Want to make your beauty routine more eco-friendly but not sure where to start? Here are 7 easy sustainable beauty swaps to make, so you can ditch the plastic
By Abbie Schofield
Shampoo
Swap shampoo in a plastic bottle with Biovène Barcelona’s shampoo in-a-bar and conditioner in-a-bar. They come in a variety of formulas and dreamy scents, from hydrating Argan Oil & Mint to cleansing Citrus Dream and repairing Coconut and Keratin.
£5.99 per bar; lovelula.com
Tampons
Ohne’s tampons are organic and biodegradable, and the brand also have a range of CBD to help combat period pain. For a completely waste-free period, invest in a mooncup which is washable and lasts for up to ten years.
100% Organic Tampons, £5.90; ohne.co
Cleanser
By Sarah London’s Green Clay Cleansing Balm comes in a plastic-free jar and contains just four 100% natural ingredients: coconut oil, apricot oil, beeswax and French green clay, which removes makeup and dirt like a charm. Plus, it’s cruelty free and suitable for all skin types.
Green Clay Cleansing Balm, £29.50; bysarahlondon.com
Face Wipes
Founded by YouTube guru Chloe Morello, Face Halo has taken the beauty community by storm – and for good reason. Swap fatberg-inducing make-up wipes with Face Halo reusable make-up remover pads. They only need water to remove an entire face of make-up and can be washed and used again. Magic.
Reusable makeup remover pad, £7.00; Boots.com
Make-up
Aloe Vera Mascara, £20.75; gloworganic.co.uk
Soap
Soap Bar Trio, £14.99; upcirclebeauty.com
Deodorant
Combining effective antibacterial, 100% plant-based ingredients, this grapefruit and mint natural deodorant provides actual all-day freshness. Not only does the balm keep you sweat-free, it is vegan with plastic-free packaging.
Grapefruit and Mint Deodorant, £11.00; naturaldeoco.com
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