FAQs

We are at times questioned about organic certification and whether our products are organic. You may not be aware that many organisations in Australia offer certification and all have a different set of requirements that constitute “organic”. Currently, there is no regulatory body in this field to ensure there are standard and consistent regulations. We use many wonderful ingredients that happen to be certified organic (by Eco Cert, Australian Certified Organic and Organic Food Chain Australia), however we also source excellent quality raw ingredients from smaller providers of wildly-grown botanicals that are grown ‘organically’ however have not obtained certification due to cost / lack of resources. Also, we like to be transparent. We want our customers to understand how it works. If a cosmetic is ‘water based’, up to 70% of it may actually be water. Did you know that water as an ingredient, cannot be classified as organic. Therefore, if your product is 70% water, you would expect that the remaining 30% is organic. If you’re interested in finding out more details on organic certification, we encourage you to read a very informative article written by Derio Comar, who has over 35 years experience as a microbiologist and industrial chemist.

Botani blends naturopathic principles with modern science to create authentically natural skincare solutions. We are transparent with our products and every ingredient is purposefully chosen. Our products are treatment focused, helping your skin look and perform its best. Our products are all:

• 100% plant derived
• Australian made & owned
• Vegan and cruelty free (PETA certified)
• Multipurpose – saving time, money and clutter
• Simple to use
• Full of active, effective ingredients that solve skin problems

NO! From sourcing to distribution – none of our products are / will ever be tested on animals! We are committed to never supplying our products in countries that require mandatory animal testing for the sake of cosmetics. As Botáni products are designed for people, it is obvious that they need to be tested on people to know if they perform and give results. Our first line of testing products is our staff. Once we are all happy with the results of the product, then others are invited to test the products. Before the product is released, it is sent to independent laboratories for thorough in-vitro testing to ensure its safety and efficacy – you can read more about our testing here. Many of our happy customers even use Botáni products on their pets, because they have had such great results with them. Botani Olive Hand Cream is also used on orphan Kangaroo Joeys, to hydrate their skin. Carers had tried and tested the product on themselves, before using it on the Joeys. Botani is accredited with PETA (People for Ethical Treatment of Animals) as Vegan and Cruelty Free.

Right here in Melbourne (and some products in Sydney!)

Yes! Natural ingredients have been supporting good health for many years, internally and externally. At Botani, our products are expertly formulated and we have the added benefit of modern science to improve the performance (for example, by testing at which pH level the product best performs at). Many of our products are also clinically tested!

We are proudly 100% Aussie owned!! (and made…)

Yes! Your skin safety is our utmost concern! All Botani products are manufactured under Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and all of our products undergo stringent testing, including:

• Stability Testing
• Preservative Efficacy Testing
• Microbiological Efficacy Testing
• Quality Control Testing

You can read more about our testing here.