Sustainable Brands - Parenting Healthy

Urban Hydration wants to save the planet through clean beauty

Philanthropy! When I dug into the who the brand, Urban Hydration, is the word I kept coming across was philanthropy. Urban Hydration wants to save the planet through clean beauty. The ingredients are natural and very effective. I had been using a great lotion this summer and then I tried the Castor & Shea Daily Lotion from Urban Hydration and it immediately worked better at hydrating my skin than what I was using.

You will find clean, plant-based skin, hair and body care products in their shop. I am using the Castor & Shea daily lotion and face wash. My skin is so great. I immediately get hydrated legs under my shorts for the summer and my face wash is so gentle and effective. Whether you have acne or dry skin concerns, you can find a natural product made with the best of plant-based ingredients known for their benefits to skin and hair. You will find Coconut Oil, Vitamin A, and Vitamin E in just about every product they make.

If you love supporting women-owned brands that give back, Urban Hydration donates a gallon of water to transform communities around the world. They have partnered with so many charities and one of their biggest is the Urban Hydration Foundation Scholarship with Western Michigan University, which contributes $50,000 in scholarship money for students in need. You buy and they donate! Shop Urban Hydration for better skin and hair health and to help give back!

2022 Brands, Natural Beauty, Sustainable Brands

Eco Lips Mongo Kiss Organic Lip Balm is a seasonal must have

July 18, 2022July 19, 2022 Erin Sluka

From sunscreen to lip gloss, the ingredient list matters to me. With so many products on the shelves full of chemicals and other artificial ingredients, I am just not willing to lather those on mine or my kids bodies every season. Lip balms are a product we use year round from ski season in the winter to the summer sun, our lips need constant hydration with ingredients that make me feel comfortable using it on my lips as often as I need. This summer I am stocked up on the Mongo Kiss organic lip balms by Eco Lips.

Why Eco Lips? Every time you purchase an Eco Lips organic lip balm, you get authentically sourced ingredients and can be ensured that the growers receive a fair price – a practice that’s vital in helping developing communities grow as well. Eco Lips cares about every ingredient they use and the planet their ingredients come from. Their production facility runs on renewable energy and these lip balms are packed in our exclusive Plant Pod®. It’s 100% plastic free!

The Eco Lips Mongo Kiss line of organic lip balms use mongongo oil and Fair Trade Certified™ cocoa butter. According to Eco Lips, Mongongo Oil is high in Vitamin E, essential fatty acids and other nutrients perfect for nourishing & hydrating skin. Mongongo oil is a known body oil in African areas and is derived from the fruit of the manketti tree. Read more about all of the benefits of this oil here! Now we get these benefits (naturally) in the Eco Lips Mongo Kiss line that comes in great flavors/scents. Shop Eco Lips products on Amazon and stock up for the next few seasons and back to school!

Earth Friendly, Home, Sustainable Brands

Bare Candle Company uses natural ingredients and premium fragrance oils

June 27, 2022June 25, 2022 Erin Sluka

I am not sure what I am most excited about looking at my Bare Candle Company candles – burning these great scents or finding creative uses for these reusable jars when done. These bare candles are as natural as they look. Each candle is crafted with wax made entirely from soybeans grown in the United States. This reduces its carbon footprint while providing local jobs.

Bare candles are vegan-friendly, cruelty-free, and made with no paraffins, phthalates, parabens, or prop 65 chemicals. Aside from how sustainably made these are, the scents are fantastic.

I have 2 scents – Citrus + Fig and Eucalyptus + Spearmint. The scents are made with synthetic fragrance oils which protects natural resources as opposed to purely essential oils that take a lot of plants/earth to create enough scent for a number of candles. Bare Candle Co. scents are sustainable.

Every candle is made with 100% soy wax which offers a cleaner, longer burn. Visit bare Candle Co. to order your favorite scents and feel better about what you burn in you home around your family.

Fashion, Sustainable Brands

Urban Originals Nebula is made with vegan leather and recycled materials

June 13, 2022June 13, 2022 Erin Sluka

Not only is my Urban Originals Nebula mini crossbody purse made responsibly, it has all the function I want in a small purse. Where do I start besides it even fits perfect right into my center console. It has a separate cell phone pouch and card holder. You can access these items within the outside of the crossbody for quick access. The main compartment holds makeup, keys and has plenty of room.

I have the blue color in the Nebula Crossbody and love it! You can also choose cream or taupe. The strap is long and removable. It also comes with a detachable pouch for your AirPods. The Nebula crossbody is made with quality vegan leather and brushed brass hardware as well as recycled materials where possible and works to very low chemical requirements.

I use mine everyday because it is so convenient and a great size. It is great while traveling because it is light and small yet carries everything I need.

Urban Originals is based out of Sydney and now Los Angeles. You can shop all of their eco-friendly bags and accessories in some boutiques around the world and online at the Urban Originals website. I think you will be surprised by the low price point of this crossbody!