🐝Hummlan

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Swedish barrier-first skincare for sensitive and reactive skin. Single product: Barrier Repair Serum with 14 clinically supported active ingredients. Full ingredient transparency with exact concentrations. EU-registered (CPNP), dermatologically tested, fragrance-free.

44/100

Hummlan Sustainability Score

Sustainability Breakdown

Plant-based squalane and jojoba oil suggest renewable sourcing, but limited public information on biodiversity impacts.

Subscription model with 45-day delivery cycles is inherently circular-friendly — predictable refills reduce the risk of over-purchasing and waste. 30-day satisfaction guarantee with full refund reduces product abandonment. However, no refill program is offered, no take-back scheme exists, packaging materials are not described, and there is only one product format with no reusable or returnable packaging option.

EU-based brand with regional shipping within Europe, which keeps transport emissions relatively low. Free shipping reduces unnecessary deliveries. However, no carbon footprint data is published, no SBTi targets exist, and no carbon offset or renewable energy claims are made. As a very small brand with a single product, absolute emissions are likely low, but there is no verifiable climate data available.

Strong formulation ethics: 14 ingredients only, all disclosed with exact concentrations. No fragrance, no essential oils, no denatured alcohol, no SLS/SLES, no parabens, no sulfates. EU-registered (CPNP) and dermatologically tested. Phenoxyethanol is used as preservative at 0.1-1%, industry standard with low irritation risk. No microplastics disclosed. Full INCI declaration is publicly available on the website. The main gap is lack of information about manufacturing waste and wastewater management.

Small Swedish brand with EU-registered (CPNP) products and dermatological testing; limited public information on manufacturing locations and labor practices.

Our ratings are "stern but fair", based on third-party certifications and EU Taxonomy + CSRD alignment. We prioritize verifiable data over brand marketing claims. EU Taxonomy and CSRD explain the framework backbone.

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Our ratings are "stern but fair", based on third-party certifications and EU Taxonomy + CSRD alignment. Learn more about EU Taxonomy and CSRD.

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