Abstract
People's aesthetics and tastes have changed with the progress of time and culture. People are constantly influenced by new things, technologies, and ideas, and the pursuit of beauty has increased. However, the beauty industry is currently facing natural resource and ethical dilemmas. Eco-leadership, focusing on environmental and social sustainability, can solve the current dilemmas and help maximize corporate benefits. This paper contributes to the application of eco-leadership in the beauty industry. The case study approach is used to analyze the application of eco-leadership in some leading beauty companies: the body shop, L' Occitane, Natura & Co, and KIKO. These companies are highly recognizable brands in the beauty industry, have a considerable market share, and their products lead to consumer buying behaviour. It is concluded that the beauty industry requires brand leaders to invest in environmental sustainability and social contribution. The strategies related to eco-leadership are suggested to mainly focus on animal testing, recyclability and availability of packaging, energy, and water management, and research into eco-technology.
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