U.S. vs. E.U. Skincare Standards: Why We Choose the Stricter Path
At Archwood Soapery, our promise is "No Crap. Ever." That’s why we voluntarily adhere to European Union (E.U.) standards for cosmetic ingredients. As a trusted boutique soap supplier, we know that when you're looking for wholesale natural skincare for boutiques, ingredient integrity matters to your retail customers. While the E.U. has banned or restricted over 1,300 chemicals from cosmetic use, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has only banned around 11.
Choosing the stricter path means we exclude ingredients commonly found on U.S. shelves, forcing us to formulate from a place of higher integrity and genuine care for skin health. When you partner with a premium wholesale soap brand like ours, you’re stocking professional grade artisan soap and clean label wholesale skincare that prioritizes safety and long-term well-being above cheap fillers and easy manufacturing.