Happy Earth Day!
By Morgan Bilodeau · Published April 22, 2021 · Updated February 10, 2025
Happy Earth Day! Earth day is a day celebrated internationally that focuses on clean living and a healthy, sustainable habitat for people and wildlife. Everyone can help make an impact to make the world a more sustainable eco-friendly environment.
Happy Earth Day! Earth day is a day celebrated internationally that focuses on clean living and a healthy, sustainable habitat for people and wildlife. Everyone can help make an impact to make the world a more sustainable eco-friendly environment. Here at Joanna Vargas we honor the values of Earth Day, everyday, and in our products and manufacturing practices. We are committed to finding sustainable ways to bring you glowing skin. All of our products are packaged in recyclable, non-coated cardboard, and our plastic packaging is recyclable. Our paper materials and boxes are FSC Certified, ensuring that our materials are made from responsibly managed forests that provide environmental, social and economic benefits. Those are just some of the things we do to show our love for our Earth and to give you products that make you feel good about your glow.
All of our products are vegan, apart from the Daily Hydrating Cream which contains sustainably-sourced beeswax. You can see all the ingredients we use in every product on the product pages.
We are 100% committed to cruelty-free products, and each product is Leaping Bunny certified.
Here are some ways you can help and make a difference. These are our reusable picks!
Reusable water bottle: Stojo 20oz Bottle
We should be drinking 8 glasses of water a day. Let’s do it out of a reusable bottle! Sip and refill.
Reusable food bags: Reusable Silicone Bag Starter Kit
Instead of using a new ziploc bag everyday for your snacks/sandwich/fruit, Stasher bag has the perfect solution. A reusable silicone bag. Plus they come in fun colors!
Reusable bags: Nguyen Coffee Supply Reusable Tote Bag
Grocery shopping done right. There are so many reusable canvas tote bags out there. If you don't want to purchase one, many clothing stores give them out when you purchase from them.
Reusable tupperware: Pyrex® Ultimate™ 10-Piece Glass Storage Set
It's great to have a set of nice tupperware that you know will last forever while saving the planet at the same time.
Reusable utensils: Reusable Bamboo Cutlery - Set of 5
It’s as easy as bringing your own utensils to work. If you want to get a bit more creative, purchase yourself a reusable set that comes with a case to make it easy for you to take on the go.
Reduce. Reuse. Recycle.
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