Our Sustainable Promise: Good for Your Skin, Good for Our Planet
At Scenturie, we believe that beautiful skin shouldn’t come at the cost of our beautiful planet. For us, sustainability isn’t a trend; it’s the foundation of everything we do. As a proud New Zealand skincare brand, we are deeply inspired by the pristine landscapes of Aotearoa and feel a profound responsibility to protect them.
Our sustainability policy guides every choice we make—from the field to the formula to the final package. This is our promise to you and to our planet.
Our Three Pillars of Sustainable Skincare
We focus our commitment on three key areas to ensure our impact is positive, transparent, and meaningful.
1. Reducing Our Footprint: Packaging & Waste
The beauty industry is a significant contributor to global plastic pollution. We are committed to being part of the solution.
Sustainable Glass Packaging: All our products are housed in reusable and recyclable amber glass jars with aluminium lids. Glass is infinitely recyclable and protects the integrity of our natural formulas.
Returnable Packaging Service: We’ve created a unique circular system. Join our Returnable Product Packaging Service to send back your empty Scenturie containers. You’ll earn Eco-Points as a thank you for helping us reduce landfill waste.
No Unnecessary Boxes: We say no to wasteful external product boxes, saving thousands of trees.
Eco-Friendly Shipping: All our orders are shipped in compostable courier bags, recycled kraft paper, and even sealed with paper tape.
2. Protecting Our Planet: Clean Formulas & Sourcing
Our commitment to the environment extends deep into our formulations.
100% Vegan & Palm Oil-Free: We create powerful skincare without animal-derived ingredients. We are also proudly 100% free from unsustainable palm oil, a major driver of deforestation.
Protecting Endangered Species: The demand for natural ingredients can endanger some plants. We meticulously research our botanicals to ensure they come from renewable sources and are rated “Least Concern” on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Embracing Upcycled Ingredients: We minimise waste by using high-quality upcycled ingredients, like the apple seed oil in our Regenerate Natural Eye Cream, which is a nutrient-rich byproduct of the apple juice industry.
3. Empowering People & Communities: Fair Trade in Action
Ethical sourcing is a cornerstone of our brand. We believe in empowering communities and ensuring the people who grow our beautiful ingredients are treated with respect.
Fair Trade Shea Butter: Our Ghanaian Shea Butter, featured in our Ultra-Rich Natural Night Cream, is sourced from a women’s collective that helps eradicate poverty through fair trade practices, positively impacting over 1000 women.
Ethical Argan Oil: The organic Argan oil in our Nourishing Natural Day Cream comes from a Moroccan company that actively supports local charities and sustainable development.
Local Fairtrade Coffee: We even use locally sourced Fairtrade coffee in our popular Men’s Charcoal Coffee Face Scrub.
Our Vision for a Sustainable Future in New Zealand
At Scenturie, we are dedicated to proving that a natural skincare business can be a force for good. By making conscious, ethical, and sustainable choices every day, we believe we can contribute to a healthier planet and a more compassionate world for generations to come.
Thank you for joining us on this journey.
