For the ethically conscious consumer who’s looking for eco-friendly, fair-trade Canadian brands to support, here are three companies we’ve tried and love. An added bonus, they’re all female owned!
Founder/Owner
Sofia Rodrigues
What they make
All natural skincare to “Love your body back.”
What they promise
- 100% natural, vegan, and fair trade
- Handcrafted in Toronto
- Non-GMO
- Made without the use of chemicals, perfumes or preservatives
- Never tested on animals
- Made in a gluten free facility
- Containers are BPA free and recyclable.
Our favourite
Espresso Face Balm – great lightweight moisturizer for the days you don’t feel like wearing much — doesn’t hurt that it smells amazing.
Source Parkdale Butter.
Founder/President
Bridgitte Longshore
What they make
Three unique, distinct products lines; hand made organic wild heirloom raw dark chocolate bars, hand made raw vegan edible body care ‘Love Butter’, and nutrients dense ethically & super selectively sourced superfoods.
What they promise
“Giddy Yoyo foods are not the same as other certified organic or fair trade products. While our goods are always organic (both certified and uncertified) or wild harvested, direct and fairly traded, there are additional attributes that make our products unique. We go to great lengths to source foods nourished by mineral-rich soil & fresh water, and grown in healthy remote environments. Our products are untouched by genetically modified organisms, the practice of hybridization, and chemical solvents and metals regularly used in the practice of bringing foods to market. Rest assured that all Giddy Yoyo offerings are free of nuts, tree nuts**, dairy, soy, gluten, refined sugar, nasty funky mystery ingredients, and all common allergens. And of course, they’re delicious!
** The FDA recognizes coconut oil as a tree nut. Health Canada does NOT recognize coconut oil as a tree nut. Our 69% Sweet Vanilla and our 72% Raspberry bars contain coconut oil, and we process all our bars on the same machinery. Therefore in the USA, Giddy Yoyo chocolate bars are not considered free of tree nuts. Confusing I know.” – Giddy Yoyo
Our favourite
Wild Ecuadorian Ginger Chocolate bar – With 17 flavours to choose from it’s pretty difficult finding a favourite, but we did the research 🙂 and this 76% ginger bar has got a flavourful punch like no other.
Owner/Creator
Tova Langhans
What they make
Eco-Luxury body care products with as few ingredients as possible.
What they promise
All of T•LANGHANS Artisanal soaps are created with the following natural ingredients:
- Virgin Olive Oil
- Distilled water
- Sodium Hydroxide: Lye (a natural byproduct of hardwood ash)
- Therapeutic grade Essential Oils
- Sodium Lactate: a natural preservative
Benefits of Olive Oil
- Rich in antioxidant Vitamins A & E
- Contains rare antioxidant Hydroxytyrosol which protects the skin cells from free radical damage
- Easily absorbed by the skin leaving pores unclogged
- A natural humectant drawing moisture to the skin
Benefits of T. Langhans Castile Oil
- Created exclusively with Virgin Olive Oil
- 100% Natural
- Scented with Essential Oils
- Better for you and the environment
- Custom reusable packaging made from 100% recycled post consumer materials
Our favourite
Lemongrass Soapbar – Make bath time feel more like spa time with soothing, subtle citrus aromas that will make you feel instantly relaxed.
Source T.Langhans.
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Comments
Thank you for the review The Virago!