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Ayurveda (n) is India's 5,000+ year old system of traditional medicine. Ayurvedic (adj) references Ayurveda.
When we say we formulate using Ayurvedic principles, we mean:
Since we also use and love safe synthetic ingredients, our formulas aren't traditional, but they do borrow from the Ayurvedic tradition.
Formulating our products is not something that happens by accident, by intuition, or by Pinterest recipe.
There is real scientific expertise that goes into creating safe, effective, and stable skin and hair care. And that's where cosmetic chemistry comes in.
Our Founder + Formulator, Gabi, spent years teaching herself the science behind formulating personal care products using only the safest rated ingredients.
These formulas come from 9+ years of expertise and experience with cosmetic chemistry, so you know you're getting the real deal from someone who has devoted time, energy, and true passion for the science behind beauty products.
Bright Body products don't fit neatly into the "box" of traditional Ayurvedic products OR traditional cosmetic chemistry products.
100% traditional Ayurvedic skin and hair care means only edible ingredients, no preservatives, no synthetic ingredients.
100% cosmetic chemistry products often means only synthetic ingredients, including many fillers and potentially harmful ingredients.
We take the good stuff from both disciplinesto create safe and powerful plant-based products that pack a punch. That means we use:
We firmly believe that our nontraditional approach means you get the safest and most effective nontoxic products on the market.
If you've been shopping for nontoxic beauty products, I can guarantee you've seen tropes like this:
But here's the thing. All that ⬆️ is bullsh*t. It's fear mongering that relies on bad science. So many brands use these kinds of tactics to try to sell you their products.
This ain't that.
We know that pronounceability is a piss poor proxy for safety. Unless you're a formulator, why would you know every ingredient in your products? Number of ingredients is neutral. EVERYTHING IS A CHEMICAL. And synthetic isn't a four-letter word.
Instead, we look at the what, why, and how of each ingredient:
Our focus is on education, never on fear.
Plus, with the pandemic, so many brands outed themselves as anti-science anti-vaxxers. Worse, some brands were promoting snake oil products to "prevent" or "treat" COVID.
Absolutely not. That sh*t makes us beyond angry. We are pro-science. Period. End of sentence.
Some people ask how we can make nontoxic products and be pro-vaxx. It's very simple:
We're always happy to help you choose the best products for you!
There are a couple ways we can help you out:
(1) Take our quizzes for skin, hair, or baby care for personalized product recommendations.
(2) Send us a note at info@mybrightbody.com with your questions!
Yes and yes. We have never tested our products on animals and we never will. With the exception of two Bright Body Baby products, our catalog is fully vegan.
The only products that contain any animal byproduct (beeswax) are Buzzeline and Booty Barrier Cream from the Bright Body Baby line.
We package our products in aluminum and glass.
For any products available in 8 oz, their refills come in an aluminum bottle with an aluminum cap. Simply swap your original closure (spray or pump), rinse out your original packaging, and curbside recycle. Aluminum is the most successfully curbside recyclable material in the US.
Any products with full sizes of 4, 2, or 1 oz are available in refill pouches. When you're ready to re-up, purchase a pouch and squeeze its contents into your original packaging. Hold onto your empty pouches and when you have 3+, let us know in the checkout notes of your next order and we will include prepaid mailer. Send back your empty pouches, which we then process with a specialized Terracycle box.
To learn more about our refill pouch system, read here.
Each and every one of our suppliers was researched & vetted for ingredient purity, quality, and sound environmental practices.
Yes. Since Bright Body products are synthetic sulfate-free and pH balanced, they are safe for color-treated hair.
Proper preservation is of the utmost importance to us at Bright Body, and we only use naturally-derived, organic acid preservatives.
Stored properly, Bright Body products will last 9-12 months once opened.
To ensure the best shelf life:
> Store out of direct sunlight at room temperature
> Do not introduce water into your containers
> For products packaged in jars, wash your hands before portioning product
We use Bob’s Red Mill Organic Oats in several of our products. These oats are produced in a dedicated gluten-free facility and tested in their laboratory for the absence of gluten. However, we do not make our products in a certified gluten-free facility.
Our Clear Skin Potion is the only product containing any wheat derivatives - it features azelaic acid, an ingredient derived from wheat, rye, and barley, and should not be used if you live with Celiac Disease.
If you are the proud owner of hair and/or skin, you can use Bright Body Baby! Our gentle formulas are made for sensitive skin of all ages.
Yes. And while the term "sensitive skin" might mean different things to different people, here's what set us apart:
(1) All of our goodies are available in unscented formulas, and all of our scents are made from essential oils in safe concentrations. Synthetic fragrance, on the other hand, is the #1 most common allergen.
(2) All of our products are free of drying alcohols and other ingredients commonly known to irritate skin.
(3) All of our ingredients have the safest rating from the Environmental Working Group. Learn more about our ingredientshere.
If you or your little one(s) have a known allergy to a particular ingredient, we always recommend paying close attention to our ingredient lists.
Our cleansing goodies are formulated with gentle cleaning agents and are pH balanced: two formulation techniques that are considered "tear-free."
However, we recommend minimizing product contact with the eyes - even if it feels okay and doesn't upset your little one(s), soap in the eyes isn't ideal for anyone.
Since our goodies are nontoxic, you shouldn't be too concerned if your little one(s) ingest a little. But we always recommend contacting your pediatrician for medical advice!
Many carriers (especially USPS) will pre-mark a package as delivered before it actually shows up at your doorstep as a way to "check a box" at the end of a shift.
Please allow up to 4 delivery days for the carrier to deliver your package from the date it was marked as delivered.
If after 4 delivery days you still don't have your package, please reach out to us at info@mybrightbody.com and we will assist.
Please note: we receive the same tracking information as our customers and do not have control over what shipping carriers do and don't do. Thanks for your understanding.
We offer local pickup through our studio neighbor, KEVA, just two doors down from us at 1811 Huguenot Road, Suite 304, Midlothian, VA 23113.
To place an order for local pick up, simply go through the online shopping process as normal, and at checkout select "store pickup" under "delivery options."
Please wait until you receive an email notification that your order is ready before coming to pickup your order. You will receive details about days and hours you can stop by KEVA to get your products.
We ship orders on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Once the products ship, the shipping method you chose will determine how quickly packages drive to you, and you can keep track via your tracking number. All packages are shipped from Richmond, VA.
Please note: once packages are shipped, we have access to the same tracking information as our customers.
Try any mini. If you don’t love it within 30 days of delivery, we’ll refund the product cost — no return required.
A few quick notes:
Want the full details? Read the full return policyhere.
We want you to love your Bright Body goodies — especially when you’re trying something new.
That’s why we offer a 30-day guarantee designed to make trying us out feel easy.
Here’s the good part:
💕 Minis are risk-free.
Try any mini. If you don’t love it within 30 days of delivery, we’ll refund the product cost — no return required.
💗 Full sizes are refundable too.
Not a match? Return it within 30 days (with 50%+ remaining) and choose:
A few quick notes:
Want the full details? Read the full return policyhere.
It's quite simple, really. We believe that parenthood should always be a choice, and that forced birth is a public health crisis that is unconscionably detrimental to the health and well-being of both the pregnant person and the embryo/fetus/child.
Miscarriage, fertility treatments, pregnancy, birth, and motherhood made our Founder & Formulator more pro-choice than ever.
We are proudly a Latina mom-owned, progressive, pro-choice business run by women. We know we aren't for everyone, and that's okay.
By the way, we recommend that you don't waste your time sending us an angry note. It's kind of nice that you have the *choice* to not purchase from us, right?
We believe in taking a stand on things that matter. We are proud to harness the power of our small business for important causes.
We understand that will turn some people off, and that's okay. We would rather speak out.
