Low-impact Beauty
Green seems to be the new black when it comes to beauty, spas, fashion, and even home building. The concept behind the color: minimizing our environmental impact by reducing our carbon emissions and eco-footprint.
Seeing the words “organic” and “natural” punctuated on packaging has become commonplace, but some skincare companies are going beyond organic and truly greening their products by tackling an even more environmentally taxing problem—the packaging.
Pangea Organics wraps up their all-natural face and body bars, scrubs, and masks in 100 percent compostable and biodegradable packaging made from 100 percent post-consumer newsprint—without the use of glues and dyes. www.pangeaorganics.com
Complex Organics from Thibiant Spa are already made with almost all organic ingredients, but to make the line even greener, the product labels and brochures are printed on recycled paper. The eco-attitude doesn’t stop there. Thibiant Day Spa Beverly Hills is initiating a recycling program and using eco-friendly cleaning products throughout their facility.
Amarin Aromatherapy, an all-natural skincare line with everything from face serums and eye creams to anti-cellulite gel and massage oils (and a favorite of celebs like Tori Spelling and Jennifer Love Hewitt) is releasing new earth-friendly packaging to boost the company’s green presence. www.amarinaromatherapy.com.
If these large companies can minimize their respective footprints, imagine what you can do for yours. To find out more information on reducing your carbon footprint, visit www.safeclimate.net or www.climatecrisis.net
—Laurel House
Jan/Feb 2008
