The sustainability of our products

Sustainability

Being green is a choice

OLOS represents the change we want to see in the world. A world that we respect; just like we respect you and your skin.

Opaque bottles

Made from 50% recycled and 100% recyclable plastic.

Clear bottles

Made from 100% recycled and recyclable plastic.

Tubes

Made from 50% recycled and 100% recyclable plastic.

Plastic jars

100% recycled and recyclable. The jars’ lids and covers are made from 100% recycled and recyclable plastic.

Glass bottles and jars

90% recycled and 100% recyclable. Caps, pumps and overcaps in recycled and recyclable plastic. 100% recyclable plastic jars’ lids.

Cases and interiors

Made of 100% FSC recycled and recyclable cardboard.

Seals on the cases

Made from 100% recyclable paper.

Sleeves

The tube and jar caps are made from 100% recyclable plastic.

External packaging

Removed, no more cellophane.

Paper receipts

Replaced with digital QR codes.

Secondary packaging for transport

FSC recyclable paper

We are working with LifeGate to reduce our impact

Zero Impact® is LifeGate's project for calculating, reducing, and compensating for CO₂ emissions generated by the activities of individuals, entities, events and products, companies, and organisations. Through the purchase of carbon credits it helps create and protect growing forests and supports projects for energy efficiency and the production of renewable energy as outlined by the Kyoto Protocol.

OLOS is a LifeGate partner for a minimum period of 2 years and participates in the Zero Impact® project offsetting the CO₂ emissions, attributable to all of its new face products’ packaging.

We have taken the following 3 steps as part of our participation in this project:

Designing light packaging that is made from recycled and recyclable raw materials.
Estimating the greenhouse gas emissions generated by our packaging using a scientific method based on life cycle assessment (LCA).
Compensating for the calculated emissions by purchasing carbon credits through initiatives to create and protect growing forests in Madagascar.

For a plant to be able to absorb the most CO2 possible, it needs to be growing, meaning it must not have reached maturity yet. The growing plants that absorb the most CO2 are those that are found in tropical forests, because they enjoy a better climate compared to temperate forests.

Together with LifeGate, we have calculated the following figures concerning OLOS products:

Total kilos of CO2 emitted by our packaging in two years: 80,628.
Total number of trees required to compensate for the kilos of CO2 produced: 10,800 per year.

We're on the right path.

Vegan Friendly

We want to respect animals and limit our environmental impact. That is why all our formulas are vegan: our formulas do NOT contain animal-derived ingredients.

Responsible agriculture and fair trade

We source our ingredients from responsible agriculture which guarantees that the plants and their habitat develop ideally. We also support local communities with fair trade agreements.

Green chemistry

The ingredients we use are extracted using sustainable methods through green chemistry processes that guarantee the highest efficiency with the lowest environmental impact.

Natural ingredients

Each formula contains a % of natural ingredients that is labeled and calculated based on the ISO1628 standard: every raw material has its own natural index, and the sum of these indexes yields the final result.

Certified natural fragrances

All of our products, except the Face-Body-Hair Silk Oil, contain certified, 100% natural fragrances.

Bio-sensory cosmetics

We choose sensuous, distinctive, and soft textures and fragrances to offer you skin a moment of holistic wellness and beauty.

Free from

Our formulas are dermatologically tested and developed without the use of dyes, synthetic fragrances, parabens, silicones, petrolatum, paraffins, SLES/SLS, formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, mineral oil, phtalates, GMOS, retinyl palmitate, tar, hydroquinone, triclosan and triclocarban, DEA, TEA, MEA, ETA, aluminum, talc, nitrates, BHA, or BHT.

Promotional materials

Sustainability is a responsibility and choice that goes beyond the cosmetic product and also impacts everything that revolves around the product's life cycle. That is why, when it comes to creating brochures, displays, gadgets, etc. OLOS makes sure to prioritise the use of recycled, recyclable, and environmentally friendly materials (paper and cardboard, wood, plastic, etc.) as well as paints and inks with low environmental impact. OLOS also takes measures to reduce packaging materials.

Sustainability on the web

Towards a zero‑impact website

OLOS has contributed to the creation and protection of 346 sqm of growing wooded areas in the Ticino Park to offset, in 5 years, 864 kg of CO₂ generated by its annual internet traffic.

We are also working to turn the OLOS website into a zero-impact platform: we will take measures to compensate for the CO₂ emissions generated by each click.