Five Plant Based Skincare Brands That Belong in Your Medicine Cabinet
With the world staying at home more than ever before in the 21st century, skincare lovers and apothecaries alike have dug deep into the world of environmentally conscious skincare in search of alternatives to skin-damaging chemicals. There is an ever-growing community of people who place conscious product consumption at the forefront of their lives.
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A phenomenon that goes beyond sustainable product packaging, and into the product itself. There are five plant-based skincare brands that have been hand-selected for you to try without the risk of harsh chemicals compromising your skin barrier or your planet. Want to meet them? Scroll on down.
green gorilla
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The USDA Organic, farm-to-shelf skincare brand Green Gorilla is a lab-tested skincare brand that practices CO2 and non-GMO organic ethanol extraction in order to bring their customers the most refined ingredients of the most luxurious consistency. You can shop Green Gorilla products on their website right now.
Costa Brazil
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A brand with an ethos of formulating products that are beneficial to the body and spirit as well as the earth, Costa Brazil seats skincare at the right hand of environmental responsibility. Inspired by a trip to the Amazon where he learned the practice of healing rituals, Francisco Costa founded the company and has since partnered the brand with the non-profit organization Conservation International as they continue to supply products on a sustainably sourced agenda.
Natura Culina
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The founder of this brand, Lenka Tinka, puts her company in the hands of plants for their healing remedies. This Santa Barbara, California-based brand supports sustainably conscious farms, alongside their ambition to reduce their carbon footprint as a brand that exists in an environmentally toxic industry. Yours truly has tested this product, and what can be said is the results I was given were thanks to the quality of the product itself. It keeps its shelf life with residual oils from the natural ingredients and has an easy application.
Circumference NYC
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The sleek and timeless packaging is only the tip of the skincare iceberg. Backed by leading science, Circumference NYC is a brand dedicated to creating a more balanced world from the earth to the skin. With formulas designed for effectively safe skincare practices, the products rich in indigenous botanicals deliver results that will nourish your dermis and clarify your complexion.
Youth to The People
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Known for best their Kale + Green Tea Spinach Vitamins Superfood Cleanser, which I use for double cleansing my makeup off, Youth to the People is the most well-known brand on this list. Can’t wait to get your hands on a product of theirs? Not a problem. This brand can be found at your local Sephora.
Nobody should have to erode the levels of their skin in order to achieve the standards they hold their skin to. With these brands in mind, you will be on the right track to begin a life of environmentally conscious consumption and care for your skin.
What’s your favorite plant-based skincare brand? Leave a comment below.