5 Favourite Sustainable Beauty Products
When thinking about my beauty routine, one word to describe it would be simple. I like to keep most things in my life minimal and simple, and my beauty products are no exception! I also highly value products and brands that have sustainability at the top of mind. In a beauty world filled with plastics, it may feel a bit overwhelming to try and find products that are all sustainable, cruelty-free and vegan. Well, not to worry because today, I’m sharing my five favourite sustainable beauty products that are also animal friendly, meaning they’re not tested on animals and free from animal by-products!
1. Exfoliant Bar
An absolute must-have for me is an exfoliant bar! Traditional exfoliants often contain microplastics, including microbeads, which are most definitely not good for the environment. Instead, consider purchasing a natural exfoliant bar – my favourites are from Birch Babe! They help to remove all of the dead skin off my body, especially after a long summer season of layering sunscreen and lotions. Use code PURPOSEFULYOUBB15 to save 15% on your order from Birch Babe.
2. Lip Stick from Elate Beauty
Elate Beauty is a brand that always comes top of mind for me when I’m thinking about sustainable beauty. One of my favourite products is their Lip Stick (which looks more like a lip pencil!) It’s great to add a little colour to my lips for the fall season – I definitely plan on wearing it to the pumpkin patch and when we’re hosting Thanksgiving. The best part? When you’re out, you can simply pop the rest in a compost as the external package is made from wood, making it zero waste! Use code THEPURPOSEFULYOU for 10% off your order from Elate Beauty.
3. Wild Skincare Moisturizer
With the cooler weather comes dry skin, which means it's time I get the thicker moisturizer out! On those windier days, my skin tends to get very flakey, but the moisturizer from Wild Skincare is amazing for combating this! This one smells like the rainforest and all the ingredients are harvested sustainably! Use code PURPOSEFUL10 to save yourself 10% on your order from Wild Skincare.
4. Mint Hand & Body Balm
I must admit, I tend to forget to put gloves on during garden clean up, which means that my hands get very dry. Enter the Hand & Body Balm from Mint Cleaning to save the day and restore the moisture to my hands! I also add this to my feet each night and put socks on for an hour. It’s key to keep those feet nourished now that sandle season is over! Use code TASHA15 for 15% off your order from Mint Cleaning.
5. Body Oil from Glow Jar
Can you tell I’m all about getting moisture into my skin during the cool months of the year? Another product that I love for this is the Body Oil from Glow Jar! I personally have the unscented version of the body oil, but it also comes in the most incredible pineapple scent – who doesn’t want to smell like Hawai'i?! The body oil is lightweight, non-greasy and absorbs quickly into the skin, sealing in hydration! Use code THEPURPOSEFULYOU to save 15% on your order from Glow Jar!
There are my 5 favourite sustainable beauty products! Let me know your thoughts if you’ve also tried these products, or if you’re planning on trying them out in the comments below. Don’t forget to also share your favourite sustainable beauty products and brands – I’m always looking for new brands to fall in love with!
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