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How do you decide which ingredients to use?
All ingredients must meet John's strict guidelines:

1. No sodium lauryl sulfate, parabens, DEAs, MEAs, or TEAs
2. No GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms)
3. No petrochemicals
4. No animal testing
5. No artificial colours, fragrances or fillers
6. Ingredients must be as organic as possible
7. All plant extracts and essential oils must be certified organic whenever
   possible
8. All essential oils used must be steam-distilled and not extracted with
   propylene glycol - which kills the effect of the oils
9. All plant oils must be cold pressed, not heat distilled - which kills the
   therapeutic properties of plant oils
10. All ingredients must be proven to be beneficial to the hair or skin
11. All ingredients must be harvested in an environmentally-friendly manner
    (wild-crafted)
12. All ingredients must be bio-degradable as possible
13. Fair-Trade ingredients must be used when possible

Who certifies your ingredients?
We work with the following certifying agencies for all of our ingredients:

EcoCert - www.ecocert.com
Quality Assurance International - www.qai-inc.com
California Certified Organic Farmers - www.ccof.com
Organic Crop Improvement Association - www.ocia.com

Are your products tested on animals? Are they Vegan?
As John’s favorite pooch Maya knows, he believes in ethical treatment for
all animals. Including humans. None of our ingredients or products are
tested on any animals and John Masters Organics is endorsed by PETA . In
addition, our entire line is vegan except for products containing honey and
beeswax.

How do I find a retail store near me?
Please check on the 'Where to Find' page.

How did John Masters Organics start?
To find out, read more about John

Do your products contain Parabens or Sodium Lauryl Sulfate?
No. John Masters Organics products are entirely free of all parabens and
sodium lauryl sulfate.

Are there preservatives in your products?
Yes, preservatives must be used to ensure that the products are safe and
free of bacteria. We use the safest, most natural preservatives available
and we are constantly updating our products as the newest preservatives
become available. You can find the ingredients under each product on the
website.

Are your products available for wholesale?
Yes! For more information please complete the online form on the 'Wholesale' page

Are your products certified organic?
At the moment the USDA organic seal is only approved for products that meet
their acceptable edible food standards. New progress is being made everyday
to help create a standard for the cosmetic industry. It is very important to
John Masters Organics to have the seal on all of the products as soon as it
is available.