You may have noticed a new line appearing on our products that reads:
“WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm – www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.”
That’s a Proposition 65, and yes, we’ve chosen to include it. Not because something suddenly changed in what we make, but because the world we all live in has.
What is Prop 65?
Proposition 65, officially known as The Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, is a California law that requires businesses to inform consumers if a product could expose them to one of the 900+ substances identified by the state as potentially harmful.
That list includes things potentially found in everyday life, even in coffee, buildings, soil, and plants. It’s not a signal that a product is “bad,” but a reminder of awareness.
The Real World Isn’t a Lab
Every plant, mineral, and raw ingredient comes from somewhere real – a field in France, an orchard in Florida, a hillside in India, a mountain spring halfway across the world. These places are alive. They breathe, shift, and evolve. Rain carries minerals. Soil carries history. Water carries memory.
That’s nature. And nature doesn’t come with a “100%” guarantee.
We’ve watched the wellness and beauty world fill up with words like “pure,” “non-toxic,” and “chemical-free.” They sound comforting, but they create an illusion that the world can be scrubbed of everything inconvenient or imperfect. It can’t. And pretending it can does more harm than good.
We’re not interested in feeding that delusion. We’d rather talk honestly about how things actually are, because real awareness is far more powerful than empty promises.
Awareness Is Power
We work with suppliers around the world who share our commitment to quality, integrity, and traceability. We do our due diligence, carefully researching and partnering with producers who not only meet strict industry standards but attest to their practices with documentation.
That means reviewing and maintaining supplier statements and certifications (where applicable) such as:
- Certificates of Analysis & SDS confirming material composition and compliance
- Country-of-origin documentation
- Source material and manufacturing flow charts
- Nutritional and allergen information
- Cruelty-free, vegan, and non-GMO statements
- Natural declarations and phthalate, pesticide, and paraben-free attestations
- Various ISO quality management certifications
This isn’t about chasing perfection, but about being informed at every level of creation. We hold ourselves to these standard because we respect our customers, and because awareness should begin long before a product reaches the shelf.
Still, we understand that life doesn’t operate in absolutes. Even with diligence, nature retains its variability, and that’s not something to fear. It’s something to acknowledge and respect.
Adding the Prop 65 label is our way of saying: you deserve to know. Not to worry, but to inform and build perspective.
We believe people are smart. They can handle the truth and they deserve brands that treat them that way.
Why This Matters
The world is complex, and so are the things we make and use. But complexity doesn’t mean chaos. It means connection. The lavender grown under a summer sky in Provence is still beautiful, even if the rain that nourished it carries traces of the earth beneath it.
We live in a time when “purity” has become a marketing gimmick, not a reflection of reality. By openly and intelligently facing the truth, we take back the power that’s been buried under buzzwords.
So no, we’re not chasing “100%.” We’re choosing awareness. And we’re inviting you to do the same, because that’s what real progress looks like.
These statements are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. For any medical concern you should consult with an appropriately-licensed physician or other health care worker. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website. Full Medical Disclaimer.
