Seed Phytonutrients: Sustainable Plant Based Skincare

Launching just this past earth month in 2018, Seed Phytonutrients proves to be a brand on a mission. Seed is dedicated to providing farm fresh results using only the most organic ingredients, in every recycled paper bottle. Heck! Even their slogan reads,

"Farmer fresh. Seed obsessed."

Their purpose lies in what they like to call their four "obsessions". Promoting natural beauty, leading environmental sustainability, supporting independent American organic farmers, and preserving seed diversity. They're paving the way for a more environmentally and socially conscious beauty industry, and I've got to say- I AM ABSOLUTELY LOVING IT.

From the organically harvested ingredients and recyclable paper packaging to the heirloom seeds inside of every bottle, Seed Phytonutrients thought about every single aspect when it comes to providing sustainable, eco-conscious beauty products.

If you haven’t guessed already from the name, seeds are a pretty important aspect to the brand. Seeds have been cultivated for thousands of years, but over the last 100 years 94% of seeds have been lost due to over commercialization. Seed saving is extremely important because it creates diversity in plant species that protects them from pests, diseases, and changes in climate (Seedphytonutrients.com).

To combat this loss, Hudson Valley Seed Company and Phytonutrients have partnered together to give you a little surprise inside every bottle- your very own heirloom seeds! Plant them in your garden or grow them in a windowsill, knowing that with each seed you are helping to create more resilient plants across the entire planet. It’s a fun little surprise in every bottle and always varies between four different seeds; arugula, sweet basil, lemon basil, and thyme.

The seeds you plant also stand as a reminder of the organic cold pressed seeds inside of every Phytonutrients skincare, haircare, and body care bottle. Cold pressed seeds are one of the best choices for skin and body because of their highly concentrated antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids, carotene, and vitamins. So, in a way, it's like you get to be a part of the cycle- watching exactly where your product comes from. And IMO, there's nothing better.

While Seed does formulate body, hair, and skin care products- for the purpose of this review I am going to focus in on their face collection, more specifically the gentle facial cleanser and light weight facial lotion. These are the two products I've gotten to know pretty well over the last few months and feel I can give a full, proper review.

Formulated with camelina oil, sunflower oil, and seaweed, the gentle facial cleanser is a great everyday cleanser that cleanses deep enough to remove built up makeup but isn't so harsh that it leaves the skin feeling stripped. Oh, the contrary, if anything your skin feels soft, refreshed, and balanced- ready to take on the day.

Its formulated without sulphates, harsh chemicals, or exfoliants- making it perfect for those who deal with extra sensitive or reactive skin. However, it does contain fragrance which I'm usually not a huge proponent of since companies can put anything in their product and call it a "fragrance". However, Seed breaks down the full fragrance list on their website. The fragrance blend is predominately a blend of essential oils, most of which contain calming, anti-inflammatory, or antibacterial properties, that are highly beneficial to both sensitive and acne prone skin. The full ingredient list reads: