Eco-friendly gift guide for her
With a growing number of people becoming concerned about the impact of beauty products on the environment, and searching out gift options that don’t conflict with their environmentally friendly ethics, we thought it might be helpful to compile a gift guide to suggest gift ideas that don’t contradict eco-friendly lifestyles. We’ve included gift ideas to suit every budget and also those that complement each other, in case you're looking for a number of products for a hamper. All products listed are high scorers on the environmentally friendly front, so you can browse away freely.
1. Wet Brush - Go Green Treatment & Shine Biodegradable Brush Coconut Oil
This ingenious brush is the perfect gift for people of all hair types and lengths. Not only is it environmentally sound, but it is a game changer for hair health too. The Wet Brush Go Green Oil Infused Shine Brush is described as, “a revolutionary, eco-friendly brush with natural oils infused in the cushion. The natural oils are distributed as you brush, delivering a rich supply of nutrients to moisturise and repair the hair.” Its main selling point is its Ultra-soft IntelliFlex® bristles, which are designed to detangle the hair quickly and painlessly and protect against split ends and breakages. It has been shown to cause 45% less breakage than ordinary brushes, with a fraction of the effort.
Eco-credentials:
- Cruelty-free synthetic boar bristles
- The handle is made from 100% plant-based plastic
Eco rating: 9/10
Other products in the range:
- Go Green Tea Tree Oil Infused Treatment & Shine Brush - Tea Tree Oil infused cushion delivers intense hydration and antioxidants to help hair stay moisturised and more resistant to breakage.
- Go Green Watermelon Oil Infused Treatment & Shine Brush - Watermelon Oil infused Cushion releases oil with every stroke helping to moisturise hair from root to tip
2. Jane Iredale - Refillable Compact
The ecological benefits of this beautifully compact product lie with its longevity and reusability. Use it time and time again with your favourite powder refills, keeping them protected and accessible wherever you go. Its sleek, classy outer casing makes it the ideal gift for all those who like to combine elegance with sustainability, and it looks fabulous in your clutch on a night out.
Eco-credentials:
- Durable aluminium shell.
- Secure magnetic closure for longevity of product
- Easily refillable
Eco-rating - 8/10
3. Ach.Brito - Special Edition Historical Soap Trio 3x90g
This beautifully presented, traditionally produced Portuguese soap trio is made from a vegetable soap base, and is suitable for all skin types. The three fragrances are largely floral in nature and exude luxury and relaxation. We just adore the pretty, eco-friendly packaging, which really defines it as a quality product that anyone would be grateful to receive. The three fragrances included in this set are;
- Patti – This soap has been on the market for over 90 years. The famous green bar is still being produced, with its exclusive and unmistakable fragrance that combines notes of bergamot, roses, lavender, vanilla, and patchouli.
- Luxo-Banho – Registered in 1927 with the goal of providing a luxury bath, this soap was originally developed in a large oval shape, which has lingered to this day, wrapped in a package which is decorated with delicate blue flowers.
- Rosalface – This soap was registered in 1939, and it is one of Ach. Brito’s most feminine soaps. The delicate packaging shows a bouquet of roses, representing its elegant floral aroma.
Eco-credentials:
- Eco-friendly packaging
- Traditionally manufactured
- Replaces shower gels and body washes in plastic bottles
- Plant-based
Eco-rating - 9/10
4. T-Lab Professional - Total Protect Duo Mask
Created in a top beauty academy, there is no better gift for anyone than one of our favourite hair masks. Dermatologically tested, it is suitable for all hair types, but especially for stressed, weak, colour treated, chemically or mechanically damaged hair. It also helps to protect hair and scalp against the effects of harmful environmental factors such as the sun, heat, salt and chlorine, so it’s perfect if you’re planning a holiday to sunny climes.
Made from wholly organic ingredients it has been especially designed to provide round the clock protection for the hair and scalp.
Eco-credentials:
- Eco-friendly
- Vegan
- Cruelty-free & Against Animal Testing
- Made with organic sustainable & fair-trade ingredients with high nutritional value
- Recyclable & refillable
- Biodegradable packaging
Eco-rating - 10/10
5. SOLIDU Compostable Shampoo Holder
A replacement for traditional soap dishes, this extremely popular natural shampoo bar holder is a must have for any stocking. It offers a handy place to store your shampoo or soap bar, ensuring zero product waste, and is made from a completely sustainable and environmentally friendly source of the loofah plant. The concept is that the porous nature of the loofah allows any excess water to run through, and away, leaving your shampoo or soap bar to dry more quickly and extending its lifespan. The bonus is that once it has past its best, it can be composted in the same way as other food and bio-waste.
Eco-credentials:
- Sustainably sourced
- Organic
- 100% natural
- Compostable
Eco-rating - 9/10
6. Australian Gold - Botanical Sunscreen Tinted Face Lotion SPF50 89ml, Medium-Tan (also available in rich-deep)
This versatile tinted SPF50 face lotion should be a staple in every cosmetic bag. It has a non-chemical, mineral base and a matt finish, making it a wonderfully multipurpose product. It provides gentle care and powerful sun protection for your skin, acting either as a make up base or a BB cream. It smoothes out the skin and reduces the appearance of fine lines and uneven complexions.
The lotion’s key ingredient is Red Algae, which supplies it with vitamins A and E, as well as iron, folic acid and three essential amino acids, meaning that it is working its magic on your skin at the same time as protecting it.
Australian Gold’s Botanical Sunscreen Tinted Face Lotion offers certified broad spectrum UVA and UVB protection and is water resistant for up to 80 minutes
Eco credentials:
- Minimal material packaging and recyclable container
- Sulphate free
- reef -friendly
- Cruelty-free
- Dye free
Eco-rating - 10/10
7. Hydrea London Sisal + Unbleached Linen SPA Mitt 1 - Grey
The lightweight, exfoliating spa mitt is the perfect accessory to any of our soap bars. Made from eco-friendly sisal fibre from the agave plant, it is woven with unbleached linen to create the ideal tool for gentle, full body exfoliation and pore cleansing. Removing impurities is a walk in the park with this mitt. Its deep cleansing function will leave your skin feeling softer and smoother whilst encouraging healthy skin cell turnover. It also has a massaging effect, leaving your facial muscles feeling relaxed and invigorated.
Eco-credentials:
- Vegan
- Plant-based
- Unbleached linen
- Reusable and durable
Eco-rating: 8/10
8. Hydrea London Eco-friendly Shower Cap
Last but definitely not least on our eco-friendly gift guide is this funky, eco-friendly shower cap from Hydrea London. These caps are lined with uber-soft, waterproof PEVA, a non-chlorinated vinyl, and have an elasticated headband that ensures that your hair remains dry in the shower. In addition, these shower caps are ideal for using to intensify hair conditioning treatments and make the ideal accompaniment to one of our hair masks as a gift set. To extend the lifespan of this reusable cap even further, rinse clean after each use and hang to dry naturally.
Eco-credentials:
- Eco-friendly PEVA
- Reusable
- Durable
