7 easy sustainable beauty swaps that really deliver for your skin and hair
07.08.2022 - 13:03
/ ok.co.uk
Let me begin by laying my cards on the table. I’m far from perfect when it comes to eco-beauty, so I’m certainly not here to lecture you about all things green and clean. However, it’s hard to ignore the ugly side of beauty: the fact it creates over 120 billion pieces of packaging each year, much of it impossible to recycle.
What’s more, 95% of beauty packaging is thrown out after just one use, and only 14% of plastic makes it to a recycling centre. It’s this reality that’s prompted me to take a long, hard look at my beauty cabinet and suss out the simple changes that can add up to a big difference. And no, it doesn’t mean giving up all the good stuff for worthy yet useless natural alternatives.
How to make eco-friendly beauty swaps Get behind bars The most obvious switch is to use plastic-free beauty bars instead of bottles of daily essentials like shower gels, shampoos and cleansers. With big high street brands on board, it’s no longer the niche option, and could save money as well your conscience. For instance a single Garnier Shampoo Bar, £7.99 here, lasts around two months, while each Nivea’s MagicBAR Face Cleansing Bar, £5,99 here, is easily equal to a whole bottle of regular facial cleanser.
I’m not seeing a trade-off in results either. I’ve got fairly dry skin so I’ve been hesitant about using a cleansing bar rather than a wipe-off cream but I’m happy to say these pH balanced formats don’t leave my skin feeling tight. Bar shampoo takes a bit of an adjustment but it’s honestly not tricky or time-consuming.The main thing is get your hair drenched first.Then wet the bar, rub it to make it foam and then massage it in from root to tips.
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