Sustainable skincare

A look at some of the professional spa brands’ sustainability initiatives and hero products

1 Swissline

Swissline’s professional spa components are made of 100% recyclable materials. The professional bottles are crafted from cane sugar, and the professional tubes are made of post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic. One of the brand’s best-selling products is Cell Shock Luxe-Lift Rich Cream, a dewy cream suitable for dry or dehydrated skin, with high concentrations of pure marine collagen, colloidal gold and fibroin.

+41 44 396 10 60

swissline-cosmetics.com

2 Pevonia

Pevonia uses purified water and sustainably sources non-GMO, natural ingredients. The brand uses green biotechnology in its formulations by extracting a minimal amount of renewable plant tissue to protect botanical species, and the products are biodegradable and distributed in recyclable packaging. Hero product Vitaminic Concentrate is a non-greasy oil containing vitamins A and E, azulene and mandarin essential oil for nourished and revitalised skin.

01685 843384

pevonia.co.uk

3 Sothys

Sothys has partnered with Tenaka, which contributes to the regeneration of coral reefs in protected marine areas of the Coral Triangle. The brand also invests 1% of its revenue into protecting nature through Les Jardins Sothys and by sustainably managing its 4-hectare site within a 26 -hectare protected forest reserve. One of Sothys’s hero products is the Noctuelle Resurfacing Micro Capsules, which contain 0.15% retinol for the reduced appearance of wrinkles.

sothys.com/en

4 Repêchage

Repêchage collaborates with experts to responsibly harvest nutrient-rich seaweed species, gathering it by hand during low tides or on cultivated ropes in seawater. The harvest, preservation and filtration process results in a pure filtrate produced in small batches, which is blended into Repêchage products. Best-selling products include C-Serum Seaweed Filtrate Serum, which contains Laminaria Digitata seaweed extract to help replenish moisture and support glowing skin.

0800 731 7546

repechage.com

5 Germaine de Capuccini

Germaine de Capuccini has recently introduced its Refill & Renew packaging, which it estimates will result in 95% less virgin plastic material, 94% less CO2 emissions and 50% less virgin cardboard. Since 2013, the brand has only used palm oil with the RSPO label, and it stopped using cellophane in 2019. Germaine de Capuccini’s bestselling product is the SRNS Repair Night Progress serum, which is formulated to improve skin texture, tone, hydration, radiance and firmness.

0845 600 0203

germaine-de-capuccini.co.uk

6 Thalgo

Thalgo supports The Sea Cleaners in launching boats to clean up ocean plastic pollution, while its Clean Ocean Charter includes ambitious goals for 2030, focusing on marine biodiversity and large-scale cleanup efforts. The brand also offers eco-refills for its Pebble Jar products. One of the standout products is the Hydrating Melting Cream, which contains Ocean Blue Extract, patented micronised algae filtrate and an alginate complex for lasting hydration.

020 7512 0872

thalgo.co.uk

7 Eve Taylor London

Eve Taylor London prioritises environmentally friendly practices, using PCR plastic, recyclable and compostable packaging and sustainable sourcing of raw materials. The brand also implements energyefficient processes and supports reforestation projects by planting one tree for every retail product sold. The brand’s first product is still its top seller – Soothing Aromatic Serum soothes redness in the skin with a blend of hazelnut, soya, lavender, geranium, cypress, eucalyptus and sandalwood oils.

01733 260161

eve-taylor.com

8 Estime & Sens

This French skincare brand displays its Cosmebio Certification (a guaranteed organic certification) on its packaging, which is made from recycled materials and is recyclable and reusable. Ingredients are locally sourced, fully traceable, vegan and not tested on animals.

The hero Renaissance Serum helps even out skin tone, target pigmentation and signs of ageing, and revive dull, tired complexions. The serum contains five resurfacing fruit acids, a melanin inhibitor and a collagen stimulator.

0115 646 2220

luxuryskincarebrands.co.uk

9 Slow Ageing Essentials

Slow Ageing Essentials uses recyclable glass, no single-use plastic and no outer packaging. Instead, it sends products tissue-wrapped in recycled cardboard boxes containing protective compostable chips. The brand uses sustainably sourced essential oils and no chemical preservatives. Essential Facial Essence is the brand’s hero product – a radiance booster, with antioxidant-rich pure essential oils to help nourish and re-energise for a glowing complexion.

slowageing.co.uk

10 Hydropeptide

Hydropeptide has had a comprehensive packaging overhaul, introducing recyclable glass, PCR plastic and FSC-certified uncoated paper for ethical sourcing and full recyclability. The new sustainable packaging is featured on its latest product launch, Solar Dew, which is designed to deliver intense hydration and protection against environmental stressors. Patented peptide CellRenew-16 boosts stimulation of key antioxidants and skin defenders, while UV filter technology offers SPF 30 protection and a radiant finish.

020 7491 0150

wigmoremedical.com

11 Heaven Skincare

Heaven Skincare’s ingredients are locally sourced in Shropshire where possible, all packaging is recyclable – from the boxes to the tape and packing peanuts – and the brand is also carbon neutral. The hero Bee Venom Mask harnesses the power of bee venom to stimulate collagen production, tighten skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines. Infused with natural ingredients, it nourishes and rejuvenates the skin, providing a lifting and firming effect.

01952 462505

heavenskincare.com

12 Elemis

Elemis achieved B-Corp certification in 2023 and is aiming to become a bestseller, the Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm, is housed in a recyclable PET jar and a recyclable carton from sustainable sources. It is enriched with bee-friendly starflower oil, grown on a fifth-generation farm in the leader in sustainability within the beauty industry. The brand’s English countryside, and hand-harvested padina pavonica algae which is responsibly sourced to protect marine ecosystems.

0117 316 1888

uk.elemis.com

13 Elemental Herbology

Elemental Herbology sources its ingredients from reputable suppliers that can trace the origin of their ingredients and demonstrate good practice throughout their supply chains. Over 90% of the plastic and paper packaging is recyclable, and the brand sends its orders in 100% plastic-free packaging. The bestselling Cell Plumping Moisturiser is formulated for sensitive skin and contains CoQ10 and evening primrose to nourish dry and dehydrated skin.

020 8968 4477

elementalherbology.com

14 Image Skincare

Image Skincare’s commitments to sustainability include LEED silver-certified manufacturing, a carbon neutral facility limiting the environmental impact, and packaging that includes recyclable glass, aluminium lids and 85% bio resin derived from renewable sugarcane. Plus, the boxes are FSC-certified craft paper with 30% PCR materials. The Biome+ range has been created in partnership with 1% for the Planet, which supports environmental efforts, and includes the Smoothing Cloud Crème.

0345 504 0461

imageskincare.co.uk

15 Omorovicza

Hungarian luxury spa brand Omorovicza uses sustainable packaging, including 100% recyclable glass containers to reduce plastic waste, tubes made with 50% PCR plastic, and a transition to PCR plastics to reduce new use. One of the brand’s hero products is the Rejuvenating Night Cream which helps to rejuvenate skin with hazelnut peptide and plum, apricot and carrot oils, as well as the Healing Concentrate – a patented biotech formula encapsulation of 26 essential minerals.

omorovicza.co.uk