# Plastic-Free Organic Skincare Beauty Brand Studium Essentials Uses Plant-Based Ingredients By Grace Mahas | Published 2020-01-09 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studium-essentials References: [studiumessentials](https://studiumessentials.com/collections/all?utm_source=The+Daily+Good&utm_campaign=372933b476-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_12_19_12_28&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_cfbed2f865-372933b476-146437045) & [studiumessentials](https://studiumessentials.com/collections/all?utm_source=The+Daily+Good&utm_campaign=372933b476-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_12_19_12_28&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_cfbed2f865-372933b476-146437045) As consumers become more educated on the importance of all-natural ingredients, many are in search of [plant-based and organic skincare products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wylder-organics) such as premium beauty brand Studium Essentials. The brand was named after the Latin word *studium* that translates to devotion and was founded, formulated and curated by BHS Naturopathy student Gabriella Abell. Studium Essentials offers a variety of skincare products ranging from facial cleansers to [facial oil](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nakie-coquette), all of which are packaged in [sustainable and plastic-free containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aora-mexico) that can be recycled and reused. The products are hand-made in an ethical and sustainable fashion and are shipped in boxes made from compostable, unbleached cardboard, and wrapped in compostable tissue paper to protect the glass bottles. Image Credit: Studium Essentials ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 - **Plant-based Skincare:** Opportunity for brands to capitalize on the growing demand for plant-based and organic skincare products. - **Sustainable Packaging:** Innovative solutions for creating sustainable and plastic-free packaging in the skincare industry. - **Ethical and Sustainable Fashion:** Potential to disrupt the fashion industry by incorporating ethical and sustainable practices into skincare product manufacturing. ### Where This Applies - **Skincare:** A growing market for brands to tap into the demand for plant-based and organic skincare products. - **Packaging:** Opportunities for companies to develop new materials and methods for creating sustainable and plastic-free packaging. - **Fashion:** Integration of ethical and sustainable practices in skincare product manufacturing presents disruptive opportunities within the fashion industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Refillable Plant-Powered Skincare](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folie.md) - [Performance Plant-Powered Bodycare](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nature-of-things.md) - [Sustainably Minded Skincare](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iluminar-skin.md) - [Sensorial Plant-Powered Skincare](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doctrine.md) - [Ocean Plastic-Made Skincare Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-landscapes-collection.md) - [Scientifically Inspired Skincare Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-skincare-brand.md) - [Plant-Based Retinols](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olivier-midy.md) - [Marine Biotech Skincare](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dulcie.md) - [Plant-Derived Wilderness Skincare Companies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wylder-organics.md)