Zero-Waste guide for
Beauty & Skincare products.
We all know the endless shelves in the shops with thousands of skincare products that all claim to be the best for your skin. But have you ever thought about which ones are the best for the environment? We are all polluting the planet with plastic and these days it is very difficult to find products without.
That’s why I want to hold your hand into the zero plastic waste world. Plastics are hidden in all our beauty products. From creams, shampoo bottles to toothbrushes, there seems to be no escape. But I am going to help you. Your plastic-free waste journey starts right here, right now.
I buy my zero plastic waste beauty products for example at EcoRoots. They are specialized in products that are better for the planet, and these products happen to be better for you, too. So let’s get started.
Let’s start with the bathroom items.
Swapping to less single-use Beaty products doesn’t have to be difficult. Starting with bathroom items you use like; make-up remover wipes, cotton swabs, or your plastic toothbrush. It can already be as easy as swapping to biodegradable cotton swaps, reusable cotton rounds, and a bamboo toothbrush. All small things cost a little but will have a big impact on the environment. To bring it to the next level you can think of using a steel safety razor and a natural luffa as a sponge.
Did you know that 2 billion single-use plastic razors are thrown away each year? This number is insane! 2,000,000,000 single-us plastic razors.
This is a good reason to switch to a Steal safety razor.
Besides your bathroom items you also use beauty products. Luckily for you, it’s easier now more than ever to find zero waste skincare beauty products. This means that you can feel good about treating yourself with environmentally-friendly products. And who doesn’t want that? For instance, the products from EcoRoots are never packaged or shipped with plastic, and they try to use ethical and organic ingredients as much as possible.
Here are 5 products you can use instead of your plastic friends.
- Zero Waste Deodorant
- Everything Balm Moisturizer
- Zero Waste Dry Shampoo
- Shampoo bars
- Conditioner bars
I am exploring all products myself at the moment and I have to say I am not disappointed. I already knew about the shampoo and conditioner bars. I use it for 3 years now and I never want to use the bottled shampoo again. I am never going back!
The deodorant I had to get used to, I have to say. My body was so used to all the chemicals that it took a while. But now I love it! It is better for the environment but also way better for me! I was not aware at first how many toxins you get in your body by putting creams on the skin and that also includes deodorant. I am super happy I made the switch!
I hope I inspired you a little with this guide and helped you a hand into the plastic waste-free world.
Keep fighting for a better world and a better you!
Sunny greetss,
Kim