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Recently a whole heap of new chic and eco-friendly beauty ranges have set out to change the face of organic beauty for good. Discover what exactly makes them eco-friendly, why they could be better for your skin and which ones live up to the green credentials they boast in ELLEs top 10 eco-beauty guide.
Bath Salts, £25 by Erbaviva at HQhair
Since the company began in 1996, Erbaviva have been funding the Pwo Karen hill tribe of Northern Thailand and Burma. The project runs a health clinic for the community and also encourages the farmers to follow sustainable practices. Plus all their packaging is recyclable too! Using these Balance bath salts, with organic essentials oils including lavender, clary sage and rose, is the perfect way to unwind.
Herbal Recovery Gel, £45 by Jurlique at HQhair
Jurlique farm their own ingredients in a sustainable way – this means plants taken from the environment to make their products are replenished. We love their Herbal Recovery Gel, which is a potent combination of plant oils and herbs specifically blended to help repair, refresh and nourish.
Radiance Body Lotion, £10.95 by Burt's Bees at HQhair
Not only are Burt’s Bees products really effective and super kind to your skin, they have numerous initiatives which make this company one of the most eco around. They produce sustainable packaging for their products, encourage recycling for both customers and staff, and most importantly they work with numerous conservation initiatives donating money and time to plant thousands of trees and to protect the natural world. They definitely get our eco approval.
Morroccan Rose Otto Ultra Nourishing Body Oil, £32 by REN at HQhair
The ELLE team are massive fans of this organic body oil which is super nourishing and perfect for perking up tired skin during winter months. Ren donate 2.5% of all profits to campaigns which promote a better environment. All packaging is recyclable and if you have problems recycling just send your empties with the address FREEPOST REN and they will do it for you. So you can treat yourself and give something back at the same time.
Beauty Elixir, £26 by Caudalie
Caudalie began when founder Mathilde Bertrand was helping out at her family’s vineyard and met Professor Vercauteren on one of their vineyard tours. He told her that the seeds from the white grapes, which the family threw away, contain potent anti-oxidents and are a huge goldmine! Caudalie was then born. All products created by Caudalie are a by-product of the wine making process, which makes them the perfect eco choice. Along with recyclable packaging, Caudalie are working to reduce the amount of packaging and have recently banned all information leaflets, printing the text on the inside of their boxes instead. We adore their Beauty Elixir which is the perfect pick-me-up for tired skin.
Cuticle Care, £3.99 by WS Badger Company at HQhair
Badger beauty products add a little bit of retro cool to your make-up bag, but don’t be fooled by the frivolous packaging – these products really work. Keep the Cuticle Care with a nail file in your bag to give yourself a mini mani at any time. Products produced since July 2008 are classed as a USDA Certified Organic, while they also donate 10% of their profits to non-profit organisations including community, nature and healthcare projects.
Go Organic Starter Kit, £15 by Neom at HQhair
Neom is the luxury organic range: products are not only beautiful to look at but also a treat to use, proving organic beauty really can be luxe. With the exception of the lids all the packaging is recyclable and the starter kits are the perfect way to introduce yourself to the world of NEOM.
Everything Balm, £18.95 by Trilogy at HQhair
Trilogy create all products in New Zealand using only the best ingredients. To avoid building up a massive carbon footprint, founders Catherine and Sarah have funded earth-friendly projects enabling them to cancel out their footprint and have even received the coveted carbonNZero certificate.
Shampure, Shampoo £9.50, Conditioner £10.50, by Aveda at HQhair
We already love Aveda and the fact they have so many eco initiatives makes us feel extra virtuous when we slather on their products. Packaging is recyclable and they aim to use recyled materials wherever possible. Aveda are also the first beauty company to use 100% certified wind power and their Earth Month campaign raises money for farmers to reduce agricultural water pollution.
Ultimate Hydrating Pack, £14.95 by MOP at HQhair
Modern Organic Products' s (MOP) products contain mostly organic ingredients and the brand prides itself on being a carbon-neutral company. This Hydrating Pack is a perfect way to discover MOP and bring moisture back to hair that has been overexposed to sun and sand during the summer months.
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