Make Your Beauty Routine Earth-Friendly—Here's Where To Get Zero Waste Products In The Philippines!
Nowadays more people are going zero-waste, incorporating metal or bamboo straws, tote bags, and refillable jars to their daily routine to replace single-use plastics.
In fact, this environmental activism even extends to beauty—and thankfully, an earth-friendly beauty routine is certainly possible. Below are some local labels where you can get must-have zero waste products. They’re a great addition to your kit: they’re good for you—and for Mother Earth, too!
1. Beach Born PH: Guiltless Hair Conditioning Bar and Reef-Friendly Sunscreen Bar
Did you know that sunscreens are harmful to the ocean? Products that contain oxybenzone and octinoxate can bleach the coral reefs, depriving sea creatures of their habitat. Beach Born’s packaging-free sunscreen bar is proven Earth-friendly! The local online shop also offers zero waste hair conditioner for beautiful, luscious hair. Aside from bars, Beach Born also offers products in refillable, reusable bottles.
Where to buy: beachborn.ph
2. Rraw PH: Konjac Sponge
Scrub your dead skin cells away with this extra soft, plant-based sponge! Made of vegetable fiber that is 100% biodegradable, the Konjac Sponge kills acne-causing bacteria with its natural properties. It can also work as a gentle makeup remover, bringing back your skin’s natural glow! The Konjac Sponge comes in green tea, sensitive, pure, and black charcoal.
Where to buy: rraw.ph & @thegoodretail at Iloilo City
3. Zero Basics: Deodorant
Can you imagine how many bottles of deodorant we throw away each year? This all-natural deodorant contains a special blend of pure, therapeutic-grade essential oils that give 24-hour protection from sweat and odor. Plus, it’s refillable!
Where to buy: @zerobasicsph on Instagram and at @humblemarket located inside YDG Coffee at Mandala Park, Mandaluyong City
4. Ritual PH: Refillable Bath Soaps
Speaking of refillable, Ritual PH offers a wide range of liquid bath soaps to choose from: lemongrass, lavender, orange, peppermint, and more.
Where to buy: ritual.ph and at 2F Languages International Building, Pasay Road
5. Suds PH: Shampoo Bars
Packaging-free shampoo? Yes, please! Suds PH offers organic, cruelty-free shampoo bars that are extra hair-friendly, too.
Where to buy: sudsph.com
6. The Bamboo Company: Bamboo Toothbrushes
Dentists recommend that we replace our toothbrushes every 3 to 4 months—but imagine how much plastic pile up in our landfills when we do that! Bamboo toothbrushes are a more sustainable choice. They’re biodegradable, eco-friendly, and are naturally antimicrobial!
Where to buy: @thebamboocompany on Instagram
7. Daniela Calumba: Bamboo Charcoal Whitening Toothpaste
Don’t be fooled: this ultra black toothpaste whitens teeth! Powered with organic activated bamboo charcoal, it brightens, strengthens, and deep cleanses teeth while reducing gum inflammation and plaque. Packaged in dainty glass jars, this all-natural toothpaste is handcrafted in small batches using premium vegan ingredients and essential oils.
Where to buy: @sastore.escolta and @hubmakelab in Metro Manila, and @lotus_shores_siargao in Siargao
8. Green Pads PH: Reusable Facial Rounds And Sanitary Napkins
Imagine how many cotton balls and sanitary napkins we dispose of in our lifetime! Green Pads PH is all about making the more sustainable choice. Save money by removing your makeup with reusable facial rounds. Feeling adventurous? Switch to cloth pads on your red days!
Where to buy: @greenpadsph on Instagram
9. Ellana Minerals: Eco-Friendly Eyeshadow Palette
Finally, this pregnancy-safe, all-natural, and environment-friendly palette is made of recyclable and reusable paper! It features mineral makeup: pressed foundation and multi-purpose pigments for eyeshadow, contour, blush, and highlighter.
Where to buy: www.ellanacosmetics.com
Lead photos via @beachbornph and @danielacalumba
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