Happy Earth Day! 10 Eco-Friendly Beauty Products to Celebrate with
That's right, it's Earth Day! April 22 is a day reserved for celebrating all that nature has to offer. And while most of us will be rejoicing over the next 24 hours, there are countless environmentally conscious beauty brands out there with a daily mission to deliver quality products equally safe for your skin and our planet.
Whether they're crafting eye-catching and eco-friendly packaging or bottling non-toxic skin-perfecting elixirs, bold pigments, and nourishing hair solutions (or working on mastering both!), we've rounded up 10 of our favorite beauty brands that are making big strides in the green movement. Click through the slideshow above to meet the goodies we love for their individual commitments to making the world a better place the best way they know how—one pretty product at a time.
Photo: Courtesy of Rahua1/11Rahua Voluminous Shampoo and Conditioner (Sold Separately)
If you’re skeptical about natural products really being able to deliver effective results when it comes to your hair, this supercharged duo is sure to trigger a change of heart. Clarifying ingredients like lemongrass and eucalyptus in the shampoo strip your hair of product buildup and heavy oils while quinoa and green tea hydrate and breathe volume into limp strands. The best part is both products are 100% natural and organic! Oh, and you’re not even ready for the therapeutic sensory moment you’re about to experience in your shower.
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Photo: Courtesy of Wella3/11Wella Professionals Elements Reconstructing Mask
Curly girls, this one’s for you! As a member of Wella’s first paraben, sulfate, and artificial color-free line, the Reconstructing Mask trims down the harsh chemicals that can be damaging to your hair meanwhile revs up the protein you need to strengthen your strands.
Photo: Courtesy of Davines4/11Cut your blow-drying time in half by spritzing this moisture-rich leave-in conditioner onto your damp strands before styling. The carbon-neutral product will soften your hair with natural ingredients provitamin B5 and plant-derivative oils. Bonus! 1% of your purchase will be donated 1% For the Planet to support environmental charities!
Photo: Courtesy of Josie Maran5/11Josie Maran Argan Oil-Infused Hawaiian Body Oil
Also using the tried-and-true argan oil, is Josie Maran’s set of five Hawaiian-inspired body oils. This time the skin-softening ingredient is enriched with tropical essences like mango, coconut, pineapple, and more. Get your fragrance and moisturizer all-in-one with these bad boys!
Photo: Courtesy of Kahina6/11Kahina Set of Three Argan Soap
Wrapped in Moroccan tile-inspired paper stamped by the Berber women who craft them, these argan oil-rich soaps are as artisanal as they are nourishing. Infused with olive, coconut, and shea oils, the all-natural cleansers will leave your skin silky-smooth.
Photo: Courtesy of Fig + Yarrow7/11Fig + Yarrow Basil + Cardamom Lip Balm
Green in every sense, this lip tin is made up of avocado oil, hemp seed oil, and of course its leading ingredients cardamom and basil. Keep your lips super smooth with just one swipe.
Photo: Courtesy of Jane Iredale8/11Jane Iredale Forever Peach Just Kissed Lip and Cheek Stain
Natural products tend to get a bad rap for muted pigments but in 2015, shades are more vibrant than ever! Take this one, for instance. It’s bold enough to brighten up your lips and cheeks yet its inclusion of olive and avocado butter offers the same moisture that generally comes with the natural category.
Photo: Courtesy of Klorane9/11Klorane Make-up Remover Biodegradable Wipes with Soothing Cornflower
From the same line that delivers some of our favorite dry shampoos of all time, Klorane’s makeup remover wipes offer a whole new water-conserving product. The paraben, sulfate, sodium chloride, and fragrance-free wipes strip your skin of makeup, dirt, and pore-clogging oils in an instant and the towelettes are biodegradable!
Photo: Courtesy of S.W. Basics10/11If you’re in your twenties, a serum is a must. One that’s enriched with natural oils like avocado, geranium, turmeric, and coffee—even better!
Photo: Courtesy of Boots Botanics11/11Boots Botanics All Bright Micellar 3 in 1 Cleansing Solution
Remember when we told you that micellar water would change your life? Well, if you haven’t tried it yet, here’s another cleansing water to add to your list of standout solutions to test. It’s infused with hibiscus extracts and helps in your effort to cut down on water use.
