1) Drunk Elephant

They’ve made it their mantra to provide clean, cruelty-free, and sustainable skincare. When you pick up one of their products, you’re choosing beauty that respects the planet through recyclable packaging and by avoiding those questionable “Suspicious Six” ingredients.

2) Herbivore Botanicals

Herbivore Botanicals takes a refreshingly naked approach. Their products are not just good for your skin; they’re fantastic for the environment too. With biodegradable packaging and organic, plant-based ingredients, they’re an eco-conscious skincare lover’s dream come true.

3) Youth to the People

Youth to the People believes in powering up your skincare routine with superfoods. They do it with a touch of glass, eliminating harmful plastics in their packaging. Their commitment to sustainability extends to using only vegan and cruelty-free ingredients.

4) Tata Harper

Tata Harper takes farm-to-face skincare to a whole new level. Their 100% natural and nontoxic products are crafted in a solar-powered Vermont farm. Every aspect, from eco-friendly packaging to responsible ingredient sourcing, reflects their dedication to environmental sustainability.

5) REN Clean Skincare

They prioritize recycled ocean plastic for their packaging and are on a mission to achieve zero waste.

6) Indie Lee

Indie Lee’s clean beauty philosophy extends to eco-friendly packaging with the use of glass, which is more easily recyclable than plastic. Their products are free from harmful ingredients, making them a great choice for eco-conscious consumers.

7) Biossance

Biossance has a unique approach to sustainability with their squalane-based skincare. They use renewable sugarcane for squalane production, and their packaging is crafted from sugarcane paper.

8) The Ordinary

The Ordinary takes a minimalist approach to both skincare and packaging. They use simple, recyclable materials, and their products are not only effective but also affordable, making sustainability accessible to everyone.

9) ILIA Beauty

Their commitment to the environment extends to using recycled aluminum and glass for packaging. Their products are rich in sustainable, organic ingredients.

10) Origins

Origins is a true pioneer in using recycled materials for packaging. They’ve been steadfast in their commitment to environmental sustainability. Their products often include natural and organic ingredients, making them a great choice.

It’s a never ending cycle: a cycle of upkeep, changes, purchases, beliefs, or anything that revolves around the constant changes required to be considered beautiful at the time. Knowing this, the essence of self-care takes on a new profound significance. It nurtures our inner esteem and encompasses not only the physical, but also the emotional dimensions of our being. 

As the summer season settles in, remembering to protect our bodies and minds from things we know can only harm us, which could include harmful relationships, the thief of joy herself: comparison, or unruly habits we keep falling back to, is fully necessary to upkeep our mental health and truly enjoy the summer. Beyond the temporal facade, true beauty emerges when we cherish our daily lives, which is rooted in celebrating each version of us that shows up for the day.

Let this summer be a testament to the transformative power of self-care, as we celebrate the innate beauty that resides within us. True beauty lies not in conformity but in the profound acceptance of our authentic selves. May this season be a time of self-discovery, awakening, and the radiant expression of our inner authenticity.

– Bella Floyd