Nudie-licious As F🖤ck: refining face + body serum

We only ship within the US and Canada at this time. For US orders, we offer free shipping on all orders over $50. For Canada shipping, carrier rates apply based on your order's weight and shipping address. Please allow 24 - 48 hours for us to get your order packaged and ready for shipment, and 6-10 business days for transit. We choose lightweight aluminum bottles and cardboard containers for our products not only for their high recyclability, but also in order to reduce the weight of our packages which reduces the fuel needed to get our products to you. Please also note that we do not include packing slips with our orders as one of our efforts to reduce paper use and waste. 

Love you, Skincare Slut! 🤍

Hey Skincare Slut! At Babe AF, we want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase. However, we are committed to minimizing waste in the beauty industry, so we have come up with an innovative solution to returns: our Eco AF Exchange Process. Instead of asking you to return a product, which would involve more packaging, transportation, and emissions, we offer an exchange option that eliminates all that extra waste. So if there is anything you don't absolutely love, please follow the steps below for a process that allows you to exchange the product for something that better suits your needs. This way, you can find a product that works for you while still being environmentally conscious and minimizing our environmental impact. Thank you for your support in our efforts to reduce waste in the beauty industry.

How it Works (4 easy AF steps)

1. You contact us to let us know which product you wish to exchange (you'll need to provide your order number) within 10 days of receipt. Only ONE product per order may be exchanged, and exchange items received in return cannot be swapped again. 

2. Upon approval*, we will email you an electronic gift card that will contain a store credit for the full purchase amount of the product you wish to swap in.  

3. Using your electronic gift card, you make a new order on our website, buying whatever your wild heart desires. PLEASE NOTE: Shipping and sales taxes on the new order will NOT be covered by the exchange gift card; those will be your costs to cover).  

4. Boom! Your Eco AF Exchange is complete, and now all you need to do is sit back and wait until you receive your new product in the mail. Please give the original item to a friend to try out (best option if product is unused), or follow our How to Dispose instructions here. 

Love you, Skincare Slut! 🤍

Rules / Exceptions

We reserve the right to decline a returnless exchange in the event that we see a pattern of abuse within the program. Due to the nature of our products, we unfortunately do not accept returns on our items and therefore cannot issue payment refunds. Original shipping and handling charges are not refundable, and shipping and sales tax on your exchange order will be paid by customer. Any products returned to us will not be refunded. Unfortunately, we cannot accept returns on sale items or gift cards.  

PS, You can always contact us for any Eco AF Exchange question at hello@babeaf.com.

Damages and Issues

Please inspect your order upon reception and contact us immediately if the item is defective, damaged or if you receive the wrong item, so that we can evaluate the issue and make it right.

Order Cancellations / Changes

Join us in being Sustainable Sluts on our Zero AF mission. 

We are sick👏and👏tired👏 of greenwashing and one-time plastic use in the beauty industry, period. The pervasive use of one-time plastic in the beauty industry is both frustrating and concerning. We are deeply committed to addressing this issue and are disappointed that many other beauty companies, particularly larger ones, have not taken meaningful steps towards reducing their plastic footprint. It's disheartening to see that, even now, the vast majority of beauty products lining store shelves are packaged in plastic, and any attempt at being more "eco-friendly" is greenwashing at best and is having no real impact on reducing waste in the beauty industry.

We believe that it is beyond time for the beauty industry to do better at prioritizing the health of our planet and future generations over convenience and profit, so we have created and implemented our "Zero AF Initiatives" within our internal practices to not only commit to ourselves, but to also inspire other businesses to do the same. Keep reading to learn more. 

🤍 Sustainable packaging and biodegradable labels.

To start, we have implemented the use of lightweight aluminum and cardboard product containers in order to decrease the amount of fuel and carbon required to transport our products to you. But that's just the beginning!

Our choice of aluminum is driven by its impressive sustainability credentials - it is 100% recyclable and can be recycled indefinitely, with a higher recyclability rate compared to glass (as well as being much lighter than glass). For our cardboard containers, we choose a supplier that uses FSC-certified sustainable cardboard constructed with rice glue and a soybean wax lining for safe composting. 

Plus, we have made a conscious decision to incorporate compostable and biodegradable labels made from sustainable materials and biodegradable adhesive on our packaging, so that you do not have to peel them off before recycling or composting. Many companies use plastic labels that will never break down.

To learn more about our How to Dispose instructions, click here. 

Lastly, we have taken measures to make sure that the plastic used in our packaging can be repeatedly reused, instead of being used just once, by offering refills - see below. 👇

🤍 Refill and reuse, or compost.

Our refills are a true gamechanger. Not only do they help you save your hard-earned cash by providing the same amount of product for less money (you save $3 on each refill!), but they also come in fully compostable packaging, even for liquids. This makes them a truly zero-waste option and not just some greenwashing BS. Unlike most "refillable" products on the market, which only send you more product in another wasteful package, our refills allow you to reuse the containers and plastic dispensers from your original purchase without producing more waste to toss away.

When you select the "Compostable Refill," option, you will receive the same amount of product as the original (for $3 less!) in a pouch that is made from plants and is fully biodegradable and compostable, including the zippers. These pouches break down into healthy compost leaving no microplastics and conform to all major compost certifications including OK Compost Home and AS 5810. The label is also home-compostable certified and made from sustainable material and biodegradable adhesive. If you don't compost, that's okay - the pouch and label are also biodegradable and will break down. All of this means our refills have a drastically reduced environmental impact while saving your cash-ola. Major W. 😎 

We do have a few products that we deemed impractical or unsafe for customers to refill. We have packaged these products in compostable and curbside recyclable cardboard containers with biodegradable labels instead, so you can still enjoy these products guilt-free.

To learn more about How to Refill, click here. 

🤍 Exchanges vs. returns.

At Babe AF, we strive to reduce waste in the beauty industry with our Eco AF Exchange Policy. Instead of returning a product, which generates more packaging and emissions, we offer an exchange option to reduce waste. If you aren't completely happy with a product you receive, follow the steps here to exchange a product and find something that better suits your needs while being environmentally conscious. 

🤍 Reused shipping boxes and compostable shipping tape.

In the US, about 70,000 tons of paper and cardboard are discarded each year, with this number increasing since the pandemic. The production of cardboard causes deforestation, making recycling and reusing crucial. While around 70% of cardboard is recycled, 850 million tons of cardboard are still thrown away each year in the US, resulting in roughly 1.4 million trees being cut down. That's not cool with us, so in order to reduce this waste and promote sustainability, we have pledged to reuse Amazon and other collected boxes for at least half of our shipments.

Both our shipping tape and shipping labels are made with FSC-certified material and non-toxic adhesive, and are both home-compostable and curbside recyclable after use.

🤍 Reduced paper products.

With the aim of minimizing paper usage, we have made a deliberate decision to exclude thank you notes and other promotional paper materials from our packages. Additionally, we strive to reduce paper generation and waste by repurposing packaging materials, such as paper and cushioning, from other small businesses and our own inbound supply shipments.

🤍 Sustainable ingredients.

Our company strives to be environmentally conscious and sustainable, and one area of concern is the use of palm oil in our products. While we aim to avoid it when possible, when we do use palm oil and palm products, we source them from the best available options. Our palm suppliers work with Greenpeace International and the Forest Trust, and one has even been voted the #1 sustainable palm oil producer. Our palm kernel producer has had a zero deforestation policy in place since 2001.

Another ingredient we use, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, is readily biodegradable and has high solubility over a wide pH range. This ingredient is non-toxic to cells and genetic material and demonstrates enhanced preservative boosting power compared to EDTA. Produced from vegetable matter, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate is easily biodegradable and consumed by micro-organisms.

In addition to carefully choosing our ingredients, we also partner with a manufacturer that is "Green America" certified, a non-profit organization focused on building a greener economy. Our manufacturer also utilizes solar panels to power their facility, further reducing their environmental impact. We are committed to doing our part to reduce waste and promote sustainability in the beauty industry.

All of our ingredients are sourced through Fair Trade practices. 

🤍 Real change happens with you: vote with your dollar.  

How can we as a community encourage the rest of the beauty industry to make eco-friendly choices? By supporting small businesses like Babe AF that are committed to eliminating one-time-use plastic. Support us and other low-waste businesses and let your purchasing power be a vote for the planet by showing the industry that you prefer to invest in zero-waste products. Together, we can make a difference and push for more sustainable practices throughout the beauty industry.

Love you, Skincare Slut! 🤍

🤍 Non-toxic as f🖤ck.

Babe AF takes pride in offering products that are free of harmful chemicals such as parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, and formaldehyde donors or releasers (note: A$$-mazing uses Tetrasodium EDTA for less than 1% of our formula, but which we are nonetheless working on replacing). With the exception of A$$-mazing, which contains filtered wheat derivatives, our products are gluten-free. Our body odor and sweat products do not contain aluminum or talc.

We ensure that our products maintain a pH-balance, remain clean, and have an extended shelf-life with the use of minimal and safer-alternative preservatives at levels of 1% or less. This approach helps to reduce your skin's exposure to toxins.

We avoid the use of artificial colors and fragrances in our products as they can irritate skin and disrupt the pH-balance of the acid mantle. Additionally, many fragrances can have hormone-disrupting potential. Therefore, most of our products are fragrance-free.

Our manufacturer is certified by the American Chemical Society, which focuses on advancing chemistry in fields related to the beauty industry. They specialize in natural, plant-based alternatives and skin and hair care science. We take pride in working with partners who share our commitment to safe and sustainable practices.

🤍 Vegan & cruelty-free as f🖤ck.

We take pride in being a 100% vegan and cruelty-free brand. Our products are powered by a combination of plant-based ingredients and scientific formulations and are only tested on humans. We do not support animal testing in any form, and our manufacturer is certified by Leaping Bunny, an organization dedicated to ending animal testing worldwide. You can trust that our products are free of animal-derived ingredients and have no ties to animal testing.

🤍 pH-balanced as f🖤ck. 

No but fr we care about the pH-balance of our products. 

All of our products are balanced specifically for your skin's protective acid mantle, between 4.2 and 5.8. To read more about why the pH-balance of skincare matters, click here.   

🤍 High quality as f🖤ck.

At Babe AF, we are committed to delivering products that are effective and free of fillers. We carefully curate our ingredient lists to include only real and hard-working ingredients sourced from plants and science. Our products are primarily based in organic aloe, which is a miraculous ingredient for improving the health of skin at a deep level. Aloe is naturally balanced for the pH of skin, making it a perfect choice for nurturing and nourishing your skin.

🤍 Functional as f🖤ck.

We take a unique approach to product formulation, focusing on addressing specific body concerns while also promoting overall skin health. Our carefully selected ingredients work together to not only manage and reduce body frustrations but also to protect and improve the condition of your skin. With our products, you can trust that you're getting effective solutions that are gentle on your skin and provide lasting benefits.

🤍 Sustainable as f🖤ck. 

We are committed to using sustainable and biodegradable ingredients in our products. We make a conscious effort to avoid using palm oil, and when we do use it, we ensure it is sustainably sourced. We are proud to say that all of our products are petroleum-free except for Manifesting My Dreams, which contains carbomer. In order to promote biodegradability, we have replaced Tetrasodium EDTA with Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, which is highly soluble and readily biodegradable (we are currently working on finding a sustainable alternative for A$$-mazing). We strive to be the most sustainable business in the industry and are constantly exploring new ways to reduce our environmental impact. For more information on our sustainability efforts, please click here.