Our Philosophy
Scenturies’ Philosophy is simple and based on Respect.
Respect for Ourselves, Respect for Others, Respect for Nature, and Respect for our Planet…
The things that REALLY matter.
Respect for Ourselves
Our skin is the largest organ in our bodies and it absorbs much of what we put on it. Choosing skin care products that are natural, safe, and free from harmful chemicals is one of the most respectful things we can do for our bodies to enhance and maintain good health inside and out.
The overall performance of a skin care product is dependent on the quality and proven effectiveness of its ingredients. We select the highest quality botanical ingredients in their pure raw state for our products thus preserving the rich vitamins, minerals, and active properties within. We carefully balance the pH of each formulation so that the skins protective acid mantle is respected and maintained. This results in a range of highly effective natural skin care products that deliver and support optimal skin nourishment and health. We do this out of our deep care and respect for everyone who uses our products: our customers, our families, our friends, and ourselves. Read our blog: Why Natural Skincare is Best
Respect for Others
We respect and support local businesses, especially those who produce or supply quality raw materials or services, and protect the environment in which they live and work. All aspects of our business from raw ingredients to product design, testing, manufacturing, and packaging are sourced locally. We believe that by supporting local businesses we add social and economic value to our local communities.
For ingredients that we are unable to source locally we support companies that support the communities they work with, especially those that support initiatives like Fairtrade. Fairtrade advocates for better working conditions and improved terms of trade to empower farmers and workers in developing countries. By ensuring fair prices, fair wages, and humane working conditions people are empowered and the whole community benefits. This results in better education, health care and environmental sustainability. We proudly use Fairtrade cocoa in our Cinnamon Spice Natural Soap.
Respect For Nature
Cruelty-Free
All Scenturie products are cruelty-free. We test our products on ourselves, family, friends, and willing volunteers. We NEVER test on animals and we do not use animal products. Scenturie is a proud supporter of NZAVS, an amazing non-profit organisation, that defends animals used in science, and is against animal testing. We are proud to feature in their ‘Cruelty-Free Guide’.
Conscious Consumerism
The popularity of aromatherapy and natural beauty products in recent years has led to increased supply and demand for natural crops that have not been able to meet the needs of consumers. This has led to the over-exploitation of resources affecting the biodiversity of many species including essential and carrier oil-bearing plants. When a species is in imminent decline buyers look for substitutions, thus placing pressure on the new species. It is of vital importance that brands create natural products with proven sustainability in mind to preserve plant species that would otherwise be driven to extinction. We need to consume more mindfully and find a balance with what is appropriate and when to use it.
Respect for Our Planet
Conscious consumerism is an important part of sustainability and is the awareness of how every purchase that we make has an impact on the environment.
Palm Oil
Palm oil is a good example of how important conscious consumerism is. Palm oil is used extensively in the cosmetic and food industries and the global demand for it continues to rise with consumption exceeding 70 million metric tonnes annually. Palm oil has been, and continues to be, a major driver of deforestation of some of the world’s most biodiverse forests, causing mass destruction to the habitats of already endangered species, and contributing to climate change by releasing millions of tonnes of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. The haze from Indonesian forest fires, many deliberately set to clear land for oil palms, caused at least 12,000 premature deaths in 2015 alone.
We have chosen to avoid using palm oil, and palm oil derived ingredients, wherever possible in our products.
Read our blog – Palm Oil: The Ugly Truth
Plastic Waste
Sadly, the beauty industry is a major contributor of plastic waste with billions of single-use plastic bottles hitting our oceans and landfill each year. A study by National Geographic showed that plastic packaging is used 120 times more in cosmetics packaging than it was in 1960. Using multi-layered packaging to make products look more ‘premium’ also creates excess waste.
Today we have become the greatest threat to the health of our planet. We are the first generation to know what we’re doing, and the last who have a chance to put things right. The science is clear, and awareness has never been higher. We know we must change the way we live if we are to sustain life on Earth. We can all play our part and live more sustainable lives. By choosing reusable alternatives to plastic, ensuring the food and products we buy are sustainable, and recycling our waste, each of us are taking steps to put things right.
Sustainable Packaging
Having sustainable eco-friendly packaging for all Scenturie products is very important to us and underpins much of what we are about. Our skin care products are packaged in recyclable glass bottles and jars. The lids are recyclable plastic and we are working hard to find an alternative plastic free option. Our natural soaps are wrapped in 100% recyclable eco-friendly brown kraft paper. Our organic coconut and soy wax candles are presented in reusable, recyclable glass vessels that undergo a hand-mould production process. The outer box is reusable and recyclable cardboard. Once your product is delivered the external packaging is either fully compostable or recyclable, and sustainable. As part of Scenturie’s ongoing commitment to sustainable skincare packaging and reducing waste we have introduced an incentive to complete our Sustainable Packaging Loop: The Returnable Product Packaging Service
Our Returnable Product Packaging Service allows you to return your empty Scenturie glass jars and bottles to us where they will be sterilised and either refilled and reused, and/or repurposed. You can read more about this here.
We are passionate about doing our bit to protect and preserve our planet for future generations to cherish and hope that you will unite and support us in this. Read our blog: The Truth about Plastic. For more information on how to do your bit for the planet click on this link: https://www.ourplanet.com/en/video/how-to-save-our-planet/
