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A big part of what holds us back from adopting new concepts is a lack of understanding. When it comes to embracing sustainability, this is one issue we can not afford to be uninformed about. Complacency, particularly in regards to matters of environmental sustainability, will cost us our way of life and so it's really important for us all to make sure we know as much as we can and in turn, do as much as we can.

We've all got recycling and conserving electricity down pat by now and so it's time to delve a little deeper. We know that when it comes to travel, taking a lot of flights is detrimental to our earth - we also understand that when it comes to the earths natural resources, there are some very dubious practices being carried out by big corporates in third world countries - while we sometimes have no choice but to take a long haul flight and while we too can not stop big businesses immoral practices, we can focus our attention on making positive choices as consumers by staying informed about eco-friendly brands.

Let's take a look at one company that has realised the importance of environmental sustainability and as such has become the first beauty company to offset their carbon emissions under The Carbon Neutral programme. With her carbon neutral beauty, Louise Galvin is bridging the gap between beauty and sustainability and proving that these two concepts are not mutually exclusive. Her revolutionary beauty company gives us a smarter option and is is proof that we can be passionate about both beauty and the environment.

With 20 years colour industry experience and counting Sophie Dahl and Patsy Kensit amongst her many admirers, London based Louise Galvin, combined her beauty experience and her passion for the environment to create the Louise Galvin Sacred Locks line. When it came to creating this line of luxury hair care products, her vision was clear: no animal testing, use of ingredients that are natural or naturally-derived only and for any greenhouse gases produced in the manufacture of the line to be neutralised. An impressive ambition and incredible step forward for the beauty industry. This unprecedented move is no doubt pathing the way for the future, not only of businesses within the beauty industry, but across all industries.

So what does this mean for us as consumers? When it comes to beauty products we look for several key aspects of a brand: value for money and quality of product to name a few. Delivering natural products of the highest calibre, the Louise Galvin Sacred Locks range proves that sustainablity need not be at the expense of any other facet of the brand. The range showcases quality products that have been produced without detriment to the environment and that leave your hair nourished and glossy.

'Less is more,' says Louise. 'Maximum impact with minimum effort.'

This brand shows it is not going to take huge lifestyle choices for us to ensure that we are eco-friendly in each part of our life, including our beauty routine.

Click here to learn more about Louise Galvin's Carbon Neutral Beauty and her Sacred Locks line.

Click here for more information on the Carbon Neutral Company and their role in assisting businesses offset their emissions.

Click here for The Carbon Neutral Company's overview on Climate Change covering all need-to-know the basics.


Are the environmental practices of a company important to you when making a choice as to whether you will purchase their product? What do you think of Louise Galvin and her Sacred Locks line, have you / will you try the range?