over the past few years i’ve transitioned to using mostly natural skincare and beauty products, and while it was a struggle to find product with minimal ingredients at first, i’m so grateful for the amazing brands that have become staples in my routine! one of my favorite places to experiment with new products is etsy (for just about anything). although you need to always read your labels and check your sources when you buy from anywhere, at least you can know that etsy is a place that many small businesses and ethical companies thrive. one of my all time favorite shops is queen bee trading co from here in the US.
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found: Etsy shop & designer Karina Manarin
I’m not quite sure what I was looking for when I came across Etsy shop + designer Karina Manarin the other night (little things like motives get lost when you shop on Etsy the way I do). But it’s an instant fave. Dusty pastels, artful hand-dyed fabrics, and natural textures kinnnda have my heart. Seeing that the entire shop is eco-friendly right down to the packaging was like extra extra icing on a beautiful, funfetti cake (seriously, look at the pattern below). It may not seem like it, but a lot of Etsy shops tend to miss the mark when it comes to eco-friendly, which is easy to spot when you have to excavate your product from all the plastic packaging. Besides that, each piece is unique and offers an explanation into the artist’s inspiration in the description. The pastel celestial marbled tee above is an absolute fave, but I picked out a few more to share…
Chunky agate slices, little pouches, and other clothes + accessories can be found in shop.