Personal Care Product Labels

When you're shopping for shampoo, soap and other personal care products, how can you distinguish reliable label claims from those that can't be counted on? Scroll through the images below of claims you are likely to encounter. Or lookup labels on your phone, click here to learn how. For an explanation of the leaf rating system, see What Do the Leaves Mean?

Sources: EPA, USDA, South Coast Air Quality Management District, Consumer's Union and certifier Web sites