5 Ways To Make Your Skincare Greener
For the past few decades we've been seeing more and more effects of climate change. The ice caps have been melting, temperatures have been rising and we've all felt the impact. With all of that we want to protect our planet and enjoy the feeling of great skincare. But how can we combine the two? Read on to find out.
Keep it natural
When buying new products, check and make sure that the ingredients in them are natural. Avoid products that contain harmful ingredients like parabens, Sodium Laureth Sulfate and BHT and BHA chemicals. Not only are these ingredients toxic for the environment, they are also detrimental to our health, with them causing numerous health problems, from allergies and skin irritations to more serious issues. Instead you should use more natural ingredients, like aloe vera, shea butter, coconut oil and tea tree oil to keep your skin healthy, smooth and hydrated, as well as to save the planet from the toxicity of synthetic ingredients.
Multi-Purpose Products
It's both an interesting new innovation and a great way to save the environment! Using multi-purpose products simplifies your beauty routine and reduces waste. There are more and more skincare and makeup products out there now that combine two or more uses, so it's easier than ever to use them to preserve the environment. From lip and cheek stains and moisturisers with SPF in them to skinsticks that combine contouring tools and concealers, there are lots of products to choose from that combine several uses and make yours and the planet's life much easier.
DIY It
Oftentimes making your own skincare can be the easiest, most creative and most convenient way to look after your skin and save the environment all at the same time. You can make all kinds of things: lip scrubs, face masks or soaps and fill them with different fragrances. Making your skincare yourself can also ensure that you don't get affected by harmful chemicals that are often used in mass-produced skincare products and you can avoid allergens and ingredients that are damaging to your skin.
Ethical brands
Make sure the skincare brands that you use support sustainability and take their corporate social responsibility seriously. There are a lot of skincare brands out there now that only use natural and safe materials in their products and donate part of their profits to environmental organizations. More and more companies are now also using recyclable and otherwise eco-friendly packaging in their products, which makes the consumption of their products healthier for both you and the environment.
Local produce
Consuming more local skincare really helps in saving the environment. It lowers carbon emissions from delivering your purchases, helps small businesses and keeps your products fresher for longer! It also decreases the amount of packaging that is necessary to store your products and their delivery times. So you can easily combine the satisfaction of saving the planet with the joy of getting your cosmetics faster.
Keeping your skincare green might seem like a challenge and something that requires too much time and effort. But that's not true. It's actually easier than it seems to make your skincare sustainable. And you can always get creative with it to make what might seem like a boring task more interesting! So grab your sugars, your homemade skincare ingredients and your eco-friendly mindset and get ready to save the planet and enjoy better skincare!
