Women use an estimated total of 12 cosmetic products daily that contain over 168 different chemicals. Some of these chemicals cannot be broken down in the environment and can pollute aquatic life. Instead, consider these brands that follow green practices.

Kjaer Weis

All ingredients used are certified natural or organic. Packaging includes stainless steel compacts that can be reused and have a minimal impact on the environment.

Elate

All compacts and tools are made of bamboo. Elate also offers cosmetic refills wrapped in seed paper that you can plant to grow flowers or herbs instead of discarding.

Alima Pure

All compacts for powder and foundations are reusable. The brand is carbon neutral and also donates one percent of annual gross revenue to 1% For The Planet, which supports environmental groups working to protect the planet.

100% Pure

This company describes natural ingredients as, “from nature and ONLY undergo chemical changes due to biological processes such as fermentation, distillation, and cold processing.” The color in products is made from fruit, vegetable, tea and other plant products. Fragrances are made from essential oils.

Vapour

Vapour uses only natural ingredients and packages cosmetics in aluminum and glass, which are recyclable. The company operates in a USDA organic laboratory that uses Forest Stewardship Council certified paper and soy ink produced from a wind-powered facility.