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The Problems With Palm Oil
Almost every cosmetic product contains some sort of palm oil or palm oil derivative. To grow palm oil, growers burn down forests to clear the land. Animals lose their homes, developers aggressively seize land from indigenous groups, and the fires give off huge amounts of greenhouse gases, formaldehyde, cyanide, and small particles that cause serious health conditions and many deaths.
Bioplastics: All Your Q’s Answered
So, bioplastics – where did that topic come from? Well, we've gotten this question a few times from you - the super discerning, dig-deep-for-truth beautiful people that you are! You've seen bioplastics pop up in beauty packaging, you want to know the whole truth, and we are so here for it!
Keep reading for:
- What Is Bioplastic, How Is It Made, & Why Was It Created?
- Are Bioplastics The Answer? The Drawbacks.
- Biodegradable Vs. Degradable Vs. Compostable Vs. Recyclable
- Where To Send Bioplastic/Plastic When We’re Done With It
- How To Reduce Our Plastic Usage Overall
Carbon Neutral Shipping Is Here
In today’s blog, we’ll chat about:
- What is carbon-neutral shipping?
- How carbon-neutral shipping works and why it matters
- Shopping online vs shopping in-store
- Your carbon footprint
- How to calculate your carbon footprint + how to shrink it
Fair Trade: What It Is & Why It Matters
Fair-Trade is finally starting to take root in beauty #itsabouttime! In today’s blog, we’ll chat about:
- What Is Fair-Trade and Why Does It Matter?
- Fair-Trade and Beauty Products
- Our Fair-Trade Ingredients + Why They Aren’t All Fair-Trade
- What Fair-Trade Means To Us
- How To Find Ethical Beauty Products
How The Moon Affects Us
You might guess with a name like ĀTHR Beauty that we love the cosmos – the stars, the Moon, and all the mystical energies that weave their magic through our lives. So, today let’s dive deep into that Moon magic:
- How and why the Moon affects us
- What each moon phase means and how to make the most of it
- Moon-inspired products to get you in the moonlit mood.
- Charging your crystal-infused palettes in the moonlight
Plastic-Free July (And Beyond)
We’re here with tips and truths for your Plastic-Free July (and beyond).
Keep reading for:
- Why this movement matters
- The truth about recycling
- How to cut down your plastic usage
- Recycling tips + truths