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EcoBeautyScore: Discover the environmental impact of your product
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At Eucerin we have been dedicated to dermatological skin care science for over 100 years.
As a member of the EcoBeautyScore Association, we are committed to enhancing transparency around the environmental impact of cosmetic products. This global initiative, which involves cosmetics companies and experts from around the world, has developed an environmental impact assessment and a science-based, independently verified scoring system. These scores help you better understand the environmental impact of our skincare products, enabling you to make more informed decisions.
EcoBeautyScore Label: Your guide for transparent choices
The EBS label is designed to clearly communicate the environmental impact of a product, making it transparent and easy to compare. Initially, scores will only be available for the Face Care category – specifically Face Moisturizers and Treatments.
What does it mean?
Products that score “A” rank amongst the best in class of the face care category for having a lower environmental impact. Products that score “E” have a higher impact and are therefore key products to focus our efforts to improve their environmental performance. Product scores can only be compared against other products within the same category (e.g. face care). The EBS label illustrates an example, showing a face care product sold in the European market with an environmental impact score of 'B'.
How does it work?
To calculate the EcoBeautyScore, the entire lifecycle of a product is evaluated, considering various planetary impacts to determine the final score.
How is the score calculated?
This score has been calculated measuring the full impact of a product over its lifetime, from sourcing the ingredients and the packaging, to manufacturing, transport, consumer usage and even after use when it becomes waste.
What is the methodology?
The different planetary impacts – such as climate, water, and land biodiversity incl. deforestation – are calculated for each stage of the product’s life and combined. This is the approach most commonly used by scientists to measure the environmental impact of a product. The methodology has been co-designed by scientists and reviewed externally by a panel of independent experts*. Score usage is regularly audited by a third party.
Why do some products have lower scores than others?
Certain ingredients, such as natural oils, are specifically chosen for their stability, which ensures optimal performance on the skin. However, this can lead to a higher environmental footprint over the product's lifecycle. As a result, products containing these ingredients may not achieve the highest sustainability score ("A").
Regardless of the score, the safety and efficacy of our products are always our highest priorities. We never compromise when it comes to the quality and effectiveness of our products.
What can you do?
Small changes in your routine can make a big difference in reducing your environmental footprint:
- Reducing the length or temperature of your showers: Taking shorter or cooler showers not only saves water but also reduces energy consumption, which can have a big impact on your overall environmental footprint.
- Use refillable products: Choosing refillable products instead of buying single-use packaging help to reduce the amount of plastic, making a significant difference in the fight against plastic pollution. If refills aren’t available, please make sure to recycle your empty packages properly.
Every little action counts, and together, we can make a positive impact on the environment.
To find out more about the methodology and the steps you can take to help lower the environmental impact of your products, click here.
*The EBS methodology and platform have been reviewed and verified by E&H, the consulting branch of the Ecocert group, to ensure compliance with the principles of the European Commission’s PEF methodology and ISO norms 14020/14025. EcoBEautyScore methodology and platform reviewed & verified by on 26th May 2025 by:
