Maintaining a great beauty routine and a fashionable wardrobe
takes time and money, but this can also contribute to waste or, sadly,
sometimes unethical practices. With the world waking up to the very real issues
of climate change, fashionistas and beauty enthusiasts everywhere are moving
towards combing their passions with green living. If you are an individual who
wants to contribute to positive change while looking utterly fabulous while you
do it, here are a few ways you can achieve this.
Shop
Sustainable
The best place to start is by shopping with eco-friendly brands.
Do your research and see which fashion houses and beauty brands are working
hard to be sustainable, or even better, are fully sustainable already. If you
want to try out new products without spending a fortune to see if you like
them, use something like this Earth Hero coupon for
discounted prices.
Use
Reusable Bottles
Many beauty retailers are now offering customers the option of
refilling their bottles for make-up, hair products, and bath soaks. This is
great as plastics in landfills, and the ocean are huge problems for the
environment, so by taking advantage of these refill
options, you will be actively helping to reduce plastic waste. When you go
traveling, you might also want to invest in reusable bottles for taking liquids
on planes rather than purchasing individual travel-sized beauty products too.
Buy
Second-hand
Another way you can update your style while looking after the
planet is by buying your clothes from second-hand stores. The majority of the
clothes in these stores are of great quality, and you can also find unique
pieces that aren’t in every other high-street store for a look that makes more
of a statement. You might even find some extra-special pieces that are vintage
designs from big fashion houses if you’re lucky!
Donate
Clothes
As well as shopping in second-hand stores, donating or selling
your clothes to them is another way to make a positive contribution to
sustainable living. Charity shops, in particular, are always looking for
donations to either sell in their shops to raise money or give directly to
those in need. If you want to make some extra cash but don’t have a second-hand
store near you, selling your clothes online is another option.
Homemade
Beauty Remedies
Another way to save money on beauty products and be eco-friendly
is by trying out some homemade recipes. Things like shampoo, moisturizers, and
facial cleansers you can make at home and keep in glass bottles or jars that
you can reuse over and over again. Not only can they work wonders for you, but
they can also make excellent gifts for special occasions if you wrap them up
nicely! Here
are a few recipes you can try for a variety of beauty products.
Being fashionable and keeping up with your beauty regime doesn’t
have to mean that you can’t help the planet, too. With so many more people
moving towards sustainable lifestyles, try out these suggestions so you can
still look great while knowing that you’re doing your bit for the environment.