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Three Ways To Better Your Beauty Footprint Right NOW

16 August, 2018 - 07:47pm by - Head Pixie | 23 Comments

By BR Tabatha

Finding ways to become more environmentally friendly has been on the Beauty Review Crew's mind lately. We've been remembering to take our reusable bags to the supermarket. There's been some serious decluttering. Everything that can be recycled has been. The phasing out of single-use plastic bags saw us cheer, then quickly figure out how to stop the rubbish bin leaking and stinking. It's a grand time we're living in. We've a chance to stop trashing Mother Nature's work, and we're doing what we can. It may be small steps, but we like to think enough small steps by enough people can lead to big changes. So what can you do to clean up your beauty routine right now? 

Image:  Oh Natural

Choose to Reuse

How many one-use beauty products are you using a year? How many cotton balls or rounds do you toss out after a quick wipe and swipe? If you're wanting to reduce your beauty footprint reusable options are available.

  • Swap cotton rounds for washable cotton rounds.
  • Invest in rewashable makeup remover pads or snap up makeup remover cloths.
  • Try a menstrual cup or washable pads and ditch tampons and/or pads.

Reduce Water

With all the rain we've had this year it sure feels like there's an infinite source of clean water, but there's not, and it's important for us to reduce our water usage wherever we can.

  • Long showers are bliss, but they're unnecessary and can easily be trimmed back.
  • Use a beauty sponge? Rather than running the tap and squeezing and rinsing to get it nice and damp, fill a cup of water and dip it in that to plump it up (then use the remnants to water a pot plant!) .
  • Cleaning teeth and cleansing your face is a must, but do turn off the tap while you're brushing or massaging.

Make Better Buying Decisions

How many products do you have sitting around not being used, destined to end up being thrown out to clutter up a landfill once they're past their use-by date? How many products aren't recyclable? So what can you do right now to ensure you're giving the environment a big loving cuddle?

  • Keep your makeup, skincare and haircare collection simple. Only buy what you need and what you'll use.
  • Buy makeup that multi-tasks eg. a lip and cheek tint, or an eyeshadow that doubles as highlighter.
  • Pass on products you don't use to those who will (shampoos/conditioners/moisturisers/santisable makeup).
  • Use every bit of the product before repurchasing.
  • Check to make sure what you're purchasing is recyclable.
  • Support beauty companies with sustainable policies.

A little change can make a big difference, and we'd love to see this wonderful place we inhabit remain in tip top condition for generations to come.

So do tell... are you a fan of going green with your beauty routine? What changes have you made? What changes will you make? Sharing is caring!

Comments

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17th August, 2018

Come to think of it... So many make up products lying around that i don’t actively use... maybe it’s time i find a home for these... I find it hard to spot use by dates in many beauty products, especially make up. So i don’t know if i should give it or throw it hahaha.

But to save the amount of cotton pads i use... maybe i should start using the konjac sponges for cleaning make up off my face.

17th August, 2018

Glad to say I already do a few of the suggested things listed. I do need to get those reuseable cotton rounds. My "No Buy" for this year has been blown completely. I feel a bit overwhelmed by what I have managed to amass so am looking forward to the "spring clean". A chance to go through everything I have and move on whats need.

16th August, 2018

I love this concept. Now to put into practice :)

16th August, 2018

Ive been good the past 6 months, when i started decluttering and using things up. I also gave away a bag full of products last weekend to my mum. However i do usr makeup remover pads everyday!

16th August, 2018

I'm definitely trying to be better. Some things I don't even realise until it's too late. I'm good with my plastic bags but it's the sneaky other things. Plus some items have waaaaayyyyyy too much packaging I'm happy to receive less packaging if it's better for our planet.

16th August, 2018

I'm trying where I can, I don't buy new make up until I finish the ones I already have and give away the ones I don't use. I'm also trying to support beauty companies with sustainable policies, which can be difficult at times, because they aren't always what I think, so I have to do proper research on them. I love the idea of the reusable cotton pads, which I want to invest in at some point.

16th August, 2018

I do like the idea of washable cotton rounds. I use washable bamboo flannels to remove my make up. I do use environmental friendly cleaners and have done for years, plus it's cheaper.

16th August, 2018

I'd like to say I am good at being green but, um, well......I am with other things, but not beauty products....

SooziesWorld
19th August, 2018

It's hard, Maree. So many beauty products are over packaged or made of mixed plastics that make them difficult to recycle. I guess we should just buy less lol.

MareeB
19th August, 2018

So very true Soozie. Everything seems to come with a lot of packaging.

SooziesWorld
20th August, 2018

And the more expensive products have the most expensive packaging too!

SooziesWorld
19th August, 2018

I have washable cotton rounds and they're great! Just like the disposable ones.

AboutFace
19th August, 2018

Where do you get them from Soozie?

SooziesWorld
20th August, 2018

I got mine off Etsy so I had to get them sent from America. Not great have to get them shipped all that way but couldn't find what I was looking for locally.

AboutFace
22nd August, 2018

Thanks Soozie :-)

tannygirl
17th August, 2018

I find that my no buy only lasts so long before I buy, buy, buy.

tabucutie
17th August, 2018

It was my first attempt, such a fail!

Julieal
17th August, 2018

Good on you for trying and being aware though

Imoshen
17th August, 2018

If it is something easily sanitised consider donating it to Women's Refuge or Looking Good (I think that is the one that helps women going through chemo look and feel good about themselves at their worst.

SmileyPisces
19th August, 2018

Love your idea!!

Kimrose
21st August, 2018

Its a great feeling to give to a charity

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