Is The Honest Company ethical?
Good with caveatsMostly — The Honest Company scores 79/100. It clears our bar on 2 of 4 ethics signals, with gaps worth checking before you buy.
| Check | Status | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cruelty-free | verified | At least one product in our database carries a third-party cruelty-free certification. |
| Vegan options | unverified | We have not verified certified vegan formulations for this brand. |
| Sells in mainland China | unverified | We have not confirmed this brand's mainland China distribution. |
| Third-party certified | verified | We record 3 distinct certifications across this brand's products. |
| Certifications | on file | B Corp, Cruelty-Free, EWG Verified |
Scored with our public methodology.
The Honest Company at a glance
The Honest Company offers 1 product on EthiCompare across Baby & Kids, with an average ethics score of 79/10 and recurring certifications including B Corp, Cruelty-Free, EWG Verified.
Is The Honest Company ethical and cruelty-free? Read the verdict
Standards & certifications
Verified credentials appearing across The Honest Company's product range.
Ethics breakdown
Average scores across our scoring pillars.
- Animal Welfare95/10
- Transparency92/10
- Labor82/10
- Environment78/10
- Sourcing75/10
Categories covered
Where The Honest Company shows up across our directory.
- Baby & Kids1
What reviewers highlight
Strengths mentioned most often across The Honest Company's products.
- ✓Absorbs quickly without sticky residue
- ✓EWG Verified for peak safety assurance
- ✓Affordable for a high-standard ethical brand
Sustainability commitments
"Bottles are made from recyclable materials and the company is moving toward carbon neutrality in logistics."
Products from The Honest Company
A dermatologist-tested, plant-based lotion that avoids over 2,500 questionable ingredients, backed by B Corp transparency.
Common questions about The Honest Company
Is The Honest Company cruelty-free?+
Cruelty-free credentials appear on part of The Honest Company's range in our data. Check the certification badges on each product page — coverage is rarely brand-wide.
How does The Honest Company score overall?+
The Honest Company averages 79/100 across the 1 products we have scored, using public certifications, sourcing disclosures and controversy records.
Who owns The Honest Company?+
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 The Honest Company?+
Our alternatives page ranks comparable products by ethics score with a side-by-side difference table, so you can see exactly which pillar improves.