health & beauty // skincare
Luonkos
Eco-friendly & zero-waste beauty committed to nature
Born from a passion for nature and skincare, Luonkos is a Finnish brand revolutionizing natural cosmetics with innovative, eco-friendly products. Founded by two visionary women, their products are handcrafted in Naantali, Finland and packaged in biodegradable, plastic-free packaging. Each product is free from water, preservatives, and plastic. With a strong commitment to transparency and sustainability, Luonkos offers a responsible choice for conscious consumers.
PRODUCTS: oils, serums, balms, cleansers, deodorants, soap, shampoo, lip balm
NATURAL & BIODEGRADABLE
Luonkos uses natural ingredients that are biodegradable and free from harmful chemicals as well as zero-waste packaging.
ECO-FRIENDLY PRODUCTION
This brand operates with green energy, minimal water usage, and follows circular economy principles, ensuring a low carbon footprint and efficient resource use.
ENGAGEMENT IN EQUALITY & HUMAN RIGHTS
Luonkos promotes human rights and supports various charitable causes including children's and women's rights, committing to their social responsibility.
TRULY LOCAL
All production takes place in the country of office, and all partners are domestic, lowering the environmental impact and promoting local business.
DIVE DEEPER
- Most products are certified FI-Natura, a Finnish eco-certification.
- Most ingredients are natural and biodegradable.
- Sources raw materials mostly locally.
- Avoids preservatives, palm oils, microplastics, and synthetic chemicals.
- Products are waterless.
- Some products utilize forest microbiome extract, a Finnish breakthrough technology.
- Products are more than 95 % vegan. Supports biodiversity with beeswax from local European dark bees.
- Not tested on animals.
- Use raw material by-products from industrial production (e.g. birch bark powder) that would usually go to waste.
- All production takes place in Finland.
- Products are handmade.
- All partners are domestic.
- Is a member of Pro Luonnonkosmetiikka (Pro Natural Cosmetics).
- Uses fossil-free green energy and minimal water, keeping a low carbon footprint.
- Follows circular economy principles, turning waste into skincare ingredients.
- Compensates their carbon footprint.
- Plastic-free, biodegradable, and recyclable packaging from Kotkamills' cardboard.
- The hexagonal packaging is hand-folded, avoiding the use of glue.
- Eco-friendly label made from pine oil or paper.
- Boxes colored with food-grade dyes.
- Lids of the boxes are made of ALASKA® BARRIER fiber, obtained from certified and sustainably managed forests, and the bottom is made from ISLA® Duo.
- Provides fair wages and a supportive work environment.
- Actively supports charities like Save the Children and World Vision.
- Promotes human rights and equality by supporting the Pride event through sponsorship and has raised funds for Naisten Pankki (Women's Bank). They have also donated to organizations such as Naisten Linja (Women's Line) and Hope Ry. Through Naisten Pankki, Luonkos has enabled 100 women to gain a profession.
- Complies with Finnish consumer protection laws for safe, ethical products.
