# Biodegradable Body Cleansers Brad Pitt Partners with Kiehl's for New Orleans By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2008-10-22 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brad-pitt-kiehls References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2008/10/brad-pitts-biodegradable-cleanse-for-nola.html) & [kiehls](http://www.kiehls.com/_us/_en/about/index.aspx?TopicCode=About^Goings_On^Aloe_Vera_Brad_Pitt) Brad Pitt’s partnered with [Kiehl](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiehls-personals)’s to make a [liquid body cleanser](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-day-fresh-body-wash) that is completely biodegradable. According to the product page on the Kiehl’s website, the formula will completely biodegrade into the earth in 28 days. Brad Pitt, through the JPF Eco Systems partnership with Kiehl’s, will donate the net profits from the Aloe Vera Biodegradable Liquid Body Cleanser to ”[Make it Right](http://www.makeitrightnola.org),” which builds sustainable, environmentally-friendly affordable housing for New Orleans victims of Hurricane Katrina. The Kiehl’s biodegradable body cleanser is Cradle to Cradle certified, which means that it was produced with a minimal-to-negative impact on the environment, and that its packaging is approved for either recycling or composting. Its label features an inscription from Brad Pitt as well as his signature. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Biodegradable Body Cleansers:** Creating biodegradable body cleansers that leave minimal impact on the environment and packaging that is recyclable or compostable. - **Sustainable Beauty Products:** Developing beauty products that are produced with minimal-to-negative impact on the environment and are made from sustainable ingredients. - **Celebrity Philanthropy Partnerships:** Exploring partnerships between celebrities and brands to create products that support charitable organizations and sustainable initiatives. ### Where This Applies - **Beauty and Personal Care:** Opportunity for the beauty and personal care industry to innovate and offer biodegradable and sustainable products. - **Environmental Conservation:** The environmental conservation industry can benefit from collaborating with brands to promote and create sustainable products. - **Non-profit Organizations:** Non-profit organizations can seek partnerships with brands and celebrities to raise funds for charitable causes through product collaborations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eco-Friendly Deodorant Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humble-brands.md) - [Refillable Body Wash Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hard-body-wash.md) - [Sustainable Body Wash Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foaming-body-wash.md) - [Waterless Body Cleansers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pristine.md) - [Ocean Plastic-Made Skincare Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-landscapes-collection.md) - [Antioxidant-Packed Body Cleansers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superfood-niacinamide-body-cleanser.md) - [Tree Scrap Body Washes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laurel-bath-house-mourning-wood.md) - [Scented Body Cleansers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evolvetogether.md) - [Personal Care Cleansing Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cleansing-pods.md)