The ultimate list of ethical, good-for-you cosmetics and toiletries

[BrainSurgeon]

I am on a quest. I need to find out what toiletries and cosmetics I should buy, that do not:

• kill the Amazonian rainforest
• kill animals (ie. are not animal tested)
• contain palm oil
• contain chemicals harmful for the environment
• use underpaid labour (aka fairtrade)
• promote unrealistic human body images

etc.

Is there anyone out there who can give me examples of companies / brands products that would tick the most of the boxes above?

The only "good guys" I can think of are Dove, with their lovely campaign for Real Beauty, and I am using them but I feel like there should be a lot more out there?

Ergh. Some good info. I'm making a list. Fat finger fail.

Have a look at www.lovelula.com
It lists various natural products. I also subscribe to their monthly beauty box which is ludh.

SOme good info here
naturewatch.org/compassionate-shopping/compassionate-shopping-guide

Excellent info here, thanks again

Oh it looks like I need to pay to read the Compassionate Shopping Guide... hmmm.

According to the LoveLula website and BDIH (an independent German association recognised globally for setting ecological and ethical standards), Weleda and Lavera have very good credentials.

"The BDIH seal authenticates brands for their use of natural not synthetic raw materials, their environmental impact, animal safety, and product quality: BDIH stands for the best that Nature has to offer."
Having lived in Germany and knowing their deep love of nature I do tend to trust this advice.

Its a printed guide so fundraising for the charity too I presume.
Germans brands are often pretty good in terms of being ethical so Weleda and Lavera are a good bet.

OMG OMG OMG

I have just ordered some stuff from LoveLula and it was such a great online experience AND they have free international shipping AND deducted UK vat!!!

I am now massively paranoid that this is too good to be true.

I am totally expecting either an email to say there has been a mistake, or for the order not to turn up.

I am very excited about all this thanks again!!!

BrainSurgeon hehe! LoveLula is amazing, and delivery is excellent too. I'm slightly addicted to their website!