We are guilty of producing tonnes of waste every year. Try switching to these reusable beauty tools to spend less and save the earth.
It seems like skincare and cosmetic companies launch something new every day. With the growth of trailblazing beauty industries, products are being created faster than consumers can use them.
Over time, this might lead to empty pockets, irritated skin, and a suffering environment. To reduce your consumption as well as carbon footprint, try using these reusable beauty tools. They are made of sustainable and gentle materials that will do good for your skin, wallet and the environment.
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Water floss
Where to buy: Harvey Norman
Flossing is as important as brushing your teeth, but using a line of floss twice a day can create a lot of waste. Floss is made from synthetic compounds that are difficult to recycle. To save yourself time and the hassle of constantly buying new packets of floss, try using a water floss.
It cleans your teeth well without disturbing your enamel. Water floss is readily available in many department stores, and is easy to bring on your travels as one charge can last for 10 hours.
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Reusable cotton rounds
Where to buy: The Sustainability Project
When you apply toner, a DIY face mask, or makeup remover, you probably use about four cotton rounds a day. That’s almost 1,500 a year. Various brands have started producing reusable cotton rounds that are made from organic cotton.
Their soft surface will cause less abrasion to your skin. You don’t have to worry about cleaning them, because most can just be thrown into the washing machine. Easy peasy.
(Also read: 5 Smart Ways to Use Cotton Pads in Your Skincare Routine – Besides For Toner & Nail Polish Remover)
Reusable period products
Where to buy: Naiise
Women spend lots of money on period products every year. Having your period is an inevitable process but not an inevitable expense. By using products such as period panties, reusable pads, and period cups, you’ll eliminate the throwing away of sanitary products per cycle and having to purchase them every month. A menstrual cup costs about $30 and will last for years, unlike one-time-use pads and tampons.
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Cotton towels
Where to buy: The Sustainability Project
This is the simplest switch because most people already use handkerchiefs and towels to clean up their mess. If you find that the material and size of paper towels pick up bits better, try using non-paper towels.
Made in the same shape as paper towels, they feel similar but are made of a microfibre material that will collect dirt and clean your surfaces well.
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Bamboo toothbrushes
Where to buy: Amazon
Plastic products take 450 to 1,000 years to decompose – and those include toothbrushes. Since the toothbrush was invented in 1938, it means that the first batch of toothbrushes are still on this earth.
Eco-friendly brands have made it easy to go green with bamboo toothbrushes that work the exact same way as plastic ones. The main advantage of using bamboo toothbrushes? They are biodegradable.
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