Biossance Certifications and Awards: Science, Sustainability, and Skin in Harmony
Biossance Certifications and Awards: Science, Sustainability, and Skin in Harmony
At Biossance, we believe advanced science and conscious choices can work beautifully together. Our formulations are born from biotechnology and guided by values that prioritize safety, sustainability, and real performance. Everything we create starts with a question: How can we deliver powerful results while making the world better than we found it?
Our certifications, testing standards, and awards are reflections of that promise. They offer transparency into what we stand for and reassurance that every formula is created with intention and integrity.
Biossance creates vegan, cruelty-free skincare powered by biotechnology and our signature sugarcane-derived squalane. Our formulas are dermatologist-tested, with select products undergoing additional testing or earning third-party recognition for sensitive skin and other specific needs. Whether you are just beginning your skincare journey or refining a routine you love, these distinctions help explain what makes Biossance different — and why that difference matters.
Biotechnology: The Foundation of Biossance
Biotechnology is at the heart of Biossance. Our scientists pioneered sugarcane-derived squalane — a highly pure, renewable alternative to the shark-derived squalane historically used by the beauty industry. Squalane helps replenish moisture and support the skin barrier while providing lightweight hydration. By using biotechnology, we can create high-quality skincare ingredients with consistency, purity, and sustainability in mind.
Biotechnology allows us to develop ingredients that are:
- Consistent and stable
- Highly effective
- Sustainably sourced
- Free from common contaminants
- Made with purity and performance in mind
This approach helps reduce dependence on overharvested or animal-derived sources while maintaining the high-performance experience we expect from our skincare. It is proof that cutting-edge skincare science and environmental responsibility can work together.
Skin-Safe, Science-Backed Skincare
Effective skincare starts with formulas you can trust. At Biossance, science guides how we formulate, test, and evaluate our products, with a focus on delivering high-performance skincare that is also gentle on skin.
Our formulas are dermatologist-tested, and most products undergo additional testing based on their intended use. For example, select Biossance formulas are pediatrician-tested, while others undergo testing for sensitive skin, non-comedogenicity, or other specific skin needs.
Depending on the formula, Biossance products may feature:
- Dermatologist testing
- Pediatrician testing
- Clinical and consumer testing
- Non-comedogenic testing
- Hypoallergenic testing
- Third-party recognition for sensitive and eczema-prone skin
For us, science-backed skincare means more than choosing innovative ingredients. It means thoughtfully developing and testing formulas for safety, tolerability, and performance so you can feel confident about what you are putting on your skin.
Third-Party Tested and Trusted Skincare
We believe skincare claims should be backed by meaningful standards. That is why Biossance products are evaluated by independent organizations or undergo additional testing based on their intended use. These third-party distinctions can provide another layer of confidence for anyone looking for science-backed skincare, sensitive-skin-friendly formulas, or products developed with both efficacy and tolerability in mind.
From dermatologist and pediatrician testing to independent seals and certifications, these standards help provide greater transparency around how individual Biossance formulas are developed and evaluated.
Because certifications and testing can vary by product, we encourage you to explore individual product pages to learn more about the specific testing and credentials associated with each formula.
Vegan Skincare: Compassion Meets Performance
Biossance is proudly a fully vegan skincare brand. Every formula is made without animal-derived ingredients. This commitment is rooted in compassion — but it also supports cleaner, more skin-compatible formulations. Plant-based ingredients are often rich in antioxidants, essential lipids, and nutrients that strengthen and protect the skin barrier. They tend to align more closely with what the skin naturally recognizes and responds to, making them ideal for sensitive or reactive skin types. Beyond skin benefits, vegan skincare reduces reliance on animal agriculture, one of the largest contributors to environmental impact. Choosing vegan formulations helps move the beauty industry toward more ethical, planet-conscious practices.
Cruelty-Free Skincare: Innovation Without Harm
Our cruelty-free commitment means no Biossance product is ever tested on animals. Beauty has a long history of animal testing, but innovation no longer requires outdated or harmful practices. Instead, we rely on modern laboratory science, biotechnology, and validated safety testing methods that ensure both efficacy and ethical integrity. Cruelty-free skincare reflects our belief that respect for animals, people, and the planet should be built into every step of product development.
Shark-Safe and Ocean-Conscious Skincare
For decades, the beauty industry sourced squalane from shark liver oil, harming marine ecosystems and threatening shark populations. Biossance changed that. By creating sugarcane-derived squalane, we delivered a breakthrough that protects ocean life while offering superior hydration and skin compatibility. Today, Biossance is recognized as a shark-safe skincare brand — a distinction that reflects our dedication to biodiversity and marine conservation. Our commitment extends beyond ingredients. Through our partnership with Oceana, we support global efforts to protect and restore ocean ecosystems. Being shark-safe is about protecting species. Being ocean-conscious is about protecting the future.
Learn more about our commitment to ocean conservation through our partnership with Oceana.
Eco-Friendly Skincare Products: Beyond Clean
Eco-friendly skincare requires more than removing certain ingredients. It demands rethinking the entire lifecycle of a product — from sourcing and manufacturing to packaging and disposal. Our formulas begin with renewable sugarcane and are produced using energy-efficient and water-conscious processes. We are committed to making 100 percent of our packaging reusable, recyclable, or compostable by 2030. For your skin, this means avoiding unnecessary fillers and harsh additives. For the planet, it means reducing emissions, conserving resources, and minimizing waste.
Sustainability is not a trend. It is a long-term responsibility.
My Green Lab Certified Practices
We are proud to be certified by My Green Lab, a global standard for responsible laboratory practices. This certification recognizes that our research and development facilities operate under strict sustainability guidelines. It confirms that the science behind our skincare reduces waste, conserves energy, and prioritizes environmental stewardship. For your skin, this means ingredients crafted with precision and care. For the industry, it sets a benchmark for greener scientific innovation.
National Eczema Association Seal of Acceptance
Several Biossance formulas carry the Seal of Acceptance from the National Eczema Association, identifying products suitable for sensitive and eczema-prone skin.
These dermatologist-tested formulas:
- Strengthen the skin barrier
- Calm visible irritation
- Deliver soothing hydration
This seal demonstrates that you do not need to choose between high performance and gentle care. Clean, effective skincare can also be safe for reactive skin types. Explore our eczema-approved skincare collection.
Award-Winning Skincare
Biossance products have been recognized by leading beauty authorities, including:
- Best of The Bump Awards
- Allure Best of Beauty Awards
- Glamour Awards
In 2024, Biossance was honored in the Best of The Bump Awards, a trusted resource for expecting and new mothers. Our Vitamin C Rose Oil was named the best pregnancy-safe face oil — a powerful validation for those searching for gentle, effective skincare during pregnancy.
These recognitions reinforce a simple truth: clean formulas can compete with — and often outperform — conventional products. Explore our award-winning skincare.
Why Biossance Certifications and Testing Matter
Certifications, testing, and awards are more than badges. They provide greater transparency into how a skincare product is formulated, evaluated, and recognized.
For people who already prioritize vegan skincare, cruelty-free beauty, sensitive-skin-friendly formulas, biotechnology, and environmentally conscious products, these distinctions can help identify products that align with those priorities.
For those discovering these principles for the first time, they can offer a helpful roadmap for understanding what goes into the skincare they use every day.
At Biossance, we believe the future of skincare is science-backed, conscious, and innovative. From biotechnology and sugarcane-derived squalane to dermatologist testing, independent certifications, cruelty-free practices, and more sustainable science, every part of our approach reflects our commitment to creating effective formulas with skin and the planet in mind.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Biossance
Yes. Biossance formulas are dermatologist-tested, with many products also undergoing additional testing based on their intended use and skin concerns.
Yes, select Biossance products are pediatrician-tested. Because testing varies by formula, check the individual product page for the specific testing and credentials associated with each product.
Many Biossance formulas are designed with sensitive skin in mind. Select products have also earned third-party recognition, including the National Eczema Association Seal of Acceptance. Always check the individual product page to find the formula best suited to your skin's skin needs and check out our sensitive skincare collection.
Yes. Biossance is a fully vegan skincare brand, and our formulas are made without animal-derived ingredients.
Yes. Biossance is committed to cruelty-free skincare, and Biossance products are not tested on animals.
Yes. Biossance uses sugarcane-derived squalane rather than shark-derived squalane. Our biotechnology-based approach provides a renewable source of this moisturizing skincare ingredient without relying on sharks.
Biotechnology uses science and biological processes to develop ingredients with specific qualities such as purity, consistency, stability, and performance. At Biossance, biotechnology is central to our approach and is behind our signature sugarcane-derived squalane.
Yes. Select Biossance products have earned the National Eczema Association Seal of Acceptance. Look for the seal on qualifying products or explore our eczema-approved skincare collection.
Sustainability is central to the Biossance approach. From renewable sugarcane-derived squalane and shark-safe sourcing to more sustainable laboratory practices and our packaging goals, we continually work to reduce our environmental impact.
Biossance and select Biossance products have received certifications, seals, testing credentials, and awards related to sustainability, sensitive skin, product performance, and responsible science. These include My Green Lab certification, the National Eczema Association Seal of Acceptance on select formulas, dermatologist and pediatrician testing where applicable, and recognition from beauty and lifestyle authorities.
Science, Sustainability, and Skin in Harmony
We believe better skincare begins with better science — and that better science can also help create a better future.
That is why we continue to push biotechnology forward, develop high-performance formulas, prioritize thoughtful testing, and challenge conventional ways of sourcing and creating skincare.
Discover Biossance's vegan, cruelty-free, biotech-powered skincare and experience science, sustainability, and skin working in harmony.
