Offers a large number of advantages compared to customary products. . Ecological tests evaluated biocosmetics almost exclusively at a grade of good to very good, while conventional products scored much lower.

The guildelines for organic cosmetics were set in 2009 by the Council of Europe and are controlled in Germany by the BDIH. Non-natural materials were forbidden in the biocosmetics to a great extent.

They dictate exactly which non-natural materials may be used to which extent. Transgenic plants or their products should not be used nor should products from animals.