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Swaps for a Sustainable Beauty Routine

You've got your tote bags, and your waste is being sorted for recycling, but what about your beauty routine? Aren't we striving to do a little better in terms of sustainability? There are numerous things you can do, but today we are going to tell you how to alter things and become kinder to the environment.

We're all for sustainable, eco-conscious beauty practices since they conserve precious resources and battle climate change. People are looking for skincare products to address their concerns and makeup items to complete their looks. Still, they're also looking for methods to make their daily routine more environmentally friendly.

If you've been planning to make some changes to your regular activities, now is the time!

 

Why Is Sustainable Beauty Important?

Understanding why these decisions matter is one of the keys to making sustainable choices. Sustainable beauty is vital because it aids in the conservation of valuable resources. The truth is that beauty is heavily dependent on available resources, from the plastic and hard materials used in beauty product packaging to the water utilized to create your favorite goods.

There are, however, some activities you may adopt to reduce the depletion of natural resources – and the majority of these practices are relatively simple.

How Can You Make Your Beauty Routine More Sustainable?

We've put together a list of five ways to help you get started.

1.Recycle Pots and Containers 

By now, you should be aware of how necessary recycling is. Your face serums, cleansers, and moisturizer packages should not just go to waste. Check their labels to see if they can be recycled, and then do so that they can be repurposed.

You can also reuse some containers if you are a bit creative. Make a DIY makeup brush holder out of an old jar or container.

2. Use Eco-Friendly Beauty Tools 

Your beauty tools can also be environmentally friendly. Reusable makeup removal pads made of cotton or terry cloth are an excellent environmentally responsible solution. After every use, simply wash the pad to restore it to its original condition, ready for the next use.

Makeup blenders are also a better option for the environment than disposable applicators. Rather than throwing them away after a couple of uses, you can wash them and reuse them for months.

 

3. Look For Products With Minimal Packaging 

Packaging can contribute significantly to the amount of waste generated by your beauty routine. Consider using low or no packaging items, such as bar soap and shampoo bars, and make your routine more sustainable.

You can also look for post-consumer recycled materials, which are goods manufactured from previously recycled materials.

4. Reduce Products

Use multi-purpose products to simplify your routine and reduce the products you use. There's no need to buy different products to exfoliate your face and lips; you can choose a face scrub that can do both.

5. Pay Attention To Water Consumption

You may not realize it, but your water has a significant environmental impact. Do not leave the water running while washing your face or performing other tasks requiring water.

Splash your face with water and apply your cleanser with damp fingers. Turn the water back on and massage the cleanser all over your face. It may appear simpler to leave the water running, but this small amount of time can significantly influence.