Now more than ever beauty brands are taking a stand to save the ocean from toxic chemicals and enormous plastic waste due to its longterm damage on Mother Nature. As a result, many companies have made minor and major changes such as using sustainable packaging, using different applicators, and more. Good news is you don't need to own a big corporation to make a huge impact, it can start with the way you shop. By supporting businesses that help the ocean, the impact of your dollar consciously makes the world a better place for you and generations to come. Keep scrolling to find out which of your favorite brands is helping save coral reefs, cleaning the ocean and making sure we'll have a healthier planet in years to come.
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Infused with magnesium and anti-fatigue essential oils, this REN gem provides a silk skin finish. The iconic brand uses 100% recycled plastic bottles containing 20% reclaimed plastic which is found in the ocean.
REN Clean Skincare Atlantic Kelp and Magnesium Body Wash, $27, dermstore.com
Birth by the sea, the legendary Crème de la Mer cream has the power to transform your skin. In a short period, firmness improves, wrinkles decrease and the look of pores become less visible. Keeping the tradition alive, the luxury and celebrity-approved skincare brand creates an artistic expression to show their commitment to supporting ocean conservation through their limited-edition product every year. For each public Instagram post of the jar made in May and June using both hashtags #LaMerBlueHeart and #LaMerDonation, the brand will donate $25 to the La Mer Blue Heart Oceans Fund — which has been used to support ocean preservation initiatives since it was established in 2017. La Mer has pledged to donate up to $650,000 to the fund. So channel your inner activist and use your social platform to create change!
Limited Edition Blue Heart Crème de La Mer, $475, cremedelamer.com
This moisturizing and hydrating hair mist works on all hair types to keep your locks looking healthy and lustrous. The brand is committed to taking caring of the Earth with major acts of kindness of the planet Earth. Their goal is to minizine the carbon footprints and help clean the sea one beauty buy at a time.