

Ethique is a New Zealand-based sustainable beauty brand founded by Brianne West in 2012. The company revolutionized personal care with its solid bar formulations, eliminating the need for plastic bottles. Its haircare line includes shampoo and conditioner bars made with natural, biodegradable ingredients like cocoa butter, coconut oil, and essential oils. All products are vegan, cruelty-free, palm oil-free, and packaged in compostable cardboard. Ethique’s mission is to rid the world of plastic waste, having prevented millions of plastic bottles from entering landfills. What makes Ethique unique is its environmental purpose paired with strong product efficacy — proving that sustainability and performance can coexist. Today, Ethique is a global leader in eco-friendly haircare, inspiring a new generation of conscious consumers to make low-waste beauty the norm.
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