Going Sustainable for Healthier Skin

Sustainability and environment-friendly are the words of the hour. A beauty and skincare routine is an important part of our daily lives, so it’s essential to see that the beauty routine does not affect the planet negatively.

Recently, the beauty and skincare industry has been inclined to taking their brand healthy shades of green. Going sustainable can be really hard at first since many popular brands do not have environment-friendly options. There are many things to keep in mind while going eco-friendly.

Tips to keep in mind when going eco-friendly:

1. Cut Down the Face Wipes: It may seem a quick and easy way to remove makeup using face wipes. However, facial wipes don’t do any favors for your skin, neither does it help the environment. They strip your skin of its natural oils and cause an imbalance in the PH levels. Not only are they bad for the skin, but they are also disastrous for the environment as they end up in the landfills and aren’t biodegradable. They can be replaced with makeup remover cloth or many other alternatives like cleansing devices.

2. Reduce Water Usage: While washing your face, turn off the water tap. It’s a very simple thing to do but it makes a huge difference to water wastage.

3. Gradually Eliminate Certain Ingredients: Many beauty companies that use ingredients that are harmful to both our planets and our bodies. Toxic particles enter the lakes and the oceans. These particles are highly disruptive to the eco-system. Using organic, cruelty-free, vegan products are not only good for the environment but also for your skin.

4. Using Recyclable Packages: The beauty industry uses and wastes billions of tons of plastic on packages. This is why sustainable brands use more eco-friendly packaging which can be reused. You can also go for products with minimal packaging. Ditching plastic and switching to these brands will help to reduce environmental, social, and financial harm by a lot. Some brands like MAC, Lush, etc… offer consumers their own makeup return programs.

5. Explore the Specialty Sections of Well-Known Stores: With a lot of consumers wanting sustainable products, there are many brands, mainstream and upcoming which provide customers eco-friendly products. Consumers can look for sustainable products at the places they already shop at, so they can save time and get satisfying results.

6. Take it Slow: Replacing your favorite products to more eco-friendly products is very hard. The process can be made much easier by taking the time and focusing on the products. Find alternatives that give you the same effects of your favorites so you don’t feel bad.

7. Reduce your Carbon Footprint: Replacing petroleum-based products like lip balms with alternatives like candelilla wax, cocoa butter, and vegetable oils will help reduce greenhouse effects. Simplifying your beauty routine can also help reduce wastage.

Thanks to the increased awareness, the beauty industry has woken up, as many consumers demand more environment-friendly products. There are many companies that offer beauty and skincare products that are sustainable.

Some eco-friendly products you can use are:

Khadi:

Via Khadi Naturals

Established in 1963, Khadi is an all-natural, ayurvedic, paraben-free, cruelty-free, and dermatologically tested. It uses ingredients like lemongrass, aloe vera, and more. Khadi offers many products that are good for your skin and keeps your pockets happy.

Kama Ayurveda:

Via Kama Ayurveda

Kama Ayurveda is an ayurvedic beauty company that provides products made with ingredients like ginger, beeswax, patchouli, beetroot, eucalyptus and more. They are paraben-free, fragrance-free, cruelty-free and they also support the forest communities. They out-source their ingredients from local farmers as well.

L’Occitane:

Via L’Occitane

L’Occitane is one of a leading European brand, that is paving the way for sustainable beauty using renewable resources. L'Occitane develops most of its products and ingredients in line with the specifications of the organic cosmetic of Ecocert. It is a cruelty-free product from the South of France.

Nuskay:

Via Nuskay

Developed by sibling duo Dr. Pooja Chhabra and Dr. Drishty Chhabra, Nuskay is a vegan, cruelty-free, sulphate-free, paraben-free, and guilt-free. They have ingredients like ginseng, orchids, chrysanthemum, and more. The packaging for Nuskay is biodegradable as well.

Aromablend:

Via Aromablend

Aromablend prides itself to be a skincare brand that promotes healthy skin through natural resources. All products are vegan and cruelty-free and customizable products for your skin type. Aromablend also has sustainable packaging for our products.

Sustainable or aero-waste beauty is a new trend. It’s time to think of products that are good to tackle your skin-problems but also are good for the environment. Going sustainable is hard but it is a rewarding deed. Instead of jumping into it take your time, your skin will thank you for it.