Honeybee Hippie
brand rating & evaluation
overall rating:
Top Choice
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The Shifting Gaia rating evaluates brands based on sustainable practices, ingredients and materials, and social responsibility, among others. Below are a few factors influencing this brand's score:
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overview
sustainability
non-toxic
social responsibility
7 out of 10
10 out of 10
7 out of 10
about
Honeybee Hippie is a small, family operated skincare and wellness brand committed to toxin-free, cruelty-free formulations made with organic and sustainably sourced ingredients.
highlights
Recycled/ recyclable packing with some biodegradable options
Small, family-owned and operated business
Simple, whole, non-toxic ingredients
Organic and local sourcing
sustainability
score:
7 out of 10
details:
Packaging
Honeybee Hippie does not disclose the full details of their packaging, but we were nevertheless able to deduce a number of sustainable strides from available data. These include the use of paper tubes for their lip butter and the use of tin/aluminum/ glass packing instead of single-use plastic for a number of products.
Material Sustainability
Honeybee Hippie is both careful and selective in their choice of ingredients. This also applies to how they source those ingredients. Most ingredients used in their products are natural and low-impact, and nearly all are sourced from clearly identified retailers with organic certification. Their raw honey, for example, is sustainably sourced from local beekeepers in Orange County, California. For some potentially high-impact ingredients like cocoa butter, though certified organic, it is unclear whether they are sourced ethically through agroforestry systems to reduce deforestation.
Energy Use, Footprint, & Waste
Honeybee Hippie is a small, family-owned business that makes their products at home. They do not have access to larger manufacturing facilities that would demand emission reduction strategies, measuring, or reporting. The products are quite literally made in the family kitchen with a stand mixer.
Business Model
Honeybee Hippie is the definition of a small, family-owned business. They rely on slow, intentional consumption and completely avoid seasonal, trend-driven products in favor of a well-curated, evergreen inventory. They emphasize the quality and longevity of their products within the range of what’s possible with the ingredients they use.
non-toxic
score:
10 out of 10
details:
Honeybee Hippie uses almost exclusively whole, organic ingredients. They are entirely free from potentially harmful synthetic ingredients. Their products are free from the health risks associated with toxic personal care ingredients and they demonstrate a strong commitment to the health of the customers through transparency and simplicity.
social responsibility
score:
7 out of 10
details:
As a small business, Honeybee Hippie does not risk worker exploitation in the same manner that a larger company might. They actively source from socially responsible companies that guarantee animal welfare when animal products are involved. Some ingredients, like cacao butter or vanilla, originate from regions where fair labor is a concern. Honeybee lacks certification of fair labor practices specifically for these ingredients, but at the same time, their use is minimal in the product line.
