While we keep the sanity in our vanity going, we tend to forget about the harm our beauty habits may be doing to the environment and the balance in the ecosystem. We've all heard of plastic packaging, animal testing and many a times even synthetic chemicals being used in products to give you that superficial radiance. However, with a shift to a more naturalistic approach not just for the sake of our vanity but also of mother earth's, many brands have become more conscious to the idea of eco-friendly products. Many have turned back to the science of Ayurveda to device their potions while a lot more have also gone to the extent of using eco-friendly packaging to ensure shopping these brands has a holistic approach.
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10 Eco-Friendly Brands Available In India For An All-Natural Experience
The path to a more natural skincare routine begins here with a shift to a more eco-friendly lifestyle
1. Forest Essentials
The brand's belief is 'if you can't eat it, don't use it' and they sure live up to it. With its Ayurvedic roots, the brand creates a balance between providing skin with natural nourishment and keeping the environment safe with paper packaging and glass containers with minimum use of plastic. These natural products cater to people of all genders and various skin types across the spectrum. Apart from being cruelty free, the brand sources homegrown ingredients from local farmers who practice efficient waste management.
We recommend: The Forest Essential Kashmiri Saffron And Neem Cleanser for even skin tone
2. Ras Luxury Oils
With awareness growing against synthetic substances like sulphates, parabens, silicones and other such commonly found components, brands like Ras Luxury has taken it upon themselves to ensure none of this goes on the skin. This Raipur-based brand sources all its ingredients from sustainable farms in and around Raipur to ensure their 'farm to face' philosophy stays alive to its very core.
We recommend: The Ras Luxury Oils Radiance Boosting Day Oil
3. Kama Ayurveda
Kama Ayurveda'a treatments are specially developed with Ayurvedic techniques from Tamil Nadu. These products are free from artificial colourd and fragrances and any form of cruelty. For Kama Ayurveda, sustaining forest communities is the brand's purpose to give back to the society by sourcing locally grown ingredients to make the freshest and purest products.
We Recommed: The Kama Ayurveda Bringadi Intensive Hair Treatment for dry and damaged hair
Kama Ayurveda Bringadi Intensive Hair Treatment, 100ml clear
(593 ratings & 3,326 reviews)₹945Buy Now4. Khadi Naturals
Khadi Naturals is probably India's first truly Indian and eco-friendly beauty brand that has still stood the test of time. From their daily soaps to shampoos, Khadi Naturals unlike most organic beauty brands made natural beauty accessible to everybody whether old or new to make the most of this shift in lifestyle through their products.
We Recommend: The Khadi Naturals Aloe Vera and Neem Hair Cleanser for dandruff
Khadi Natural Neem And Aloevera Herbal Hair Cleanser/Shampoo| Gets hair rid of Dandruff| Cools the scalp|SLS And Paraben Free 210 Ml
(31K+ ratings & 451 reviews)₹199₹299(33% OFF)Buy Now5. Pahadi Local
Pahadi Local brings the treasures of the Himayalas locked in a bottle with their amazing beauty products. The locals living in the mountains practice many recipes using healing ingredients which was the thought behind the brand when it was launched. The beauty brand ensures that the carbon footprint is at its minimum from the sourcing and extraction processes. The local communities filter out their oils with muslin cloth so that all you have in hand is the purest form of the product and nothing else.
We Recommend: The Pahadi Local Gutti Ka Tel or Apricot Oil for hair and face
Pahadi Local Apricot Oil- Gutti Ka Tel, 50ml
(13 ratings & 83 reviews)₹658₹775(15% OFF)Buy NowAlso Read: 9 Best Vegan Skincare Products For Healthy Skin
6. Sova
If you've grown up listening to the benefits of herbal ingredients for your hair and skin passed down to you for generations, then Sova is your answer to that, that too minus the effort of procuring those ingredients. They offer unusual pairings of natural ingredients that also smell as divine as it looks for the hair and skin.
We Recommend: The Sova Jatamansi Root And Indian Rose Shampoo for treated and coloured hair
SOVA Jatamansi Root and Indian rose, Shampoo for Treated Hair, 240 ML
(6 ratings & 11 reviews)₹875₹1,250(30% OFF)Buy Now7. SoulTree
SoulTree is your one-stop shop for all things organic beauty from shampoos to kajals. Along with providing the purest form of their beauty products, they ethically source ingredients from all parts of the country supporting farmers and their produce. No artificial colours, fragrances, harmful chemicals only sustainable beauty products.
We Recommend: The SoulTree Pure Black Kajal for that instant glam
8. Ruby's Organics
Whoever said that makeup couldn't be eco-friendly, obviously never had their hands on the right kind. Their makeup range includes lipsticks, concealers, foundations, bronzers and eyeshadows that all boast of 100% organic ingredients. Their belief stands strong not just with the beauty aspect but ensure that products don't dry your skin with ingredients like jojoba oil, shea butter and more so you can take care of your vanity along with keeping the environment safe.
We recommend: Ruby's Organics Creme Blush & Lip Stain for beautiful lips and cheeks instantly
9. Neemli Naturals
Not just being cruelty-free but Neemli Naturals products are also all vegan. Their products are completely free of any animal-based ingredients which make this a great start to the vegan beauty path. These products are also free of toxins that are produced in small batches to keep these products fresh and healthy from the farm to the skin.
We Recommend: The Neemli Naturals Caffiene & Cucumeber Under Eye Cream for under eye bags and puffiness
Neemli Naturals Caffeine & Cucumber Under Eye Cream - Target Eye Bags, Puffiness, Dark Circles & Fine Lines - (15 ml)
(31 ratings & 35 reviews)₹670₹775(13% OFF)Buy Now10. Dr. Sheth's
Another not just eco-friendly brand but vegan at its core that unlike most eco-friendly brands, is dermatologically tested and formulated. One of the most unique aspects of these products is that is made to cater specially for the Indian skin type. Cruelty-free, eco-friendly and sustainable wherever possible, Dr. Sheth's products is one step closer to a vegan approach for your skin.
We Recommend: Dr. Sheth's Neem & BHA Spot Clarifying Serum for acne-free skin
Dr. Sheth's Neem & Salicylic Acid Serum For Active Acne,Blackheads & Open Pores|2% Salicylic Acid & 1% Niacinamide|For Oily & Acne-Prone Skin|Men & Women|30Ml
(26 ratings & 155 reviews)₹477₹599(20% OFF)Buy NowAlso Read: 6 Vegan-Friendly Beauty Products You Shouldn't Miss Out On
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