You’re in a dilemma because you love beauty and body care products, but you also love the planet. You want to try the latest skincare new releases, but you don’t want to harm the ocean, the ozone, or the place you call home, earth!
Where do you shop with less packaging, where can you buy refills for your deodorants, and where can you buy sustainable, eco-friendly beauty products?
We’ve compiled a short list of just 7 products that may help you on your search for better beauty. All are available to buy online, and some on the high street.
Planet-Friendly
Eco Warrior, Mini Bundle
Small in size, but big in impact. Designed for travel and on-the-go lifestyles. The bundle includes Mini Nourishing Shampoo Bar, Mini All Over Body Bar, and Mini Soap Storage Tin. The Eco Warrior range has already saved over 2 million plastic bottles from ending up in landfill. B Corp certified, vegan, cruelty-free, plastic-free, plant-based, RSPO palm oil. Moreover, everything is made in the UK, and every bar is totally free from detergents, SLS, sulphates, alcohol, parabens, sorbates, and silicones. Priced at £10.65 for the bundle, from Little Soap Company.
Salt Of The Earth, Pouch Refills for Deodorants & Roll-ons
The new refill pouches by Salt Of The Earth reduces plastic by 85%. They are certified natural by COSMOS, are certified vegan by the Vegan Society, and are Leaping Bunny approved. Plus, they are made in the UK, reducing the product’s carbon footprint.. Available in amber & sandalwood, clary sage & mint, lavender & vanilla, oud & bergamot, ocean & coconut, and unscented. Priced at £17.99 (225ml), from Amazon, Holland & Barrett, Boots, Waitrose, Ocado, and Salt Of The Earth Natural.
Faith in Nature, Aluminium Refillable Body Wash
Faith in Nature’s new aluminium bottles are refillable and infinitely recyclable, offering a sustainable alternative to plastic packaging. These bottles contribute to the global effort to reduce single-use plastic waste. All made in the UK, B-Certified, Crutlety Free, Vegan, Carbon Balanced. All body washes are made with a unique blend of active natural ingredients. Available in Grapefruit & Orange, Lavender & Geranium, and Coconut. Priced at £7.49 (500ml) from Boots and Faith In Nature.
Eco-Friendly
Delhicious Body, Super Sof-Tea Butter Scrub
A luxurious body scrub combining exfoliating properties with the nourishing benefits of plant-based oils, Shea butter, and Black Assam tea extracts. It leaves the skin feeling nourished and moisturised, embodying Delhicious Body’s dedication to natural ingredients and sustainable practices. Free from artificial fragrance, lanolin, parabens, talc, and steroids. Vegan and cruelty free with eco-conscious packaging. Priced from £8.95 (140ml), from Tesco and Delhicious Body.
Tootilab, Curly Hair Starter Bundle
For all curly hair people, and those who want to reduce plastic. The packaging has been sourced with sustainability in mind, including the bottles that are made of 100% Prevented Ocean PlasticTM. Furthermore, their labels are upcycled from bio-based by-products. This trio of products includes Gentle Shampoo, Detangling Conditioner, and All Weather Styling Gel. With scientifically-backed, sensitive skin-friendly ingredients and a gender-neutral fragrance. Priced from £83.30, available from Tootilab.
FLUUS, Flushable Period Pads
The first fully flushable period pad! Certified flushable with help from Water Research Centre who granted the WIS 4-02-06 certification. Meaning the pads break down in water with zero impact on any plumbing, eliminating all waste. Naturally kind to the skin, made without fragrances, chemicals or cotton. Available in pads and liners, priced from £3.49, from FLUUS and Boots.
Green People, Scent Free Sun Cream SPF30
A natural and organic sunscreen offering broad-spectrum protection. It’s suitable for sensitive skin and free from all artificial fragrances. Marine friendly and presented in eco-friendly sugar cane packaging making it an eco-friendly choice for sun protection. Organic, natural, non-nano, reef safe, cruelty free, vegan and unscented. Every bottle purchased Green People donate to the Marine Conservation Society, to help safeguard the UKs seas and shorelines. Over £130,000 donated so far. Priced at £32.50 (200ml), from Green People.
7 Outstanding Eco-Friendly Body Care & Haircare Products – Words by Rachel McAlley @LadyRach
