Toronto's top spots for eco-friendly beauty products
It’s hard enough to find affordable and high quality beauty products, now imagine trying to find options that are environmentally friendly, organic and cruelty free. Luckily, there’s plenty of Torontonians who make taking care of the planet a priority, right down to your shampoo, your fragrance, or your makeup.
Ambrosia Natural Foods
55 Doncaster Ave, Thornhill, ON L3T 1L7Ambrosia has been a leader in natural and organic living since its humble beginnings in 1979. Since then, they’ve opened three locations in the greater Toronto area, and have helped Torontonians make healthier decisions at discounted prices. Their “one-stop shop” approach to business makes it convenient for shoppers to find everything they need in one place, including beauty and wellness products. Ambrosia carries some of the finest skin care brands, including Dr. Hauschka and Annemarie Borlind, and they sell a truly exceptional variety of non-toxic, gluten-free, vegetarian-friendly, and sustainably produced products, such as sunscreen, makeup and hair dyes.
Grassroots
372 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4K 1N8Since 1994, Grassroots has been bringing sustainable products to Toronto, guiding people towards a more conscious and sustainable lifestyle. They’ve won numerous awards, including best eco-store in Canada and the Green Toronto Award of Excellence. Grassroots carries everything from cosmetics and deodorants to menstrual products and soaps. Be sure to try the Lovacado skin and hair serum, made with cold pressed, 100% natural avocado oil, directly from the groves of the Aconcagua Valley in Chile.
Red Mulberry
322 Sutherland Dr, East York, ON M4G 1J5Tucked away in Toronto’s Leaside neighbourhood, Red Mulberry carries a wide variety of organic and cruelty free personal and beauty products, including their popular Henna Plus permanent hair colour. Red Mulberry stands out for their commitment to a green lifestyle, running their shop sustainably to boot; everything in the store is recycled, the interior paint is all-natural, and the heating is through radiant flooring.
Art. 27
899 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1G5Amidst Queen West’s countless independent boutiques – perpetually peaking the interest of shopping-minded passersby – Art.27, short for Article 27, might just be the most interesting of them all. Although known for innovative and modern natural living, they also offer certified organic personal care lines that feature no animal testing, contaminants, artificial additives or harmful compounds. What’s more, they’re conscious of responsible packaging, with everything being biodegradable, recyclable and BPA-free.
Ecoexistence
766 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON M6C 1B5Their mission is to make a difference, together. EcoExistence promotes a sustainable and environmentally conscious lifestyle, bringing locals in the St. Clair West area such products as bamboo kitchenware and ecological lunchbox containers. They sell a variety of natural and organic bathroom products as well, including soaps and hair products. Bonus tip: they’ve recently opened a new location in Guelph!
Ecotique
191 Roncesvalles Ave, Toronto, ON M6R 2L5Roncesvalles just got a little cooler. Ecotique is the neighborhood’s first eco-friendly shop that focuses on beauty, gifts and housewares. Although it’s impossible to neglect any of the products in the store – all of which are recycled, reusable, sustainable, local or all of the above – the locally made line of Crawford Street skin care products is a big hit.
Saje Natural Business Inc
2636 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4P 2J5One of the most popular eco-shops in Toronto also happens to be one of the most accessible ones, with a whopping six locations in the city, and 32 locations nation-wide. Saje products contain real essential oils and ingredients that are 100% natural – sun protection lotions and perfumes, for instance. The spot is committed to protecting the earth and its ecosystems, one eco-friendly product at a time.
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