Ethical green beauty brands take an holistic approach to skincare. Their sustainable sourcing practices and ethical production aim to minimize environmental footprint while offering products at a reasonable cost.
Avoid unsustainable ingredients such as petrolatum derived from the oil industry and wood-based components from endangered tree species in order to minimize environmental impacts on land and waterways.
Weleda
Weleda is an impressive B Corp brand with an exceptional commitment to community. Their sustainability focus extends well beyond simply protecting the environment; instead it encompasses how they treat both employees and suppliers in their supply chains.
Biodynamic farming methods are employed by their manufacturers to source natural ingredients that go into their products, providing greater biodiversity for healthier soil environments – and ultimately leading to enhanced human and animal wellbeing.
All Weleda skincare is vegan-friendly, meaning that none of its raw materials derived from animals. Their popular Skin Food body butter exemplifies this commitment with soothing viola tricolor flowers, rich shea butter, calendula flowers, and chamomile. As one of the largest natural cosmetic producers worldwide, Weleda stands committed to keeping both people and the planet’s wellbeing in mind when producing its cosmetics.
Zum
Indigo Wild was inspired by nature when they created Zum, a line of body and home products made with only plant-powered ingredients. Goat’s milk soaps and other products from this line moisturize skin while maintaining its natural pH balance, while they use other natural components such as jojoba, shea, argan oils, dragon’s blood extracts and botanical extracts for an immersive bass vibe that everyone can feel.
Zum Face products contain soothing botanicals to help you achieve beautiful encore-worthy skin. Their products are gentle on all ages and skin types, without parabens, phthalates, triclosan or microbeads present – simply gorgeous products!
Zum Laundry Soap offers powerful yet gentle stain and deep cleaning action with saponified coconut oil and baking soda, while essential oils zap away odor-causing particles, leaving your clothes and room with delightful Frankincense, Myrrh, Geranium Patchouli fragrances. Additionally, their Zum Mist Aromatherapy Room and Body Spray has something to meet every mood; making these an invaluable part of daily routine.
MAHALO
Maulao, which means gratitude in Hawaiian, inspired Maryna Kracht to create high-performance skincare that defies natural beauty convention. Inspired by the beautiful islands she loves and her maternal lineage of herbalistry, Maryna set out to craft high-performance organic and 100% clean skincare that was luxurious yet eco-friendly.
Every product encased within this collection features the enchanting scents and ingredients from Hawaii – many sourced directly from its islands – such as hibiscus flower, noni fruit, kukui oil and Hawaiian clay.
Mahalo Studio on Kauai creates each balm, mask and elixir using time-tested Polynesian botanicals and scientifically researched actives for an eco-conscious skin care experience that leaves your complexion glowing with radiant beauty.
Meow Meow Tweet
Meow Meow Tweet, a small-batch skincare brand specializing in vegan products made with only pure and natural ingredients, develops vegan skincare products using organic unrefined plant oils and butters, steam distilled and cold pressed essential oil, as well as high quality herbs. Their products are designed as modern culinary dishes incorporating ingredients like these.
Meow Meow Tweet is widely recognized for their line of underarm products that provide an effective yet safe alternative to aluminum-based deodorants. Their deodorants feature baking soda and arrowroot to keep you dry while controlling odor, while shea butter and organic plant oils nourish delicate skin under arms.
Meow Meow Tweet also offers an impressive line of hair care products, including shampoo and conditioner bars. These bars go beyond traditional bottles by providing lightweight yet compact formulas in recyclable metal packaging that’s convenient to bring on trips – not to mention being multipurpose as you can also use the product on other parts of your body!
