With only half of Brits recycling their bathroom beauty empties, there’s still a way to go to tackle the huge 86% of plastic beauty packaging that aren’t currently recycled. From upcycled ingredients to recycled plastic and compostable packaging, here are five products that offer sustainable choices.
Category: Sustainable Beauty
TALK CLEAN: CAUDALIE VINOCLEAN ECO-FRIENDLY CLEANSERS REVIEW
French pharmacy skincare brand Caudalie have repackaged their Vinoclean cleanser range, now boasting 100% recycled plastic bottles for stronger eco credentials. But do the formulas live up to the standard I’ve come to expect from Caudalie, or is it all about the packaging?
UPCYCLING IN BEAUTY: EVOLVE BEAUTY SUPER BERRY BODYCARE REVIEW
It was thanks to Evolve Beauty that I first came across upcycled ingredients in beauty. The brand has done it again with their Super Berry range and the use of upcycled raspberry oil, a by-product of the fruit and jam industry which would otherwise go to waste.
THE WATERLESS BEAUTY TREND: TRY THESE ECO-FRIENDLY PRODUCTS
Originating in South Korea, waterless beauty proposes products that are formulated without water for more sustainable alternatives like soap, balms, powders, oils and butters. Every part of the body is catered for, so here is my waterless beauty routine, covering face, hair and body.
CREIGHTONS BODY BLISS HAND AND BODY CARE REVIEW
The beauty industry hasn’t had the best track record in terms of sustainable solutions, but Creightons Body Bliss cruelty-free and vegan range uses 50% recycled plastic in their bottles, a positive move towards more sustainable packaging. Here I review 5 of their products.
HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN FABRIC FACE MASK WITH THIS FREE PATTERN
Learn how to make your own DIY protective fabric face mask with this free printable pattern and step by step instructions. Reusable and kind to the planet, please note though that this is not a medical-grade face mask.