Top 5 Clean Beauty Tips
Cleaning up your beauty routine is a great way to promote healthier, more sustainable living. There are some easy steps you can take to ensure your daily beauty regimen is as clean and green as possible!
The top 5 clean beauty tips:
1. Check Ingredients Labels
Make sure to read the ingredients label on all of your cosmetic products before using them. Avoid anything that contains harsh chemicals such as parabens, phthalates, sulfates, synthetic fragrances, or other known toxins. Instead look for natural, plant-based alternatives like argan oil, shea butter, jojoba oil and other botanicals that have been proven to be gentle yet effective for skin care. If you’re sensitive to fragrance, for example, you might just love the Body Serum from Nécessaire. Dermatologist tested, this body serum is also hypoallergenic and fragrance-free, making it an ideal choice for sensitive skin.
2. Choose Cruelty-Free Products
Unfortunately, animal testing is still very common in the cosmetics industry. Look for products that are certified cruelty-free so you know no animals were harmed in their production. If you want to take it one step further, vegan beauty might be for you. Not only do vegan-friendly skincare products offer noteworthy skin benefits, they help the environment too.
But what is vegan skincare? “It means that there are no animal ingredients, no animal by-products and no animal-derived products,” says Mathilde Thomas, co-founder of Caudalie. You won’t find ingredients such as lanolin, collagen, squalene and beeswax to name a few. Instead, you’ll find all-natural alternatives, including fruit and plant extracts which can be much gentler on your skin. Packed with all-natural vegan collagen and hyaluronic acid, Caudalie's nourishing Resveratrol Lift Firming Cashmere Cream really helps to firm and plump skin, softening the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It’s also lightly fragranced with a refreshing scent of basil, lemongrass, thyme and orange blossom. What we love most (aside from a fresher looking complexion) is the packaging itself. It is made with 100% recyclable plastic and glass.
3. Invest in High Quality Tools and Brushes
Your beauty tools need to be cleaned regularly to avoid bacteria buildup and prevent skin irritation or breakouts. Invest in good quality brushes and sponges that can be washed frequently, as well as a disinfectant solution specifically designed for makeup tools. Space NK offers a collection of four makeup brushes housed in a convenient zippered pouch for touch-ups on the go. This comprehensive brush set is perfect for everyday use and can be relied upon to create a multitude of eye looks. The vegan-friendly brush set features handles made from FSC-approved sustainably sourced wood, while the brush bristles use synthetic fibre.
4. Reuse Containers
When shopping for makeup, try to buy refillable containers whenever possible so you don’t end up adding more plastic waste to your beauty routine each time you purchase new products.
5. Go Natural
The best way to keep your beauty routine clean and green is to go natural as much as possible. Use all-natural, plant-based products for skin care, haircare, and makeup whenever possible. Some great options include coconut oil, argan oil, shea butter and other botanicals that are packed with antioxidants and vitamins that nourish the skin naturally. Unlike many makeup products, RMS Beauty “un” Cover-up Cream Foundation, a hydrating makeup product available in a range of shades, is formulated using jojoba oil, castor seed oil, and meadowfoam seed oil. “Natural, organic and non-toxic beauty all basically stem from an ideal that is geared towards a ‘cleaner’ cosmetics industry,” explains Rose-Marie Swift, makeup artist and founder of RMS Beauty.
By following these five tips you can create a healthier, more sustainable beauty routine that will not only improve your health but also help protect the environment. Making small changes in your daily routine can make a big difference over time! So get started today on making your beauty regimen cleaner and greener!
