Whether their focus is clothing or compost, these women have sustainability top of mind. They share the brands they swear by, and the ways they think the industry should evolve.
9 Eco-Minded Creatives on How They Think About Sustainability and Beauty
Even as earth month has come to a close, many of us are reflecting on ways we can implement more sustainable practices into our daily lives. For a lot of people, the environmentally conscious journey might feel like an overwhelming one to embark on, with so many avenues to take.
Rethinking the way we approach our beauty, wellness, and self-care routines is one place to start, especially considering the industry’s waste problem when it comes to packaging and ingredients.
To help inspire your sustainable beauty and wellness practices, here 9 creative women in the environmental space share their advice to help you go green.
Rae Wynn-Grant, wildlife ecologist and author
Favorite eco-conscious beauty and wellness brands: "Piperwai activated charcoal deodorant. In my work, artificial scents from mainstream deodorants can be unhealthy for the wild animals I study. It took me years to find a natural deodorant that actually worked and had environmentally sustainable ingredients. Piperwai's tubes are made with recyclable plastic and the product itself is made from sustainably-sourced ingredients. Plus, it works as well as all the mainstream contenders!
I'm outdoors all the time, and although I have plenty of melanin, SPF is still very important to keep my skin safe. I love Supergoop sunscreen because it is made of high-quality ingredients that don't clog my pores, and it's also reef-safe, meaning the ingredients don't contribute to coral reef bleaching. A lot of people are still learning that when your sunscreen comes off during your beach adventure, it can cause serious harm to coral reef health, which is why it's critical to support a reef-safe brand.
This story originally appeared on: Vogue - Author:Akili King
