Climate change has been the point of discussion on many fronts. The lifestyle space including fashion and beauty is one of the leading contributors to the deteriorating environmental conditions. But small steps at the grassroots are a giant leap for the environment. Positive changes like a switch to a sustainable beauty routine from the four walls of your room are a great start. But before you get intimidated by a new routine, follow our tips to make this change a seamless one (and inexpensive one). This World Environment Day, make a conscious decision to help replenish the earth and see yourself get rewarded with the skin of your dreams that glows from within.
5 Tips To Make Your Beauty Routine More Sustainable
1. Minimal Packaging Products
Packaging plays a huge part in generating the physical waste from the beauty industry. To make your routine sustainable, try reaching out for products like soap bars that are made using recyclable materials or products with packaging that have the potential to be reused for a different purpose.
2. Repurpose Your Mascara Wand
Once you are done using your mascara, don't throw it away. Rather than simply dumping it and increasing the levels of single-use plastics, wash and reuse the wand as a lash or brow brush or apply setting product on your brows, lashes and fly-aways.
3. Pick Multipurpose Formulations
When it comes to being sustainable, every bit counts. Switching to multipurpose formulations or solutions is a great way to save the planet and money. One can easily opt for tints that can be applied on eyes, cheeks and lips rather than purchasing three different products that may serve similar purposes. You can even opt for serums that cater to multiple concerns with one solution.
4. Reduce The Amount Of Cleansing Product
We often tend to think that more product means better results. No matter what kind of cleansing product you use, you do not need multiple pumps of it. A small amount goes a long way.
5. Switch To Reusable Essentials
Rather than using makeup pads that add to the carbon footprint created by plastic, opt for reusable cotton pads. These are various eco-friendly options to remove your makeup without a drop of chemically formulated solutions. Simply wash these reusable cotton pads or towels and you're good to go.