The Aussie hair & body care brand working toward a better future

We are surrounded by messaging about sustainability and ‘green beauty’ from brands offering new ways we can make better choices for the environment. It can feel overwhelming, and even a little complicated at times. And while we know now, more than ever, how important it is that we take care of our planet, it’s not always easy to find the most ethical companies in a sea of information – which ones are actually making positive changes, and which ones are greenwashing? We’re here to help you navigate the market and introduce you to an amazing sustainable beauty brand that offers vegan sustainable personal care products, OC Naturals.

Supporting sustainable personal care products is extremely important – for both you and the environment. While it can be tricky trying to navigate through all the different options on the market, once you do find the right one, you can make a huge difference in many different areas. Here’s why supporting sustainable beauty brands is so important.

Why it’s important to support sustainable beauty brands

OC Naturals hair care range

It’s better for the planet

When you look at the ingredients list on every day skincare and beauty products, you’ll find that some brands use chemicals that can be harmful to you, and damaging to the environment. If you think about it, when you wash your hair or body, these products end up down the drain which means eventually they can end up in our oceans, contaminating our water and destroying the ocean life. To make sustainable changes, you can start by choosing brands that follow ethical business practices and use natural-based ingredients. With less harmful chemicals, as well as sustainable cosmetic packaging that can be recycled or reused, you can help to reduce the damage being caused to our planet considerably.

It’s better for animals

It may shock you to know that there are still a lot of beauty brands out there who test their products on animals. Animal cruelty is a huge problem within the industry and it’s up to us to choose brands that are certified cruelty-free and only make vegan personal care products. This means that the products are not only never tested on animals but that their products also do not contain any animal by-products either. There are so many other ways to create a product without causing harm to animals.

It’s better for your body

It can be tricky to truly know what’s in the products you’re using. Some beauty brands aren’t fully transparent about their formulas and we found that many are using harsh chemicals and ingredients that can be particularly harmful to your skin. Choosing natural-based beauty products from brands that provide a clean ingredient list will ultimately be better for your skin. Natural-based beauty products are often packed full of ingredients that offer gentle, nourishing and hydrating skin benefits that give your skin all the good stuff it needs to thrive, without any of the nasties.

How OC Naturals is working towards a sustainable future

Rose and Patchouli Body Wash

This is where OC Naturals come in. OC Naturals is a family-owned company that follows ethical business practices in making Australian-made, sustainable and products made with natural ingredients. They are passionate about creating environmentally responsible products that are great for your skin and for the planet.

They use sustainable packaging, and their products are vegan and certified cruelty-free. They are very clear that nothing is tested on, or contains any animal derived ingredients and that their partners and suppliers are required to also comply with their strict standards.

They use ingredients in their sustainable personal care products that are kind and gentle on your skin. Naturally-derived and plant-based ingredients are blended with nourishing oils to give your hair and skin only the very best love and care. Their collection of hand & body care products are made with skin-loving ingredients like Coconut, Shea, Ylang Ylang, Patchouli to help nourish, cleanse and soften your skin. Formulas are designed with antibacterial and moisturising properties to leave your skin feeling healthy and rejuvenated.

: Silky Smooth Shampoo & Conditioner

: Deep Nourish Shampoo & Conditioner

Their range of hair care products also contain unique blends of plant-based ingredients to keep your hair looking and feeling its best, every day. Formulas are made with Coconut Oil, Aloe Vera and Moringa Oil to help hydrate, nourish, balance and cleanse your hair and care for your scalp naturally.

Delve into the story behind this family owned company and their passion to create nourishing, environmentally responsible and Australian-made and owned hair and skincare products.

You can browse their full range online, and in store at Woolworth, Big W, IGA, Coles, Chemist Warehouse, Food Works, SPAR, Foodland, Kmart & Drakes. Find your local stockist across Australian retailers.