How to make your beauty routine more sustainable

Hello everyone!

Sustainable, zero-waste beauty routines have become one of the biggest beauty trends of late. Thanks to increased awareness, the beauty industry is finally waking up, with more consumers demanding cleaner, sustainably packaged beauty products. Even if you’re not ready to commit to a zero-waste lifestyle just yet, it’s easy to tweak your skin, hair, and makeup routines to benefit the planet. Luckily, many beauty brands are rising to the challenge with waste-free packaging and ethically sourced ingredients. 

Here are a few simple ways to make your routine greener and cleaner.

1. Cut down on plastic.
2. Buy products with eco-friendly packaging.
3. Go package free.
4. Choose recyclable packaging.
5. Choose refillable packaging.
6. Recycle or reuse your product containers.
7. Use eco-friendly ingredients.
8. Avoid microplastics.
9. Do not use single-use products.
10. Reduce your water usage.
11. Shop from brands that give back to the planet.

Concrete examples:

• Switch to a sustainable bamboo toothbrush.
• Use natural toothpaste or toothpowder.
• Use mouthwash tablets or oil-pulling mouthwash.
• Switch to a traditional stainless-steel razor.
• Switch to soap bars
• Use shampoo bars and conditioners.
• Use facial cleansing bars.
• Invest in some reusable makeup remover pads and washcloths. 
• Use plastic-free cotton buds.
• Do not leave the water running.

Take care of our planet with these simple tips!