Oct 15 , 2025
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Four Elements Organic Herbals Enters the 2026 Clean Beauty Awards
In a growing world of conscious consumers and ingredient transparency, Four Elements Organic Herbals is proud to participate in the 2026 Clean Beauty Awards, the largest international program honoring excellence in clean beauty.
This year, our brand is excited to share that two of our handcrafted, plant-powered formulations have been entered into two highly competitive product categories. Learn more about the awards, the strict standards required, and what makes our entries truly stand out.
About the Clean Beauty Awards
Established in 2015, the Clean Beauty Awards is a global awards program founded by CertClean, North America’s leading certification for safer skincare.
Now in its 11th year, the 2026 program includes
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191 indie beauty brands
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418 clean beauty product entries
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Representation from Canada, the U.S., Asia Pacific, and Europe
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A judging panel of 119 green beauty experts and advocates
Each product will be evaluated by three judges on product performance, not just clean formulation. Final scores will be submitted by December 20, 2025, and winners will be announced in February 2026 during an official online ceremony.
What Is CertClean?
CertClean is a certification program that reviews beauty and personal care products for ingredient safety. It does not certify whether a product is organic or natural. Instead, it screens ingredient lists against 1,400 or more chemicals that may pose a threat to human health.
This includes ingredients linked to irritation, allergies, or broader safety concerns. When a product earns the CertClean seal, customers know it meets strict non-toxic formulation standards.
Ingredient and Product Exclusions
To participate in the Clean Beauty Awards, brands must ensure their products exclude certain ingredients and formats. According to CertClean and award guidelines, the following are not permitted:
Ingredient exclusions:
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Parfum or fragrance
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Sodium Lauryl Sulfate or Sodium Laureth Sulfate
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Siloxanes
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Mineral oil
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Petrolatum
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Parabens
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Triclosan
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Petro-based PEG compounds
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DMDM Hydantoin, Diazolidinyl Urea, Quaternium-15, and others
Product exclusions:
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Oral care products or supplements
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Battery or electronic beauty devices
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Plastic microbeads
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Antiperspirants
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Content that is pornographic, hateful, or defamatory
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Limited edition bundles, gift sets, or multi-step kits
These requirements help uphold trust, safety, and transparency within the clean beauty movement.
Why Avoiding These Ingredients Matters
The Clean Beauty Awards excludes products with certain ingredients because CertClean screens for more than 1,400 chemicals that may pose a threat to human health. These ingredients are commonly found in conventional products and may raise concerns related to:
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Skin irritation or sensitization
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Allergic reactions
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Potential hormone disruption, such as from parabens or certain preservatives
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Lack of transparency in formulations, such as synthetic fragrance blends
By avoiding these, brands like Four Elements Organic Herbals meet higher standards of safety without compromising on product experience or results.
Our 2026 Clean Beauty Award Entries
Detoxify Body Oil
Category: Body Care
Crafted in small batches on our certified organic farm, this body oil blends:
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Sunflower and Grapeseed oils*
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Violets, Burdock, Figwort, and Poke Root*
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Orris, Blue Yarrow, and Orange essential oils
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Black-eyed Susan flower essence
*Organic ingredients
Aromatic and fast-absorbing, this oil evokes a spring morning. It delivers a fresh, cooling, and revitalizing experience rooted in plant wisdom.
Look Beautiful! Botanical Serum
Category: Face Serum
This luxurious face serum is a botanical infusion of:
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Calendula, Gotu Kola, Sage, and Ginseng*
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Neroli, Rose Geranium, and Clary Sage essential oils
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Rosehip seed oil, Vitamin E, and Pretty Face flower essence
*Organic ingredients
It absorbs easily without greasiness and delivers a smooth, radiant finish. Its delicate floral scent is inspired by our chakra gardens in bloom.
What’s Next
Judging is currently underway and will continue until the end of December 2025. During this time, we invite you to:
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Try our award-nominated products
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Follow our journey on social media
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Join the conversation with #CleanBeautyAwards and @CertCleanInc
Finalists and winners will be announced by CertClean in February 2026.
Experience the Beauty of Clean
We believe self-care should never come at the cost of your health. Our commitment to handcrafted, safe, and effective herbal products is what drives everything we do.
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