naturalSafeOrganic Rosemary Oil Extract (preservative). 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Waterextract/botanicalRaw naturalSafeSupernatural Serum 100% natural · 12 ingredients · 0 flaggedIngredientFunctionOriginConcernOrganic Camellia oilemollient/oilRaw naturalSafeOrganic Rosehip Seed oilemollient/oilRaw naturalSafeVitamin EotherNaturally derivedSafeSqualeneactiveNaturally derivedSafeOrganic Hemp seed oilemollient/oilRaw naturalSafeOrganic Sacha Inchi oilemollient/oilRaw naturalSafeOrganic Black Cumin oilemollient/oilRaw naturalSafeOrganic Plum Kernel oilemollient/oilRaw naturalSafeOrganic Seabuckthorn oilemollient/oilRaw naturalSafeEssential oils of Neroliextract/botanicalRaw naturalSafeFrankincenseotherNaturally derivedSafeRose GeraniumotherNaturally derivedSafePlastic-Free Natural Deodorant (Cedar Grove) 100% natural · 13 ingredients · 0 flaggedIngredientFunctionOriginConcernTapioca StarchthickenerNaturally derivedSafeMagnesium HydroxideotherNaturally derivedSafeCocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oilemollient/oilRaw naturalSafeCaprylic/Capric Triglycerideemollient/oilNaturally derivedSafeHelianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Waxemollient/oilRaw naturalSafeHelianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oilemollient/oilRaw naturalSafeEuphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Waxemollient/oilRaw naturalSafeButyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butteremollient/oilRaw naturalSafeLauryl LaurateotherNaturally derivedSafeCedrus Atlantica (Cedar) Bark Oilemollient/oilRaw naturalSafeEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oilemollient/oilRaw naturalSafeTocopherol (Vitamin E)antioxidantNaturally derivedSafeSalvia Sclarea (Clary Sage) Oil *Organicemollient/oilRaw naturalSafeRose Water Facial Toner 100% natural · 1 ingredients · 0 flaggedIngredientFunctionOriginConcernOrganic Bulgarian Rose Waterextract/botanicalRaw naturalSafeSea Salt Texturizing Spray 100% natural · 16 ingredients · 0 flaggedIngredientFunctionOriginConcernAqua (Water)waterRaw naturalSafeCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside (Coconut derived)surfactant/cleanserNaturally derivedSafeAloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juiceextract/botanicalRaw naturalSafeMacrocystis Pyrifera (Kelp) Extractextract/botanicalRaw naturalSafePacific Coast Sea SaltotherNaturally derivedSafeMagnesium SulfateotherNaturally derivedSafeVegetable GlycerinotherNaturally derivedSafeCamellia Oleifera (Camellia) Seed Oilemollient/oilRaw naturalSafeArgania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oilemollient/oilRaw naturalSafeLactobacillus (Probiotic) Fermentextract/botanicalNaturally derivedSafeRosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extractextract/botanicalRaw naturalSafeCupressus Sempervirens (Cypress) Oilemollient/oilRaw naturalSafeCedrus Atlantica (Cedarwood) Bark Oilemollient/oilRaw naturalSafeCitrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oilemollient/oilRaw naturalSafeCitrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Peel Oilemollient/oilRaw naturalSafeCitric Acid *OrganicotherNaturally derivedSafe
Ingredient hazard (Yuka style) Low churchcalifornia.com
Scan result 7 of 48
Clean Verdict NOT ASSESSED
Last scanned 2026-09-10
Full catalogue scan? no
Reason / scan status Not assessed: 0 of 0 catalogue products have complete, fully classified INCI; unknown ingredient share 0.0%.
Other External Ratings (Made Safe, Credo Clean, B Corp score, etc.) Credo Clean only
Products in catalogue 31
Products read 31
Certification 1 of 3
Certifications Self-declared vegan, cruelty-free, wild-crafted and organic. No independent third-party certifier surfaced (not asserting absence from registers, which block bots). Credo Clean Standard is a retailer standard, not an independent certification.
Sourcing and supply chain 6 of 19
Where Manufactured Made in small batches in Petaluma and Point Reyes, Northern California, USA.
Contract Manufacturer
Mica Sourcing
Sources checked
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Clean & Safe: last checked
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Ownership and legal entity 2 of 18
Parent / Mother Company Independent, founder-owned by Ryan and Beatrice Gonzalez (founded 2017); no parent company or outside owner found.
Ownership Stake Ryan & Beatrice Gonzalez
Identity 1 of 23
Brand Name Church California
Energy, water and land 2 of 2
Sold in Mainland China Unknown - no disclosure found; brand publishes no China-distribution or animal-testing statement.
Carbon / Climate No public disclosure found; no emissions measurement, target or offset programme is published.
Claims and evidence 3 of 4
Clean Evidence Organic wild-crafted vegan small-batch
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EWG Verified / Skin Deep Rating
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Further detail 6 of 13
Endocrine disruptors None flagged churchcalifornia.com
Reef-safe (no oxybenzone / octinoxate) 1 churchcalifornia.com
Free from Parabens, Sulfates, Synthetic fragrance, Phthalates, Silicones, PEGs, Formaldehyde releasers, Oxybenzone / reef-unsafe UV filters churchcalifornia.com
Good On You Rating No Good On You rating found.
Sustainability / Impact Report URL No sustainability report published; the closest is churchcalifornia.com churchcalifornia.com
Reports Notes Organic is brand claim, no certifier
Filed under 13 terms held

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