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Our sustainable practices
We have identified 6 areas of commitment towards sustainable practices. Our work towards sustainability is ongoing and we believe that everyone, brand and consumers alike, can play their part to protect and preserve our planet.
While practicing sustainability to reduce global warming in itself is noble and responsible, we would like to share another compelling reason which makes us totally passionate about this. We believe in responsible stewardship, meaning one should take care of the resources placed under his or her care. Climate change is real clining, and we can’t reverse this to what it was decades ago. However, with everyone playing their part as a good steward of the resources available, the world can definitely be a better and more comfortable place to live in.
Here are 6 areas of our commitment to sustainable practices:
As we conceptualize our product lines, our commitment to sustainability helps us steer away from ingredients that are known to have a negative environmental impact. In addition, we embrace the Less is More beauty concept and design our skincare to 3 simple steps which is customizable to 4 skin conditions. Even though it is challenging to ensure that our products meet both sustainability and efficacy standards, this process is fulfilling as we have kept to our commitments. We have to ensure that our products benefit the skin, require only 3 simple steps, and does not impact the environment.
Our choice of raw ingredients is guided by these factors:
1. Renewable sources:
We avoid petrochemical-derived ingredients.
2. Bio-degradable ingredients
We use mainly sustainable ingredient alternatives produced using green chemistry method.
3.We choose to avoid controversial skincare ingredients:
- No PEGs due to the ethoxylation process that releases a chemical called 1,4-dioxane
- No synthetic fragrances
- No EDTA
- No GMO ingredients
- No animal-based ingredients
- No sulphates
- No formaldehyde releasers
- No Phenoxyethanol or Parabens
- No silicone
4. We ethically source our ingredients with traceable supply chain:
- Mica pigment is ethically sourced.
- We use certified organic, fair trade, ethically wild-crafted ingredients whenever possible.
- We state clearly the percentages of organic, plant-derived, or wild-crafted ingredients
All Sage & Ylang products are made in our GMP manufacturing lab in Singapore. We source for the best ingredients from all over the world and ensure that our suppliers hold membership to credible organizations that help provide supply chain transparency around environmental and ethical efforts.
We choose our ingredients based on their green chemistry attributes. This further allows us to reduce our carbon footprint. In manufacturing our products, we use the cold process method which does not involve any use of heat. Conventional methods of manufacturing use the hot process method where temperatures as high as 80 Celsius are used to heat up raw ingredients. By using cutting-edge plant-derived emulsifiers, we are able to use the cold process method of manufacturing and this help reduce our carbon footprint tremendously.
Over 90% of Sage and Ylang's packaging is made from glass. Instead of the usual glass, we have chosen a special type called the Miron Violet Glass. The glass material has the ability to preserve the freshness of our products, and they are recyclable.
We have done away with outer packaging but offer biodegradable and reusable jute/canvas bags for bundle purchases. Delivery by post is packaged in recyclable postage boxes and cushioned with wood or recycled paper shavings to protect the bottles from potential damage. We do not advocate excessive outer packaging in order to reduce waste.
With the ever-increasing greenwashing strategies in the market, Sage & Ylang is committed to educating our customers in the area of safety, efficacy, and sustainability in skincare. The purpose of education is to help customers make informed decisions when purchasing personal care products.
We are a founder-led business, and the core of who we are is rooted in finding ways to inspire and make a positive impact in this world. We feel strongly that giving back to the community is part of sustainable business practices. Hence, we set aside 10% of our earnings to donate to charities and causes that inspire us. We do so because we want to pitch in and do our part in aiding the less fortunate. Whenever you purchase Sage & Ylang products, you are also donating to impact people's lives. We are currently supporting these non-profit organizations:
