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Friday 22nd April is Earth Day, which is all about protecting our environment and raising awareness around sustainability. With this year’s theme being ‘Invest In Our Planet’, we’re dedicating today to finding the best products that'll help you make small changes to be kinder to the planet. Here's a few buys to make your beauty routine more eco-friendly:
1. Ethique is a leader in regenerative beauty, and this sweet orange and vanilla body wash bar is a perfect example as to why. It comes in entirely plastic-free packaging and will last you far longer than a conventional body wash!
2. And their Heali Kiwi solid shampoo bar is a great option if your scalp is usually sensitive to solid shampoos! The super gentle anti-dandruff formula is designed specifically with dry and sensitive scalps in mind.
3. Store them in this specially-designed container to keep them dry between uses. It's made out of compostable bamboo and sugarcane, so there's no plastic in sight!
4. If you love Faith in Nature's paraben, SLS, and cruelty-free shampoo then you'll be thrilled to know it comes in a HUGE refill pack to save on plastic waste! Simply refill your smaller shampoo bottles when they're finished.
5. Pai work towards reducing waste by investing in more sustainable packaging, using recycled material in over 80% of their retail tubes, and introducing a scheme so customers can send back packaging they're not able to recycle at home. With all those eco brownie points up for grabs, their famous Rosehip Bioregenerate oil is worth checking out!
6. And their new Impossible Glow drops include hyaluronic acid, sea kelp, and a luminous rose gold sheen to help your skin reach unreal levels of glowiness!
7. Sugar Coated's full body hair removal kit includes 100% natural vegan sugar wax. It's made using only two ingredients (sugar syrup and water), meaning it's not only biodegradable but also super gentle on the skin! The brand also donate their sugar syrup to local beekeepers to feed our buzzy friends during the winter – how wholesome is that?
8. Refill your Isle of Paradise self-tanning water with this pouch that uses 81% less plastic than buying a new bottle!
9. Axiology create 100% clean, cruelty-free makeup with natural ingredients like coconut oil, avocado butter, and candelilla wax! This super wearable lipstick comes in 100% recyclable packaging.
10. All of Garnier's products are cruelty free, plus the ingredients in this bestselling (and delicious-smelling) hair mask are of 98% natural origin! It also promises to nourish and soften dry, damaged hair – what's not to love?
11. Their micellar cleansing water is fragrance-free, making it ideal for sensitive skin types.
12. Combine it with these reusable makeup remover pads for an environmentally-friendly alternative to face wipes! You get loads in a pack – perfect for removing mascara, foundation, and lipstick without things getting messy. And when they're all used up simply pop them in the wash with your clothes.
13. Noughty's Wave Hello Curl Defining conditioner is made out of 97% natural ingredients! It deeply conditions and defines waves and ringlets to leave your locks looking luscious.
14. Looking to branch out to a natural deodorant? Wild's refillable offering has reached cult status for a reason! I adore the fresh cotton and sea sale scent of this starter pack.
15. The Ordinary's cult-status Peeling Solution chemically exfoliates dead skin to reveal the glowing layer beneath. It's also vegan, cruelty-free (like all of The Ordinary's products), and comes in glass packaging, NBD.
16. And the same goes for their hyaluronic acid solution that'll give your skin a lightweight (but effective) boost of hydration!
17. Weleda's Skin Food isn't just fab for dry, rough skin, but (containing organic, plant-powered ingredients) it's great for the environment too!
18. Sustainable beauty brand Davines' OI All in One milk softens, detangles, tames frizz, and protects your hair from heat damage. It's also carbon neutral and comes in recyclable packaging, no biggie.
19. Frank Body's iconic coffee scrub is made using 100% naturally-derived ingredients!
20. If you want to switch to using less wasteful period products, this OrganiCup is super highly rated! It comes in three sizes to suit your unique shape, and is made out of hypoallergenic medical-grade silicone.
21. And if you still prefer using tampons, this reusable tampon applicator set is a great eco-friendly alternative to those with disposable applicators.
22. You can also stock up on these 100% organic cotton applicator-free tampons separately once you're done with the ones in the set.
23. Reviewers rave about this Antipodes face mask that uses wild-sourced manuka honey to balance the skin's pH. It's ideal for acne-prone skin!
24. This genius reusable LastSwab will replace 1,000 single-use cotton buds!
25. I love the Moisture Bomb sheet masks for giving my skin a lil' pamper treat. This sakura and hyaluronic acid-infused one is great for giving dull skin a glowy boost, and the mask itself is biodegradable!
26. I own this Neal's Yard Remedies hand sanitiser spray so can personally vouch for the incredible scent and non-sticky formula. The brand only use sustainable and ethical suppliers, and while it comes in a lightweight plastic bottle, you can buy the glass refill bottle to avoid waste!
27. If you're hooked on Charlotte Tilbury's Magic Cream then you'll be glad to know you can save money (and prevent waste) by buying this refill pack to top up your beautiful glass jar packaging.
28. Save on electricity by naturally drying your hair with this microfibre hair wrap till it's slightly damp and ready to style. 'Cause eco-friendly beauty is about more than just impressive ingredients!
29. Natasha Denona's products are not only of an amazing quality, they're also entirely cruelty free. So you can use this highly-pigmented mini eyeshadow palette with a clear conscience!
30. REN's Clean Screen SPF30 suncream has a mattifying effect on the skin while using naturally-derived zinc oxide to act as a barrier against sun damage. It's also contained in a 50% recycled plastic tube and topped with a 100% recycled plastic cap!
31. bareMinerals are known for their clean approach to beauty, so what better excuse to pick up their classic SPF15 mineral foundation?
