Giving our planet its annual deep cleanse, Earth Day celebrations on April 22nd remind us that making ourselves pretty can also be pretty impactful. Mother Nature is indeed very generous, so returning the favor at least once a year is in order. Performing our beauty rituals is a perfect way to give back and some wonderful brands are giving us the opportunity to demonstrate our gratitude. From washing through moisturizing, exfoliating and refreshing the home, Kiehl’s, AVEDA, Caudalie, L’OCCITANE and Origins all have offers worth exploring.
In collaboration with Elizabeth Olsen and Maggie Q, Kiehl’s has released their limited edition jars of the stupendous Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado. Featuring artwork designed by these socially conscious celebs, this rich in Avocado Oil, Beta Carotene and Shea Butter treatment has been one of the brand’s iconic formulas. Suitable for day and night, this luscious moisturizer hydrates, de-puffs, and smoothes tired looking skin under the eyes. If you’re over 25, you need it. 100% of net profits, up to $50,000, from the sale of this product will benefit Recycle Across America™. $47 (.95 oz) kiehls.com, Nordstrom.com
Loyalists to the brand also earn an eco perk year round by participating in the Recycle and Be Rewarded Program. Return your empty full-size Kiehl’s containers and for every ten empties you return you score a free deluxe travel size product of your choice. For more info click HERE.
AVEDA, one of the greenest beauty brands in the industry, dedicates an entire month to raise awareness and funds to conserve the environment. For the past eight years, their partnership with Global Greengrants Fund aims to protect clean water in over 70 countries. Purchase the decadent ‘light the way’ candle and help change thousands of lives around the world. Infused with organic Vanilla, Cinnamon, and Ylang Ylang from Madagascar, this scent surround experience is comforting and unique. Made of naturally derived soy and plant waxes, housed in reclaimed glass, and packaged in post consumer paper, this is the most responsible beauty purchase you can make. At $12, you should pick up a half dozen of these limited edition candles. (27 hour burn time) aveda.com
Caudalie is pretty much my spirit animal when it comes to skincare philosophy, having proven that wine benefits our complexions. Instant Detox Mask, their latest, helps purge impurities for clear, more refined looking skin. From every purchase of this treatment, Caudalie contributes to continuous efforts of 1% For the Planet, an organization working with ecological associations that protect our environment. Who doesn’t need a Pink Clay mask loaded with Coffee Extract, Papaya Enzyme, and a multitude of beneficial essential oils? Tighten, brighten, and rejuvenate your skin while you make the world a better place. And have a glass of wine! $39 (2.5 oz) Sephora.com, caudalie.com, Nordstrom.com
L’OCCITANE is offering one of the best beauty values in honor of Earth Day with their eco-friendly set of the most fantastic body cleanser out there. Pick up the Almond Shower Oil with a refill duo to save some major bucks and get more mileage from that stunning pump bottle. One good deed benefits the environment, your wallet, and your skin. Not bad at all. Explore the entire range of refill pouches, which includes liquid soaps, hair care, foaming bath, and hand wash. You have until the 26th of April to score these green deals online and at L’OCCITANE boutiques worldwide. Almond Shower Refill Duo $62 (2 x 16.9 oz) loccitane.com
Sadly, this year there will be no free cleanser on Earth Day at Origins this year. Today, however, you can shop online using the code EARTHDAY and receive a reusable eco-tote and a bracelet. For each purchase, the brand will also plant a tree to help aid reforestation projects around the world. Every order of $40 or more gets comped shipping and a free Ginger Body Wash, too!
