CONSCIOUS BEAUTY - Starting Your Sustainable Skincare Journey

29th June 2021


Choosing sustainable skincare over traditional products can give you that youthful glow you're looking for. Also, you won't have to worry about any harsh chemicals and toxins that may cause your skin to break out.

Eco-cosmetics make use of fully organic materials in the majority of its ingredient list. These ingredients include extracts from plants such as vegetable oils, essential oils, and natural perfumes. 

Compared to traditional cosmetics, sustainable skincare products do more to keep your skin nourished. Additionally, certain natural ingredients can contain unique antioxidants that work well as an anti-ageing solution. 

Sustainable skincare products are considerably cheaper in the market than manufactured ones. Making eco-friendly skincare products is also simple, with a wide range of DIY tutorials online. However, the biggest advantage of choosing greener beauty is the significant amount of waste reduced from the environment. 

With so many advantages to using natural products, it only makes sense to switch up your routine. However, before you start shopping, here are a few factors you should consider to help your zero-waste lifestyle. 

Packaging

Product packaging contributes a significant amount of solid waste to the environment each day. Over time, it could pose a severe threat to human and flora and fauna health. 

Always remember to check the packaging of the product to determine if it is recyclable. Good examples of these include glass and metal containers that do not react with the product inside. Additionally, these containers ensure that they can maintain the stability of the product and increase its shelf life.

Containers made from plastic materials may also be recyclable. However, some plastic materials may pose a threat in exposing you to certain chemicals over time. 

Source Material

Look for skincare products that are eco-friendly certified or contain organically certified active ingredients. You can typically find a seal or logo on the packaging of these products to let you know that it is sustainably sourced. You can also look at the ingredients on the container to determine if a company has used any harsh chemicals (not to mention dangerous ones, such as asbestos or talcum powder).

Raw and renewable materials come from natural sources that are generally produced by agricultural means. Their regeneration cycles are also relatively short, which often mirrors the amount of time you can use a product before it goes bad. However, this short frame also implies no risk of over-farming the ingredient and reduces any harm to the environment.

Skinimalism

Sustainable skincare products go hand-in-hand with the 'skinimalism' trend because it focuses on doing more with less. Before you purchase a product, make sure you understand what its use is intended for. 

Using basic toners, cleansers, and moisturisers before bed is enough to maintain healthy-looking skin. Once you build this habit, you can start adding a few serums or creams into your routine for a bit of an extra boost. However, do keep in mind that some products are not meant for daily use. 

Limiting the use of products that contain the same active ingredients can help you from overtreating your skin, not to mention you also save yourself from the risk of a breakout or rash in the process.

The best way to understand your skin needs is to consult with a dermatologist who can recommend what can work best for you. 

Two Birds with One Stone

Sustainable skincare products can provide you with several benefits for a fraction of the cost. As a result, you have more room to experiment with other products to see what can give you the results you're looking for. 

Switching to a sustainable skincare routine also pushes more industries to focus on eco-friendly resources due to their high demand. This can be advantageous to the planet in helping reduce the amount of solid and toxic waste that may accumulate from the production of beauty products.

 


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