Kosi Skín is a cruelty-free & non-toxic skincare company. This company is also 100% vegan, therefore, their products do not contain animal ingredients. Kosi Skín is not certified cruelty-free by any organizations as of December 2020.

Kosi Skín does not test its products or ingredients on animals, nor do they ask anyone to on their behalf. They also do not sell their products in countries that require animal testing. Thus, Kosi Skín does not sell in mainland China.

Kosi Skín is Mind Over Mango approved.

Kosi Skín products do not contain parabens, sulfates, artificial colors or dyes, petroleum, mineral oils, phthalates, chemicals, preservatives, or artificial fragrances. This company uses fresh and organic ingredients in their formulations.

Furthermore, all Kosi Skín products do not contain water, a beneficial approach to creating better skincare and reducing water waste. Most skincare products contain up to 95% water, resulting in only 5% of active ingredients. According to Kosi Skín, “Water-based products oftentimes remove the protective natural oils from skin as the water evaporates. You’re left with all of the synthetic emulsifiers, chemical colorants, toxic fragrances and preservatives that are added to your water-based skincare, and your skin becomes sensitive, red, inflamed, flaky and can even start breaking out.”

This company focuses on sustainability. All of their formulations are made in Georgia, USA with sustainably sourced and fair trade ingredients. Kosi Skín also utilizes reusable and recyclable glass jars for their bottled ingredients. Additionally, all products are handcrafted in small batches to minimize waste and ensure product freshness.

Furthermore, Kosi Skín products do not contain any water. Kosi Skín’s waterless skincare promotes water conservation. According to a 2016 report by International Resource Panel (IRP), almost half of the world’s population will suffer severe water stress by 2030, damaging the well-being of millions of people. [source]

Kosi Skín Founder Akosua Garwood especially holds Africa’s water shortage close to her heart, as she born and raised in the West African nation of Ghana. Without conservation efforts such as those from Kosi Skín, between 75 million and 250 million people in Africa will suffer high-stress water shortage by 2030, with sub-Saharan Africa already experiencing the largest number of water-stressed countries of any region.