So you recycle, refill your water bottle on the regular and you're considerate of waste. Your kitchen is environmentally friendly — but what about your makeup bag? Depending on the ingredients in both the formula and the packaging, your makeup could be causing harm to the planet and its resources. Though the natural additives in certain products might not provide the same coverage or wear the same way, the world of eco-friendly makeup continues to grow and evolve. From mineral foundation refills to sustainable lipsticks that utilize raw properties from the ground, consider adding these finds to your routine. Sans chemicals, your pores — and the planet — will thank you this Earth Day.
Image via @inikaorganic
Image via @inikaorganic
What It Does for the Planet: While the ingredients in most Jane Iredale products are Earth-approved, it's the long-term benefits that make a difference for this product. How so? The more you use it, the more you do for the planet: once you buy one of the compacts, you can buy refills when you run out. This saves on the vast amount of ocean plastic waste that riddles shores globally — and, of course, puts money back in your pocket.
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What It Does for the Planet: All products in Inika's roster follow high sustainability standards in the beauty industry, since they're manufactured using only natural and organic raw materials. What's impressive is 95 percent of the vegetable raw materials used in its certified natural cosmetics come from organic farms — meaning you don't have to worry about pesticides lurking in your compact. Even the packaging is meant to consume less paper waste and all of the bottles and jars are recycled.
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What It Does for You: No matter if you're battling hot, humid temperatures in Miami or testing your chops on the slopes in Colorado, it's important to give a little extra TLC to your lips. That being said, not all balms are made with healthy ingredients and can actually cause breakouts around your mouth if you have sensitive skin. This beloved brand features 100-percent natural, certified organic ingredients. With marine botanicals, the soft application is a nice bonus, too.
What It Does for the Planet: At the core of this brand is a dedication to only using natural ingredients in an effort to preserve the earth's wonders. For this specific two-pack, the brand partnered with an ocean-health nonprofit, Sustainable Surf. Every purchase supports the charity's "Waste to Waves" program, which helps turn waste into a resource by using the cash to clean out plastic in our seas and landfills.
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What It Does for the Planet: At the core of this brand is a dedication to only using natural ingredients in an effort to preserve the earth's wonders. For this specific two-pack, the brand partnered with an ocean-health nonprofit, Sustainable Surf. Every purchase supports the charity's "Waste to Waves" program, which helps turn waste into a resource by using the cash to clean out plastic in our seas and landfills.
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What It Does for the Planet: Every lipstick from Dr. Hauschka's line is formulated with natural ingredients and planet oils that derive from plants cultivated and harvested in sustainable gardens around the world. This means instead of merely stopping to smell the roses — you can help them flourish, too.
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