True BotanicalsSkincare & Topical

True Botanicals

Chebula Active Serum / Pure Radiance Oil

The first skincare brand to earn MADE SAFE certification, and one of the few clean brands that clinically tests whether its products actually work. There is a dedicated pregnancy-safe line.

Skincare & Topical$$$Top Pick

Maria Approved

Assessed across the five dimensions of our standard: heightened safety, designed with women, ingredient honesty, ethical production, and editorial review. Anything still open on this product is listed under verification below.

  • Made by Women
  • Sustainable
  • Pregnancy & Lactation Safe
  • Clinically Studied in Women
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Made by Women
Founded by a woman or women, or currently led by a woman as CEO or equivalent. Verified through public business records or brand attestation with documentation.
Clinically Studied in Women
Efficacy claims are supported by research that included women at meaningful representation across race, age and body type.
Pregnancy & Lactation Safe
Ingestibles and topicals only. The brand has documented safety review for pregnancy and lactation and labels the product accordingly.
Sustainable
Meets at least two of: B-Corp certification, recyclable or refillable packaging, a public plastic-reduction commitment with reporting, carbon-neutral operations, 1% for the Planet membership.