Sbtrct moisturising facial balm is a gentle moisturiser made with plant-based squalane, rosehip oil and shea butter to restore moisture balance and promote firmness. The fragrance-free version contains bisabobol/chamomile and ginger to reduce irritation and inflammation.
Avoid essential oils for pregnancy/nursing and affected medical conditions, and keep these products away from young children and pets. Avoid shea butter for latex allergies. SPF creams may contain pet-toxic zinc or titanium oxide, so wash your face before letting them lick you!
Used daily, one bar should last 8 to 10 weeks (twice that of a plastic bottle). Just warm the bar between your hands and apply to face, avoiding the eye area. Sold in a bamboo pot (with a swivel lid and magnetic seal), just buy refills on subscription after that.
At end of use, you can compost the carton and paper wrap, or just recycle (no need to rinse). This beauty brand was founded by a former executive with Bulldog Skincare who is passionate about cleaning up an industry that uses 120 billion units of packaging each year (most creams and lotions are up to 85% water, so just evaporate on your skin).
Vitamin C booster serum is the world’s first solid vitamin C serum with rosehip oil, seabuckthorn oil and vitamin C derivative that works to restore even skin tone, to leave a hydrated smooth complexion.
The rejuvenating night balm is the world’s first solid retinoid that works with plant-based squalane to even skin tone, improve texture and diminish appearance of fine lines. Apply to lines on the face, neck and décolletage. One bar will last around 6 to 8 weeks (twice that of a plastic jar). You may experience mild redness/flaking/tingling (if this continues, use every other night or discontinue use). Avoid contact with eyes (if contact occurs, rinse with warm water).
Quality zero waste beauty brands cost a little more, but work better so you need less. Good skincare starts on the inside (drink more water than wine, keep out of strong sun, eating well and sleeping more. Choose brands made from plant-based biodegradable ingredients (no ‘parfum’ that is just a term to cloak artificial ingredients).
Also avoid collagen (usually made from cow bones) and be careful with hyaluronic acid (often from ‘rooster-combing’) and squalane (you can find plant-based versions, but most comes from endangered sharks).
