Earth Day Essentials: Clean Beauty & Conscious Living

There’s no better moment than Earth Day to reflect on the impact our everyday choices have on the planet. This month, we’re spotlighting products that protect, preserve, and prioritize not just your well-being, but the health of our environment too. These are the essentials that care about the ingredients they use, the packaging they come in, and the values they uphold.

Before we dive into the products, let’s break down what makes them truly Earth Day-worthy. Many of the brands we’ve selected are Leaping Bunny certified, a trusted cruelty-free standard in the U.S. that ensures no animal testing is involved at any stage of product development. Others are B Corp certified, which means they meet high environmental impact standards, ethical sourcing, and corporate transparency. You’ll also find paraben-free formulas made without artificial fragrances or harsh chemicals, gentler on your skin and better for the planet. Most follow INCI labeling standards, offering ingredient transparency so you know exactly what you’re putting on your body. And finally, many of these products come in eco-conscious packaging made with materials that are recyclable, refillable, or biodegradable, to help reduce waste.

These choices may seem small, but together they represent a powerful shift toward cleaner, more mindful consumption. So let’s celebrate Earth Day through the thoughtful and intentional things we choose to bring into our lives.

Renpure eliminates the need for compromise between clean ingredients, effectiveness, and affordability while being naturally derived and family-friendly, ensuring safe and effective choices for all. Renpure offers eco-friendly packaging & recycling innovation with 100% Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) materials, fully recyclable pumps, and CleanFlake™ technology, making recycling simpler and more efficient. Renpure’s Tea Tree & Rosemary Refresh & Rebalance collection, available at Walmart and Amazon, includes a shampoo, conditioner, and scalp serum to cleanse hair without harmful ingredients. This is always a staple in  my shower for both my son and I. 

A brand at the forefront of the refill revolution, championing sustainability through innovative packaging and a wide range of eco-friendly initiatives.

Kiehl’s Mission Renewal Sustainability Commitments 
Kiehl’s Since 1851 is dedicated to healthy-looking skin and a healthier planet. Through its Mission Renewal initiative, the brand is taking bold steps to reduce waste, source renewable ingredients, and support diverse suppliers—all while maintaining its commitment to high-performance skincare. With a goal to eliminate single-use virgin plastic, Kiehl’s continues to lead the refill revolution, offering refillable packaging and in-store Refillery Stations to help reduce plastic waste. The brand also harnesses green science innovation, utilizing environmentally friendly processes to extract potent ingredients like plant-based Squalane and hydroponically grown Calendula petals. Beyond products, Kiehl’s empowers its community through education and hands-on sustainability efforts, inspiring meaningful action for a more sustainable future. 

Sustainable Manufacturing & Sourcing

• 94% of Kiehl’s products are manufactured in plants using renewable energy. 
• 62% of ingredients come from Biobased, Abundant Mineral, or Circular raw materials. 
• 1,300 people have access to work through solidarity sourcing, supporting diverse suppliers from underrepresented communities. 

Reducing Waste & Promoting Circularity

• 33% of plastic used in Kiehl’s packaging comes from post-consumer recycled materials. 
• Over 7 million empty products have been collected through the Recycle & Be Rewarded program in the U.S. 

MDSolarSciences delivers clean, effective formulas that are fully recyclable and best of all, totally breakout-free! This mineral sunscreen has the softest, silkiest texture I’ve ever experienced.

Natura a Brazilian beauty brand under the Natura & Co group, is deeply committed to sustainability and environmental stewardship. Their “Commitment to Life” initiative aims to address pressing global issues such as the climate crisis, using 80% less plastic than typical refills, Amazon rainforest protection, human rights, and the transition to a circular and regenerative economy. This vision includes achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, ensuring zero deforestation in the Amazon, and promoting biodiversity through science-based targets.
In line with their eco-conscious mission, Natura has introduced the world’s first body lotion concentrate. This innovative product is designed to reduce environmental impact by minimizing packaging waste and carbon emissions associated with transportation. The concentrate allows consumers to mix it with water at home, resulting in a full-sized body lotion with a smaller carbon footprint.

This beloved mass brand continues to set the standard for sustainable, toxin-free formulas—and this year, they took it a step further by investing in our national parks.

Garnier Supports the National Park Foundation 
Garnier is furthering our sustainability journey by supporting over 890+ crew dedicating over 200k+ work hours to ensure the sustainability of our national parks. These projects include building and restoring trails, removing invasive species, restoring habitat, and so much more to protect and preserve our national parks. Garnier is dedicated to its mission to support the National Park Foundation to ensure that our parks are greener for everyone. 

• CFI approved  
• 100% Vegan  
• 100% Renewable energy  
• Supports the National Park Foundation 

This skincare brand is so good (still at the top of my list for their toner and eye cream!), and they’re both FCS and Leaping Bunny certified. As if that’s not enough, they also donate $1 to Water.org with every product sold.
Purdori is a sustainable skincare line brimming with botanical ingredients. They are Leaping Bunny Certified and do not contain toxins, artificial fragrances, artificial colors, or sodium lauryl sulfate. Purdori is 100% Recyclable and FCS Certified. For each Purdori product sold, one dollar is donated to water.org.

Kilgour MD Developed by Stanford dermatologist Dr. James Kilgour, KilgourMD offers a science-backed, two-step scalp system. KilgourMD blends nature and science to safely combat thinning and support healthier, fuller-looking hair. The formulas are made with powerful plant-based ingredients, drug-free and also free of parabens, sulfates, and synthetic fragrances. They are never tested on animals and come in recyclable glass bottles.

Mustela is a French, family-owned brand committed to clean, safe skincare for babies, children, and moms. As a Certified B Corporation™, they combine the best of science and nature and provide natural, gentle products and avoid harsh chemicals like parabens and phthalates. Founded 75 years ago, their eco-efforts include responsibly sourced plant-based actives, recyclable and minimal packaging, green manufacturing powered by 100% renewable energy, and waste-reducing innovations.

This product line was born from a parent’s search for simple, effective products the whole family could use, without the long, confusing ingredient lists. Sky Organics was created to deliver clean, botanical-based formulas that are as straightforward as they are safe.

Sky Organics is a Certified B Corporation™ dedicated to creating clean, effective beauty products made with pure, purposeful ingredients—no fillers, no fluff. Committed to full transparency, they list all ingredients using the internationally recognized INCI format and ensure each one is included at a potent, beneficial level. Sky Organics believes business should be a force for good, balancing purpose and profit across five key areas: delivering wellness-driven products to customers, reducing environmental impact, supporting employee wellbeing, giving back to communities, and making sustainable beauty accessible to all.