Celebrated worldwide on 22 April each year, World Earth Day helps to raise awareness about urgent environmental issues and encourages a broader conservation about how we can create a more sustainable future. As the beauty and wellness industry continues to adapt, discover our round-up of the best products to shop now.
World Earth Day is once again upon us. The annual event was first introduced on 22 April 1970 as a way to drum up support for environmental protection. While the event brings together communities through tree planting, cleanups and advocacy, it also provides the opportune moment to reassess how we can all adjust our routines to better protect our planet and tackle overconsumption.
The beauty and wellness industry notably impacts our environment, especially when it comes to packaging. According to the British Beauty Council, 95% of cosmetic packaging is thrown away. Many brands are thankfully addressing issues such as these with innovative solutions such as refill products, recycled packaging and natural ingredients.
Bamford Geranium Hand And Body Wash Refill Pouch
Bath and body brand Bamford is embracing sustainability with its new fully recyclable hand and body wash refill pouches. Designed to be used in their porcelain dispensers, these nifty pouches reinforce Bamford’s commitment to reducing single-use plastics. Their signature Geranium fragrance is an uplifting concoction boasting delicious citrus and floral notes. Its suitable for all skin types and is also free from harmful ingredients such as parabens, formaldehyde, phthalates, mineral oil and talc.
£35.00, bamford.com
Joonbyrd Little Love Refill Pouch
Joonbyrd, founded by dermatologist Dr. Alexis Granite, is championing low-waste beauty with its range of refill pouches. Amongst them, the Little Love Refill Pouch tops up the body lotion by more than 1.5 times, helping to reduce general waste by a whopping 84% compared to new packaging. Aside from its moisturiser, five other Joonbyrd products are also available in its refill formats.
£50, Joonbyrd.com
Wonderskin Melt-It-All Cleansing Balm Refill Pod
In a similar vein to compostable refill pouches, Wonderskin has created ingenious pods for its Melt-It-All Cleansing Balm - a rich cleanser designed to gently remove longwear makeup, SPF and daily buildup while simultaneously supporting the skin’s natural barrier.
£19, eu.wonderskin.com
SURI Toothbrush
B-Corp personal care brand SURI is leading the pack when it comes to sustainable electric toothbrushes. Available in an array of pastel colours, these aesthetically-pleasing brushes boast eco-friendly design features including durable aluminum bodies, recyclable cornstarch and castor oil brush heads, 4+ week battery life, and a travel case complete with built-in UV-C light that eliminates 99.9% of bacteria on the brush head. To top it all off, SURI also offers a prepaid mail-back scheme, enabling customers to recycle their used brush heads.
From £85, trysuri.com
Evermore Diffuser
Founded by Sarah Bell, Evermore is renowned for its responsibly crafted home fragrances, including soaps, diffusers and incense. In March, the brand launched its new collection of porcelain diffusers in two scents: Ember and Venus. Aside from elevating your living space, these diffusers are also refillable, helping to reduce single-use plastics and general waste.
£90, evermorelondon.com
IRAYE Sustainable Set: The Cream + Refill
Swiss brand IRAYE is the world's first skincare line to activate the power of the lymphatic system. Their Cream helps to reduce puffiness, nourish and sculpt the complexion, resulting in visibly plumped skin after just four weeks. In a bid to tackle excess packaging, the super-charged cream is available to purchase with a refill, meaning you can go about your skincare routine safe in the knowledge that you're helping to minimise waste.
