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21 Sustainable Beauty Innovations for 2021
Shampoos, deodorants, mascaras, and even glitter (that sneaky microplastic) are getting an eco glow-up this year.
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The Editors and Photographs by Jeffrey Westbrook
Apr 1, 2021
FROM LEFT: SUSANNE KAUFMANN Cleansing Gel, $48. BEAUTY COUNTER The Clean Deo, $28. ST. ROSE Desert Nomad, $165. HENRY ROSE Last Light, $120. ANOMALY HydratingShampoo, $6. AMEN Chakra 01 Root candle, $76
Although the beauty industry is far from perfect when it comes to preserving our planet, you’ve got to give it credit for taking steps toward positive change. We’re starting to see concentrated hair and body products that will radically reduce carbon emissions in their production and transport, as well as ambitious corporate commitments to reduce and reuse packaging and adopt biodegradable formulas. Even glitter (that sneaky microplastic we love all too much) is getting an eco glow-up.