Fave green skincare brands and products
By Carla Snuggs

Currently the entire world is embracing the idea of returning to nature, and skincare companies able to connect with a willing customer base looking for all-natural products that are great for the environment and your skin. Here are some of my favorite green skincare brands and products for November.

Free Agent Skincare Complexion Resurrection Treatment Duo

Free Agent Skincare is an indy clean beauty brand out of Los Angeles. They challenge common industry practices by bringing small, freshly-batched skincare that is free from harsh synthetic preservatives, and delivers an immediate response in the skin. Free Agent is centered around clean science, where products have limited numbers of high-quality ingredients at peak efficacy. Shop: Freeagentskincare.com

Organique by JL Faces Vitamin C Serum w/ HA 

Vitamin C Serum w/ HA, from Organique by JL Faces, is an all-natural vitamin C serum that is applied topically to the skin. Vitamin C is often recognized as one of the best anti-aging ingredients on the market. Benefits include reduced wrinkles & youthful complexion, brightened skin, and skin damage repair. Each serum is made fresh to order with purely organic ingredients. Shop: Jlfaces.com 

 Zen + Ether

Zen + Ether is an eco-luxe beauty brand with products made with the best botanicals and the most therapeutic oils to give you a feeling of relaxation while making your skin look it’s best.  Each product is accompanied by a mini beauty meditation that you can implement while using the product. They use a combination of organic and wildcrafted plant-based ingredients, and they never test on animals.   After cleansing with their Calming Botanical Facial Gel Cleanser, try the deep purification ritual -  a regimen designed to detoxify your skin and mind. This beauty ritual uses their holistic Nutmeg Facial mask, and their beauty ritual tools that are made to complement the face masking process perfectly. Experience clean, clear, glowing skin with their Herbal Cerasee Beauty Soap and Turmeric Beauty Bar. Shop Zen + Ether 

 MIG Living Essentials Body Bundle  

MIG Living has "Seed to Soul" skincare & health products have helped 100,000+ customers radically own their health and build a ritual that restores and uplifts the soul. Their products are made with all-natural ingredients formulated for results, toxin-free, cruelty-free and handcrafted in small batches in Colorado. MIG's Essentials Body Bundle (body bar and body lotion) contains its best-selling waterless "Body Lotion Bar" made with farm-fresh beeswax to lock in moisture. Shop: Migliving.com 

 Eeku Eeku Natural Bar Soap 

Eeku Eeku natural bar soap is a 100% natural bar soap made with plant-based oils and extracts.All of their products are vegan-friendly, cruelty free, toxin free, sulfate free, and paraben free. Additionally, their products are wrapped in biodegradable plant-based shrink-wrap and paper biodegradable boxes. At Eeku Eeku, they nourish your skin and care for the planet. If you want to elevate your cleansing experience with 100% natural bar soap and live a zero waste, plastic-free lifestyle, then shop: Eekueeku.com 

Viking Beauty Secrets Exfoliating Face Scrub 

This Certified Organic oil to milk face scrub is enriched with skin nourishing raspberry seed oil, rowanberries and Icelandic black volcanic sand to keep your skin looking youthful and fresh. This luxe face scrub is 100% Vegan, No-GMO, No Chemicals, No Cruelty, No Animal Testing, No Artificial Colors or Fragrance. Vikingbeauty.com 

Hynt Beauty SUN PREP, SKIN PREP, VITAMIN C ESTER Brightening Serum  

Hynt Beauty, a clean beauty makeup brand has an amazing skin-trio: 

• VITAMIN C ESTER Brightening Serum lightens dark spots with 50x potency than regular vitamin c forms, brightens & boosts the radiance of skin AND deeply hydrates & plumps from within with hyaluronic acid. 

• SUN PREP Broad Spectrum SPF25 has 3-in-1 benefits: SPF + Makeup Skin Primer + Lightweight Moisturizer 

• SKIN PREP Serum has our Bioactive Marine Complex with different types of skin hydrating & plumping algae  

Shop: Hyntbeauty.com

Swoon Skin I Heart You Cleansing Kit 

Swoon Skin’s goal is to create swoonworthy beauty accessories for every day and, to foster a more sustainable beauty routine. The I Heart You Cleansing Kit features everything you need to cleanse your skin, gently exfoliate and remove all makeup (even long wearing) using only water. It’s reusable, chemical-free and perfect for at home or on-the-go.  It includes three of their signature reusable heart-shaped makeup remover pads as well as a spa headband and mesh laundry bag for easy washing.  

M.S Skincare 

M.S Skincare is a sustainable luxury skincare brand founded by Anit Hora. Here are tips for How to Conquer "Macne" (Mask Acne)”

Enlighten - Clear and perfect for underneath the mask. It’s a lightweight gel, combining glycolic acid, antioxidant rich red seaweed and skin-firming hibiscus for instant, visible results.  

Follow this routine:  

• First wash your face with a foam wash (such as Mantra)  

• Next, tone your face (using something like the the Sofia Rose Mist) to help hydrate your skin 

• Then, you’ll moisturize (depending on your skin type, either Illume - which acts as more of a sealing moisturizer or Mogul - dry/dehydrated, Luminary - normal to dry, Dignitary - oily skin).  

• Before heading out and putting a mask covering on your face, you can also add an extra layer of protection to help prevent acne/irritation, using a skin treatment mask such as Enlighten). Now you’re ready to go out, with the suggested CDC mask/face covering, and are set with a skin protection/cleansing processing! 

Mallama The Vitamin Revival Serum  -   

If you have skin, you need Mallama’s The Vitamin Revival Serum! Packed with a Vitamin C (helps to boost collagen production and helps to fade dark spots) + Vitamin B5 (which calms and soothes redness), our serum delivers immediate, quenching hydration and supple softness—giving you instantly brightened moisturized skin. Shop: Mallama.com 

Clearista Skin Resurfacer 

Clearista is a patented skin re-surfacer. Developed by skin cancer doctors, Clearista is clinically proven to reduce the appearance of fine lines, blemishes, roughness and unevenness of skin. It’s used by skin care professionals as well as by their clients at home – as a ‘bridge’ between facials or dermatologist appointments to keep skin looking great. Clearista is cruelty free, paraben free, hypoallergenic, contains no synthetic dyes or fragrances. Shop: Clearista Retexturizing Gel 

Complexion Skincare Crème Royale Extra Rich 

Complexion CRÈME ROYALE Extra Rich is a soothing, protective, balancing, nourishing and healing face cream for all skin types, tones and conditions, including acne-prone skin. This cream contains only flower water from plants. We love it because it:

~ Contains camellia oil and an infusion of ÉLIXIR and Bulgarian rose hydrosol 

~ Rich in vitamins A, E, K, antioxidants, omegas 6 & 9, vitamins B1, B2, B3, folic acid, calcium and lecithin, polyphenols and hyaluronic acid; and gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), which is used for conditions that affect the skin, including dry sensitive skin, psoriasis and eczema. Complexion-skincare.com 

Hue Maven Cali Citrus Skin Care Bundle 

Make sure your skincare routine is complete with our Cali Citrus Skincare Bundle This bundle is derived from the healing proprieties of lemon verbena essences to the hydrating and soothing benefits of Aloe Vera. Their products deliver ingredients that not only make your skin look good but help it feel good as well. Huemaven.com 

Cris’s Blends Geranium & Ylang Ylang Natural Deodorant 

This Natural Deodorant is packaged in a beautiful, luxurious push-up tube. It is Eco friendly, compostable, and  has an easy to use - no messy finger application. Rosy, Floral aroma of Geranium and Ylang Ylang give this deodorant a sweet, feminine and exquisite fragrance.  

● Effective, mineral enhanced formula, that features organic ingredients, and is Vegan and Cruelty Free. 

● NO aluminum, NO GMO's, NO synthetic fragrance, or any harsh/toxic chemicals. 

Shop: Crissblends.com 

Evolved By Nature Silk-based Hand Sanitizer and Hand Therapy 

Evolved By Nature silk-based hand sanitizer is made from just 4 ingredients and is eco-friendly for waterways when washed away. They also make a luxurious hand therapy – both are made with hydrating Activated Silk –derived from organic, cruelty-free natural silk cocoons – they’re able to use the ones that are discarded or not viable in textiles, fabric, etc. They’re both: 

• Free from fragrances, allergens, parabens, phthalates and unnecessary chemicals 

• Good for the planet - biodegradable when washed away 

• Cruelty-free and made in Massachusetts 

Shop: Evolved By Nature 

Woo Me Beauty 

Woo Me Beauty has a game-changing all-natural serum that can help heal, strengthen, and grow nails (plus, reduce biting!) in just two weeks. WooMe was recently named one of the top Black-owned beauty brands to shop in both Fashionista and HelloBeautiful, and one of the must-have beauty products of summer by Glamour! It's become a quarantine must-have since most of us won't be making it back to the salon anytime soon! Shop: Woo Me Beauty 

Nira Hydrating Salve 750mg 

Find effective and targeted application with the Nira 750mg Hemp Oil Hydrating Salve. This Nira hemp oil lotion is precisely formulated with phytocannabinoid-rich oil derived from the highest quality hemp flower. Apply Nira Hemp Oil Lotion liberally to your skin to moisturize and nourish daily and feel the near-immediate effect of this calming and hydrating salve. Shop: Niracbd.com 

Crude Detox

Crude’s entirely plant-based skincare line — soap-less, detergent-free, next-level natural — works to cleanse, polish, and moisturize without disrupting the skin’s inherent healing systems. Where scrubs and peels irritate and inflame, DETOX polishes and purifies — removing dead skin and buildup without aggravation. This potent two-ingredient mask balances skin texture while infusing the skin with minerals and antioxidants to keep it healthy, radiant, and bright. Shop: Livecrude.com 

Hanhh DermaFix Blemish Toner

Derived from 94% natural ingredients to cleanse, soothe, and calm blemish-prone skin. Witch Hazel and Calamine hydrate and clarify the skin, treating existing blemishes and preventing new ones. Shop: Hanhoousa.com

*Some press samples were provided by the brand/PR for editorial consideration, product testing, photography and/or review.

Have you ever tried any of these green skincare brands? Leave me a comment below!