Mum-Approved Eco-Friendly Beauty Products
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During your pregnancy, you learned to be cautious about what types of chemicals you put in and on your body. You avoided nail polish with formaldehyde and deodorant with aluminum chloride hexahydrate, to keep your baby safe. Now that your little one is here, you may be hesitant to put heavy chemicals back in your body and on your skin. Living a sustainable lifestyle is not just about eating organically, recycling, and buying sustainably made clothing. It’s also about feeling beautiful in your skin and the products you put on it. For inspiration, check out our mum-approved, eco-friendly beauty products.
Weleda Skin Food
We love this natural European brand that was founded on the belief that people are a part of nature. Their skin food moisturizer has been beloved since 1926 and does not contain any synthetic preservatives, dyes, perfumes, or petroleum-based mineral oils. Our favorite part? It’s multi-purpose, so mums can use it also as an eye cream, lip balm, or primer before makeup.
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Viori Shampoo & Conditioner Bars
Top-rated on Amazon, these vegan shampoo and conditioner bars are made from Longsheng rice with no added fragrance, are sulfate and phthalate-free, and are made with natural ingredients. Many reviewers have also experienced hair growth, perfect for mums who may be experiencing postpartum hair loss.
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Earth Mama Vegan Nipple Butter
Every ingredient in this nipple butter is vegan and cruelty-free. It is made with herbs to heal dry skin and is also Non-GMO Project Verified so it’s safe for little ones to ingest. The best part? You don’t need to wash it off before nursing. Reviewers say babies don’t mind the taste.
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Respire Natural Deodorant
When you need a breather and have a few minutes to get ready for the day...this french brand is a natural fit. All of their products are 100% natural and safe for pregnant women. We especially love that they are zero-waste and refillable. Their formula comes in 5 different scents and lasts up to 48 hours so you don’t have to remember to wear it every day :)
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Mama Mio Tummy Rub Butter
This cream is rich in omegas and full of natural plant-based actives. It’s also vegan, cruelty-free, and dermatologically tested. It’s available in several natural fragrances or fragrance-free for sensitive noses. We love that Mama Mio is transparent about the ingredients in all of its products and uses 100% recyclable packaging.
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Green People Sun Cream
Don’t forget sunscreen, the most important part of any mum's beauty routine. This product was named the best environmentally friendly sun cream in 2022 by The Mail. It comes in plant-based packaging and is fully recyclable. It’s also cruelty-free and reef-safe. For every sun cream sold, Green People donates 20p to the Marine Conservation Society. So you can protect your skin at the beach and help marine life at the same time.
Buy it here.