Another brand under the L'Oréal USA portfolio has earned Cradle to Cradle certification for a selection of its products, and that brand is none other than Garnier. The drugstore-favorite was named the first mass market skin care brand to gain Cradle to Cradle certification for five products in its SkinActive line. As the third L'Oréal USA brand to receive this certification—Kiehl’s and Biolage are the others—the prestigious honor further supports L'Oréal’s commitment to sustainability. "We know our consumers value sustainability and to us that means demonstrating sustainability leadership across the value chain, from formulation to manufacturing to renewable resources to social fairness," says Danielle Azoulay, Head of CSR & Sustainability for L'Oréal USA—Skincare.com’s parent company.So, what exactly is this certification based on? The brand’s products were evaluated on material health, material reutilization, renewable energy and carbon management, water stewardship and social fairness practices. The products are awarded at five levels (BASIC, BRONZE, SILVER, GOLD, AND PLATINUM). All five products achieved Cradle to Cradle Certified SILVER recognition, with four products achieving PLATINUM for the Material Health attribute and all products achieving GOLD for Material Reutilization. Garnier’s Cradle to Cradle-Certified ProductsThe five Garnier products receiving this honor were all produced in L'Oréal USA's facility in New Jersey which is powered with 100 percent renewable electricity, and many of the products boast sustainable packaging made from post-consumer recycled plastic. Learn more about their specific skin care benefits, below!Garnier SkinActive Deep Pore Facial Cleanser with Green TeaThis fortifying gel cleanser—formulated with green tea—purifies skin while removing dirt, oil, and daily build-up. The result is skin that is deeply cleansed and mattified, boasting an appearance of visibly-reduced pore size. What’s more, it rinses clean without any pore-clogging residue left behind.Garnier SkinActive Deep Pore Facial Cleanser with Green Tea, $8.99 MSRP Garnier SkinActive Refreshing Facial Cleanser with Aloe JuiceThis cleanser—formulated with aloe juice—works to remove excess sebum, impurities, and pollution lingering on your face for cleaner, fresher-feeling skin. Sensitive skin types, proceed to wash freely, because this gentle cleanser can cleanse your skin without causing irritation.Garnier SkinActive Refreshing Facial Cleanser with Aloe Juice, $8.99 MSRP Garnier SkinActive Soothing Cleansing Milk with Rose Water  We’re major fans of rose water, which is why we love using this cleansing milk formulated with it. The formula effortlessly removes makeup and impurities without stripping your skin of its natural moisture barrier. The results: skin that feels soft, smooth, and clean.Garnier SkinActive Soothing Cleansing Milk with Rose Water, $8.99 MSRPGarnier SkinActive Deep Pore Exfoliating Face Scrub with Green Tea Exfoliation is a skin care must, so reach for this deep pore exfoliating face scrub if you’re overdue on sloughing your skin. It’s formulated with green tea and can help decongest your skin while gently exfoliating dead surface cells. The result is skin that feels smoother, and boasts a more refined texture. Garnier SkinActive Deep Pore Exfoliating Face Scrub with Green Tea, $8.99 MSRPGarnier SkinActive Refreshing Cream Cleanser with Aloe Juice Formulated with aloe juice, this cream cleanser can give your skin a major hydration boost while removing impurities and makeup, all without stripping your skin of its natural moisture barrier.Garnier SkinActive Refreshing Cream Cleanser with Aloe Juice, $8.99 MSRP To learn more about Garnier’s commitment to helping protect the planet, check out how they’re recycling millions of empty beauty product packages here.  
