Image by dungthuyvunguyen from PixabayOne of the biggest complaints I hear is that finding beauty products that are natural, vegan, and cruelty-free is very expensive. Like most of you in today’s world, the rising costs for everything are making us tighten our belts. We want quality at a good price! What’s a girl to do?
Rest easy, you can retain your values and let go of the guilt as I’ve done the research for you so you can shop with a clear conscience while staying within budget. These eco-friendly skincare brands are dedicated to reducing their carbon footprint by implementing ethically and sustainably sourced ingredients, reducing single-use plastic, and recycling. Oh, but wait, it doesn’t stop there! All are committed to the welfare of the workers, the environment and support local communities. These brands are continually striving for solutions to make the world a better place. Most of these beauty brands are available in your local drugstore and/or Amazon.
Acure
Known for being “skin and hair wellness enthusiasts”, Acure offers a wonderful and very affordable skincare line in addition to hair and body products. Accrue has partnered with Terracycle® to create a national recycling program for its products. Visit the Acure website for details.
Avalon Organics offers skin, hair, bath and body products made with their Signature Botanicals. Created in the belief that “all beauty comes from the earth”, from aloe to rosehip you will be sure to find something that is aromatic and oh so soothing!
Andalou Naturals
Through the innovation of their PhytoCellTec® Fruit Stem Cell Science, Andalou Naturals has taken natural skincare to a whole new level. Unique ingredients, scents, and textures are integrated into all of your personal body care needs that are non-GMO, gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan. Also, they have a reward program (Andalouminaries) where you can earn points for free products and future purchases as well as early access to sales and new products.
Attitude Living
This wonderfully diverse company is a one-stop-shop offering product lines for women, children, babies, pets (yes, pets!) as well as for the household. From body wash to non-toxic toys and surface cleaners for pets, you will find it in this global eco company. All products are derived from natural, plant, and mineral-based ingredients.
What is most inspiring about this company is that product development is inspired by real-life rather than just market research and trends.
Badger
Badger started with a single healing balm and has since developed a slew of products for the entire family that not only consists of skincare but reef-safe sunscreens and organic insect repellent. Most impressive are the children’s and babies’ aromatherapy and sunscreens.
Not only does Badger donate 10% of before-tax profits to several non-profit organizations with a focus on the health and benefit of children, but they also grow vegetables for the local community kitchen and encourage and support employees to volunteer for non-profits within the local communities.
Ethique
Offers an array of hair, skin, lip, and body lines. All products come in bar form rather than in bottles. Each shampoo and conditioner bar is equivalent to 3, 12oz bottles. Shampoos and conditioners are also available in concentrate form for those that prefer liquid. Shipped in bar form, just break up the bar, add water, and transfer into a bottle. Each concentrated bar will make 12.345 oz of liquid. Bars should be kept out of sitting water to prevent dissolving. Ethique offers containers that will hold 2 – 3 bars for $13. Available in select stores in the USA.
Nourish Organic
A company led by women who believe that the ingredients used for your skincare products should be “food for your skin” rather than just a cosmetic. Nourish Organic was the first personal care product company to be Certified Organic by the USDA National Organic Program (NOP). While they only offer two lines; one for the face and one for the body, all have antioxidant-rich ingredients, your skin will thank you.
Pacifica
According to Pacifica the EU has banned or limited over 1300 chemicals compared to the USA where the FDA has banned or restricted a whopping 11 chemicals! Let that sink in for a moment. The standards at Pacifica are self-imposed. Not only do they create clean products that are vegan they have reached carbon neutrality. Options for all skin types including suncare, hair care, and bath & body, you are sure to find a product that is suitable to your needs.
Shea Moisture
With a plethora of options for women, men, babies, and kids you are sure to find what you need at an amazing price. Personally, I have used some of these products for years. I live at an altitude of 7200′ so dry skin is a constant battle!
Not only has Shea Moisture invested $6.1 million dollars in community commerce programs, but they have also created a $1 million dollar fund to support minority entrepreneurs and small businesses. Widely available in Target, Ulta Beauty, Walgreens, and Walmart.
Sukin
Based out of Melbourne Australia, this carbon-neutral vegan company uses 98.8% naturally derived ingredients. You will find everything you need for your face, body, and hair including a men’s line at very modest prices.
Sukin has partnered with the non-profit Greening Australia to restore coastal wetlands and assist with Reef Aid efforts to save the Great Barrier Reef.
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