Reducing or eliminating the water in a product's formulation, or during package manufacturing, conserves one of Earth's most precious resources.
Skin Authority’s SkinSuit is the brand’s first formulation crafted and packaged completely without the use of water.
‘Each of us, individually and as businesses, needs to look at how we can make substantial changes to preserve our water supply,” says Celeste Hilling, CEO and founder of Skin Authority.
Babor’s Cleanformance Line
Horst Robertz, managing director at BABOR and head of the sustainability board, says, “Our philosophy is: ‘We ask for more. There are solutions and we are going to find them. It is in our DNA.’
Lumene focuses on circular economy efforts such as reducing the use of water, utilizing renewable energy and increasing the recyclability of product packaging.
Tiina Isohanni, VP R&D and Sustainability, Lumene, says sustainability is the cornerstone of Lumene’s business, covering everything from raw materials manufacturing to being a good corporate citizen.
Loli Beauty’s elixirs are made of a waterless blend of plant-based oils. Chamomile Lavender Water uses hydrosols for hydration. The brand’s recycled glass bottles have silicone bulb droppers with recycled aluminum screw-on caps or non-single use, recycled plastic screw-on caps. The cartons and boxes are FSC-certified, and made in green energy facilities — packed with The Better Packaging Co.’s home compostable shipping materials in place of bubble wrap.
