Eco-responsible French cosmetics brands

October 2024 | by Eva Geldhof

We all dream of a routine skincare more eco-friendlyBut with so many products on the market, it's hard to find your way around. Which ingredients should you avoid? Which labels to choose? Don't panic, we'll tell you everything you need to know to make informed choices and look after your health. skin while respecting the planet!

Understanding the composition of cosmetics

It's important to be familiar with the ingredients that make up our moisturising creams, balmsand other beauty products. Certain ingredients can not only irritate the skinbut also harm theenvironment. Two applications can help you make better choices: Yuka and INCI Beauty.

Yuka : An ideal application for quickly scanning our cosmetics and get a health rating based on the ingredients.

INCI Beauty More comprehensive still, this platform allows you to see the composition of a product and assign a score to each ingredient according to its impact on the environment. health and the skin.

Although these tools are very useful, they do have their limitations: they don't always take into account the synergy between ingredients or the latest scientific research findings. So it's important to cross-reference information.

For example: these two applications do not take into account the origin of the ingredients.

The labels eco-friendly that make the difference

To help us better identify eco-friendly productsenvironment and their healthLet's take a look at the main ones labels to know :

Label Bio by Nouvelle Cosmétique

Guarantees that cosmetic products comply with a set of rigorous criteria in terms of compositionand respect for the environment.environment. It also guarantees the absence of animal testing and encourages the use of environmentally friendly packaging. ecological. The products Masaison are certified!

Cosmos Organic

Certifies organic products with 95 % of original ingredients natural and 20 % from theorganic farming.

Ecocert

A guarantee of quality for products natural and bioguaranteeing at least 95 % of original ingredients natural.

Nature et Progrès

This label guarantees products made with ingredients from sustainable agriculture.organic farmingrespectful of theenvironment and biodiversityIt does not use synthetic substances or polluting industrial processes.

Peta Vegan

Ensures that no ingredients are of animal origin.animal origin.

Leaping Bunny (Cruelty-Free)

Guarantees the absence of tests on animals.
Attention This label can lead to confusion, because in France, all cosmetics are legally required not to be tested on animals.

These labels help us to make informed choices, but it's essential to understand their specific characteristics. So it's important to know the values that are important to you so that you can choose the right one for you. label.

Focus on eco-responsible French brands

Fortunately, there are now come brands French that stand out for their commitment ecological :

Masaison

In n°1 MasaisonEach ingredient is carefully selected according to the season and grown without pesticides. The brand also favours circuits short to reduce its impact carbon.

Other brands, such as Pulpe de Vie, Lamazunaand Umaiare renowned for their ethicstheir transparency and their respectful approach toenvironment. These alternatives local and ethics offer an option sustainable at cosmetics traditional.

Masaison: eco-responsible, organic, vegan, natural, French and seasonal cosmetics

At Masaison we make cosmetics using French ingredients, natural, bio and above all season. Our aim is to keep processing and waste to a minimum, so as to let the planet breathe, but also our skin. At the same time, we guarantee hydration effective and healthy.

A great step forward for sustainable beauty

For those of you who attended our Makeup Revelations evening, this article has no secrets for you! For the rest of you, we can't wait to invite you to our next event. To keep up to date with upcoming events, follow us on our Instagram: @masaisoncosmetiques.

See you in a future article where we'll talk about good eco-responsible practices to adopt in your home. makeup and skincare routine !