Our Favorite Basic Sustainable Skincare Routine For Oily Skin

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It took a while but I finally put together the perfect sustainable skincare routine for oily skin and I had to share it with you! 

It can be so challenging to find a balance between finding effective skincare and skincare that does minimal harm to the planet. It shouldn’t be that way but it is. 

These are the eco friendly skincare products that have really blown me away and I encourage you to give them a try too! 

Use this list as the basis to your skincare routine and add on the fun stuff like exfoliants and serums as you go! 

Disclaimer: I am not a dermatologist or esthetician. These recommendations come from my experience caring for oily skin and research I have done. If you are looking for some amazing free dermatologist recommendations I suggest checking out Dr. Shereene Idriss and Dr. Vanita Rattan on Youtube (: 

This post is all about the best eco friendly skincare routine for oily skin. 

What is the best eco friendly skincare for oily skin?

This is a tough question to answer!

Mostly because everyone’s skin is different, people live in different climates, and have different amounts of time and money to dedicate to their skincare routine.

I thought it would be helpful to put together a basic skincare routine that uses eco friendly products that you can try out and switch things around as you learn more about your skin, sustainability and skincare.

I have learned from many dermatologists online that a basic skincare routine is all you really need. It can be easy to get caught up in having an aesthetically pleasing bathroom cabinet of trendy skincare products but that is not necessary.

But, that is wasteful and adds to the growing size of landfills and ocean pollution.

Each of the brands on this list are working towards being more sustainable and I hope this simple skincare routine is the perfect framework for your eco friendly skincare journey!

The Best Eco Friendly Skincare Routine For Oily Skin

1. Cocokind Oil Cleanser

Oil cleansing is an incredible way to get the layers of skincare, makeup and dirt off of your face. With all of this washed away, it gives your regular cleanser the opportunity to do it’s job and prep your skin for other parts of your skincare routine. 

I also love that oil cleansers nourish the skin since it is an oil so your skin isn’ left feeling dry. 

Why we love Cocokind: 

• measure their carbon emissions for each product and are transparent about it
• ethical labor for production
• recyclable packaging
• plans to offset emissions as their company progresses 
• cruelty free

2. Youth to The People Superfood Cleanser

Trendy skincare gets that way for a reason! I was so skeptical of this cleanser for so long because I didn’t see how something you wash off your face could really do much to improve it other than clearing off the dirt. It must be magic because it really does deserve all of the popular admiration it receives! 

Why we love Youth to the People: 

• vegan and cruelty free products
• glass packaging to minimize plastic usage
• post consumer recyclable boxes as packaging

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3. Versed Moisturizing Gel-Cream

If you have oily skin you may be confused why a moisturizer is even on this list but moisturizing your skin is so important! I

love this one specifically because it is a gel cream rather than a heavy moisturizer. It leaves your skin feeling nourished but still allows it to breathe. 

Why we love Versed: 

•  Post consumer recycled packaging
• recyclable materials
• ship their product in post consumer recycled material
• vegan/cruelty free (Leaping bunny certified)
• high standards for ethical labor within their manufacturing process.

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4. All Good Mineral Face Sunscreen

All of their sunscreens are wonderful but this one specifically just has something special.

It truly has little to no white cast, is light and doesn’t make my oily skin worse. It is pretty impressive! 

Some amazing things I love about them include: 

• B Corp certified
• 1% for the planet
• reef safe
• carbon neutral certified
• women owned company
• Leaping bunny certified

What are some of your favorite sustainable skincare products for oily skin that you use in your daily routine? Let us know in the comments below! I would love to learn from you as well. 

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Stay well, 

Maggie 

This post was all about how to find sustainable skincare for oily skin. 

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