Sustainable Skincare Brands We Love: The Masterlist!

The skincare world has been revolutionized by a rise in sustainable brands that champion safer ingredients, ethical practices, eco-conscious packaging, and superior formulations.

But why make the shift to sustainable skincare? Choosing better skincare goes beyond skin-deep benefits. It's about advocating for your well-being, the environment, and ethical business practices.

As you navigate this terrain, we're here to guide you. From natural face washes and makeup removers to vegan-friendly choices, our curated list of top picks is a dynamic selection that is constantly updated to ensure you're always in the know about the best sustainable skincare products. So, let's dive in!

Sustainable Eco-Friendly Skincare Brands We 💚

Before you head out to shop for clean beauty, it's good to keep a few things in mind! At the end of this post, we've got some great resources on why switching to greener skincare is better for you. We also cover our beauty criteria, which provides you with lots of information to make more informed choices that come with better ingredients and better packaging. And now the GOOD stuff...

1. The Eco Alchemist

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The Eco Alchemist is a revolutionary brand in Canada known for their staunch commitment to environmental stewardship and wellness. They are the country's first licensed company to display the Palm Oil Free Certification Trademark on all its products.

The brand was founded by Terri Kirkham, a holistic nutritionist and cosmetic formulator, who was driven to bring certified palm oil-free products to the Canadian marketplace.

Their skincare line boasts of waterless cleansers, available as ultra-moisturizing facial cleansing bars or innovative powder-to-foam facial cleansers. These concentrated products have impressive longevity, with some customers reportedly using their first bottle of the powdered cleanser even a year later.

The brand also offers powdered facial masks that come in compostable packaging. Available in four varieties, these masks are filled with skin-loving ingredients such as coconut milk, prebiotics, and vitamin C, to name a few. Just add water and enjoy a luxurious, eco-friendly pampering session at home.

The Eco Alchemist's facial oils are another unique offering. The range includes their award winning Bakuchiol + Calendula Facial Oil, a bio-retinol blend for beautifully aging skin, the Blueberry + Cucumber Seed Facial Oil for all skin types, and the Abyssinian + Copaiba Resin for acne-prone & sensitive skin types. These oils are refillable, encouraging customers to reuse the dropper top from their previous order, thus reducing waste.

Their skincare bundle is a perfect starter kit, including a powdered facial cleanser, facial serum, choice of facial oil, and choice of powdered facial mask. The brand's award winning deodorant formula, free from baking soda and synthetic fragrance, are also becoming a customer favorite.

Moving on to hair care, The Eco Alchemist offers Canada's first and only certified palm oil-free shampoo bars. These bars are pH balanced for optimal hair and scalp health and are free from sulfates. They produce a luxurious, creamy lather and contain herbal ingredients like matcha, Brahmi, and activated charcoal.

Each bar contains plant-based proteins, hair-loving oils, vitamins, and shine enhancers. For instance, their "Smooth Operator" bar features quinoa protein, vitamin B5, orange fruit extract, and smoothing pequi fruit oil, giving off a sweet, energizing scent of vanilla and orange.

The brand also caters to specific hair and scalp needs, like their "Problem Solver" bar, perfect for dry, flaky, or oily scalps. Even the fragrances used are natural and offer an unscented line of products, "Non-Scents."

Adding to their eco-friendly ethos, the bars pair perfectly with reclaimed wood soap dishes handcrafted by the founder’s father, a carpenter who saves wood from the landfill to create these dishes. The Eco Alchemist also offers a Yuzu & Magnesium dry shampoo in a compostable shaker tube.

2. Plantish

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Plantish Future is a brand deeply rooted in the mission of enhancing everyday living with sustainable, eco-friendly home and bathroom solutions. They are dedicated to infusing daily routines with a sense of environmental responsibility, all while keeping the hustle of modern life in mind.

Every product under the Plantish Future brand is vegan, plastic-free, and derived from plant sources. And they make sure to give back by collaborating with organizations such as the Global Conservation Force to protect wildlife.

Plantish Future's reusable cotton rounds have become a best-selling product. These multipurpose cotton rounds are soft, absorbent, and perfect for various uses, such as removing makeup and applying toner. One of the key features is their built-in pocket which enhances precision and ease of use.

Each purchase of these cotton rounds includes a complimentary organic mesh bag, which can protect the rounds and other delicate items during machine washing. In addition, the rounds themselves are machine-washable and designed not to shrink. They are also quick to air dry so avoid putting them in the dryer to help with longevity.  Choose from two types of rounds available - Bamboo and Cotton.

The Bamboo Reusable Face Rounds are made from sustainably sourced bamboo infused with charcoal. They're especially effective for removing makeup as the rounds can efficiently absorb cleansing water or oil, ensuring a frictionless makeup removal process while retaining their softness.

The Cotton Reusable Rounds are crafted from organic cotton, perfect for applying toners and cleansing with or without face wash. Despite frequent washing, these cotton rounds remain soft and do not shrink.
Plantish Future offers a set that includes Cotton and Bamboo Reusable Rounds for those wanting to try both types.

Choosing these reusable rounds is not just economical, potentially saving you from buying 730 disposable cotton pads a year.

The Beauty & Bathroom Collection by Plantish Future is a remarkable range of eco-friendly essentials. Inspired by nature, these vegan, cruelty-free, and plastic-free products cover a broad spectrum of needs from skincare to shaving.

They also offer handmade shampoo, conditioner, and soap bars crafted in Vancouver, BC. For those seeking self-care indulgence, there are bath bombs made with carefully selected ingredients, providing a treat without harming our planet. The deodorants, also handcrafted in Vancouver, are free from baking soda and toxic aluminum, ensuring safety for use anywhere on the body.

3. Elva’s All Naturals

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Elva’s All Naturals is one of our favorites at The Eco Hub. They are an approved brand with CertClean, North America’s leading certification for safer beauty and personal care products. But that’s just a start.

They carry effective and innovative formulations without toxic synthetic chemicals or preservatives commonly found in conventional products.

You can rest assured that none of their products contain parabens, phthalates, palm oil, or artificial fragrances. They also omit SLS, sulfate, and gluten.

Instead, Elva’s lovely selection is made from natural, certified organic, fair trade, and biodynamically farmed ingredients. As well as plant extracts and essential oils. Many of their products are vegan, but some contain certified organic raw honey, so be sure to look out for that where it is a concern.

Check out Elva’s GLOW if you want a sustainable skincare routine. Botanical Skincare System features a waterproof eye makeup remover, facial oil + lash serum, a foaming face wash, a toner, a facial oil, and a brightening scrub putty featuring brown sugar, organic honey, and papaya enzymes. Plus a 12-pack of washable bamboo makeup pads!

Of course, you can shop all products independently, along with bath and body care. Their Brightening Facial Toner and Facial Oil (part of their GLOW. collection) were internationally recognized in the 2022 Clean Beauty Awards! And looking at the reviews, it's obvious why!

Their products are high-quality, effective, and feel amazing on the skin. Everything is made with love in small batches to ensure freshness and reduce waste.

For packaging, Elva’s chooses the most sustainable options, partially curbside recyclable and/or reusable. Based in Canada and one of the most eco-friendly skincare brands, be sure to check out Elva’s in our other guides on zero-waste hand soap, natural toners, and gorgeous body wash!

Price range: $$

Use code ECOHUB15 for 15% off.

4. Blissoma

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Blissoma is a holistic, botanical skincare brand founded by Julie Longyear, a herbal chemist and green beauty activist specializing in compassionate care for sensitive skin, acne, rosacea, and other skin concerns. A holistic approach means that the brand cares about its impact on the whole person and planet.

Blissoma products contain organic plant nutrition that deeply supports and balances the skin. And they are all made without irritating synthetic ingredients that can cause skin flares for sensitive people. Months of in-depth research go into each new recipe to ensure it solves a specific problem.

The line offers a complete range of cleansers, toners, moisturizers, serums, oils, and more which are used by over 200 estheticians in professional skincare treatments. One of their best-selling and most highly-rated products is Free, a Rejuvenating Herbal Gel Cleanser + Makeup Remover.

It is designed for ultra-sensitive skin and is suitable for all skin types and ages. It has won 2 awards and customers love and swear by it because it is gentle, effective, and does not dry out the skin. Some customers even reported seeing reduced redness and softer, more supple skin!

Blissoma is betting on regenerative agriculture to source its ingredients, favoring ingredients sourced from farms that are not only organic but also grown using more sustainable regenerative practices. About 30% of their herbs are sourced farm-direct from regenerative, organic farms like La Colina Linda in Illinois and Oshala Farm in Oregon.

As they work to source more and more ingredients from regenerative farms, ingredients may no longer carry organic certifications but would still be organically farmed.

All Blissoma products are vegan and Certified Cruelty-Free by the Leaping Bunny program. Some of their products contain palm oil, but they try to avoid it wherever possible and reformulated their bar soaps a few years ago using cocoa butter rather than palm oil.

In manufacturing, the Blissoma herbal production studio receives 80% of its electrical power from a rooftop solar array. It is lit using energy-conserving LED lights which use a fraction of the power of fluorescents. Herb waste from their manufacturing is also composted locally, and in 2022 they composted over 250 lbs of used herbs.

For packaging, recyclable aluminum and glass are made from recycled materials. Boxes are printed on Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) certified sustainable paperboard and manufactured in a wind-powered facility. They also make sure to reuse boxes and packaging material where possible and to recycle paper, cardboard, plastics, and metals used at their facility.

Price range: $$$

5. Annmarie Skin Care

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When “clean beauty” isn’t just a pretty buzzword, there is Annmarie Skin Care, an artisan brand that goes the distance to make every product MADE SAFE® certified- and that says A LOT. 

If you have always dreamed of luminous, lit-from-within skin, this brand can make it happen (even at forty-something).

All of their products are like a delicate blanket for skin--full of light--as in lightweight oils that never weigh skin down, plus a light scent that's out of this world. 

It's high time more recognition and loyalty pour into companies like Annmarie Skin Care for its authenticity, transparency, and stellar formulas. 

I've been so impressed by the products and wanted to give you the 411 on some of their standouts:

• The pH-balanced Aloe Herb Cleanser will help to remove impurities without stripping the skin's vital biome. This gentle cleanser unclogs pores and balances the skin's natural oils. 
• For a little refresh try the Neroli Toning Mist, it's a delicate aloe vera infusion that's deeply hydrating. Toning helps soften the skin and enhances the absorption of all serums and oils. It also reduces the appearance of skin redness or irritation.  
• The Anti-Aging Serum is a strong antioxidant-rich serum that will rejuvenate the skin and work with your body's natural restoration. It's incredibly hydrating and will leave skin looking plump and youthful!
• The Anti-Aging Oil a light, enriching moisturizer with a clean, worry-free formula that restores your skin's healthy glow.

All these products include curated organic and wildcrafted ingredients with many high-quality rare herbs and high-vibration plant extracts that are incredibly effective. Annmarie Skin Care is committed to continually re-auditing its sources to maintain the highest standards of purity and sustainability.

For $19.99, you can get the absolute best for your skin and experience 4 of my favorite Annmarie Skin Care products. This exclusive deal created only for this community cannot be found on the Annmarie Skin Care website. This is what you get. It's the perfect eco-friendly gift.

• Aloe Herb Cleanser (1oz) 
• Neroli Toning Mist (1oz)
• Anti-Aging Serum (5ml)
• One sample of the Anti-Aging Facial Oil
• FREE shipping (for US and Canadian residents only)
• 100% money-back promise if you are not satisfied with your order
• $10 coupon for a future purchase 

Price range: $$$

6. The Organic Skin Co.

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Founder Megan Douglas, a multi-hyphenate turned naturopath, entrepreneur, and heir to generations of medical herbalist expertise, joined forces with her sister-in-law Lisette, to create The Organic Skin Co. to offer effective skincare designed to help our skin and to give back to the earth.

Find moisturizers, cleansers, toners, exfoliants + masks, oils, balms, serums, and more. Everything here can either be recycled or returned to the soil after use.

One of the customer favorites is The Good Oil, a honeysuckle and turmeric face oil. It is designed to nurture and rejuvenate skin, and can also be used to prep skin for makeup. Customers love it because it smells amazing and feels very good on the skin.

The brand partners with organic community farms and manufacturers based in India to make their products. Their products are also certified by Bio-Gro, a reputable Certification Agency based in New Zealand, where the brand was established.

This certification ensures that their supply chains and ingredients are ethically sourced, free of GMOs, and free from potentially harmful synthetic chemicals, herbicides, and animal by-products. The brand is also certified vegan.

In partnership with Eden Reforestation Projects, they offer a "One Product, One Tree" initiative. For packaging, biodegradable eco-pulp, aluminum tubes made from recycled aluminum, and recyclable and reusable containers.

Price range: $$

7. Whamisa

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Whamisa is owned by Korea’s leading clean beauty manufacturer. Together they tout the first Korean-certified organic facility, and unique organic fermentation techniques to create their antioxidant-rich formulations. Find toners, serums, cleansers, lotions, facial oils, and more.

One of their favorites is the Organic Flowers Toner Deep Rich, loved for its delicate yet effective formulation, that doesn’t dry out the skin and carries a lovely scent. The Whamisa Fresh Inner Skin Moisture Bouncy Serum is also well-liked. It is part of the cactus-derived mucilage line and is revered for its lightweight, smoothing feels that leave skin soft and hydrated.

They also ensure that all ingredients used to make their formulations are made from mindfully sourced, plant-derived ingredients, as well as natural preservatives. The latter is inspired by the traditional Korean food preservation technique of wrapping freshly cooked rice cakes with leaves.

With that, the brand also avoids a laundry list of ingredients including inputs derived from animals, artificial dyes, coal tar, parabens, PFAS, phthalates, PEG, silicones, synthetic fragrances, and triclosan, to name a few.

In terms of packaging, you will find recyclable glass bottles and jars, recyclable plastic bottles, biodegradable tubes and caps that will naturally decompose in 6 years, and soy-based inks, sugarcane paper for boxes and printing. Some of their products contain pumps that are difficult to recycle but can be reused.

The brand also carries certifications from EWG, BDIH (the oldest and most stringent European organic certification system created in Germany), and ISO 9001.

Price range: $$

8. Activist Skincare

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Founded by Allison Callaway, Activist Skincare is an artisanal line of skincare products, lovingly handcrafted in small batches in Southern California. Born from a personal journey toward self-care, holistic wellness, and a love for the planet, Activist Skincare’s collection is vegan & cruelty-free and made from carefully selected ingredients that are non-toxic and non-irritating to both skin and the planet.

They also omit any ingredients contaminated with hormone disruptors like phthalates, parabens, and dioxins. Find cleansers, toners, serums, oils, sunscreen, travel kits, sets, and more! New customers can try all seven refillable products with the Trial & Travel Kit!

This brand is definitely worth a try if you’re looking for more eco-friendly skincare essentials for your skincare routine! I’ve tried everything from the Sea to Skin Cleansing Gel and the Healing Water Toning Mist to their face serums and sunscreen.

I especially love the Calming Force Clear Skin Serum to soothe irritated skin and the Healing Water Toning Mist after cleansing. Aside from their refillable pouches, products ship plastic free and all of their containers are reusable.

Regarding sourcing, Activist Skincare ensures that all its ingredients are ethically sourced and of high quality. Their organic floral waters are sourced from small regenerative growers in the Pacific Northwest, which is great since their studio lab is in the Los Angeles area.

For packaging, all Activist Skincare products are available in glass containers and refill pouches. Refill pouches are better than plastic bottles, especially when recycled. If you opt for the pouches, look for recycling facilities that will accept them when you finish.

For shipping, low-impact packing materials like corrugated cardboard and shredded paper are made with post-consumer waste and can be recycled and/or composted. The refill pouches are shipped in a flat paper envelope for reduced emissions.

A proud member of 1% For the Planet, Activist Skincare has also donated as much as 5% of its annual revenue over the past few years to organizations such as Earthjustice, Environmental Defense Fund, Rainforest Trust, Outdoor Afro, Changing Tides Foundation, Communities for a Better Environment, Cultural Survival, and more. Use code THEECOHUB for 15% off.

Their name means active ingredients + advocating for change = Activist Skincare.

Price range: $$

9. Lilly Farm Fresh Skincare

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To help consumers steer clear of conventional brands filled with unwanted chemicals, synthetic ingredients, and contaminants, Lily Farm Fresh Skincare focuses on helping us explore organic skin care products by offering an entire line of products made on their very own USDA-Certified Organic farm.

That’s right, they grow some of the sustainable skincare ingredients used in their products at their farm, where founder, Lily Morgan and her team take charge of growing these ingredients from start to finish. No parabens, phthalates, sulfates, or GMOs here, either. These products are also Vegan and made in the USA.

Their collections feature products geared toward different skin types such as acne-prone skin, dry skin, and sensitive skin – including face washes, toners, lotions, and more, formulated on-site at their USDA Certified Organic laboratory.

One of their most highly rated products is the Balancing Oil-Free Conditioning Serum. It is designed to condition and firm skin and offers moisture without a greasy feel.

As they work to formulate the best natural skin care products possible, they also want to help the planet. All of their full-sized products come in recycled glass bottles, which are great for recycling but also for reusing.

Price range: $$

10. Earth Harbor

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Earth Harbor is a small family business founded by Ali Perry-Hatch, a certified toxicologist, herbalist, and self-proclaimed beach wanderer. Their products are made from carefully selected, nontoxic, natural ingredients, favoring fair trade, organic, non-GMO, or wildcrafted sources — with no parabens, phthalates, or sulfates.

Vegan and Leaping Bunny certified cruelty-free, you will find serums, exfoliants, moisturizers, facial soap, cleansing oil, and more. One of their most highly rated products is the Celestine Hydra-Plumping Peptide Serum loved for its refreshing and rejuvenating effects.

Everything is handmade in small batches in the USA — either at their studio in Saint Simons Island or their solar-powered factory in Utah.

For packaging, the brand uses glass, minimal plastic accessories that can be reused, and FSC-certified paperboard boxes.

Price range: $$

11. Blendily

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Based in Portland, Oregon, and women-owned, Blendily blends botanical wellness and innovative formulations with therapeutic properties of powerful plants, flowers, seeds, and oils. Their motto is "Ingredients are as close to the origin as possible."

They gather and grow from their garden and the surrounding wild Pacific Northwest forests and landscapes. Their signature blends will leave your skin wanting more of their goodness. With names like The Golden Hour Facial Oil Serum and the Saphiore Moon, you can't go wrong. If you want an effective natural serum that works, try this one!

Blendily supports local farmers and purveyors that honor the land that they cultivate. When they source exotic botanicals from afar, they ensure that the ingredients bear the Organic seal or have personally visited the supplier directly.

Find a wide range of beauty products, from serums to hair care to baby care. All of it is handmade without all the crap we want to avoid. No animal testing here either, and all the packaging is glass. They are not fully vegan,

If you live in Portland, make sure to pop into their store to smell and touch all the gorgeous herbs and flowers that pick to make their creations.

Price range: $$

12. Meow Meow Tweet

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Meow Meow Tweet is a natural, vegan, cruelty-free skincare brand for the whole body. Founded by Jeff Kurasaki (they/them) and Tara Pelletier (she/they), the brand offers ethical natural personal care products that are as easy on the earth and animals as they are on us.

For skincare, they make lovely cleansers, hydrators, moisturizers, and treatments, including toner, face oil, a gel face toner, facial bars, lip balms, and masks.

You can also shop by skin type to get right down to business for dry, combo, oily, or sensitive skin. Their Matcha Lime Exfoliant Mask is well received— gentle enough on the skin while remaining effective for removing dry skin cells.

As part of its ethos, the brand looks to manufacture and package its products with as little strain on the planet as possible. That’s why everything they make is packaged in glass, metal, or compostable paper and produced in small batches in their micro-factory based in California.

The brand also ensures that the ingredients used in its products are certified organic, non-GMO, and sourced from plant populations that are strong or renewable.

To give back, Meow Meow Tweet chooses a different organization to work with every month — prioritizing “small, mutual-aid, grassroots focused, BIPOC- and queer-led organizations that align with their values”.

Check them out in our zero-waste deodorant and zero-waste sunscreen guides.

Price range: $$

13. Dew Mighty

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Dew Mighty was created to make effective, slow beauty a reality. Made from pure ingredients without wasteful packaging, Dew Mighty’s selection offers something for every skin type in the form of starter kits & bundles and refills featuring cleansing powder and serum bars.

The Bloom Jelly Serum Bar is made from gentle ingredients like jojoba oil, coconut oil, vitamin C, and more — leaving skin calm and hydrated. Their Lucid Enzyme Cleansing Powder is made from rice powder, kaolin clay, and other mindfully selected ingredients for a daily cleanse or a little detox if you have 20 minutes or more.

All dermatologist-tested Dew Mighty products are available in customized refill packaging that have very little dead space per shipment for greater efficiency and a lower carbon footprint.

In 2020 and 2021, the brand donated to the construction of a Hydroelectric Plant in India as part of their dedicated carbon offset project. Every year, they calculate and offset their total operational carbon footprint and carbon emissions associated with shipping.

Price range: $$

14. Plaine Products

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We tried the citrus scented face wash – it smells good and feels gentle and cleansing without being too harsh or stripping. It doesn’t lather much but leaves skin feeling clean. Sadly if you have hyper sensitive skin like I do this might not be the best fit for you. However, if your skin isn’t easily irritated you may want to give this a try.

The green tea toner is noticeably fragrant but not too strong. It is designed to soothe irritated skin and to shrink pores without any harsh ingredients. It didn’t leave hyper sensitive skin feeling any discomfort after use.

This moisturizer feels great going on and smells really lovely. So much so that I looked forward to putting it on after cleansing. Sadly it did cause some irritation to hyper sensitive skin however, it seems as though this might be from the natural fragrance because this product otherwise feels super delightful. 

We also tried their beauty oil, which is designed for us on hair, face and body. It feels rich, smells great and could make a perfect addition to any self-care routine.

Certified B Corp Plaine Products boasts several certifications, including Leaping Bunny, PETA, and 1% For The Planet. The carbon-neutral company exclusively uses recycled materials for shipping and offers their products in refillable, BPA-free aluminum bottles. Like many sustainable brands, Plaine uses plastic only for their pumps. Customers are encouraged to retain their first pump and reuse it with future product refill.

Why consider sustainable skincare brands?

The cosmetics (and personal care products) industry is the least regulated among consumer products. And conventional manufacturers have not taken it upon themselves to err on caution. Quite the contrary.

According to EWG, “since 2009, 595 cosmetics manufacturers have reported using 88 chemicals, in more than 73,000 products, that have been linked to cancer, birth defects or reproductive harm”. This includes chemicals like formaldehyde (used in embalming fluid and a known carcinogenic), methylene glycol, mercury, phthalates, parabens, PFAS, and more — all of which are banned by the European Union.

Plus, you’d think that after decades of defending the use of all sorts of stuff on our faces and bodies, conventional beauty brands would’ve figured out how to stop aging by now. Instead, we have observed over time that while many of the undesirable chemicals and contaminants found in conventional beauty and personal care products may not pose a high risk to our health, exposure to some of these chemicals and contaminants is linked to severe health issues like cancer.

We don’t think it wise to use these products on faces, skin, and bodies.

That’s why we prefer sustainable skincare brands that make their stuff without harmful or potentially harmful ingredients, just for starters. And if you are concerned about costs, like several of the brands featured here, there are also affordable skincare options worth considering.

Things to look for while shopping sustainable skincare brands

Let’s look at what to consider in searching for more sustainable skincare brands.

When searching for any beauty products, whether we're looking for blue beauty or sustainable men's skincare brands, we always consider our clean beauty criteria to avoid any greenwashing.

Good Ingredients: Here, we look to avoid any potentially harmful ingredients commonly found in skincare products with the help of our handy list of 18 ingredients to avoid in skincare and reputable references from the likes of EWG and the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics. We’re not looking for the most sustainable skincare brands but for brands trying to offer better options.

Vegan: For the vegans among us, we also look out for products that contain any ingredients derived from animals or insects such as beeswax, honey, milk, or cochineal bugs (also referred to as carmine, or carbonic acid). Many green beauty brands are vegan now so don’t fret and consider some vegan shampoo bars if needed!

Cruelty-free: Products tested on animals are a major no-no and it’s now very easy to avoid them. The cruelty-free certification program by Leaping Bunny is a great way of checking for this.

Palm-oil free: This is a no-go for us. It is pervasively linked to deforestation, threatens wildlife, and causes several other severe social and environmental issues. We try to avoid it wherever possible.

Sustainable Sourcing: Similarly, we want to know where all of the ingredients in the products come from and how they are produced. Sustainable production methods and ethical working conditions throughout the supply chain is the only thing to do. Brands that are transparent and share information on sourcing are definitely at the top of our list.

Better packaging: Sustainable packaging is crucial, particularly in the beauty industry, which generates an estimated 120 billion units of packaging per year. We look for brands offering refills, take-back programs, or types of plastic that can be recycled.

These criteria are a guideline. We do our best to find the best brands to share with you. There are no perfect criteria and no perfect brand, but lots are doing great things!

A final word on sustainable skincare brands

Finding the right skincare brands can be a struggle, and adding the sustainability component to things doesn’t help, but we think these sustainable skincare brands are worth a try. Their products are made with both our well-being in mind and that of our planet, which we can always stand behind.

If you’ve ever considered creating a zero waste bathroom altogether, we can help with that too, and don’t hesitate to drop by the brand directory for everything from green beauty brands to home goods and more sustainable living essentials.

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