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Cleanse and soothe your skin with the Calming Force Clear Skin Serum from Activist Skincare. Made from natural, vegan, and cruelty-free ingredients, this serum calms redness, unclogs pores, and defends against acne-causing bacteria, leaving your skin clear, calm, and even. Plus, Activist Skincare donates 5% of revenue to environmental organizations that they select in collaboration with their Activist Ambassadors! If you order a refill option to refill your glass bottle, you can send your empty refill pouch to Activist Skincare or TerraCycle to be reused!
This brand is owned by a majority of women. This includes everything from a small one-woman shop to a larger company where more than 51% of women make up the ownership team.
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This company partners with 1% for the Planet, a nonprofit organization that helps promote environmental stewardship. Members commit to donating at least 1% of their sales to the program, which helps connect them to high-impact environmental nonprofits across the globe.
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Organic materials and ingredients are grown without the use of chemical pesticides or fertilizers, promoting a healthier use of land and decreasing harmful agricultural runoff. By steering clear of toxic chemicals, farm workers experience less exposure to hazardous conditions, promoting social responsibility as well as environmental stewardship. Choosing organic materials eliminates the use of insecticides and other harmful chemicals, promotes efficient resource use, and results in a safer products and a cleaner planet!
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Recycling is the process of taking an otherwise-discarded item or material and cleaning, sorting, and breaking it down into its basic form (such as fibers or pellets). This material is then used to produce new items. Recycling keeps useful materials from being discarded in landfills, prevents resource extraction due to the creation of new materials, and provides a new life for used items. Recycling can utilize both pre-consumer waste (materials left over from production) or post-consumer materials (used clothing, empty water bottles, etc).
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This company donates a portion of their time or profits to charitable efforts in their community or abroad.
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Brands that are Climate Neutral Certified have achieved net-zero carbon emissions while maintaining production and delivery of their products and services over the course of a year. Through Climate Neutral, brands undergo a process to measure, offset, and ultimately reduce their carbon emissions — representing their continued commitment to our planet’s well-being.
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Cruelty Free is a certification process through PETA that labels products that are not tested on animals. All companies that are included on PETA's cruelty-free list have signed a statement verifying that they don't use ingredients or create finished products that help conduct or pay for any tests on animals.
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This product was made in the United States. Buying locally made items helps to reduce harmful emissions that result from transportation during and after the production process. Purchasing products made in the United States also ensures that the items are produced in ways that meet strict safety and labor standards.
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Parabens are synthetic chemical preservatives, commonly used in beauty products like shampoo, lotion, and deodorants. Parabens can accumulate in your body, and have been linked to hormonal disruption and reproductive problems. In studies of breast cancer patients, parabens have been found in the tissue of cancerous tumors. If you want to avoid Parabens in your beauty products, keep an eye out for methylparaben, propylparaben, butylparaben, and ethylparaben in the ingredients list.
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Phthalates are found in toys, electronics, personal care products, plastic wraps, containers, and more. These petroleum based chemicals help soften plastics, and bind fragrances to perfumes, deodorants, creams, and other personal care products. Phthalates are are not chemically bound, meaning they can easily get released into the air, water, or your body, just by using the products as intended. Phthalates have been found to disrupt the endocrine system, which can cause reproductive damage, hormonal imbalances, infertility, mood changes, metabolism changes, and more.
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No petroleum-based plastics are used in this product or its packaging. Plastic can be difficult to properly recycle, may never biodegrade, and is known to leech toxic chemicals into our bodies and environment. Single-use plastics also require extracting and processing of finite resources, so seeking out biodegradable, infinitely recyclable, or durable products and packaging is recommended whenever possible.
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We support safe and fair labor practices when producing sustainable products. This company cares for their workers by fostering a safe work environment and providing their employees with fair wage.
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Sulfates are synthetic chemical ingredients commonly used in beauty products and household cleaners, like shampoos and dish soaps. You can usually identify sulfates in an ingredients list by looking out for the most common types: Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLC) and Sodium Laureth Sulfates (SLES). These chemicals, often derived from petroleum, are used to help form the “lather” we’re used to seeing in our beauty and cleaning products. When used in the shower or sink, these chemicals can flow through the pipes and into our waterways. Synthetic sulfates have been linked to allergic reactions, eye and skin irritation, and hair loss, and some studies suggest they contain carcinogenic ingredients.
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Organic materials and ingredients are grown without the use of chemical pesticides or fertilizers, promoting a healthier use of land and decreasing harmful agricultural runoff. By steering clear of toxic chemicals, farm workers experience less exposure to hazardous conditions, promoting social responsibility as well as environmental stewardship. Choosing organic materials eliminates the use of insecticides and other harmful chemicals, promotes efficient resource use, and results in a safer products and a cleaner planet!
Products labeled as USDA certified organic contain ingredients that are produced without pesticides, petrochemicals, ionizing radiation, or synthetic preservetives. USDA certified products are categorized into three classifications. Items labeled as "100% Organic" with the USDA seal must only include organic ingredients. Items labeled as "Organic" with the USDA seal must contain at least 95% organically produced ingredients, and cannot contain any of the USDA excluded methods or ingredients. Products labeled as "Made with Organic Ingredients" must contain at least 70% organic ingredients.
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Packaging
- Product packaging is recyclable
- Shipping boxes are made from 95% Post-Consumer and 5% Post-Industrial Recycled Content
- Shipping boxes are packed with paper
- Refill pouches are crafted from Mylar, and can be tossed into a TerraCycle drop box or returned through Activist
Origin
- Made in California
Made Without
- Cruelty-free with no animal testing, and 100% vegan
- Contains no artificial colors or fragrances, BHT or BHA, DEA or cocamide DEA, formaldehyde, hydroquinone, lanolin, mineral oil, parabens, phenoxyethanol, phthalates, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, silicones, sulfates, talc, benzophenone, PABA, avobenzone, homosalate, triclosan or ethoxycinnmate
Ingredients
- Aqua, Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Panthenol (Vitamin B5), Saccharide Isomerate, Salicylic Acid, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid), Glycerin, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Anisate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Product Features
- Calming and clearing serum with niacinamide, zinc, and salicylic acid
- Brings down redness, unclogs pores, and wards off acne-causing bacteria
- Lightweight formula absorbs quickly
Warranty
- This item is not eligible for return
Shipping Info
- Ships in 1 - 2 business days
Returns
- This item is not eligible for return
Specifications
- Available in 1oz glass bottle or 1oz refill pouch
End of Life
- Glass bottles can be refilled or recycled
- When you order a "refill" option, you can recycle the packaging through TerraCycle or ship it back to Activist!
Activist Skincare
Activist Skincare founder Allison Callaway spent her teenage years researching holistic skincare and sustainability topics. She wanted a place where others like her could fit in, get their needs met, and inspire each other to be the best activists they could be — so she created Activist Skincare. With sustainably sourced botanical ingredients and plastic-conscious, refillable packaging, Activist Skincare provides safe, sustainable skincare options for the Activist in all of us. With vegan, cruelty-free formulas and 5% of sales earmarked towards environmental advocacy, Activist Skincare is the perfect self-care sidekick for any earth-lovin' advocate. Click below to learn more about why we love Activist Skincare!
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