Natural Cosmetics have become a trendy word in recent years. But only products that meet the strict standards of the BDIH Guideline in Germany are able to display the "BDIH Certified Natural Cosmetics" Seal on their products. The criteria in the BDIH label are very strict and e.g. include ingredients, packaging and production standards:

• Ingredients have to be from a plant or mineral source
• Plant ingredients should be obtained from organic growth or wild harvest wherever possible
• Most petroleum based or synthetic ingredients are not allowed
• Genetically modified ingredients are not allowed
• Packaging has to be ecologically conscious, so recyclable and minimalistic
• No animal testing is allowed

BDIH allows sulfation and hydrogenation. Lavera does hydrogenate certain ingredients. Most hydrogenated ingredients, such as lanolin, have a safety ranking of 0 (low hazard) in the Skin Deep database. Lavera does not use sulfation in any of its products.