Companies Committed to Making a Difference
Awareness is expansive. It extends to all areas of life... even shopping. Looking for companies you can believe in increases mindfulness. Along with fostering healthy habits and seeking out sustainably sourced products, give your valuable attention to like-minded businesses that go the extra mile to practice compassion.
In an effort to practice compassion and give back, check out these companies that generously donate a portion of profits to a worthy cause.
Pet Flow
With a dizzying selection of brands aimed at keeping your beloved furry pal healthy and happy for a lifetime, Pet Flow makes caring for Whiskers or Snoopy a virtual walk in the doggie park. Not only does your kitty or pooch benefit, for every purchase a meal is donated to a needy shelter animal. Another lovely thing about Pet Flow is its search function based on your pets individual needs and preferences such as: age, allergies, and even grain free options.
Tom's of Maine
A household name for decades, Tom’s offers myriad holistic options, from toothpaste to prebiotic lotion. Founded by Tom and Kate Chappell, the company was originally fueled by the couple's frustration over the lack of quality products on the market that didn't contain chemicals and additives. In 1975, Tom's began with a mission to help others lead healthier lives. Today, 10% of Tom's sales are generously donated to nonprofit organizations that support nature, health, and/or education.
Love With Food
Be honest. No matter how healthy you are, there's no use pretending you don't snack. So... instead of reaching for leftover soggy corn chips, Love With Food provides healthier options, delivered regularly, from their snack subscription service. What will you get? All munchies are either organic or natural, sans artificial flavoring/coloring, hydrogenated oils, and high fructose corn syrup. Satisfy your late night cravings, and feel good knowing that not only are the ingredients trustworthy, but you're giving back too. That's right, for each box you buy, the company donates a minimum of one meal to a child's food bank. Well over a million to date!
Colored Organics
Purity is key when it comes to keeping your little ones healthy. Clean comfort shouldn't involve chemicals and toxins. Adorable bodysuits, rompers, and play clothes, the company specializes in ultra cozy clothing made from organic cotton for babies and kids. Colored Organics is passionate about helping children live well; every purchase, helps a child in need, whether that's by working with abandoned children in India or a local children’s hospital. Individual causes vary but are always centered around helping little ones thrive.
Barbor
The German skincare and cosmeceuticals company is an environmental-friendly, climate neutral brand, with “formulations free of micro-plastic particles,” offering free shipping and samples with every order. Barbor's compassionate efforts go above and beyond ordinary generosity. As a reaction to the current pandemic, Barbor partnered with US domestic hunger-relief organization, Feeding America, and pledged to donate one meal for every $2 spent on the site.
NamasteFit Life
NamasteFit, is a yoga-wear line with a creative spark. You won't find monotone black and gray yoga pants here, but lively, vivid colored offerings that allow you to express your playful side as well as your personality. With an attitude of selfless service, the Seva-based brand is dedicated to helping others, and raises funds and awareness for a variety of charities on a monthly basis. Empowerhouse, HAND, TEAL Recover Project, are just a few of the charities NatmasteFit Life has donated to.
NOTO Botanics
Founded by makeup artist Gloria Noto, Self-care is at the forefront of NOTO, a gender-fluid multipurpose skincare/beauty line with a message or inclusivity. A percentage of proceeds from the company's AGENDER Oil go to support youth, arts, environmental organizations as well as groups with a black focus. NOTO has donated to Mutual Aid Network, Women's Center DTLA, Black Lives Matter, Planned Parenthood, LGBT Youth Center, and more... With a rainbow of uses including hair, skin, and fragrance, AGENDER Oil is a based in rich oil of Hemp seed oil, with aromatic notes of calming lavender and earthy vetiver.