Greenwashing Watch
Audit· General — anhydrous formats
Needs Context

"Waterless beauty (as sustainability claim)"

An anhydrous formula is genuinely water-free in composition, but water remains embedded across the supply chain — botanical irrigation, manufacturing, packaging production, and consumer use. The UK ASA has ruled that environmental benefit claims must be substantiated across the full lifecycle, not just the formulation.

What to look for instead

Look for published lifecycle assessment (LCA) data covering sourcing through end-of-life.

More claims under audit
Sources
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    ASA CAP Code + Green Claims Code
    UK Advertising Standards Authority