Every comprehensive skincare routine starts with a quality moisturizer. While it’s tempting to just Google “best non toxic facial moisturizer” and pick the one with the best reviews, that may not yield the best results. That’s because everyone’s skin is different and reacts differently to products. What works wonders for one person might irritate another person’s skin. When looking for the best best face moisturizer for you, there are two most important considerations to factor in: your skin type and the quality and efficacy of the ingredients in the moisturizer Realize that not all moisturizers are created equal. So, if you are struggling with finding a great moisturizer for your…

  Welcome back to the Independent Third-Party Verification Spotlight Series! Certifications we covered so far are MADE SAFE®, EWG Verified and Ecocert. Continuing our deep dive into different types of cosmetics certifications, today we’re looking into the Certified Vegan seal. We’ll go over what the Certified Vegan verification means, what exactly it tests for, and how you can use it to guide your shopping choices. The Certified Vegan seal is part of Vegan Action/the Vegan Awareness Foundation. While relatively young (founded in 1995), Vegan Action is one of the oldest and most popular vegan websites worldwide. What Does it Mean for a Product to be Certified Vegan? The Certified Vegan…

Welcome back to the Independent Third-Party Verification Spotlight Series. In this series, we’re doing a deep dive into the different entities providing independent third-party testing. We’ve covered MADE SAFE® and EWG Verified. Today, we’re going over Ecocert’s different certifications, verification criteria, and whether you can trust them as a consumer. Ecocert’s mission as an organization is to support companies using production processes that respect the environment, effectively manage energy and natural resources (water, air, and soil fertility), are socially responsible, and produce fantastic, safe products. Since Ecocert started as an organic farming certification, they apply those similar principles to their other fields of expertise as they’ve expanded into other industries.…

Welcome back to the Independent Third-Party Verification Spotlight Series, where we’re giving a deep dive on the different sources of independent third-party testing for clean sustainable beauty products. In this post, we’ll go over MADE SAFE®’s verification criteria, ethics, and whether or not you can trust them as a consumer. What is the MADE SAFE® Verification? MADE SAFE® is an offshoot of Nontoxic Certified, a nonprofit organization that advocates for product safety and pushes companies to adopt safer ingredients and more eco-friendly processes in their business practices. MADE SAFE® provides “comprehensive human health and ecosystem-focused certification for nontoxic products.” Their databases and helpful information resources include baby care, personal care,…

Welcome to the clean sustainable beauty third party official certification organizations Spotlight Series! For each post in this series, we’ll cover everything you need to know about the third-party verification programs that matters, like EWG Verified, MADE SAFE® , Leaping Bunny, and more. We’ll go over what each organization tests for, how trustworthy the organization is, and how their certification benefits you, the consumer. The goal is to equip you with all the information you need to make educated choices about your clean beauty purchases. Independent Third-Party Certification: Why it Matters The beauty and wellness industry is full of lofty claims about wholesomeness and health. Unfortunately, most of these products…

If you are looking to ditch conventional beauty products, hair care products should be among the first clean beauty products you switch over to, as they are generally full of ingredients that are not safe for you or the environment. As consumers, our actions impact the planet for better or worse. Our daily choices can help or harm the environment in so many ways. One small but important step you can implement right now and without too much time or expense is to switch out your conventional shampoo and conditioners for plastic-free, sulfate-free zero waste shampoo and conditioner bars.

In the world of skincare products, there’s always a new ingredient being added to the formula that is supposed to boost hydration, reduce inflammation, and combat blemishes, fine lines, and wrinkles. But, there’s one such ingredient that’s making a huge difference and you’ve likely heard of it…well, it’s unethical version anyways.