It’s safe to say that the eco-friendly products are now staples in many people’s cabinets. Global awareness about the benefits of organic ingredients and environmentally-friendly products continues to rise, just as reports about the dangers of synthetic ingredients and harmful chemicals grow. The beauty industry is definitely one area where eco-friendly products, from locally sourced ingredients to environmentally sound packaging, are becoming the norm. Even big box brands are now offering environmentally conscious options, making organic makeup, all-natural hair care products and back-to-the-basics skincare rituals available to the masses. Who can blame people for wanting to “greenify” their beauty routine when, according to the Organic Consumers Association, the average woman absorbs five pounds of toxic chemicals from their beauty products each year?
There’s no time like the present to make the switch to eco-friendly, all-natural and organic beauty products; April is Earth Month and we’ve rounded up ten makeup, skincare and haircare options that are safe for you and the planet. Even better, many of our choices are home-grown Canadian brands, making your new purchase even more environmentally sound.
If red flags are raised after looking at the long list of confusing ingredients in your cleanser, toss (or better yet, recycle) that bottle. Instead of risking it with unpronounceable chemicals, try an all-natural mascara like Ilia. Even sunscreen gets the all-natural stamp of approval, thanks to Consonant’s chemical-free SPF 30 formula. Ready to see what other organic makeup and eco-friendly hair and skincare options are available? Read on for our full list of Earth Month-approved beauty products.
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At any Aveda-partner salon across Canada, Aveda Canada will donate all regular service fees paid on April, 25, 2016 directly to WaterAid, a global organization committed to providing safe and clean drinking water to communities in need. So make your appointments now to get your hair done!
Over the last decade, Aveda has contributed over $38 million to WaterAid projects, with Aveda Canada raising over $3.5 million through annual Earth Month initiatives.
This year, Aveda Canada is launching the Madagascar Project, a 3-year commitment to providing clean water to 19,000 people in the areas of Sabotsy Anjiro and Belavabary.
And finally, also on April 25th is Walk for Water. At 9 a.m. in 14 cities across Canada, consumers are invited to join the Aveda Canada team in a walk for water. The 6 kilometre distance is symbolic of the average journey millions of people take daily to collect water in Madagascar.
The hunt for a natural mascara that actually stays on the lashes and doesn’t give you raccoon eyes can be a next to impossible task. This one from Ilia Beauty provides the best of both worlds as it’s filled with 85 per cent certified organic ingredients, but also goes the distance with high pigmentation and performance to thicken, lengthen and condition your lashes.
It is not uncommon these days to see nail polishes that are “3-Free,” which means free from toluene, formaldehyde and dibutyl phthalate (DBP). Zoya actually pioneered this effort in the ‘90s and, since then, have taken it one step further by removing formaldehyde resin and camphor, making their polishes “5-Free.”
“Do No Harm” is the philosophy for this Canadian family business that is based out of their farm in Western Quebec. This oil consists of 98 per cent organic ingredients and is the perfect multitasker to throw in your bag for a day at the beach. Not only is it chock full of natural oils, the packaging is also completely recyclable.
No need to break out the chemical peels and questionable injections, you can fight aging skin in an eco-friendly way with this award-winning serum. It contains 29 active natural ingredients such as alfalfa extract and witch hazel to reduce redness and stimulate collagen production.
As much as we loved rocking the zinc-white noses of the ‘80s, those days are (thankfully) behind us. This 100 per cent natural sunscreen provides the same pure mineral sun protection, minus the chalky sticky texture. The formula blends smoothly onto the skin leaving a non-greasy finish and doesn’t contain any of the unstable chemicals that can be found in other sunscreens.
When it comes to haircare products, a deal breaker in terms of “green” ingredients is sulfate, or more specifically, sodium lauryl ether sulfate (SLES). Burt’s Bees has a great line of shampoos and conditioners that take out the harsh chemicals and add natural nourishers like mango seed oil and fig extract.
Burt’s Bees Super Shiny Mango Shampoo ($11, well.ca)
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John Masters Organics Sea Mist Sea Salt Spray with Lavender
California beach hair will be sticking around long after Coachella is over and you can’t find a product with a more eco-packed ingredient list than this popular spray from John Masters. Containing only water, sea salt and lavender oil, it comes with Certified Organic and Animal Cruelty-Free stamps of approval.
John Masters Organics Sea Mist Sea Salt Spray with Lavender ($15, luckyvitamin.com)
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100% of the profits from Kiehl’s avocado eye treatment will go toward the Canadian Wildlife Federation, and sales will also be used by Kiehl’s to “symbolically adopt 350 Beluga Whales as part of the CWF Adopt a Species program. The Canadian Wildlife Federation will use the Kiehl’s adoption funds to support the Canadian Marine Animal Response Alliance (CMARA), which is led by CWF.”
Kiehl’s Limited Edition Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado ($36, kiehls.ca)
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It’s safe to say that the eco-friendly products are now staples in many people's cabinets. Global awareness about the benefits of organic ingredients and environmentally-friendly products continues to rise, just as reports about the dangers of synthetic ingredients and harmful chemicals grow. The beauty industry is definitely one area where eco-friendly products, from locally sourced ingredients to environmentally sound packaging, are becoming the norm. Even big box brands are now offering environmentally conscious options, making organic makeup, all-natural hair care products and back-to-the-basics skincare rituals available to the masses. Who can blame people for wanting to “greenify” their beauty routine when, according to the Organic Consumers Association, the average woman absorbs five pounds of toxic chemicals from their beauty products each year?
There's no time like the present to make the switch to eco-friendly, all-natural and organic beauty products; April is Earth Month and we’ve rounded up ten makeup, skincare and haircare options that are safe for you and the planet. Even better, many of our choices are home-grown Canadian brands, making your new purchase even more environmentally sound.
If red flags are raised after looking at the long list of confusing ingredients in your cleanser, toss (or better yet, recycle) that bottle. Instead of risking it with unpronounceable chemicals, try an all-natural mascara like Ilia. Even sunscreen gets the all-natural stamp of approval, thanks to Consonant’s chemical-free SPF 30 formula. Ready to see what other organic makeup and eco-friendly hair and skincare options are available? Read on for our full list of Earth Month-approved beauty products.
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