Exfoliating with pure sea salt, using crushed berries as pigmented eyeshadow or clay and olive oil for soap—these centuries-old, natural practices are what inspired the creation of modern-day beauty products and accessories. The clear benefits of herbal remedies and organic ingredients have brought modern beauty trends back to the basics.
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Self-care shouldn't come at the expense of the environment—which is why natural ingredients play a big part in the inspiration for, and creation of beauty care products across the globe. Still, unfortunately, many brands have lost touch with the natural world, relying on harmful chemicals to produce shampoos, soaps, sunscreens, and more.

Luckily, 1% for the Planet's members haven't lost touch; countless brands in its network offer products that are 100% plant based, sustainably packaged, or both! So you can do good while you're feeling good.

"Going back to a simpler life is not a step backwards."

— YVON CHOUINARD
PATAGONIA, FOUNDER & CEO
1% FOR THE PLANET, FOUNDER

Here's a list of the 1% for the Planet members who created environmentally safe products:
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Hair Care
Beach Hair (Florida, U.S.) - What happens when an avid surfer and a girl from the Midwest share the same passion for the ocean as they do natural beauty? You get Beach Hair, a natural texturizing spray that gives back to nonprofits working to protect the ocean.

PHYTO (Florida, U.S.) - Phyto botanical power has major respect for your scalp, your hair and the planet. Made up of more than 500 plant ingredients, the PHYTO herbarium uses plants to create beautiful, silky, and soft-to-the touch hair.

Davines North America (New York, U.S.) - A hair care brand that provides for people and planet by encouraging everyone to practice sustainable beauty. Founded in Parma, Italy in 1983, Davines products are still made in Parma by a combining the highest-quality natural ingredients and scientific rigor.

Nitwits Intelligent Lice Treatment (Massachusetts, U.S.) - Lice, no more! Nitwits is committed to improving environmental awareness and education for their customers and community at large. Plus, their ingredients are organic, pesticide free, and environmentally friendly.

New Wash by Hairstory (New York, U.S.) - One big issue in beauty products is waste. Thankfully, you can eliminate the number of empty shampoo and conditioner products by using just one product: New Wash by Hairstory. Hairstory is rethinking the hair care industry and giving back to the environment, all at the same time.

Controlled Chaos (Maine, U.S.) - As if providing the best frizz-fighting, sun-blocking, curl-smoothing product wasn't enough, the socially-conscious Controlled Chaos Curl Crème is made with organic, U.S.-sourced ingredients and is packaged in BPA-free bottles.

Skincare
UpRoar (Surrey, U.K.) - UpRoar is redefining men's grooming and skincare. Why rely on artificial ingredients when your body and the environment will benefit from choosing natural ingredients?

MuLondon (London, U.K.) - Boris, the Founder of MuLondon, has always believed in the power of nature. These organic skincare products are inspired by traditional herbalism and are certified organic.

Anders Natural Soap Co. (North Carolina, U.S.) - Paraben free, sulfate free, phthalate free, and never tested on animals.Anders Natural Soap Co. has natural bath and body products that are too good to be true!

Bee Wild (Georgia, U.S.) - Wildcrafted raw honey and spa-quality, honey-based body products that help save the bees!

PB Twenty Five (Tyne and Wear, U.K.) - Massage wax and oils that use 100% natural ingredients.

Pure Suds Co (Pennsylvania, U.S.) - Handmade bathing products using all natural and organic ingredients.

Planted in Beauty (New York, U.S.) - These organic, plant-based beauty products are created with the belief that wellness and beauty are inextricably linked.

Kaia Earth (New York, U.S.) - To Kaia Earth, sustainability is everything. Their natural skincare is free from toxins and synthetics, has minimal & recyclable packaging, are 100% cruelty free, and only use extracts that come from herbs, flowers, seeds, roots, and leaves.

LUMION (New York, U.S.) - When's the last time you could count a product's ingredients list all on one hand? Say hello to Lumion, an all-natural skincare line that mimics the body's immune system through the creation of hypochlorous acid and oxygen (HOCL).

Poethique (Massachusetts, U.S.) - No harsh chemicals here! All of Poethique's skincare products and cleansing oils are 100% plant based.

BK Apothecary (New York, U.S.) - bkK|ap was inspired by the simple truth that nature heals, nourishes, and connects us all. Their 100% non-toxic, plant-based skincare uses 100% recyclable glass packaging.

Vermont Soap Company (Vermont, U.S.) - Since 1992, Vermont Soap has been replacing yucky petrochemical-based products with yummy natural formulations made from organic oils and herbs. Safe, non-GMO and nontoxic, Vermont Soap has the natural solutions you need.

Suncare
TapaReef (Florida, U.S.) - This team of passionate surfers and water-sport enthusiasts found a solution to removing stubborn sunscreen without harming the environment. They have created natural, biodegradable, and compostable sunscreen remover towelettes, which are produced in a facility with renewable solar energy and limits water usage.

Raw Elements (Florida, U.S.) - An Ocean Rescue Lifeguard created Raw Elements after searching for a natural alternative to chemical sunscreens. Gentle enough for infants but strong enough for professional athletes!

Stream2Sea (Florida, U.S.) - Stream2Sea has mastered sustainable packaging; their tubes are made from sugarcane resins, their 32 oz. bottles are made from recycled milk jugs, and their baggies are made with biodegradable and recyclable PLA film.

All Good Products (California, U.S.) - All Good makes everything better. Their non-nano zinc based sunscreen products are cruelty free, reef friendly, and are made with organic ingredients that come directly from their family-owned farm.

Nektor (Florida, U.S.) - On-the-go organic suncare products that protect your skin from the sun, without harming the environment.

Accessories & Essential Oils
Spectrum Collections (Wales, U.K.) - Spectrum's brushes are vegan and made of the highest-quality synthetic hair. Any gift to a little one in your life from "The Little Mermaid" line gives back to environmental nonprofits making a difference.

Grow Fragrance (North Carolina, U.S.) - Since when have fragrances become artificial? Brighten a room in your house with Grow Fragrance's 100% plant-based home fragrances.

Nature's Origin Aromatherapy (New York, U.S.) - Not only do these essential oils give back, they're packaged in 100% virgin sugarcane-fiber packaging, which eliminates wood-based processes, invests in a renewable resource, and helps remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

Pour le Monde (New York, U.S.) - Pour le Monde is the only fine fragrance company to be certified with the NPA Natural Seal, the first and only natural certification in the U.S.