The on-going rescue for sustainable fashion has been rigorous by producing ethical clothing but what consumer forget is using the harmful chemicals and plastic bottles every day for their skincare routine.
The beauty industry has come under the spot light for negatively affecting the environment.
Though the industry doesn’t have a good record when it comes to sustainability, having non-recyclable plastic packaging and containers since forever now, the stakes are finally changing.
Consumer mindset is aiming for getting a clear conscious by contributing towards the environment in any way they can.
The emerging focus and shift to eco-friendly sustainable beauty products have gained consumer attention but still the question lingers on ‘what is sustainable beauty and where to find them?’
Burt’s Bees
Started 30 years ago, Burt bees produces 100% natural products from bee’swax.
Guided by the single principle that nature has the best answers, the brand offers everyday products ranging from Lip Care and Lip Colour, Facial Skincare, Hand and Body Care, Baby Bee and many more!
The iconic Burt Bee’s lip balm £3.99 (which is also Blake Lively go to lip care product) comes in 17 delicious flavours and is 100% natural infused with beeswax, a natural skin conditioner and vitamin E to moisturise.
Social media:
https://www.instagram.com/burtsbeesuk/
https://www.facebook.com/BurtsBeesUK
https://www.youtube.com/user/BurtsBeesUK
The Body Shop
‘’We aim to be the world’s mostethical and sustainable global business.’’ (Thebodyshop,2019)
Started in 1976, the brand aims to provide naturally inspired beauty products, ranging from obvious essentials for hair, body and face, the brand also has a blog with tips and advice on a quick fix at home for instant remedies.
Having a range for vegan free products in its beauty and skincare department, the brand is all about transparency and aims to provide the best with zero tolerance towards animal cruelty.
The camomile cleansing butter £10/ 100ml and the drops of youth sheet mast £5, are a best combination for hydrating and cleansing the skin. The wonder flower has been proven super effective when it comes to soothing sensitive skin due to its anti-irritant properties.
The drops of youth is a biodegradable sheet mask made with a concentratedblend of drop’s of youth and exotic ingredients like edelweiss, criste marine and sea holly plant stem cells making it the perfect skin rescue for hydration and healthier looking skin.
Social media:
https://www.thebodyshop.com/en-gb/
https://www.instagram.com/thebodyshop/
https://www.facebook.com/TheBodyShopUK/
https://twitter.com/TheBodyShopUK
Aveda
Born in 1978, Aveda is based on Ayurvedic medicine, pharmacology, botanical research and aromatherapy and is committed to using organic ingredients.
Aveda salons are known to offer the signature ritual of neck and shoulder massages that are perfect to divulge in after a hectic week at work.
Rosemary mint shampoo £15.50 and conditioner £17.50 is one of the best sellers of the brand due to its invigorating aroma of rosemary, peppermint and spearmint that energizes, awakens the senses and improves focus.
Since April being a stress awareness month, the brand has recently launched its stress-fix kit with French Lavender and clary sage.
Social media:
https://www.aveda.co.uk/
https://www.instagram.com/avedauk/
https://www.facebook.com/AvedaUKIRE/
Neal’s yard
Established in 1981, Neal’s Yard Remedies is a modern apothecarycreating, award-winning natural and organic health and beauty brand.
Using ethically sourced herbs, botanicals and essential oils, the brand stands strong on its ethics of cruelty free products.
The brand’s iconic blue bottle and jars are pigment made to protect thedelicate aromas and herbal properties from light.
Neal’s yard has products ranging from skincare, bath and body, mother and baby, aromatherapy and wellbeing.
The brand also offers therapies such as acupuncture, aromatherapy and Cranial osteopathy in its stores across the UK.
Frankincense IntenseTM Lift Cream £65/ 50gm
The multi action nourishing cream visibly lifts and recontours skin with its anti-aging formula that helps with loss of firmness, reduced elasticity and wrinkles.
Frankincense IntenseTM Lift Serum £75/30ml
The best-selling product is made with essential oils that are clinically proven to help relax by inhaling the exotic aromas that promote a feeling of wellbeing. The high performing clinically proven skin recontour and lift serum targets the plump appearance of deep line and wrinkles.
Social media:
https://www.nealsyardremedies.com/
https://www.instagram.com/nealsyardremedies/
https://www.facebook.com/NealsYardRemediesOfficial
Dior
Dior relies on the benefits of precious plant active ingredients with exceptional properties and thus have focused on Dior Gardens to naturally source these properties that grantee traceability, respect and performance.
The brand uses molecular analysis methods to preserve and enhance the properties via clean and non-polluting extraction methods.
Following eco-responsible approach by incorporating refills in the brand, they have reduced water consumption by 2/3 in 7 years and recycled 70% of waste. It has 84% active ingredients that are natural and 90% of packaging from PEFC forests.
The Dior Hydra life Sorbet Crème £49/ 50ml
A best seller, infused with mauve and haberlea leaf, this sorbet creme moisturizes, nourishes and rebalances the skin while helping strengthen its natural defences. The mallow, a flamboyant purple -pink flower marvelled from the Dior Gardens aims to boosts aquaporin synthesis to invigorate water circulation.
Social media:
https://www.instagram.com/dior/
https://www.facebook.com/Dior
https://www.dior.com/en_gb
Davines
Started in Italy, 1983, the brand is inspired from the concept of equilibrium of substance and shape.
Spanned over 5 countries and thousands of salons, the brand is guided by the same desire for quality products with an authentic and timeless appeal.
The new solu sea salt scrub cleanser £22.50/ 250ml is the perfect hair and scalp exfoliator for stimulating circulation and leaving a texturizing effect.
Made from Jojoba beads and beet sugar, the product is perfect for a revitalising treatment that leaves your hair buoyant every time.
The essential hair packaging is made with minimum amount of plastic to adequately protect the formulas inside and is enhanced with biodegradable ingredients inside to minimise environmental impact.
The new hair mask is another addition to the brand’s circle chronicles.
The Let it Go circle scalp and hair mask £8/ 50ml, is the perfect hydrating and conditioning quick fix containing grey clay and Brahmin Oil, the product has strong Ayurvedic properties to heal stress and insomnia.
The sweet orange essential oil helps enhance the mood and balance the mind.
Each circle chronicle mask is unique and dedicated to a specific hair or scalp issue.
The products are made with 100% renewable energy sources and are silicone free with a packaging that is CO2 neutral.
Social media:
https://www.instagram.com/davinesofficial/
http://www.davines.com/en/home/
https://www.facebook.com/davinesofficial
Words by Sanya Mahajan
