If you take a look inside your beauty cabinet and you’ll probably be surprised at how much unnecessary, out of date, plastic stuff is hiding in there, with none of it doing you, or the planet, any good.
With so much choice on offer, often at bargain prices, it is easy to end up with a lot of things you never use and didn’t really need in the first place.
We have had a look at how you can be more eco savvy, and save money, when it comes to your beauty cabinet and the products you use.
Get the Most Out of Everything
Now, we aren’t going to say clear your cupboards out and start again, what we do think it is good to do is see how many half empty, hardly used products you currently have? Whether it is toners, cleansers, serums or moisturisers, use them until they have run out, rather than opening something new when you still have half left of something else. You will be amazed at the amount of product, plastic and money you save if you use what you have, rather than keep adding to an already bulging cosmetics stash.
Stop Before You Buy
In a similar vein, start to streamline your products by asking, ‘do I really need to buy this’ before splashing the cash. It can be tempting to buy the newest ‘miracle’ products on the day they come out, but do you actually need them and will you use them? By doing this, you are instantly starting to reduce the amount of products you consume, and potentially save a whole lot of waste.
Swap Bottles for Bars and Jars
Yes, you might use a reusable water bottle and travel coffee cup, but how many single-use bottles are there in your beauty cabinet? Take a look at your shampoos and conditioners, moisturisers, serums, shower gels and bubble baths and we bet the number soon adds up. We aren’t saying they all have to go (and don’t just throw them out now) but how about going for a bar of soap rather than a plastic dispenser next time you need some, using a moisturiser that comes in a glass jar and taking a shampoo bar into the shower?
Ditch Disposable Razors
Disposable, plastic razors might be cheap but over time the cost adds up for you and because these products can be difficult to recycle, many end up in landfill sites and that’s no good anyone. Think about swapping them for a reusable, metal razor, or go for an electric shaver, try waxing or think about laser therapy.
Green Make-Up Brushes
We bet most of your make-up brushes are made from plastic, but when you need new ones, why not go for renewable bamboo ones, even better if they are packaged in tree-free paper. You can also buy bamboo toothbrushes as well as toothpaste that comes in a glass jar, so rather than adding to your plastic fantastic consumption with your regular purchases, pop along to your heath food shop and see what’s out there.
Buy a Body Brush
Why not invest in a dry body brush to rid of those dull, drying dead cells, and this can also help encourage better blood flow, circulation and perkier skin.
Make Recycling a Priority
When you do finish with your products, makes sure you recycle as many of them as you can – and wash them out too! If you have products in glass jars, why not wash them out once they are done with, and use as a tea light holder and keep your pens in them, rather than just throwing them out.
Take a Bag for Life
When go shopping, whether it’s for beauty products, apples or wine, always take a reusable bag when you go shopping and this will help to cut down on your plastic bag consumption, and if you can walk or cycle rather than taking the car – even better.
If you make a start on this way of thinking today, just think where you could be this time next year?
Team Pure Beauty