Turns out, it may have took a pandemic and binging Down to Earth with Zac Efron for consumers to get serious about sustainability. Since the pandemic brands are digging deep to make changes in-house in order to provide zero-waste products. Switching from plastic to compostable packaging is just the beginning.

We are in the midst of an urgent climate crisis, and its of utmost importance that we do our best to lead a life that explores healthy sustainable products and do their best to eliminate (or lessen) their carbon imprint. In 2018, in the U.S. alone, almost 7.9 billion units of rigid plastic were created just for beauty and personal-care products, according to Euromonitor International. So despite our best efforts, 91 percent of plastic has ended up in landfills anyway, according to a 2017 study.

Here are a few beauty products that are at the top of our list in terms of ensuring your beauty routine is as waste-free as possible.

Daily Bio Cotton Makeup Remover by Daily Concepts:

Think about how much money you spend monthly on beauty cleaning tools, like make up remover wipes and cotton balls. Thanks to Daily Concepts the feeling of spending unnecessary amounts is a thing of the past as they’re leading the pack in terms oof sustainability. The best part is it’s items that we use on the ‘daily’ . For this particular review, the products come with a cute reusable laundry bag so you can clean and continue to use. The best remedy for removing your makeup has now hit the scene with the Daily Bio Cotton Makeup Removers because Daily Concepts values reducing waste especially when it comes to our daily beauty rituals!

The Daily Bio Cotton Makeup Removers are natural, reusable cotton makeup pads that can be paired with your favorite makeup remover! There are 2 eye makeup removers and 3 face makeup removers with an included laundry bag to store.

Hayo’u Method Beauty Restorer Rose Duo:

Take a moment to enliven your skin, release tension, and refresh all with sustainable practices in mind.

Hayo’u Method products are made from sustainable materials, ethical manufacturing, with certified crystals and are vegan and cruelty free! One of our favorites is the Xiuyan Jade Beauty Restore. This face tool is devine with their simple one-minute massage ritual. Rooted in age-old Chinese techniques used to nourish your complexion. For an added boost pair with their Hayo’u beauty oil. This enriching oil has been developed as the perfect oil to use with the Beauty Restorer. Made with Camellia and palmarosa oils, infused with lotus flower, lemongrass and frankincense, will help relieve everyday stress, replenish and restore. 

Neom:

I think it’s pretty apparent that we are obsessing over face oils this season. Neom delivers a fast absorbing natural face oil to nourish and get your glow on! A lightweight, soothing face oil for glowing skin, packed with the most effective, natural extracts, actives and ingredients, along with the perfect amount of essential oils to nourish your skin and minimise the appearance of pores which is leaves skin super soft and glowing. The formula contains prickly pear seed oil, soybean oil, evening primrose oil, grape seed oil and rose, mandarin & peppermint essential oils. The brand has a big sustainability push! The brand also uses recycled materials, minimal plastic, and each day they’re working towards making their product packaging fully recyclable. They’re big on being clean, green and remaining sustainable by using 100% natural fragrances, no harsh chemicals, no artificial colors, no paraffin or mineral wax.

Green Goo:

All of their products are plant-based and packed with organic herbs, carrier oils, beeswax, and essential oils. Enriched oils are slowly infused to maximize their potency and efficacy. From first aid and pain relief to moisturizing skin care and sunscreen, there’s a Green Goo product for everything your skin needs.

Pureology:

Pureology takes sustainability to a new level. Leading with the hashtag #BeautywithPurpose the brand is the first zero sulfate and 100% vegan hair care formula on the market. Pureology has pledged to a sustainable future. Their efforts are ongoing as they are continuously striving for greener solutions. Pureology gives 75+ applications per bottle--this saves constant repeat purchases resulting in more bottles in our landfills. The packaging is composed of 95% post-consumer recycled materials, all secondary packaging with cartons is made of 100% recycled fibers. All product bottles sent to salons for use must be returned for refills instead of new purchases.  

Revtown:

Revtown a performance denim brand that brings to mind luxury brands like AG and Joe’s - but at a fraction of the price - $79 per pair! Created by Under Armour execs, these premium jeans are designed with the performance and comfort of an athletic pant, but with the look and feel of designer jeans. Revtown takes a hands-on approach to take sustainability to the next level! The denim is made from BCI-certified cotton, an initiative aimed at creating cleaner, sustainable cotton production. It ensures water is used efficiently, regulates the cotton’s soil health to meet high standards, and protects rights for farmers. Clean denim production is our priority. That’s why our mill takes a comprehensive approach to sustainability—its environmental practices and restrictions are the strictest regulations in the denim industry. And 100% of all waste is recycled into denim yarn or insulation for local housing. The denim is sustainably dyed using shrimp shells, orange peels, and nut shells. This process uses 30% less energy, 50% less water and 70% less chemicals than traditional dying techniques across the industry.

 Strauss + Ramm:

Strauss + Ramm's comfortable, affordable, and sleek line of shoes is uniquely helping the environment while improving cushioning comfort. Founded in Miami, Strauss + Ramm uses the city's influx of coconuts in their shoemaking process.

Strauss + Ramm offers versatile lace-up chukka sneakers, Chelsea sneakers and slip-on styles in a variety of colors and patterns, from camo to leopard, and gray to white, to update any man's wardrobe. All Strauss + Ramm insoles are anatomically contoured and made with coconuts. The coconut kernel extract paste used in its natural form gives each shoe further cushioning, and the body heat, weight and movement of the Strauss + Ramm wearer helps gradually mold the insole to the shape of their feet.