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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Lisa Oxenham

I'm a Beauty Director who's passionate about using sustainable products - here's how I make sure I'm using trustworthy brands

Shopping sustainably advice.

As a Beauty Director who's seen it all and a shopper who really cares about what goes into my beauty cabinet, I get how tricky it can be to wade through the sea of "green" promises. Is this brand really sourcing ingredients ethically? Are they treating their people right? Do they actually care about our planet, or is it all just for show? That's where spotting a B Corp certification really changes the game for me. It's like a trusty flashlight in a murky, claim-filled tunnel, guiding me to brands that walk the walk, not just talk the talk.

B Lab, who hand out these certifications, check if brands really are making a positive dent on social and environmental fronts, being transparent, and holding themselves accountable - and this B Corp month, I wanted to shout about the great work they're doing. When I see that B Corp brand, I know it's not just another pretty package or a product with a sprinkle of natural ingredients. These brands are the real deal, tackling the big stuff like cutting down emissions, ensuring fair working conditions, and truly setting the bar high for sustainability in beauty. 

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