FAQs

Ego’s product packaging is approximately 85% recyclable. We choose environmentally sound packaging for our products and minimise additional packaging such as shrink wrapping. Ego Pharmaceuticals is a signatory of the Australian National Packaging Covenant and is committed to reducing waste wherever possible. QV Bottles can be recyled as normal, the only part you cannot recycle is the pump.

No, Ego Pharmaceuticals does not use methylisothiazolinone (also known as MI) in any products. Methylisothiazolinone (also known as MI) is a preservative found in shampoos, baby wipes, moisturisers and cosmetics and has been known to cause allergic reactions to the skin. Ego has never used this preservative.

None of Ego products are tested on animals. Safety and efficacy testing of formulations are routinely carried out using in vitro methods or human volunteers. Testing is carried out during the research and development phase. The use of human volunteers requires the study to be well designed and appropriately reviewed by established ethics committees.

Products are tested for skin sensitivity and irritancy on human subjects according to a strict patch testing protocol.