A Message from our Founders
When we started Three Ships in 2017, we were frustrated with the state of the beauty industry. Overpriced products, green-washing and millions of tons of plastic waste. We knew there had to be a better way, so we set out on a mission to provide the most effective, transparent and affordable natural skincare.
The skincare industry is in need of an overhaul and we believe that better skincare means being better in every way - from protecting and restoring the planet to supporting the community. We're determined to use our business as a force for good and believe that our sustainability work today is just the start.
We hope you'll join us in demanding better from the skincare industry.
Laura + Connie, Co-Founders of Three Ships Beauty
The skincare industry is in need of an overhaul and we believe that better skincare means being better in every way - from protecting and restoring the planet to supporting the community. We're determined to use our business as a force for good and believe that our sustainability work today is just the start.
We hope you'll join us in demanding better from the skincare industry.
The skincare industry is in need of an overhaul and we believe that better skincare means being better in every way - from protecting and restoring the planet to supporting the community. We're determined to use our business as a force for good and believe that our sustainability work today is just the start.
We hope you'll join us in demanding better from the skincare industry.
Laura + Connie, Co-Founders of Three Ships Beauty
Laura + Connie, Co-Founders of Three Ships Beauty
Our mission is to provide better skincare in every way - natural, effective, affordable, and made sustainably, always.
Our Impact
Embracing the Circular Economy
We carefully analyze the life cycle of our product to reduce waste and favour renewable resources. By integrating upcycled ingredients into our formulation we source parts of produce that would often contribute to food waste and re-purpose ingredients.
Responsible Sourcing
Responsible sourcing encompasses clean ingredients and sustainable harvesting practices. We do our due diligence and set high standards for ensuring worker safety and sustainable environmental practices with our Supplier Code of Conduct.
Supporting the Community
We’re a better skincare brand and strive to use our business as a force for good. We partner with organizations that share our values and are committed to building an inclusive and sustainable economy.
Combating Climate Change
Responsible sourcing encompasses clean ingredients and sustainable harvesting practices. We do our due diligence and set high standards for ensuring worker safety and sustainable environmental practices with our Supplier Code of Conduct.
Embracing the Circular Economy
We carefully analyze the life cycle of our product to reduce waste and favour renewable resources. By integrating upcycled ingredients into our formulation we source parts of produce that would often contribute to food waste and re-purpose ingredients.
Supporting the Community
We’re a better skincare brand and strive to use our business as a force for good. We partner with organizations that share our values and are committed to building an inclusive and sustainable economy.
Responsible Sourcing
Responsible sourcing encompasses clean ingredients and sustainable harvesting practices. We do our due diligence and set high standards for ensuring worker safety and sustainable environmental practices with our Supplier Code of Conduct.
Combating Climate Change
In the fight against climate change, it is our collective responsibility to monitor the impact of our supply chain on the climate. It is our goal to achieve carbon neutrality and reduce our ecological footprint from manufacturing all the way through to the end of life.
Our
Sustainability
Action Plan
Embracing the Circular Economy
We believe that businesses have a role in reducing waste and protecting the planet. Our team embraces circularity principles and has audited all existing products to identify ways to eliminate unnecessary packaging. We've opted to minimize waste by using glass bottles, a material that can be recycled endlessly, for all our serums, cleansers, and masks. A small portion of our products use plastic components, such as our pumps and droppers, which are not recyclable as yet. However, we are working closely with our suppliers for a solution. We are committed to minimizing plastic usage and shifting to 100% of plastic packaging designed to be reusable, recyclable, or compostable by 2025, in line with the Canada Plastics Pact commitments.
Responsible Sourcing
We believe that sourcing transparency provides you with the opportunity to look closer to better understand what’s going on your skin. We also know that natural isn't always better for the environment or community. Natural ingredients need to be sourced in a responsible manner for people and the planet. That's why we've implemented a rigorous supplier auditing process, where all suppliers adhere to a code of conduct, including environmental protection and upholding worker rights in accordance with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Labour Organization’s Conventions.
Combating Climate Change
Every business has a carbon footprint, but we believe that every business should be working to reduce carbon emissions and offset previous emissions. We also believe that climate protection happens throughout the value chain, from sourcing sustainably to protecting natural habitats to manufacturing using clean energy. We are committed to becoming a climate-neutral business.
Supporting the Community
Compassion guides all aspects of our business, and it is our goal to support charities, environmental initiatives and promote diversity within our brand. Our partnership with Make-A-Wish Canada means we have the privilege of granting wishes for children with critical illnesses and help keep their spirits high during this difficult time. At checkout, customers can add a donation to their order. 100% of these proceeds go directly to Make-A-Wish. We will also be launching limited-time products where 100% of the proceeds go towards Make-A-Wish.
Embracing the Circular Economy
We believe that businesses have a role in reducing waste and protecting the planet. Our team embraces circularity principles and has audited all existing products to identify ways to eliminate unnecessary packaging. A circular economy aims to increase supply chain efficiency and sustainability by reducing waste through its regenerative process.
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Why is the Circular Economy Cycle important for Three Ships?
We recognize the environmental impacts of the beauty industry and as we continue to grow, it is our goal to minimize waste and increase sustainability in all aspects of our supply chain. This model is regenerative by intention; we use ingredients and design products that can be renewed and recycled at the end of it’s cycle.
Responsible Sourcing
We believe that sourcing transparency provides you with the opportunity to look closer to better understand what’s going on your skin. We also know that natural isn't always better for the environment or community. Natural ingredients need to be sourced in a responsible manner for people and the planet. That's why we've implemented a rigorous supplier auditing process, where all suppliers adhere to a code of conduct, including environmental protection and upholding worker rights in accordance with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Labour Organization’s Conventions.
Learn More
Combating Climate Change
Every business has a carbon footprint, but we believe that every business should be working to reduce carbon emissions and offset previous emissions. We also believe that climate protection happens throughout the value chain, from sourcing sustainably to protecting natural habitats to manufacturing using clean energy. We are committed to becoming a climate-neutral business.
Learn More
Three Ships Beauty is committed to becoming Climate Neutral Certified! We’ll be working with Climate Neutral next year to measure and offset our 2021 emissions and reduce emissions moving forward, lessening our impact on the climate. Learn more at climateneutral.org
Supporting the Community
Compassion guides all aspects of our business, and it is our goal to support charities, environmental initiatives and promote diversity within our brand. Our partnership with Make-A-Wish Canada means we have the privilege of granting wishes for children with critical illnesses and help keep their spirits high during this difficult time. At checkout, customers can add a donation to their order. 100% of these proceeds go directly to Make-A-Wish. We will also be launching limited-time products where 100% of the proceeds go towards Make-A-Wish.
Our Commitments
At Three Ships, better skincare means being better in every way. We continually review our entire value chain for opportunities to improve environmental and societal impact. We believe that sustainability is an ongoing commitment and will continue to evolve our plans as new research and technologies emerge. We're proud to share our progress and commitments to date.
Here are some ways we are driving impact now.
Vegan and Cruelty Free Forever
All of our products are vegan and leaping bunny certified. We are in the process of becoming Vegan Certified to provide you with an additional indicator of assurance for our products.
Proudly Canadian
To reduce our carbon footprint and support the Canadian economy, all of our products are manufactured locally in Canada. 46% of our Tier 1 raw ingredient suppliers are located in Canada.
Sustainable Packaging
At Three Ships Beauty, our default packaging is glass which can be recycled endlessly to reduce longterm waste. Our shipping boxes are made from FSC and post consumer recycled paper with water-based dyes.
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Sustainable Packaging
Sustainable Packaging
We are committed to minimizing plastic usage and shifting to 100% of plastic packaging designed to be reusable, recyclable, or compostable by 2025, in line with the Canada Plastics Pact commitments.
We've opted to minimize waste by using glass bottles, a material that can be recycled endlessly, for the majority of our products.
Sustainable Packaging
Sustainable Packaging
We are committed to minimizing plastic usage and shifting to 100% of plastic packaging designed to be reusable, recyclable, or compostable by 2025, in line with the Canada Plastics Pact commitments.
We've opted to minimize waste by using glass bottles, a material that can be recycled endlessly, for the majority of our products.
Pact Mail-Back Collection Program
It is our goal to optimize our packaging end-of-life and Three Ships is consistently looking for ways to increase circularity within the beauty industry.
Pact Mail-Back Collection Program
It is our goal to optimize our packaging end-of-life and Three Ships is consistently looking for ways to increase circularity within the beauty industry.
Clean Ingredients
The term natural isn't currently regulated in the skincare industry in Canada. We believe that natural ingredients shouldn't come with "air quotes", asterisks, or lofty claims. We prioritize using ingredients that are have third-party certifications, such as COSMOS ECOCERT, a leading standard for organic and natural products. All suppliers adhere to our code of conduct and we also use fair trade almond ingredients as well as RSPO-certified palm oil derivatives.
Upcycled Beauty - Too good to waste
Upcycled beauty reduces waste by sourcing parts of produce that would often contribute to food waste. We see value in discarded raw materials and strive to find methods of upcycling these ingredients for formulation. Swipe to learn more about our upcycled ingredients.
Upcycled Beauty - Too good to waste
Upcycled beauty reduces waste by sourcing parts of produce that would often contribute to food waste. We see value in discarded raw materials and strive to find methods of upcycling these ingredients for formulation. Swipe to learn more about our upcycled ingredients.
Bark Extract
Our Bark Extract is upcycled from the biomass by-products of the lumber industry in Quebec, Canada.
The bioactive molecules in the tree’s bark are obtained through a circular economy cycle, where leftover bark is recycled into compost and returned to the forest as fertilizer.
Pentylene Glycol
Our Pentylene Glycol is upcycled and naturally derived from sugarcane bagasse, the fibrous remains from the sugarcane juice extraction process.
This ingredient is a USDA-certified biobased product and the biomass remains are used as fuel to sustain its own energy, meaning that this process uses 100% renewable carbon.
Grape Cell Extract
Our Fruit Cell Extract is upcycled from the Gamay Teinturier Fréaux grape which contains high levels of tannins.
The grapes’ thick skin and bitter taste make it undesirable for winemaking but contain powerful antioxidants that are perfect for formulation.
Squalane
Our squalane is upcycled from sustainable and 100% renewable sugarcane that is a USDA Certified Biobased Product.
This ingredient contributes to a circular economy as the biomass remains are used as fuel to sustain its own energy consumption. This meets a 60% reduction in greenhouse gases compared to petrochemical processes.
Biolin
Our blend of sugars (biolin) is upcycled from the root of the chicory plant.
This part of the plant is often discarded once the leaves are removed. Chicory fields surround the factory to reduce carbon emissions, and the waste from the factory is used as natural fertilizer or animal feed to fulfill the circular economy cycle.
Bark Extract
Our Bark Extract is upcycled from the biomass by-products of the lumber industry in Quebec, Canada.
The bioactive molecules in the tree’s bark are obtained through a circular economy cycle, where leftover bark is recycled into compost and returned to the forest as fertilizer.
Pentylene Glycol
Our Pentylene Glycol is upcycled and naturally derived from sugarcane bagasse, the fibrous remains from the sugarcane juice extraction process.
This ingredient is a USDA-certified biobased product and the biomass remains are used as fuel to sustain its own energy, meaning that this process uses 100% renewable carbon.
Grape Cell Extract
Our Fruit Cell Extract is upcycled from the Gamay Teinturier Fréaux grape which contains high levels of tannins.
The grapes’ thick skin and bitter taste make it undesirable for winemaking but contain powerful antioxidants that are perfect for formulation.
Squalane
Our squalane is upcycled from sustainable and 100% renewable sugarcane that is a USDA Certified Biobased Product.
This ingredient contributes to a circular economy as the biomass remains are used as fuel to sustain its own energy consumption. This meets a 60% reduction in greenhouse gases compared to petrochemical processes.
Biolin
Our blend of sugars (biolin) is upcycled from the root of the chicory plant.
This part of the plant is often discarded once the leaves are removed. Chicory fields surround the factory to reduce carbon emissions, and the waste from the factory is used as natural fertilizer or animal feed to fulfill the circular economy cycle.
Committed to
Sustainable Sourcing
Our Certifications
Leaping Bunny Certified
We are forever against animal testing, and all our products are leaping bunny certified, ensuring that no animal tests were used in the development of any product. We have collected cruelty-free statements from all of our suppliers and are committed to upholding this value in all future product developments.
Climate Neutral Committed
Climate change is impacting all of us, and we need to take action now. That’s why we’ve committed to becoming Climate Neutral Certified. Next year, we’ll be working with Climate Neutral, an independent non-profit organization, to measure our 2021 carbon footprint, offset it in its entirety by purchasing quality carbon credits, and reduce our emissions moving forward.
Women Owned Certified
The Women Owned Certification is presented to businesses that are 51% owned, operated and controlled by women. Our team at Three Ships Beauty is 100% female led and we are proud to join the movement.
Leaping Bunny Certified
We are forever against animal testing, and all our products are leaping bunny certified, ensuring that no animal tests were used in the development of any product. We have collected cruelty-free statements from all of our suppliers and are committed to upholding this value in all future product developments.
Climate Neutral Committed
Climate change is impacting all of us, and we need to take action now. That’s why we’ve committed to becoming Climate Neutral Certified. Next year, we’ll be working with Climate Neutral, an independent non-profit organization, to measure our 2021 carbon footprint, offset it in its entirety by purchasing quality carbon credits, and reduce our emissions moving forward.
Women Owned Certified
The Women Owned Certification is presented to businesses that are 51% owned, operated and controlled by women. Our team at Three Ships Beauty is 100% female led and we are proud to join the movement.