It’s Earth Month, and sustainability is at the forefront of consumer choices, especially when it comes to our personal care products. From nourishing hair treatments to rejuvenating skin serums, we found stellar products that help you look and feel your best but also prioritize the health of our planet. This curated roundup showcases top eco-conscious products for your hair, skin, and body, highlighting brands that are committed to using sustainable ingredients and responsible packaging.
Feather & Bone Soothing Balm ($15.99, Featherandboneco.com)
This 100 percent waterless beauty brand is a great way to weave eco-friendly products into your skincare routine. The brand has several plant-based, 3-ingredient, water-activated products, including Face Wash Beads and Bath Wash & Shampoo Powder.
Their Soothing Balm is a favorite of mine. It’s a rich moisturizer used to moisturize skin and scalp and it is safe enough for use on babies. I like to carry one in my purse/travel bag for moisturizing on-the-go. Feather & Bone produces no harmful runoff, which the United Nations recognizes. They also plant one tree with every order.
Suntegrity Skincare REBOUND Serum ($68, Suntegrityskincare.com)
Suntegrity is a clean, cruelty-free, mineral skincare brand that makes healthy sun care simple. Suntegrity founder Tricia Trimble created this brand to honor her mom, who passed away from melanoma skin cancer. The celebrity-loved products are regularly listed on EWG’s “Best Recreational” and “Best Daily-Use” sunscreen lists.
Use this reef-safe, vegan, and cruelty-free serum before or after sun exposure to rejuvenate your skin. It’s also a lovely serum to use every day. I am also a fan of the brand’s Milky Mineral Sun Serum Spray, Broad Spectrum SPF 50 ($50), which my family and I often take on vacation. The brand incorporates bio-based plastics and post-consumer recycled materials whenever possible, and many of the brand’s products are refillable.
Seaweed Bath Company Seaweed Bath Co. Invisible Mineral SPF 50 ($27.95, Amazon)
This lightweight mineral SPF feels silky when applied and does not leave a white cast.
The SPF, which doubles as a makeup primer, contains niacinamide for smoothing, rainbow seaweed for brightening, and bisabol from German chamomile, for calming. The brand’s packaging and tubes are made from sugarcane or 100 percent post-consumer plastic and are recyclable. The brand supports marine mammal rescue, rehabilitation, and sustainable practices of eco-sensitive areas throughout Asia, Africa, and South America. All products are Leaping Bunny Certified.
KORA Organics Nourishing Hand & Body Lotion ($59, us.koraorganics.com)
This nourishing body lotion provides intense hydration without a heavy feel–I keep it on my desk!
The creamy formulation contains certified organic, sustainably harvested botanicals, like antioxidant-rich Microalgae, Noni, and Ceramides, to nourish and moisturize the skin deeply. The lotion’s scent is a blend of rose, geranium, and basil, reminiscent of a luxury spa! The packaging is recycled, recyclable, refillable, or biodegradable materials whenever possible. Outer cartons are made of FSC-certified recycled paper.
Pharmacopia Citrus Body Wash ($28.95, Pharmacopia.net)
This nourishing body wash formula contains treatment ingredients, like green tea extract, organic aloe vera, coconut oil, and chamomile, to cleanse and soothe the skin.
The gender-neutral, vegan body wash smells refreshing and citrusy and will be a hit with the whole family. The formulation is free of parabens, phthalates, synthetic fragrances, and dyes. The products from this woman-owned brand are packaged in 100 percent post-consumer recycled plastic bottles to minimize environmental impact. The brand has upcycled and diverted over 150 tons of plastic annually from landfills. Also available in Verbena scent. The brand also makes body lotion, bar soaps, shampoo, conditioner, and more.
ELEVEN Australia Keep My Curl Moisture Shampoo & Conditioner ($30 each, Elevenaustralia.com)
Got curls?
The Keep My Curl Moisture Shampoo and Conditioner are cruelty-free, gluten-free, vegan, and come in 100 percent recyclable packaging. The products are designed for the specific needs of curly hair and combine treatment ingredients like Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramides, and Niacinamide to nourish the hair and create buoyant and defined curls.The brand works with eco-conscious suppliers that aim to reduce plastic use, minimize water consumption and use biodegradable materials, and minimizing water consumption to lessen their environmental impact.
Ecoslay Matcha Boost 8oz. pouch + jar ($32.40, Ecoslay.com. Through April 30, save 15 percent off sitewide with code TRAE15)
Does your wavy, curly, coily, or kinky hair hair need a dose of protein?
The Matcha Boost formula contains hydrolyzed quinoa protein, keratin protein, and matcha extract, providing volume and definition while protecting the hair and preventing breakage. The brand makes a broad range of plant-based treatment products for everything from wavy to coily hair. Products are available in eco-friendly pouches and reusable jars and tops can be purchased one-time and refilled.
Renpure Tea Tree & Rosemary Refresh and Rebalance Plant-Based Scalp Serum ($9.27, Amazon)
The ethos of the Renpure brand is that clean and sustainable beauty products should never compromise on performance. The hair & bodycare products exclude over 1,600 harmful chemicals including sulfates, parabens, and phthalates, and the products are packaged in sustainable packaging.
The Tea Tree & Rosemary Scalp Serum, which is for normal to oily hair, helps to soothe, clarify and rebalance the moisture on your scalp, while treating the hair so it’s softer, shinier, and smoother.
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