Gaia Sustainable

Hey guys! I know how much good quality ingredients are to you and transparency so I just uploaded a full comprehensive list breaking down all of the ingredients in the Aloha Love cleanser! I’m planning on doing this for the rest of our products so stay tuned and let me know if you have any suggestions!❤️

I just wanted to share this super amazing and super comprehensive carousel made by ! I think being mindful of prison labor is super important especially since I don’t think it gets talked about that much. I’m not sure if you guys have seen the Netflix documentary 13th but the prison system is basically a loophole in this amendment especially when coupled with the fact that a majority of inmates are POC who are being incarcerated for minor tribulations which ultimately serves to perpetuate the systemic racism in our country. We can use the power as consumers to make more conscious choices about the products we buy and I know it can be super hard to find out about these things especially because a lot of these companies are not super transparent about their policies but I hope this helps!!🥰

Hey guys! I have been gone awhile! I just felt like I didn’t really want to clutter your feeds with anything other than the black lives matter movement. I think I am more comfortable now posting a mixed feed since this company is rooted in activism and making change! Anyway I will have a blog post up talking about the best black owned sustainable businesses. Ooh I wanted to give a shoutout to as well bc they are one of my favorites!!❤️❤️

I just wanted to come on here an voice my support for the people who are fighting inequality and racism in our society. In my social studies class we learned about how these riots parallel events in the 1960s which were fueled by police brutality as well. In Newark NJ (1967) two white police officers severely beat a black cab driver for a minor traffic violation. When the news spread, riots erupted. Shops were looted, buildings were set on fire, and violence continued for 6 days leaving 26 people dead. Another instance was in Detroit and 17,000 local and national law enforcement officials were sent to handle the protests. After 5 bloody days 43 were killed, 1000 injured (who were mostly African Americans due to the hands of law enforcement), and 7000 arrested. If you take only one thing away from this it’s the Kerner Commission, who was a committee tasked to find out why so much violence was occurring. They concluded that it stemmed from deep rooted societal problems like police brutality, unemployment, and a direct result of white racism. This was significant because it separated blame from African Americans and contradicted the perpetuation of stereotypes that people used to gloss over the true reality of the prejudice in society. I think it’s important to recognize the why surrounding this issue in order to make steps to making our society a better place. My support goes out to the family and friends of George Floyd and the people who continue to voice their frustrations.❤️

Yay to for making it in vogue!
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Happy Thursday! It’s feeling more like summer everyday!🌈🌎🐠
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Sending you some happy and fun nature vibes to brighten your day!
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Tips to properly dispose of your contact lenses!
I keep a little painted mason jar in my bathroom where I can save the plastic and foil parts of my daily contacts. Since the plastic part is a No5 plastic which is one of the harder plastics to recycle and only about 3% of PP or Number 5 plastics are being recycled in the US. Fortunately, there are companies that will recycle these materials! Whole Foods has a program called preserve gimme 5 that takes things like batteries, cork, and other harder to dispose products. However I’m pretty sure they do not accept the foil and the contact lenses themselves but they are a good option if nothing else I nearby. I usually go with Terracycle because they take every part including the used contact itself, the foil, and the plastic container! I’m super happy that they offer this program because it is estimated that there are around 45 million contact wearers in the US alone. This simple thing can greatly reduce our collective waste!🥰🌈🌎

Yay for Earth helps heal cracked puppy paws!🐕🐶❤️
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You know what they say! April showers bring May flowers and I’m so excited so see them bloom this year! The first thing I will be doing after self-quarantine ends is going on long hikes with endless flower fields!🌸🌿🌎
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Looks like a mermaid washed ashore! 🧜‍♀️ 🥰

T e x t u r e

Since we are in quarantine now is a great time to spice up some of your old clothing! Today I wanted to give you some ideas for your old jeans which you can turn into something new and unique!
•paint some fun designs! I’ve seen cute jeans w flowers, butterflies, and smiley faces🌸
•bleach them! I know this is a trend on tik tok but there are so many cool designs u can make by just using bleach like one with only one leg, stripes, or to fill in stencils 👖
•embroider them! Making flowers and leaves are super easy and look really cute🌿
•distress and fray the edges for a new look!
Also I just wanted to say that if you’re reading this you’re cute jeans!
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All photos from pinterest
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We hope you had an amazing Mother’s Day!
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Our products are a great way to show your mom some love! We pride ourselves on only hosting clean beauty products that will not only keep you and your mom’s skin glowy and moisturized but are ethically sourced and eco-friendly!
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Sustainability in clothing is an area that I am hoping to expand to in the future! I think it’s so awesome to hear about what’s new on the frontier of ethical and earth friendly clothing. Fashion revolution hosted some really awesome zoom calls about sustainable fashion. I’ve been watching the ones that I was unable to attend and they are pretty great! Join the movement and ask yourself: who made my clothes?
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I knew about blue light exposure on skin and that it can be damaging but I guess I never realized how much damage it actually does. What’s crazy is that blue light or (HEV rays) can prematurely age our skin but also penetrates deeper than UVA and UVB light. To fix the blue light issue you can change the color settings on your phone and laptop to be more yellow or red, light more candles, or turn off your devices before bed! I am planning on posting a more comprehensive blogpost and really dig into blue light and it’s effects so stay tuned!
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Hey guys! I am Trisha a student in Washington state! I started Gaia Sustainable because I was super frustrated with the way businesses were continuing to have very unsustainable practices, most notably the fashion and beauty industries because they are constantly coming out with new products and new reasons to buy them and they don’t consider how much waste they are generating (and sometimes even create the image that you are not good enough just to get you to buy their products). I want to push forward a new business model at Gaia we want to give you products we know work and can be staples in your skincare routine. That’s why we want to foster this conversation with you because we know you care too❤️🌸🌿
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Yay for Earth and Yay for the weekend! Do you guys have any fun plans? I’m going to bake a small cake today!😊🌸
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The ingredients in your skincare are super important! All of our ingredients are made of natural products which is good for you and the earth!❤️🌸🥰

The Aloha love cleanser featured our our website has an ingredient that may come as a surprise to some of you. It’s hibiscus extract! Who knew that hibiscus could be awesome for your skin? Here’s some skin benefits☺️
•natural source of AHA (alpha hydroxy acids) which help exfoliate, unclog pores, and increase moisture
•has antioxidants known as “anthocyanocites” which help w environmental stressors, shrink pores and are great for sensitive skin!
•also has a high mucilage content which = moisturized skin!

https://www.annmariegianni.com/hibiscus-for-skin-the-natural-firming-plant/

https://www.greenpeople.co.uk/beauty-hub/blog/5-hibiscus-benefits-beautiful-skin
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All of the packaging from the products we sell are completely plastic free! Saving the fishies one step at a time!🥰

Dive into glowing skin!

Just because we are stuck at home doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy some fun tropical beach vibes! Check out this cleanser with hibiscus extract from Hawaii🌸🌿
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trying out the Earth Harbor Mermaid Milk Moisturizer! Your skin looks amazinggg🥰
•check it out on our website!
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The creator of this wonderful moisturizer we have in our shop is a sustainability activist and girl boss named Stevie Van Horn. She makes every eco friendly and sustainable jar of sunshine herself with only 3 ingredients! That’s incredible!
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Happy 50th anniversary of Earth Day! I hope you took the time today to reflect what the earth really means to you. We just posted a blogpost about the history of Earth Day and what the future of environmentalism looks like so make sure to check it out in the link in the description! Have a great rest of your day :)
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Have you guys tried Gua Sha? It’s an Chinese healing technique used to relieve tension in the muscles of the face. The stimulation then brings oxygen and nutrients to the skin! Tag us if you decide to try it out!
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Introducing our new product! It’s the citrine sea exfoliator by Earth harbor! Citrine gemstone, turmeric, and neem combine to smooth skin, reduce breakouts, condition, and even your skin tone! Check out the link in the description for more info!
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What are your skincare must-haves?
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Put your hand up for sustainable skincare!
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Hey guys! Everyone knows that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but it also keeps the acne away! Some skin benefits are:
•boosts your intake of vitamin c which helps w collagen which is integral for strong skin!
• copper helps with melanin production to protect you from uv rays
• great source of vitamin a which helps in skin development!
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We have some very exciting news! Gaia Sustainable has joined the fight against the coronavirus! Now 30% of all sales will go to giving PPE and food to people in need! A blogpost will be coming soon. Also stay tuned to hear what the pot of gold in the corner is😘🥰
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relaxing at home with a face mask and a good book! Self-quarantine is a great time to give your skin some extra love and care!❤️🌸🌿
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Love this vegan dish by .heng!! 😍😍
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We ❤️ golden hour!!
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Orange juice is super great for your body and your skin! It helps to:
• improves your immune system
• assists in weight loss
• cleanses the skin
• reduces wrinkles
• strong bones
• great for your heart
Switch out that can of Diet Coke for some orange juice!
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