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With the cold weather drying out our skin, and inflation eating away at our budgets, an at-home spa day might sound like a great idea right about now. So we’ve rounded up some of our favorite non-toxic skincare, hair dye, manicure, and spa sets so you can pamper yourself from home.

Of course, you definitely don’t have to spend a bunch of money on fancy formulations in order to take good care of yourself. Eating healthy foods, getting a good amount of sleep, and doing what you can to manage stress are first and foremost.

Then, use what you already have! A cheap bag of Epsom salt, an Aztec clay facial, and a jar of coconut oil can go a long way. Or try dying your hair with food coloring!

But if you’re wanting to pamper yourself (or to gift something sweet to a struggling friend), it’s a great time to support small, sustainable businesses like the ones below.

 

For Your Face & Body:

 

Grown Alchemist offers kits and gift sets for skincare, hand care, and body care. Its collection is made with carefully sourced ingredients, and it vets all the partners in its supply chain to ensure sustainability. The brand uses majority recycled and refillable packaging.

 

If you’re tired of damaging your nails with gel, or manicures that chip, this kit makes your natural nails glossy and healthy — no chemicals required!

OSEA’s 3-step At-Home Spa Set will leave your face and body feeling so luxurious. Their sustainably-harvested seaweed is their “secret” ingredient, included in most of their products. They have a list of harmful ingredients that are never in any of their products, so everything is non-toxic and vegan.

 

MyChelle’s prices are a little more affordable, while their products are all still incredibly clean and responsibly-sourced. All of their products are vegetarian, cruelty-free, and free of phthalates, parabens, sulfates, artificial fragrances and colors and GMOs. We recommend one of their masks, scrubs, or peels for your at-home spa day.

 

 

100% Pure’s products are non-toxic, organic, vegan, and biodegradable. At their 8-acre headquarter property, the team operates using 100% solar power and was recognized by the city of San Jose as having the lowest amount of landfill garbage.

 

 

If you haven’t hopped on the gua sha train yet, now is the perfect time to give it a try. It’s a much more accessible and clean way to achieve all kinds of things like face and neck lymphatic drainage (detox), wrinkle prevention, facial tension release, pore minimization, skin brightening, and more. Plus, honestly, it just feels really luxurious.

The Wildling founders believe in harnessing the wisdom of nature to restore the body’s innate beauty and flow by practicing the rituals that wise women from across time have used to restore their connection to nature and rediscover a form of beauty that is healthy, sustainable, and wild. To create their Empress Oil and Tonic, they work with local farms, sustainably wild foraged plants, and global fair-trade communities. Each plant is harvested at peak potency in its thriving habitat.

 

Tata Harper has an amazing collection of in-home spa tools and facial sets for a variety of different purposes. She has everything from facial cupping sets and recovery eye tea, to detox facial kits and med spa treatments. All of Tata Harper’s 300+ high-quality ingredients are sourced consciously from over 68 countries around the world, and everything is completely free from GMOs, synthetic chemicals, artificial colors and fragrances, fillers, and other toxins.

 

 

Surreal Skincare is a trans-owned skincare business that uses natural tree resin extracts that contain extraordinary, healing compounds for more bang for your buck. They have a more mild and simple Beginner’s and more Advanced Guide to Cheating Death which will totally resurface your face. Heads up that the mask is icy hot and a little intense, but totally safe and will probably be your favorite thing by the time you’re done with it! Get 25% off with the code ECOCULT.

 

If you’re looking for something to give your tired feet some love, this might be it.

 

For Your Hair:

Hairprint is not a dye. Rather, it actually replenishes the natural pigment found in brown and black hair that has turned gray. It’s also a true protein treatment that will add body, strength, texture, and sheen while reducing frizz, and discoloration. The treatment can be applied at home in about 75-90 minutes.

 

 

Desert Shadow’s at-home hair-dye kits are certified organic, vegan, and palm oil free. (Plus they have a bunch of other sustainability and community commitments as well.) They carry a variety of natural colors from blonde to black, and they’re all less than $20.

 

Surya Brasil henna hair color cream is made with henna, so it offers a safer and all natural way to cover your grey or change your color, while simultaneously protecting your scalp. Most of their color options are on the darker side, and prices range from $6 to $20. Check out their FAQs about henna here!

 

For Your Hands & Nails:

 

Check out this post for my reviews of 12 different non-toxic nail polishes.

 

For Your Peace:

 

 

For more holistic wellbeing, check out this gorgeous tranquility set from BLK + GRN. It includes a chakra soy candle, white sage smudge stick, herbal tea, and essential oils, all to help ease anxiety and provide a calming environment for you in your home as you care for yourself and your loved ones. You can read more about BLK + GRN here.

 

Prima’s CBD products are made from organically grown and tested whole hemp extract. They then optimize their formulas for better absorption with things like clove bud, black pepper, and curcumin oils, helping to deliver the cannabinoids more efficiently and effectively than traditional hemp oils. If you’re feeling stressed, CBD can help you stay focused during the day and wind down during the evening. 

 

With Herbivore Botanicals, all ingredients are chosen for their therapeutic benefits, focused around high-quality, food-grade vitamins, minerals, and botanicals that are combined to nurture and restore the skin, as well as provide a moment of indulgence for the user. Draw yourself a warm bath, and let their bath salts and soaks relax your body and soften your skin.

 

100% Pure’s bath salts are another great option—they have a seaweed detox one, a relaxing lavender one, and a refreshing eucalyptus one. These help to replenish necessary minerals through your skin while providing an aromatherapy experience in the bathtub.

 

Inspired by the benefits of Flotation Therapy, the team at Unplugged Essentials created a line of luxurious Hemp Soaks with ingredients like Epsom salt, hemp, charcoal, and essential oils to detox and nourish you inside and out.

 

Last Updated on May 14, 2025

You may have seen deadstock fabric on a clothing tag before. But what exactly does it mean? And is it sustainable? In comparison to using virgin materials, it is. 

Most of the clothes we wear today are made using virgin materials (in fact textile production relies on 99.7% virgin materials). Virgin materials are raw materials that have never been used before, either for manufacturing or any other purpose.  

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This is a problem, considering the environmental impact due to resource extraction, energy consumption, and pollution. Virgin polyester production alone emits 119.59 kg of CO₂ per 100 kg of fabric.  

Opting for recycled materials in our clothing is one solution to this problem. Deadstock material is made from recycled fabrics. Here’s what you need to know about deadstock material and which brands use it. 

what does deadstock mean? 

Deadstock refers to leftover or unused fabric that was originally manufactured for a purpose but never sold or used in production.

This could be due to overproduction, canceled orders, or slight imperfections that prevent it from meeting a brand’s standard.

Instead of being discarded, deadstock fabric is repurposed, giving it a second chance in fashion, upholstery, and other creative industries. 

Some examples of deadstock materials include: 

• Surplus fabric: Excess fabric from textile mills or factories that cannot be used for other orders or collections.
• Cancelled orders: Fabric produced for a specific order that was later canceled by the brand.
• Fabric samples: Unused fabric samples from designers or brands.
• End-of-roll remnants: Small pieces of fabric left over from larger rolls.
• Slightly imperfect materials: Fabrics that don’t meet stringent quality standards but are still usable.
• Designer excess: Unused fabric from designers or brands that were not incorporated into their collections 

Here are some types of clothing that utilize deadstock materials: 

• Bathing suits – Some brands repurpose deadstock fabrics to create unique swimwear.  
• Dresses – Many sustainable fashion labels craft limited-edition dresses from surplus textiles. 
• Jackets & outerwear – Deadstock materials are often used for one-of-a-kind outwear. 
• Loungewear and activewear – Leggings and sweatpants can be made from repurposed fabrics. 
• Accessories – Scarves, tote bags, and hats frequently incorporate deadstock textiles. 

is deadstock fabric good? 

Deadstock fabric is good in terms of sustainability because it reduces textile waste. It makes sure fabric scraps that would’ve ended up in landfill get a second chance at life. 

It also reduces the demand for new textile production, which saves resources. This helps promote a more circular economy and innovation through creative solutions. 

However, it’s worth noting that just because a brand utilizes deadstock materials, doesn’t make them completely sustainable. You should always investigate a company’s ethics and practices in-depth to see what other steps they’re taking to help people and planet. 

Also, deadstock fabrics can be natural or synthetic – so keep that in mind when shopping. Natural fabrics generally have a lower environmental impact compared to synthetic fabrics. But utilizing deadstock fabrics (be they synthetic or natural) automatically cuts down on emissions simply for being recycled content. 

what is a deadstock piece? 

A deadstock piece refers to any item created using deadstock fabric. Many brands craft limited-edition clothing, accessories, and furniture using these materials, offering consumers something unique while contributing to waste reduction.

Since deadstock fabric availability varies, pieces made from it tend to be one-of-a-kind or produced in small batches. 

is deadstock fabric expensive? 

Since deadstock textiles are essentially excess, unused fabrics, they often aren’t as expensive as virgin materials. However, some deadstock materials may utilize high-end, rare designer fabrics, which may elevate the cost of the finished piece.  

Deadstock pieces are usually made in small-batch production, considering the designer can only work with the scraps they acquire. This makes them more exclusive, which can also bump-up the final price tag. 

sustainable brands that use deadstock 

Here are some eco-friendly clothing brands that use deadstock material in some of their garments. All of these brands try to reduce their environmental footprint through using organic materials, low waste packaging, and/or achieving eco certifications.  

Keep in mind deadstock pieces tend to be small-batch and may be harder to find, even on these websites. Searching ‘deadstock’ on the brand’s website can help you narrow your search. 

I’ve gone ahead and highlighted some of my favorite features of each brand, but it isn’t an exhaustive list. Be sure to check out their websites for more information. 

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So, would you give deadstock material a shot? Let me know your thoughts in the comments!