Glowback
The World’s First #BeautyOffset Program
You glow. We grow. Offset the carbon footprint of your beauty routine by planting trees - easily, meaningfully, and visibly.
If you use serums, shampoos, lip balms or perfumes, you’re already part of the beauty world. Now you can be part of making it sustainable.
Glowback helps you track your impact and plant trees to match - so your glow gives back, every time.
Your Beauty Has a Carbon Footprint - Glowback Is How You Change That!
Every product on your shelf - the serum, the shampoo, the lipstick - has a hidden trail of carbon behind it. From plastic packaging and lab processing to global shipping, it all adds up.
A single face serum creates up to 460g of CO₂e. That’s like leaving a lightbulb on for 50 hours.
The beauty industry isn’t offsetting that. But now, you can.
How Glowback Works
You use beauty products every day. We make sure the planet doesn’t pay the hidden price. Here’s how:
You choose to Glowback
Pick the number of products you want to offset. You don’t need exact math - just think of the items you use and love. Your first Glowback could be for your shelf, your routine, or a birthday beauty haul.
We plant your tree
Each tree is planted through our partner, 14 Trees Foundation.
But this isn’t just about digging holes - they restore entire ecosystems, capture rainwater, and involve local communities in caring for each sapling.
It’s not tree planting. It’s forest rebuilding.
You receive your badge + impact certificate
You’ll get your personalized Glowback certificate and shareable badge - a climate action statement you can post, submit with your college app, or simply feel proud of.
Your impact grows - just like your tree
Glowback isn’t a one-time click. It’s the start of something bigger.
You’ll get updates, community shoutouts, and see your impact multiply as more people join.
Meet the Founder
Hi, I’m Sia - I’m in high school, I love beauty, and I care deeply about the planet.
Glowback started with a really simple question:
“What’s the environmental cost of my skincare routine?”When I started digging, what I found honestly shocked me. Every product - even the clean ones - has a carbon footprint. From ingredients and packaging to shipping and waste, it all leaves a mark. And yet, there was no easy way to give back.
So I built one.
Glowback is my way of making sustainability simple, personal, and real - not perfect, not overwhelming, but something anyone can do.
Because this isn’t just about planting trees.
It’s about proving that people like us - teenagers, beauty lovers, anyone - can build something that restores more than it takes.
If you’ve ever wondered if your small actions matter - I promise you, they do.Let’s Glowback, together.
- Sia
14 Trees Foundation
Why we plant with 14Trees.
Not all tree planting is equal.
We chose 14 Trees Foundation because they do it the right way - and the hard way. They don’t just plant. They restore.
They don’t just plant. They restore.
- Native species that bring biodiversity back
- Water harvesting to keep the land alive
- Local communities who care for each tree
- Degraded land , not empty promises
Every tree planted through Glowback is nurtured to grow - not just dropped in a hole and forgotten.
Because real impact isn’t about how many trees are planted.
It’s about how many survive - and thrive.
Our Collective Impact
Every Glowback tree planted is more than just a number - it’s a step toward rebalancing the beauty industry’s footprint.
These trees are now growing in restored lands, cared for by local communities, and helping revive entire ecosystems.
Every person who joins adds another leaf to this story.
Let’s grow a forest that reflects what beauty can become.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glowback only for students?
Not at all. Glowback was started by a high schooler, but it’s for anyone who uses beauty products and wants to give back - whether you're 14 or 44.
How do I know how many trees to plant?
You don’t need perfect math. Start by planting a tree for your most-used products or your whole shelf. Even one tree makes a difference - and you can always do more.
Where are the trees planted?
We plant through 14 Trees Foundation in India. They focus on restoring degraded land, supporting local communities, and growing trees that last.
Do I get proof of impact?
Yes. You’ll receive a personalized Glowback badge and digital certificate, plus regular updates as the movement grows.
Is this a subscription?
Nope. There’s no pressure to commit monthly. Just plant one tree to start - and see where it grows from there.
How it works?
- Offset your beauty footprint
- Pay to plan a tree
- 14Trees plants it in your name
- Track its growth online
How we do it?
We partnered with 14Trees Foundation for the tree plantation because they do it the right way - and the hard way. They don’t just plant. They restore.