Whether you have a six-step skin care routine or you’re lucky if you just remember to wash your face once a day, taking care of your skin is an integral part of good hygiene.
But the world of skin care can often feel a bit overwhelming. There are thousands of serums, creams, and face washes to select from.
And to make things even more complicated, as a conscious consumer, you have to do your due diligence to see how the products are made. Are they tested on animals? Do they contain ingredients deemed potentially harmful? Are they being packaged in a facility by people who aren’t treated fairly?
There are so many considerations that the selection process can be a bit daunting, even in the organic-conscious skin care realm.
To help make your skin care shopping less stressful and more enjoyable, we wanted to share with you five conscious skin care brands that your skin and our planet will thank you for using.
100% Pure
Product profile
- All-natural
- Toxin-free
- Paraben-free
- GMO-free
- Sulfate-free
- Biodegradable formulas
- Recyclable and reusable packaging
- Vegan
- Cruelty-free
- Made in the USA
Our picks
Why we love them
100% Pure creates pure, healthy, and environmentally friendly products that actually work! Their commitment to reducing their carbon footprint and creating non-harmful products is evident in all areas of their business.
From developing biodegradable formulas to powering their eight-acre facility with 100% solar energy, this company really is a wonderful example of how companies can be financially successful while also doing good for our planet and people.
Their conscious skin care product line is vast, so we love that you can purchase everything from skincare to makeup to hair products directly from their one-stop shop.
Herbivore
Product profile
- Natural ingredients
- Plant-based, food-grade, cold-pressed oils
- Steam-distilled, therapeutic-grade essential oils
- GMO-free soy wax
- Recyclable and reusable packaging
- Many certified organic ingredients
Our picks
Why we love them
Herbivore founders started the company in their Seattle garage to create a skin care line that was therapeutic, filler-free, and full of essential vitamins and minerals.
Each and every one of their formulas is original, created and tested on real people—never on animals—and made completely from scratch with an emphasis on organic, high quality, food-grade ingredients.
Like us, they’re firm believers that making conscious decisions about what goes onto and into our bodies is very important. With ingredients like French pink clay and volcanic sand, their products are the perfect complement to personal rejuvenation and much-needed downtime in your hectic routine.
Juice Beauty
Product profile
- Purchase ingredients locally from West Coast certified organic farmers
- Manufacture strictly in the USA, often with solar and wind power
- Use sustainable containers and print with soy ink
- Paraben-, petroleum-, and pesticide-free
- ulfate-, silicone-, gluten-, artificial dye-, and synthetic fragrance-free
Our picks
Why we love them
Juice Beauty not only offers some of the best organic and conscious skin care products on the market, but they also have a great backstory.
Karen Behnke, founder of Juice Beauty, came across a problem when she was pregnant—finding a skin care line that worked but was also safe. She set out to create a solution when she launched the company from scratch in 2005.
Since then, Juice Beauty has offered products that are free of nasty additives and processes yet yield better results than conventional products. Over the years, the company has received numerous awards from InStyle, ELLE, and Allure for their organic skin care and makeup products that meet rigorous USA organic regulations, and that’s no surprise to us!
Earth Tu Face
Product profile
- 100% plant-based, food grade ingredients
- Plant extracts hand chosen by herbalists
- Reusable, compostable, and recyclable containers
- Organic and wildcrafted ingredients
- Cruelty-free
- Chemical-, fragrance-, GMO-, and preservative-free
- Product and packaging made in the USA
Our picks
Why we love them
You have to know that an organic skin care line started by two herbalists is going to be good! Earth Tu Face is a completely plant-based, 100% natural skin care line that focuses on using ingredients that heal, restore, and rejuvenate skin cells.
Their mantra: “You should never put on your skin what you wouldn’t put in your mouth.” We couldn’t agree more!
In addition to all-natural products, Earth Tu Face also focuses heavily on complete transparency, minimal waste packaging, and a sustainable shelf life for their products through concentrated formulas (the average is 3.5 years).
Tata Harper
Product profile
- GMO-free
- Toxin-free
- No artificial colors or fragrances
- No synthetic chemicals or fillers
- 300 plus raw ingredients
Our picks
Why we love them
This Vermont based company is a pioneer in the higher-end natural skin care market. Founder Tata Harper launched the company after scouring luxury department stores for 100% natural products and finding nothing that met her needs.
So, she set out to create a product line that refused to risk health for beauty.
Tata Harper has impeccable standards when it comes to efficacy, quality, and purity and will not launch a product if it doesn’t meet their strict internal criteria. Their ultimate mission is to create products that make your skin beautiful but also keep people healthy and improve quality of life. And we think they’ve done a pretty good job of executing that mission.
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