WHY SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS TEND TO COST MORE

It is a fact that sustainable and eco-conscious personal care products tend to cost more. But there is a good reason for this. Generally speaking, sustainable businesses avoid plastics (which are super cheap) and low-cost ingredients and instead focus on using more expensive raw materials, sustainable packaging options, and sustainable shipping options. To put it short and sweet, doing right by the planet and the customer costs more! 

Being a HANDCRAFTED sustainable business also drives costs up due to the care, effort, and intention that every aspect of the product receives. Your goods are being formulated, crafted, and produced (generally in small batches) with immense attention to detail, from the first ingredient to the final shipping label on your compostable box—all being done by hand by people who genuinely love their art & want only the best for their customers.

Some Key Drivers That Increase Costs for Handcrafted Sustainable Businesses…

- Quality raw materials cost more

- Sustainable packaging and shipping materials cost more than plastic and cheap alternatives.

- Organic plant materials cost more due to better materials, and strict standards that the growers and manufacturers adhere to.

- Demand is not as high as mainstream traditional store-bought products (unfortunately not yet)