Sustainable skincare

What is sustainable skincare

Sustainable skincare is a broad concept, but it aims to cause as little damage as possible to the planet (people, animals, and nature). For us, that means products with 100% natural and plant-based ingredients, packaged in the most sustainable packaging possible.

What is natural skincare/cosmetics

Truly natural skincare contains only natural substances and no synthetic substances. The raw materials for these products come directly from nature and are also biodegradable. Examples include: extracts of (organically) grown herbs, nourishing vegetable oils, essential oils, and natural fragrances and colorings.

Synthetic substances are made in a laboratory and do not occur in nature. The basic ingredient may come from nature, but synthetic substances are then added.

Harmful substances in skin products

More and more people are discovering that most regular products (from drugstores) are full of harmful substances. These harmful substances can lead to hormonal imbalances, allergies, and other health issues.

Fortunately, regular skin products usually contain only a small proportion of harmful substances, but since your skin absorbs as much as 60-70% of these substances and we apply an average of more than ten products to our skin daily, you can imagine that this can still be a risk. So, preferably not!

Microplastics in cosmetics

Natural skincare is not only better for our bodies but also for nature! Most skin products, unfortunately, still contain microplastics (or microbeads). These microplastics end up back in the water via our drains (think showering, removing makeup, etc.), causing enormous pollution of our ecosystem.

Additionally, an incredible amount of plastic is used to package products. The packaging of these care products also contains microplastics that are difficult to filter, and thus end up back in the products we eat and drink. To combat plastic soup and prevent microplastics from getting into our food and drinks, alternative packaging materials can now be used, such as tubes made from sugarcane. Sugarcane as packaging is of high quality and contains no harmful chemicals. A logical choice for us!

Vegan skincare 

Greenwashing in skin products

Not every natural skin product is by definition good for nature. For example, natural products can also be packaged in plastic. In addition, palm oil is a natural ingredient, but rainforests are being cut down for its production.

It is therefore important to make a well-considered choice when it comes to the skin products you use for your body. The term 'sustainability' can generate a lot of money these days, which is why more and more companies in the beauty sector are engaging in so-called 'greenwashing'. This means that they present themselves to the outside world (to you as a consumer) as 'greener' than they actually are. Research the ingredients and don't hesitate to ask questions about their sustainability policy.

Why SMPL skincare makes a difference

At SMPL skincare, we have a soft spot for natural beauty, which is why we do everything we can to consider both your health and the impact on the planet. Our products are vegan, cruelty-free, 100% natural, produced in the Netherlands, sustainably packaged, multifunctional, and suitable for the whole family. Use less, care more.