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Zero Waste Skincare Brand That Is Perfect For Your Tree Hugging Bestie

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Captain Planet would be so proud.

A growing trend amongst Millennials consumers is shopping with more social consciousness. Rather than just buying from a brand that sells a product, they want to feel like they’re supporting a brand who stands for a cause. Loli Beauty is here for anyone looking to shop from a company that is looking to change the culture of the beauty industry by protecting our ever changing environment. Global warming is real, my loves. Loli Beauty is making their mark by producing products that are zero waste by designing packaging that is reuseable and compostable.

Meet Loli Beauty

 
 

Social conscious shopping isn’t a trend that is exclusive to the beauty industry. It seems that it is no longer enough for a brand to ‘round up to the next dollar’ to donte to a charity. It is becoming an expectation for a brand to voice, for example, stances on political issues.

 
 

Relatively recently, Nike made a bold statement when it chose to feature NFL player, Colin Kaepernick in a campaign. I haven’t ever watched a pro football game in my life; not even the one time I attended a Superbowl party. But, even I know that Kaepernick, now a household name, caused waves each time he knelt during the singing of the National Anthem to protest the police brutality of black people. By Nike featuring Kaepernick, they told its consumers that they support the athlete’s message.

 
 

Was Nike’s campaign for coin or was it in earnest, that’s an answer that will never truly be known. By Loli Beauty designing a zero waste company, they are acknowledging the validity of Global Warming: a topic that politicians themselves still dispute despite the overwhelming scientific evidence.

 
 

Of course, beauty isn’t new to voicing an opinion. There dozens of brands who express passion for ethical practices such as being cruelty free or fair trade. Beauty bloggers and consumers have rejected lines that neglect to have more inclusive shade ranges or do not feature people of color as regularly as white models. The world i changing and getting smaller. If these brands want to stay relevant and make money, they’ve got to adapt. Protecting the future of our environment is one of those causes. It’s why freshman Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has gaining popularity.

The Beauty industry thrives on consumerism. So we should do it more responsibly. According to Gary Gardner, director of research for Worldwatch, said, "[m]ost of the environmental issues we see today can be linked to consumption, As just one small example, there was a story in the newspaper just the other day saying that 37 percent of species could become extinct due to climate change, which is very directly related to consumption" (source).

Consumers spend $18 billion globally every year (source). We can do more to help the environment and Loli Beauty can help you make that important first step.

Beauty is a luxury at all price points. It isn’t an absolute necessity for me to paint my eyebrows into something other than what nature gave me, but it is part of the human condition to be just a little bit obsessed with our looks. Cosmetics go as far back as Ancient Egypt; we’ve all attempted that signature Cleopatra eyeliner. So it is unlikely that these levels of consumerism will decrease. In turn, consumers need to do more to encourage brands to reduce waste.

 
 

We can be concerned with Mercury’s retrograde’s affect on us while recognizing how our treatment of the planet where we live is affected by our behaviors. And change them.

 
 

LOLI stands for Living Organic Loving Ingredients.

Loli doesn’t just want you to have products that nourish your skin but they care about what you do with the jars once the product is finished! In a article about packaging, WWD writer, Jennifer Weil, said, “green is the fastest-growing theme for beauty packaging these days.”

“From our food-grade, glass yogurt jars that can be reused for food storage , to our certified compostable labels, bags and boxes, we are thoughtful in our choices and mindful of both the planet and people” (LOLI)

 
 

As I though Loli Beauty didn’t think through how many jars a person store without concerning people, they did shut me down! They announced via instagram it;s new refill program! Keep your original jar and order a refill of your product in a compostable pouch. Plus you’ll get 30% off. Everyone wins!

 
 

One of the features I love on their site is how Loli proudly displays the ingredients of each product.

 
 

And breaks down all the details you need to know about their products.

 
 

Let’s look at some products!!!

 
 

Pank Micellar Water

 
 

Need to know: $38, And there is a WAITLIST! What! Must be a good product right?

Avaiable at lolibeauty.com
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Aloe Blueberry Jelly

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Hmmm, sounds like a snack but it will actually make you the snack *sizzle sound* This moisturizer is for oily, breakout prone skin!

Need to know: $28
Avaiable at lolibeauty.com
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Purple Corn Grains

A cleansing powder that transforms into a purifying, polishing scrub when activated with water, hydrosols or vinegars.” (source)

Need to know: $32
Available at lolibeauty.com
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Royal Manuka Honey

“…natural enzymes, amino acids and minerals to repair damaged tissue, dissolve dead skin cells and tighten skin. Its naturally occurring hydrogen peroxide clarifies and prevents breakouts, too. Science couldn’t have done it better.“(source)

Need to know: $18 + honey is a personal favorite of mine in terms of skincare!
Available at lolibeauty.com
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It’s Not the Green New Deal, but I’m sure Rep. Ocasio-Cortez would support this zero waste beauty brand.

We can act now before our Earth strikes back.

3 Smoothies Good for Beauty & Body TheHarmonyKitchen x Pepper.B

Article Curated by Pepper.B 

Food Recipes: @_Theharmonykitchen_ 

Have you noticed the better you eat the better your skin looks. The more hydrated and refreshed you look? This summer we are trying to keep you glowing from within. We have teamed up with The Harmony Kitchen with something cool just for you !. It's hot out and we are eating lighter and are outdoors more. It's easy to battle with finding things to eat for morning or midday. Here we have some recipes and benefits of smoothies that can be done for both the benefit of your body and your beauty. These recipes were crafted by The Harmony Kitchen special for our readers at Meetpepperb.com we hope you enjoy. Some of the ingredients we take in also help promote healthier vibrant skin find out how. Below:

 

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Green Summer Smoothie

3 cups Spinach
1/2 cucumber
1 cup Almond milk
1/2 avocado
1 tbsp chia seeds
1 tsp Moringa Leaf powder
2 dates

For decoration:

1 tsp Cacao
Chucks of Mango
Few Almonds
1 tsp hemp seeds

Benefits: 

Avocado-Rich in fatty acids and helps to repair skin from the internal. 

Moringa-Contains 18 different amino acids. Moringa Also acts as an anti-inflammatory.

Almond milk - Traditionally dairy is highly inflammatory, which means it will aggravate acne, wrinkles, and rashes, almond milk is the best alternative.

Chai Seeds- Promotes glory skin. fatty acids also reduce inflammation and dryness, and increase circulation: 

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Beauty Detox (beet) Smoothie

2 cup beet
1 cup kale
1 apple
2 carrots
2 celery
1 tbsp ginger
1 cup coconut water

And topped it with strawberry, blueberry, granola, and pumpkin seeds

Benefits: 

Beets-  Powerful antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and detoxification properties helps premature age . 

Apples - Malic acid promotes firm, youthful skin.

 

Kale- It’s one of the best sources of lutein and zeaxanthin, nutrients that absorb and neutralize the free radicals created by UV light.

Coconut water - Restores lost moisture in the body and the skin. Gives The a skin brighter and less dull appearance. 

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Tropical Mango Smoothie

1 cup mango
1/2 banana (in the smoothie)
1/2 pineapple
1 tbsp Maca powder
1 cup Almond Milk

Benefits:

Mango -  Alkalizes the whole body and clears skin complexion.

Bananas - Potassium moisturizes and hydrates.

Maca - Helps strengthen the elasticity in skin as well as prevents aging.