Is Eczema Honey Co. ethical?

Overview

Eczema Honey Co. is a skincare brand dedicated to providing natural, soothing solutions for eczema-prone skin, with a particular focus on babies and sensitive adults. Their flagship product, the Eczema Honey Oatmeal Baby Bath, has earned an ethics score of 84/100 from our analysis, reflecting strong performance in animal welfare and ingredient transparency. The brand markets itself as “gentle enough for baby’s sensitive skin,” using primarily organic oats, honey, and essential oils. They operate primarily online and through select retailers, avoiding major controversies and maintaining a clean ethical record as of early 2025.

Certifications

The brand holds three key certifications that underscore its ethical stance: Cruelty-Free International’s Leaping Bunny certification, which requires no animal testing at any stage of product development; PETA’s Beauty Without Bunnies approval, confirming the brand does not test on animals; and an additional cruelty-free certification from the brand’s own claims. Notably, the product sample does not carry vegan or organic certifications, though ingredients are largely plant-based except for honey. The absence of B Corp or Fair Trade certifications is a neutral point, as the brand is relatively small-scale.

Animal testing & vegan range

Eczema Honey Co. is a cruelty-free brand with no animal testing reported for any products, as verified by Leaping Bunny and PETA. However, the brand is not fully vegan because it uses honey as a key ingredient in many products, including the Oatmeal Baby Bath. The brand does offer a limited vegan range (e.g., unscented formulas), but these are not separately labeled. For strict vegans, it is essential to check individual product ingredient lists, as honey is common in their formulations. The brand’s vegan policy is: “We are cruelty-free but not fully vegan due to honey; we offer some vegan options.”

Sustainability pledges

The brand has published a sustainability page on its website stating a commitment to reducing plastic waste by using PCR (post-consumer recycled) packaging and offering refill pouches for some products. Their shipping materials are recyclable and they prioritize US-based manufacturing to reduce carbon footprint. However, they are not yet carbon-neutral or a member of programs like 1% for the Planet. Their pledge is: “We aim to use sustainable packaging, reduce plastic, and source ingredients responsibly, but we are still improving our environmental metrics.”

Sourcing & labor

Eczema Honey Co. sources organic oats, raw honey, and essential oils from U.S. and Canadian farms, publicly stating a preference for “GMO-free, organic, and fair-trade when available.” They do not explicitly disclose factory audits or worker wages, but as a small U.S.-based company, labor laws apply. The brand claims to “work directly with suppliers who share our values of ethical treatment of workers,” but lacks third-party social compliance audits (e.g., Sedex, SA8000). No reports of child labor or exploitation have been found, making this a moderate risk area.

Controversies context

As of May 2025, no major controversies are recorded for Eczema Honey Co. There are no lawsuits, FTC violations, or environmental scandals. Some online reviews note that certain products can cause mild irritation in extremely sensitive individuals (owing to essential oils), but these are product formulation issues rather than ethical breaches. The brand has been responsive to customer complaints on social media and offers a full refund policy, which mitigates customer satisfaction concerns. Overall, the clean record is a strong positive.

Bottom line

The Eczema Honey Oatmeal Baby Bath is a solid ethical choice for parents seeking a gentle, cruelty-free, and traceably sourced bath product for babies with eczema. While not fully vegan and still evolving in sustainability, the brand’s transparent commitments and absence of controversies make it a reliable pick. We recommend it for those prioritizing animal welfare above strict veganism, and encourage checking packaging updates for greener alternatives.