
Earth Day has gotten a whole lot chicer since it first started in 1970. No longer are natural and organic products relegated to hippies or those with hypersensitive skin. In fact, with new effective formulations and swanky packages, it’s never been easier to go green. Here’s a look at some of the best Earth-friendly beauty finds.
Aveda
Light the Way Earth Month, $12
Aveda has been a green leader since its inception. This year, they’re once again selling their 100% natural soy wax derived soy wax candle, Light the Way Earth Month, with 100% of the purchase price going towards micro-grants to obtain clean and safe drinking water in more than 30 countries.
Kiehl's
Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque, $23
In honor of Earth Day, Kiehl’s is donating $100,000 to Recycle Across America, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to delivering society-wide solutions that eliminate public confusion, stimulate the environmental economy, and expedite progress. In tandem, 100% of net proceeds from its Limited Edition Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque series, which features Earth-inspired designs by socially conscious influencers (Rosario Dawson, Spike Lee…), will go to the charitable cause.
Lavanila
Pure Vanilla Luxury Set ($63 Value), $40
All of Lavanila's products are 100% natural – including the fragrances. Now you can get a limited edition value set that includes a fragrance spray, body butter, and body wash for $40.
Yes To Tomatoes
Blemish Clearing Facial Towelettes, $7.99
Yes To (Yes to Carrots, Yes to Cucumbers…) is not only one of the best drugstore natural hair and skin care product lines, but one of the best beauty brands period. They’ve got countless worthy products, but the Blemish Clearing Facial Towelettes are among their latest launches.
Bayberry
Bar Soaps, $6.95
Developed and recently launched by mother of three, Nancy Liddell, everything in this range is plant-based, free of sulfates, parabens, phthalates, artificial fragrances, and dyes. The line includes shampoos, conditioners, shower gels, cleansers, lotions, liquid hand soaps, bar soaps, and more, but the bar soaps are a personal favorite.
Origins
The Origins Rocks Earth Month, free
Origins is offering free concerts in various cities to celebrate Earth Day, but if you can’t make it, they’ve got countless eco products to choose from.
L'Occitane
Eco-Refills, $12-38
For over 30 years, L’Occitane has ensured that all of its products are created with completely natural and sustainable ingredients throughout the entire production chain. To that end, they offer Eco-Refills for some of their best selling shampoos, conditioners, liquid soaps, and face cleansers.
Kiss My Face
Shampoo and conditioner, prices vary
Eco-friendly pioneer Kiss My Face is offering a deal where if you pick one of their three natural shampoos and their Whenever Conditioner, you get 50% more at the same price.
Korres
Pomegranate Discovery Kit ($56 Value), $29
Not only are Korres’ products natural, but they’re clinically proven. Check out this new limited edition value set that comes with four pomegranate-based face and lip products.
Josie Maran
Moroccan Scented Oil Trio ($105 Value), $80
Three naturally scented body oils to balance your mind and body from the former model’s natural cosmetics product range.
