The 7 Best Biodegradable Face Wipes

Tampa’s hot and humid climate can really bog you down if you are not prepared for it. We have spent quite some time here and have our own techniques for dealing with it. Apart from the usual advice of plenty of shade and sunscreen, it also helps to carry something with you to rejuvenate you on your adventures. You’ll be surprised as to how something so small as a face wipe can completely change your mood upon its use. So today we are going to look at biodegradable face wipes that will freshen you up without adding to the guilt of creating waste.

Simple Kind to Skin Cleansing Facial Wipes

These face wipes have been infused with the power of vitamin B5, vitamin E, and triple-purified water. There is also no perfume and no alcohol used in their production. The actual wipes themselves are made from renewable plant fibers and sustainable wood pulp. These facial wipes can biodegrade in 42 days. The company is PETA-certified cruelty-free and Vegan Action Certified which means no animal-derived compounds were used to make them. The company claims that you are saving the equivalent of 4 plastic bags by purchasing a bag of these face wipes. As a part of Unilever’s Sustainable Living Plan the company aims to offer reusable, recyclable, or compostable plastic packaging by 2025.

La Fresh Makeup Remover Cleansing Travel Wipes

These biodegradable face wipes are great to take with you on a plane because they are carryon size. These are TSA-approved wipes that won’t get you in trouble at the inspection line. The company claims the product is effective against stubborn waterproof makeup. It contains vitamin E extracts that leave the skin soft and supple after use. They are safe for sensitive skin and have not been tested on animals. 

The wipes are made with 100% biodegradable material. The wipes are sustainable because they are FSC and Rainforest Alliance-certified which means that the raw material is obtained from responsibly sourced trees from well-managed forests. The product description goes even further and claims that only solar energy was used to make these wipes. That makes them zero waste and carbon neutral. 

Bioderma – Sensibio H2O – Biodegradables Wipes

These wipes are made especially for sensitive skin. To achieve this, the wipes are soaked in an active micellar solution made from ultra-gentle cleansing agents. These dermatological wipes cleanse your skin deeply while visibly soothing and clearing it. They are amazing for clearing makeup from the skin. The company claims that the product functions on the principle of biological mimetism which is the imitation of the skin’s natural mechanisms. They do so using pure active ingredients. Though the science is beyond us, we trust the expertise since the company falls back on more than 40 years of research in the field. Apart from the bright red clinical looking package they come in, we are in awe of this product.

Rawganic Anti-aging Hydrating Facial wipes

These biodegradable face wipes are made from 100% natural, sustainable, biodegradable, plant-based, plastic-free organic cotton. The cotton used in these wipes is COSMOS Certified Organic given that it is 99% natural origin of the total and 20% organic origin of the total. Apart from the solid base materials used to make this, it has the added goodness of aloe vera and pomegranate. The aloe vera cleanses and moisturizes the skin, while pomegranate hydrates, nourishes the skin and reduces inflammation.

The company behind these has an interesting story. They started as a medical company making wipes that were used in hospitals all around the country. Since all the wipes were automatically disposed of when their use was finished, the amount of waste that their product was causing was weighing on the minds of the people running the company. It was then that they researched and pivoted to eco-friendly materials that used no harsh chemicals and no preservatives. We like it when an organization recognizes its impact on the environment and takes steps to course correct. It is something we can get behind and support.

Almay Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes

These are deep-cleansing, biodegradable towelettes that exfoliate the skin as they are used. The deep pore cleansing property is attributed to its use of witch hazel, a herb indigenous to the United States used by Native Americans for its anti-irritation and anti-inflammation properties. These wipes are recommended for oily and acne-prone skin. The wipes are hypoallergenic, dermatologist-tested, fragrance-free, clean, cruelty-free, non-comedogenic, and oil-free. They come in a pack of 25 towelettes. No wonder they are Amazon’s choice. They offer great value with quality to match.

C’est Moi Gentle Makeup Remover Cleansing Wipes

These facial cleansing wipes are made for delicate, sensitive & blemish-prone skin types. They have been dermatologically tested on sensitive skin. These hypoallergenic formulas are free of toxic components, like talc, fragrance, parabens, phthalates, sulfates, mineral oil, or propylene glycol. Instead, they have been made with ingredients like organic aloe, organic cucumber extract, and organic green tea extract. All the wipes have been made with vegan materials & are free of all animal testing. The wipes have been verified and are recommended by the EWG(Environmental Working Group)

Clean Skin Club – Clean Towels XL

Finally, if you want biodegradable face wipes in a larger form factor, then look at these face towels made with 100% biodegradable rayon fiber from bamboo sourced viscose. The wipes are chemical-free, organic & unscented which makes them the ideal wipes for sensitive skin. The company offers a 30-day refund to anyone not happy with the purchase. They come in packs of 50, 100, 150, 300 and 800 counts. We love these ones for the large almost paper towel like size which makes them perfect to use them for general cleaning along with use as face towels.

We hope we covered all the bases with the above selections. You will be good with any of these picks. Let us know how your experience with any of these products goes. Tell us what adventures you went on. These wipes should keep you company on all your trips and offer some serious respite when you need it. When you are done, be sure to keep them with you to compost at home or dispose of them in the proper manner by burying them in the soil. Whatever you choose, remember to have fun when you are outside!

Love,

Scooch and Steve