Amazon Verified Purchase
5.0
"I used this every night on my Colorado Trail section hike. The scent calmed me after long days and helped me sleep better even in noisy campsites."
Yawanawá Amazonian Palo Santo & Breu Branco Ceremonial Resin Blend All brands
Is Soul of the Forest ethical?
Recommended92/100 EthiCompare ethics score · 1 scored product
Yes — Soul of the Forest scores 92/100 on EthiCompare, one of the stronger ratings in our database, with 3 of 4 ethics signals verified.
| Check | Status | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cruelty-free | verified | At least one product in our database carries a third-party cruelty-free certification. |
| Vegan options | verified | Certified vegan products appear in this brand's range. |
| Sells in mainland China | unverified | We have not confirmed this brand's mainland China distribution. |
| Third-party certified | verified | We record 5 distinct certifications across this brand's products. |
| Certifications | on file | 1% for the Planet, Fair Trade, Vegan, Cruelty-Free, Rainforest Alliance |
Scored with our public methodology.
Verified ethical brand
Soul of the Forest at a glance
Soul of the Forest offers 1 product on EthiCompare across Health & Wellness, with an average ethics score of 92/10 and recurring certifications including 1% for the Planet, Fair Trade, Vegan.
Is Soul of the Forest ethical and cruelty-free? Read the verdict Ethics avg 92 1 product Price $$
Standards & certifications
Verified credentials appearing across Soul of the Forest's product range.
1% for the Planet ×1Fair Trade ×1Vegan ×1Cruelty-Free ×1Rainforest Alliance ×1
Ethics breakdown
Average scores across our scoring pillars.
- Animal Welfare100/10
- Sourcing95/10
- Environment93/10
- Labor90/10
- Transparency88/10
Categories covered
Where Soul of the Forest shows up across our directory.
- Health & Wellness1
What reviewers highlight
Strengths mentioned most often across Soul of the Forest's products.
- ✓Supports indigenous land rights and regenerative harvest
- ✓Authentic, grounding scent that lasts
- ✓Ultra-lightweight packaging perfect for backpacking
- ✓Plastic-free and compostable all the way
Sustainability commitments
"Certified by Rainforest Alliance for sustainable non-timber forest product harvesting. Brand is a member of 1% for the Planet; uses biodegradable packaging; ships with carbon offsets. Yawanawá community receives direct benefit-sharing payments."
All Soul of the Forest products
1 of 1 product
Excellent
1% for the PlanetFair TradeVeganCruelty-Free+1 more
4.6 (847)
Hand-harvested by the Yawanawá people in the Brazilian Amazon, this ceremonial resin blend of Palo Santo and Breu Branco offers a grounding, earthy aroma ideal for outdoor athletes seeking mental clarity and ritual after a long thru-hike. Every purchase supports indigenous land rights and regenerative agroforestry.
Soul of the Forest reviews
4.6 (1,694)
weighted across 1 product — shopper ratings, not our ethics scoreOutdoor Gear Lab
8.5
"Soul of the Forest's resin is a standout for hikers who want a lightweight, transformative aromatherapy tool. The ethical sourcing is best-in-class."
Yawanawá Amazonian Palo Santo & Breu Branco Ceremonial Resin BlendTreeHugger (reviewer)
5.0
"It’s rare to find a product that genuinely benefits both the user and the forest. This resin is that product. The Yawanawá story adds depth to every burn."
Yawanawá Amazonian Palo Santo & Breu Branco Ceremonial Resin BlendNo EthiCompare member reviews yet — open any product to write the first one.
Common questions about Soul of the Forest
Is Soul of the Forest cruelty-free?+
Cruelty-free credentials appear on part of Soul of the Forest's range in our data. Check the certification badges on each product page — coverage is rarely brand-wide.
How does Soul of the Forest score overall?+
Soul of the Forest averages 92/100 across the 1 products we have scored, using public certifications, sourcing disclosures and controversy records.
Who owns Soul of the Forest?+
Parent-company ownership changes what your money supports. See our brand ownership map for the current group structure and any conflicting parent-company records.
What are the best alternatives to Soul of the Forest?+
Our alternatives page ranks comparable products by ethics score with a side-by-side difference table, so you can see exactly which pillar improves.