3 Ethical Gifts for Mom
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You might be feeling the pressure to find that perfect gift for mom, the most wonderful and smothering person in your life! It might be even more difficult to find a gift that aligns with your desire to support responsible brands and organic living. Don't give up on the hunt just yet! Here are three ethical gifts that mom won't be able to resist:
1. Non-Toxic Mani
A nail polish set is probably the safest bet, but is it really safe? Nail polish has been found to contain harsh, cancer-causing ingredients. 100% PURE has a full gift set to help your mom achieve a safe and summer-ready mani-pedi. The set comes with an herb-enriched base coat, a cream nail polish in the color Velveteen, and a gel topcoat. The polishes are all vegan and free of the most common carcinogens: formaldehyde, toluene, DBP, camphor, and formaldehyde resin. Check out some of their other colors and build your own gift set for your mom here. If you want to go the extra mile, view Ella + Mila polishes, too! They're certified vegan by PETA, chip-resistant, quick-dry, and exclude TPHP and Xylene in addition to the other top five carcinogens found in most nail polishes.
2. Cruelty-Free Day Bag
Have you ever seen cork look so good? Another great gift option would be a super chic, on-the-go city bag! Unconventional textiles, like cork, are all the rave in sustainable fashion. They can often be sourced and produced ethically while serving all the sass you could crave. Matt & Nat, August California, and Nina Bernice are my go-to's for a luxe bag. Matt & Nat bags are made out of recycled nylon and vegan leather. This August California bag is made out of embossed cork and donates a backpack to Operation School Bell of Los Angeles, which gives back to underprivileged students in LA. Nina Bernice isn't too shabby either, as the brand partners with WeForest to plant trees in heavily deforested areas with each purchase of the brand's cruelty-free and eco-luxe bags.
3. Sustainable Jewels
It wouldn't be Mother's Day without diamonds and jewels, am I right? If you still haven't found the right necklace or earrings, now's your chance to shop Dogeard's plethora of handcrafted jewels from their Infinite Love, Mom + Me, and Maya Angelou collections. No doubt, they'll make mom cry tears of joy this year. Dogeard jewelry is not only ethically made and sourced in the USA, but each piece also includes an inspirational quote. They're the best way to remind mom of her unending greatness and strength!
Even better, Dogeard takes sustainability and corporate responsibility to a new level. Their gorgeous, made-to-order jewels are made out of recycled sterling silver and gold. The brand is sustainable all the way down to its use of recycled packaging and mailers, eco-friendly cleaning products, and biodegradable office supplies. The Dogeard philosophy of good things happen drives their commitment to give back to local communities and partner up with several non-profit organizations. So when you give buy Dogeard for your mom, you're not just giving back to her!