World Ocean Day: 5 brands that love the oceans
To protect our planet starting from our beauty case
G-Club
June 8th, 2023
June 8th, 2023
The ocean has been asking for our help for quite some time. An appeal for respect for its flora and fauna, a request for protection from overfishing, from toxic waste such as plastic, UV filters and diesel. Yet many of us still do not listen to its desperate echo, unaware of the consequences - even on our own skin - of a world without seas and its inhabitants. Thus, June 8th is a reminder for everyone: in fact, World Ocean Day is celebrated, or the world day of the oceans that wants to remind us that we still have 27 years to avoid the apocalypse. Because the oceans are the life blood of the planet, they regulate the climate and generate over 50% of the oxygen we breathe. To help them, start by saying stop to single-use plastic, opt for water bottles and start shopping sensibly, on platforms completely focused on sustainability, like Talia Collective which, for the oceans, has created a fundraising in favor of the ONG Parley for the Oceans. And then, pay attention to what we put in our beauty case. Why not try, for example, these 5 beauty brands that really love the sea?
DAVINES
With the initiative Tuteliamo il Mare, the brand contributes to maintaining the marine ecosystem. In its fourth edition, with over 98,000 euros of funds already allocated to environmental safety projects, it works with the good pirates of Sea Shepherd against illegal fishing, for the protection of the Aeolian Islands and its numerous fish species. By purchasing, from 1 June to 30 August, 3 products of the SU line - in bio-based PE plastic from sugar cane - you will receive free solid shampoo-shower and 1% of the proceeds will be donated to Sea Shepherd for the protection of our seas. In addition, Davines has decided to renew its partnership with Plastic Bank's Rethinking Plastic campaign, which in the past two years has prevented 879 tons of plastic waste, equivalent to more than 44 million bottles, from ending up in the seas and oceans. Determined to renew its commitment to reducing its impact, also for 2023 the Davines Group for every product sold will remove an equivalent amount of plastic from coastal areas of Indonesia, the Philippines and Brazil.
BIONIKE
BioNike, a leading Italian pharmaceutical dermocosmetics company, renews its commitment to ocean protection, against pollution and overfishing through the UN MARE DI STELLE campaign and to two other macro-projects in partnership with Worldrise. By supporting the 30x30 Italy Campaign, both partners aim to protect 30 percent of the oceans by 2030 through a network of Marine Protected Areas. In order to make this action even more effective, BioNike will support the Portofino Marine Protected Area, making its key role in safeguarding the Mediterranean known to those who experience it every day, as part of Worldrise's AMPlification project.
RILASTIL
For Rilastil, responsible photoprotection is a real mission, as are environmental sustainability and improving the environmental impact on the seas. A perfect example of this multi-pronged commitment is the Sun System line, which has been entirely formulated to protect the health of the skin and the marine ecosystem, being free of silicones, water-soluble filters and EDTA, which are responsible for coral bleaching, and water-soluble filters, which are easily released into the sea water. But that's not all, Rilastil uses materials with low environmental impact such as FSC paper, Green PE, aluminum, R-Pet and packaging without a package insert. To amplify its green commitment, this summer, Rilastil is supporting Marevivo Onlus in raising awareness of sustainability and beach pollution issues.
ACQUALAÏ
A collection of broad spectrum made in Italy sunscreen, with physical filter - free of parabens, sulfates and silicones - for face and body that is safe for both the skin and the ocean. Its formula is mineral, does not penetrate the epidermis and avoids irritation. The Acqualaï collection was created with the aim of offering a solution that is not harmful to the environment and changing the way sun protection is viewed, while respecting the water. The choice of the infinitely recyclable aluminum tube was preferred with a view to a circular economy. The formulas, on the other hand, are entirely reef-safe, i.e. free of ingredients harmful to the marine environment.
MARIA NILA
It is the Swedish brand of professional hair care, all vegan, which, since 2020, has implemented a collaboration with Ocean Waste Plastic for the creation of a 100% sustainable packaging, using only plastic recovered from the sea, thus recycling 959,000 bottles. and with 98% natural ingredients from organic farming. Maria Nila's goal was to start from the line Eco Therapy Revive, to extend to the others. But the brand didn't stop there. She has taken the liberation of the belugas Little Gray and Little White to heart, she collaborates closely with the Sea Life Trust and the Perfect World Foundation, to which she donates part of the proceeds of the purchases.