So you want to be more eco-friendly when it comes to all things beauty, but are thrown off by the terminology used in the green, clean and sustainable beauty world (yes, the descriptors all have subtly different meanings). To help you spot greenwashing—the false marketing of something as eco-conscious when it’s not, or as more environmentally friendly than it is—and ensure you know exactly what you’re purchasing, we’ve put together a glossary of the terms that you’ll no doubt encounter frequently as you build your earth-loving beauty wardrobe. Bear in mind, though, that definitions can change as
