What are the Roots Guard standards?
RootsGuard began with a simple but uncompromising question: “If skincare is meant to heal, why is it still allowed to harm?” For us, “natural” isn’t enough — not all natural ingredients are safe or beneficial for skin. That’s why our standards filter both natural and synthetic compounds. We reject the common industry belief that ‘natural’ automatically means ‘good.’ Many natural substances can irritate, clog, or harm skin in the long run, and the RootsGuard Clean Standard™ is designed to protect against that risk. Every product is radically pure, guided by truth, and rooted in respect for your body and the original design of the Creator, the Most High.
This commitment has evolved into the RootsGuard Clean Standard™ — one of the strictest global purity benchmarks in skincare. It’s not a marketing label, but a measurable standard we hold ourselves to, ensuring that every RootsGuard formula is radically natural, results-focused, and created without compromise.
The RootsGuard Standards aren’t about following trends. They are about upholding truth to nature, to science, and to what your skin deserves.
Beyond “clean beauty”
‘Clean beauty’ has become an overused slogan, diluted by greenwashing and half-measures. At RootsGuard, we move beyond labels — selecting every ingredient for its purpose, purity, and true skin compatibility. We reject shortcuts, avoid vague claims like ‘plant-based’ when they hide harmful additives, and uphold full transparency.
Certified by the highest international standards
Where most brands focus on trends or short-term appeal, we focus on long-term skin resilience and compatibility — combining heritage botanical wisdom with advanced, plant-origin science to create formulas that work in harmony with your skin’s natural functions.
RootsGuard formulas are developed under the most rigorous beauty and skincare regulations ISO 22716 GMP requirements, including Ecocert and COSMOS. These certifications are globally regarded as the gold standard for ingredient transparency, purity, and sustainability. These certifications align with — but do not define — our RootsGuard Clean Standard™, which often goes further than certification bodies require.
Even when some product labels don’t display certification logos, our manufacturing and sourcing processes meet or exceed COSMOS-standard, EcoCert, and ISO 22716 GMP requirements. This means every RootsGuard product is developed in certified EU laboratories, following strict ingredient safety and traceability protocols.
Our manufacturing follows COSMOS, EcoCert, and ISO 22716 GMP standards, and where formulas use biomimetic or nature-identical actives, our Clean Standard™ goes further than certification bodies require.
The RootsGuard banned ingredients list
We refuse to use over 150 ingredients — including titanium dioxide, mica, sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), carmine, talc, phenoxyethanol, synthetic fragrance, hydroquinone, parabens, and aluminum compounds — because not all natural is good for your skin. Our banned list protects both your immediate skin health and your long-term well-being.
These ingredients, often marketed as safe or natural, simply don’t meet our standards for safety, transparency, or effectiveness. At RootsGuard, we ensure only the cleanest, most skin-friendly formulas for our customers.
Our approach isn’t just about avoiding harmful substances; it’s about ensuring every ingredient contributes to long-term well-being at every level: biological, emotional, and spiritual.
Committed to science and purity
While fads come and go in the beauty industry, we rely on hard evidence to back our formulations. We emphasize clinical rigor and ingredient transparency over marketing gimmicks.
- Independent Testing: our products undergo third-party testing to validate safety as per regulatory requirements.
- Peer-Reviewed Evidence: Actives ingredients are used at concentrations proven effective through research, examples: niacinamide (vitamin B3), bakuchiol, and zinc PCA, etc.
- Functional Safety: All formulations are pH-balanced, non-comedogenic, and optimized for skin functionality.
Some formulas are enhanced with our Bio-Pure Actives™ — advanced, plant-origin molecules and cellular extracts chosen for their proven ability to elevate skin performance without compromising purity.
Where nature lacks the optimal concentration or stability, we use biomimetic, skin-identical peptides—never palmitoyl-modified, never toxic—chosen only when they serve the skin in the way natureoriginally intended.
Rather than wasting time chasing trends, we are laser-focused on creating skincare solutions that work scientifically and holistically.
100% compassionate, always cruelty-free
RootsGuard products are cruelty-free by principle. This is an unwavering part of our ethics and includes commitments such as:
- No animal testing at any stage.
- Vegan-friendly formulas wherever possible.
- Collaborations only with labs that share our “no-harm” philosophy.
We believe that true beauty never inflicts harm on animals, humans, or nature.
Transparency in packaging and labels
Understanding your skincare shouldn’t require guesswork. That’s why we go the extra mile when it comes to transparency:
- No Hiding with Marketing Labels: We avoid vague wording like “fragrance” to obscure artificial ingredients. Instead, we list full INCI (International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients) names on every label.
- No Artificial Additives: You’ll never find synthetic colors or mica in our products to create artificial appeal.
- Eco-Friendly Packaging: All packaging is thoughtfully designed to protect both the integrity of the formulas and the planet’s resources.
The RootsGuard clean promise
When you choose RootsGuard, you’re not just making a skincare purchase—you’re making a commitment to your long-term health and well-being. Every product we create adheres strictly to the following principles:
- Free from Toxins: No harmful chemicals, endocrine disruptors, or petrochemicals.
- COSMOS & Ecocert Standards: Every step of production follows certified clean beauty guidelines.
- Evidence-Based: All active ingredients are scientifically validated for function.
- Holistically Safe: Our products are non-comedogenic, vegan, and pH-compatible with your skin.
Roots Guard formulas are intended to strengthen the skin barrier, support its natural balance, and deliver visible, lasting results — blending the restorative wisdom of nature with precision plant science.
We uphold these standards not because they are easy but because they are right.
Rooted in Truth, grown through learning
Alongside everything we create at RootsGuard, we hold one mission close to heart: to learn and to share. Our blog is more than just a space for tips or trends, it’s a growing archive of deep research, raw truths, and continuous learning. As I, Diana, walk this path of discovery, questioning, unlearning, and rebuilding my understanding of nature, health, and purity — I bring that journey to you. We don’t claim to know it all. But we promise to stay curious, to seek wisdom that has been hidden, and to share what we find with you openly, humbly, and honestly. Because real education heals. And truth, when shared, protects.
Why Roots Guard standards matter
RootsGuard wasn’t created to blend into the beauty industry — it was created to transform it. Our standards protect and support skin cells, natural biology, and skin’s biofield. We honour the wisdom of nature and the divine intelligence in creation. This is skincare without shortcuts — rooted in truth, founded on trust, and made to serve your long-term health.
With unwavering commitment,
Diana
Founder, RootsGuard
