Solar-Powered Skincare at Essential Labs!

As you think about how to increase your sustainability footprint, using skincare made at a solar-powered manufacturing facility is one giant step you can take.

Since 2015, Essential Labs has adopted this remarkable technology here in Portland, and our re-purposed warehouse boasts an enormous solar power array, with over 400 panels generating about 147,000 kWh a year (it covers our entire roof!). We worked in conjunction with Oregon Energy Trust, our landlord and a host of organizations to make this possible. We produce almost 80% of our energy needs and are happy to provide solar-powered skincare to our customers.


As of April 2023, we have generated enough power to:
Charge 157,594,260 iPhones (from 0 to 100% battery)
Charge 26,266 Tesla cars (from 0 to 100% battery)

Which is equivalent to CO2 emissions from:
382,296 pounds of coal burned
71.7 homes electricity use for one whole year

Our grand total energy savings from 2015 to 2023 come out to a whopping 787,971.3 kW/h!

Essential is committed to sustainability and innovative, alternative energy solutions. We believe we are members of a broader community, and we want to do our part to contribute and influence sustainable measures through the industry and our local community, too. These values drive our day-to-day activities and decisions. If you have any questions about our decision to adopt solar technology or are just curious about how it works, don’t hesitate to reach out to us.

Ready to take the solar-powered leap? Shop with us today.