Greens for Skincare
- Canada
- Nonprofit
I am working specifically to solve the problem of limited economic opportunities, cultural preservation, and access to sustainable skincare options among indigenous communities globally. This issue affects millions of indigenous individuals who face challenges in finding viable livelihoods that align with their cultural values and traditional knowledge. By harnessing the wisdom of the Three Sisters and offering eco-friendly skincare solutions, this aims to empower indigenous people, preserve their cultural heritage, and contribute to their economic well-being.
My solution, Sustainable Skincare Empowerment, harnesses the power of the Three Sisters—corn, beans, and squash—to create eco-friendly skincare products.
To carefully extract components from these plants and combine them in our formulations. These natural ingredients have been traditionally used to promote skin health, nourishment, and protection.
The technology utilizes sustainable farming practices to grow the Three Sisters, avoiding harmful chemicals.
Throughout formulations, to create skincare products that are effective, safe, and environmentally friendly. The products are designed to address various skin concerns, such as hydration, rejuvenation, and protection from environmental stressors.
This solution aims to benefit a range of indigenous communities globally. We recognize the diversity of indigenous cultures and aim to engage with and support multiple communities across different regions.
To understand the needs of these communities, we prioritize direct engagement and collaboration and to work closely with indigenous leaders, organizations, and individuals to gain insights into their specific challenges, cultural values, and aspirations.
Our solution directly benefits indigenous communities by:
Economic Empowerment: To provide economic opportunities by sourcing ingredients from indigenous farmers and cooperatives. This enables them to participate in sustainable farming practices, gain fair compensation, and create income-generating activities within their communities.
Cultural Preservation: We honor and respect indigenous traditions by incorporating their wisdom and traditional knowledge into our skincare formulations. This not only preserves their cultural heritage but also helps to promote the value of indigenous contributions in the larger skincare industry.
Environmental Conservation: This eco-friendly practices, such as sustainable farming and responsible sourcing, contribute to environmental conservation and align with indigenous communities' deep connection to nature. By promoting sustainable practices, we support their efforts to protect and sustainably manage their lands and resources.
This is well-positioned to deliver the solution, need to established strong relationships with indigenous communities and prioritize their meaningful involvement. To actively seek input, ideas, and feedback from community members and organizations throughout the design and implementation process. By incorporating their perspectives and aspirations, the solution is guided by their agendas and reflects their cultural context. To respect their expertise and ensure that the composition and decision-making processes are representative and inclusive of indigenous voices.
- Other
- 1. No Poverty
- 2. Zero Hunger
- 3. Good Health and Well-Being
- 4. Quality Education
- 5. Gender Equality
- 6. Clean Water and Sanitation
- 7. Affordable and Clean Energy
- 8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
- 9. Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
- 10. Reduced Inequalities
- 11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
- 12. Responsible Consumption and Production
- 13. Climate Action
- 17. Partnerships for the Goals
- Concept
Based on the concept described earlier, if a solution leveraging the wisdom of the Three Sisters to create sustainable skincare products for indigenous communities has been implemented, the stage of development and the number of customers or beneficiaries served would depend on the specific initiative or organization driving the solution.
Some general reasons why I consider applying to Solve and the potential barriers, hope Solve can help overcome:
Financial Barriers: Solve offers the opportunity to connect with partners who can provide financial support to advance the solution.
Cultural Considerations: Solve recognizes the importance of cultural sensitivity and community engagement. Solver teams may seek support in understanding and respectfully incorporating cultural practices and values into their solution. Solve can provide resources and connections to experts who can guide them in working effectively within diverse cultural contexts.
Market Access: Solver teams may face challenges in accessing markets and reaching their target populations. Solve can help by connecting them with partners who can provide market insights, distribution networks, and access to potential customers or beneficiaries.
- Business Model (e.g. product-market fit, strategy & development)
- Financial (e.g. accounting practices, pitching to investors)
- Human Capital (e.g. sourcing talent, board development)
- Legal or Regulatory Matters
- Monitoring & Evaluation (e.g. collecting/using data, measuring impact)
- Product / Service Distribution (e.g. delivery, logistics, expanding client base)
- Public Relations (e.g. branding/marketing strategy, social and global media)
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My solution of making skincare out of three sisters (presumably referring to three specific plant extracts or ingredients) is innovative because it introduces a novel and natural approach to skincare. By utilizing the unique properties and benefits of these three sisters, we create a skincare formulation that sets itself apart from conventional products.
An approach differs from traditional skincare products by harnessing the synergistic effects of these specific plant extracts. Through extensive research and formulation, we have optimized the combination of these ingredients to provide enhanced skincare benefits. This innovative formulation approach offers a new and improved way to address common skincare concerns.
Catalyzing broader positive impacts in the skincare space, the solution can inspire others to explore the potential of natural ingredients and their combinations. By highlighting the efficacy and sustainability of our approach, and aim to encourage the industry to shift towards more environmentally friendly and plant-based skincare options. This can lead to a reduction in the use of synthetic chemicals and promote the preservation of biodiversity.
Furthermore, our innovative solution has the potential to change the market/landscape by creating a niche for natural and ingredient-specific skincare products. It can introduce a new category of offerings that cater to the growing consumer demand for clean, sustainable, and effective skincare solutions. This shift in consumer preferences can influence the industry and prompt other skincare brands to explore similar approaches, thereby driving the market towards more natural and eco-friendly alternatives.
The solution creates skincare products using three special plant extracts, or "three sisters." These extracts have unique properties that can improve skin health. By using these natural ingredients, the products make people's skin feel better and look healthier. This solution will encourage others to use more natural and sustainable skincare options. This could lead to a change in the skincare industry, with more brands offering natural products and fewer chemicals being used. Ultimately, this solution aims to provide effective skincare while promoting a healthier and more environmentally friendly approach to skincare.
Impact goals for the solution are to:
- Improve people's skin health and well-being.
- Promote sustainable and natural skincare practices.
- Increase consumer awareness and demand for natural skincare.
- Influence industry practices and standards.
- Contribute to biodiversity conservation.
To measure our progress towards these goals, we use indicators such as:
- Reduction in common skin issues among users of our skincare products.
- Percentage of natural and sustainably sourced ingredients used in our products.
- Increase in online searches and social media mentions related to natural skincare.
- Growth in sales or market share of natural skincare products.
- Number of partnerships with other skincare brands for promoting natural practices.
- Use of sustainably harvested plant extracts.
- Collaboration with environmental organizations for biodiversity conservation.
The core technology behind the solution involves using advanced techniques to combine and extract beneficial properties from three specific plant extracts. I rely on scientific research to understand the effects of these extracts on the skin. My goal is to create safe and effective skincare products that utilize natural and sustainable ingredients. Through careful formulation and quality control, we ensure that our products provide the desired skincare outcomes. By leveraging these technologies, this aims to improve skin health while minimizing the use of synthetic chemicals.
- Ancestral Technology & Practices
- Biotechnology / Bioengineering
- Crowd Sourced Service / Social Networks
- Manufacturing Technology
- Materials Science
Canada, Vaughan
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only me
just an idea for me now.
it is only me, if there is a group I can work with, I am willingly cooperate.
product that is from their agricultural land
- Individual consumers or stakeholders (B2C)
still an idea
