One of the most fascinating (and fun) things about skincare is seeing just what researchers, scientists, and brands will discover and formulate next. Often the best, most groundbreaking new skincare ingredients are found in unlikely places. CBD, or cannabidiol, is used in countless products these days and has become a staple skincare ingredient for many people. This derivative of the Cannabis sativa plant has been shown to treat many skin conditions, help the skin retain moisture, and even have anti-aging effects.

There’s no doubt that you’ve probably heard a lot about the “green beauty” trend that’s been buzzing around the beauty community for a while (especially the clean beauty community). While green beauty has been a great stepping stone to improving beauty’s impact on the Earth and its environment, there’s a new beauty movement that’s been making waves recently: blue beauty. But what exactly is “blue beauty” anyway?

At this point, CBD is probably an ingredient you’ve seen and heard a lot of recently. Candles, drinks, candies, supplements, and even pet products using this hot commodity can be found easily. And perhaps the most popular use of CBD lately is as a skincare ingredient. Being derived from the lush and verdant cannabis sativa plant, it especially makes for a great marketing buzzword in the clean beauty community.

This month is “Plastic Free July,” an event hosted annually that encourages consumers to cut their single use plastic in every way possible. Beauty products unfortunately can involve a lot of single use plastics, which can leak toxins into the environment, fail to break down even after hundreds of years, and may harm wildlife. More and more people are demanding plastic free or reusable packaging for their beauty and personal care products or are making their own to avoid plastic waste. This movement has been coined “Blue Beauty,” and is as much about choosing natural ingredients as it is about responsible packaging. Here are just a few going plastic free…