It is simple to understand how purchasing environmentally friendly cosmetics benefits our planet , but Hannah shared further information on how sustainable beauty consumers directly benefit us . “ Many people don ’ t realize that our skin is the human body ’ s biggest organ and , therefore , has one of the essential roles ,” she said . “ When you treat your skin as an organ , you will think twice about what you put on it .” Hannah shared some of her favorite plant-based ingredients for skin and the vitamins that make them beneficial . “ Apricot kernel oil helps minimize fine wrinkles and improves skin tone as it contains Vitamin C and E . Prickly Pear Seed Oil is another wonderful oil that works wonders for your skin . Finally , baobab oil , my personal favorite . It ’ s a nutrient-rich oil that contains Vitamin A , E , and Omega fatty acids , which are all excellent for keeping your skin clean and healthy .” These ingredients are sourced from U . S . suppliers with organic farms that use a bioaccumulation process or a Fair for Life standard to collect natural ingredients .
The term “ clean beauty ” is the newest environmentally friendly phrase in the beauty consumer industry . Unfortunately , our local drugstore or favorite name brands are often discrete about the reality of what ’ s in the products we use to cleanse our skin of the world ’ s filth . Botanical Republic ’ s luxury skincare line was founded on this dilemma . Its products are sourced only from plant-based ingredients , and the company plants a tree for every product purchased to benefit our plant-based world .
The marriage of environmentalism and the cosmetic industry has expanded in the 21st century . Botanical Republic Founder Hannah Kim shares that her personal experience led her to create a brand that puts equal emphasis on beauty and sustainability . “ I found that natural resources were some of the most effective ingredients when it came to skincare ,” Hannah shared with ENSPIRE . “ However , to continue to benefit from these resources , they must nurture the environment they are found in .”
ENSPIRE Magazine had an opportunity to ask a few questions about the Botanical Republic skincare products .
1 . How does Botanical Republic source its plant-based ingredients ? What are the best plant-based ingredients for skin ?
We meticulously researched suppliers based in the U . S . to ensure we were getting top-quality ingredients . In addition , we looked specifically for suppliers that have their own organic farms that use a bioaccumulation process and / or have fair trade
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Botanical Republic has partnered with One Tree Planted — an organization that focuses on global reforestation — to plant a tree for every product sold . The trees are currently being planted in India , and the company is hoping to expand into North America to help with the increasing low greenery rates on the West Coast due to forest fires . The project aligns with the Botanical Republic ’ s philosophy of benefiting the environment . Every item is packaged in glass jars and bottles to eliminate excessive plastic use .
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