7 Brands I Didn't Know Were Green!

With Earth Month coming to a close, I learned about a plethora of products and companies working to make the world a cleaner and better place. Dive into the list below to see how to look good and feel even better knowing your beauty routine is not compromising Mother Earth!

Wildcraft – Canadian, Indigenous, Female Owned

Wildcraft is Toronto based and made, with 100% natural ingredients, priced under $45. The brand is also part of the 1% for the planet pledge, where 1% of proceeds support environmental causes. Founded by Laura Whitaker, her goal was to bring affordable conscious skincare to the everyday route. Skincare options include shampoo and conditioner, moisturizing face creams, serums with targeted use (anti-aging, hyperpigmentation), eye serums/creams, cleansers, scrubs, toners and bio-retinol which is gentler than most retinols on the market.

Elate – Canadian, Female Owned

Elate is a beauty brand that is B-Corp Certified, cruelty free and vegan with minimal packaging and waste. This allows beauty lovers to craft capsule, intentional beauty bags for simplified use. Elate Products are over 75% organic, with 75% of packaging being reusable, recyclable or plantable and can be returned for free for recycle. They are B Corp certified, and they donate 2% of profits to causes that share their values—1% to social initiatives and 1% to environmental initiatives.

The Peace Labs – Canadian, Asian, Female Owned

The Peace Labs, Founded by Judy Hughes, gives a much needed luxurious twist to muscle relaxing roll ons. With 100% natural ingredients, the Peace Balm, rolls on in beautiful glass bottles. Scents come in Lavender, Fresh Rain, Cedar Mist and Eucalyptus. The cooling and tingly sensation is almost immediate and brings great relief!

Ember Wellness – Canadian, Female Owned

Ember Wellness is an innovative, sustainable skin care line that uses solid formats to replace many skin care products. Their serum and highlight bars are shaped like a Gua Sea for toning, while the bar itself is full of ingredients that replace illuminators, serums, moisturizers and more. The brand is also part of the 1% for the planet pledge, where 1% of proceeds support environmental causes.The product comes in metal tins with recyclable cardboard resulting in minimal waste.

Renpure

Renpure is a high quality, clean beauty and personal care with gently sourced ingredients that never compromises on performance, all at a great value. Their formulas contain no Sulfates, Parabens, Dyes, Gluten, Phthalates, Propylene Glycol all while maintaining the body’s pH balance in 100% recyclable packaging. The Renpure Oat Milk & Ceramides Sensitive Skin Body Wash gently cleanses while helping to soothe dry, sensitive skin. The naturally inspired body wash gently cleanses and moisturizes the skin without the use of harmful ingredients, while caring for our planet. Ingredients include Oat Milk to help soothe and calm sensitive skin. Rich in beta-glucan and antioxidants, it deeply hydrates while helping to reduce redness and irritation from dry skin, leaving skin soft, smooth, and comforted. This body ash also uses Ceramides NP, NS/NG, AP & EO which essential lipids that help restore the skin’s natural barrier, locking in moisture and protecting against dryness and irritation. Ideal for sensitive skin types, they help to strengthen the skin’s resilience, leaving it deeply hydrated, smooth, and balanced.

Cake Beauty – Canadian Owned

Every product made by Cake Beauty is conceptualized, tested, and designed at the Cake Beauty head office in Toronto. Products are cruelty free, 100% vegan and naturally luxurious. The new Finish Touch Hair & Body Mist is yummy luxury, scented like pistachio and salted caramel! The spray is infused with Argan Oil and Vitamin E for extra goodness.

Teaology

Teaology is B Corp and Yuka Certified, EWG Verified, Dermatologist Tested, and ISO Compliant, underscoring its leadership in clean beauty. With natural, organic formulations, it ensures safe and effective skincare. Its commitment to sustainability is evident in 100% recyclable, eco-friendly packaging, low-carbon plastic, plant-based materials like sugarcane waste, and recyclable glass, reflecting its dedication to the planet. Their new natural deodorant uses Organic Black Tea Infusion as an antioxidant, ginger to provide soothing, brightening, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and toning, turmeric to prevent skin dryness, act as a natural cleanser and give the skin a healthy glow while saffron contains antioxidants with repairing properties. The deodorant is free from aluminium salts Or alcohol

Teology has also released a Green Tea Glycolic acid which has anti-aging And detoxing from the green tea, salicylic acid (Bha) to penetrate pores and free them from sebum, Glycolic Acid (1.5%) + AHA’s: A blend of exfoliating glycolic acid, actic acid, citric acid, malic acid, tartaric acid, avocado And shea butter packed with Vitamin E And A!