The grooming industry has come a long way, as a whole, over the past few years, because more and more brands are beginning to understand and incorporate practices to become environmentally friendly. Not too long ago, if a brand slapped "eco-friendly" or "sustainable" on its products, many consumers took them for their word. Now, in an age where we are starting to fall into a more unified belief on how to preserve our planet, these types of products have to be ready to prove their claims.
And let's be clear, asking for more information isn't a bad thing. In fact, brands conveying why these products are sustainable benefit us all. The more transparency a brand takes on, the more consumers will see the true value in both the product itself as well as the greater impact the company is having on the world. Here are some trusted eco-friendly, sustainable brands and a few grooming products to check out as we approach this Earth Day and beyond.
Jackfir The Classic Daily Facial Moisturizer
The new kid on the block that is looking to make tidal waves in the grooming eco-friendly industry is Jackfir. This brand is about as clean and responsible as they come, with high-quality, natural products that deliver results.
Its daily facial moisturizer is great for dry skin and helps minimize fine lines and wrinkles, by using organic aloe and the powerhouse squalane. Oh, the brand is also EWG verified and NSF certified.
Jack Henry Cleanse+ Shampoo
Jack Henry has a code when it comes to creating its products. They must be clean, nontoxic, plant-based, and contain zero synthetics. The company's cleanse+ shampoo is free of all that bad stuff: parabens, sulfates, phthalates, and dyes. and it helps purify your hair and scalp.
Humankind Refillable Deodorant
Humankind is probably the first company to ever claim its deodorant is edible. They come in a variety of different scents and are aluminum-free, gluten-free, vegan, paraben-free, and ethically made. Not to mention they are limiting plastic waste by providing users with refillable plastic containers.
Brickell Revitalizing Anti-Aging Cream For Men
If you’re lying awake at night worried about our environment (you should be), this may be just the product for you. On the other hand, even if you’re not, you’re not getting any younger. Brickell incorporates powerful natural ingredients to help your face’s muscles contract, tightening the skin.
It also incorporates a nutrient found in superfoods like spinach and kale, which reduces age spots and helps clear up skin pigmentation issues. Hyaluronic acid makes for an ultimate moisturizer, minimizing lines and wrinkles. Wash your face and massage the cream in before bedtime.
Davids Natural Toothpaste
California-based Davids is a toothpaste company that focuses on using naturally derived ingredients to whiten teeth, reduce plaque, and freshen breath. In 2020, it reissued an Environmental Working Group (EWG) Verification, which is prepared by a third-party nonprofit that rates ingredient safety in products.
OLAS Bamboo Toothbrush
Yeah, yeah. We know you’re "recycling" those plastic toothbrushes by stashing them under the kitchen sink for the odd scrubbing job. But if you’re replacing your brush every two to three months, you’ll end up with quite a supply. Grab a box of these bamboo brushes, and know they are biodegradable and sustainable, and they look pretty impressive on your bathroom sink.
Public Goods Aloe Vera Gel
Public Goods makes home and grooming products that are both sustainable and affordable. From replacing trees with bamboo and sugarcane to practicing cruelty-free manufacturing with zero harmful chemicals, the company makes a conscious effort to make every little detail count when it comes to creating eco-friendly products. We specifically like this soothing aloe vera gel, as it’s fragrance-free, paraben-free, and vegan-friendly.
Ursa Major Forest Fix Deodorant
Ursa Major offers a low-maintenance, high-impact skincare program perfect for people on a schedule. The brand’s plant-based formulations focus on active ingredients without using petrochemicals, parabens, synthetic fragrance or color, glycols, silicones, or lots of other things described with initials that you probably don’t really want on your body.
LastSwab Basic
If you’re wondering how a reusable cotton swab works don’t worry, we had the same questions. From LastObject, LastSwab is a sustainable alternative that substitutes the equivalent of 1,000 traditional cotton swabs. LastSwab is extremely durable and only needs to be washed with soap and water to reuse — plus, it comes in a snazzy corn-based carrying case.
Modicum Birch Tree Water Spritz
Modicum’s spritz notably helps replenish skin cells with its mixture of birch water and hyaluronic acid. It also promotes the production of collagen and elastin to keep skin looking young and fresh. Red algae functions as an antioxidant, protecting against UV light, blue light, and pollution in general.
Spritz it on clean skin before applying a serum or moisturizer, but carry it around during the day, especially as temperatures are warming up, for a refreshing boost any time. (It’s also great for long flights, with their drying, recycled cabin atmospheres.)
The best part about buying grooming products from brands that are environmentally sustainable, aside from them being good for our earth, is that a lot of times, they end up being better products for you as well. That's a win-win for everyone, including Mother Nature.
