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A 2019 goal of mine was to transition my bathroom + beauty products to be as sustainable as possible. In case anyone might be looking for some solid gifts for the holiday that are environmentally friendly, here is a list
of my favorite zero waste + green products I use:
of my favorite zero waste + green products I use:
1. Safety Razors! I use a Rockwell Razor. I read a ton of reviews before purchasing mine, and several women had said positive things about their experiences. I really love mine! No more disposable plastic razors! https://getrockwell.com/
2. Bar Shampoo, Conditioner + Soap. I started washing my hair twice a week this summer and my hair has never felt healthier. In this process, I transitioned from shampoo in plastic bottles to shampoo and conditioner bars, usually purchased at LUSH.
Another way to eliminate plastic waste in your everyday bathroom use is to purchase bar soap for both the shower and for washing your hands. Shoutout to Dr. Bronner's for taking care of both :)
3. For solid face wash soap I use, Shea Moisure's African Black Soap https://www.amazon.com/Shea-Moisture-African-Black-Butter/dp/B005C2N8IC/ref=pd_cp_194_1/144-7143985-3492814?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B005C2N8IC&pd_rd_r=bfd5c0b8-6157-4a85-84e9-9ff415705209&pd_rd_w=HqmWF&pd_rd_wg=fPATV&pf_rd_p=0e5324e1-c848-4872-bbd5-5be6baedf80e&pf_rd_r=RHB0CA8GSGTPJV1Q8F6C&psc=1&refRID=RHB0CA8GSGTPJV1Q8F6C
4. Facial Cleansing tool: Consider one made from bamboo! I use this tool from eco-tools:
https://www.amazon.com/Ecotools-Cruelty-Portable-Cleansing-Exfoliation/dp/B01N0L42WE/ref=sr_1_10?crid=20E43XEAAEDVF&keywords=bamboo+face+brush&qid=1573680397&sprefix=bamboo+face+%2Caps%2C186&sr=8-10
https://www.amazon.com/Ecotools-Cruelty-Portable-Cleansing-Exfoliation/dp/B01N0L42WE/ref=sr_1_10?crid=20E43XEAAEDVF&keywords=bamboo+face+brush&qid=1573680397&sprefix=bamboo+face+%2Caps%2C186&sr=8-10
5. Cotton Washcloths / Scrubpads - No more plastic loofas! A cotton washcloth is much more likely to last longer and naturally decompose.
6. Make-up: For eye brow filler + concealer, I use Elate cosmetics. Their containers are made from bamboo, so they are naturally compost-able at the end of their life cycle. https://elatebeauty.com/
7. Toothbrushes: Please no more plastic toothbrushes!! There are so many wonderful alternatives, including toothbrushes made from bamboo. Consider, the Humble Company. https://thehumble.co/?gclid=CjwKCAiA8K7uBRBBEiwACOm4d2vD7K3tIZ7jfnrSLVnUeP9hxE9CF5bpProFvQ4UUqsbWy4-TbsMnRoCw8kQAvD_BwE
8. Deodorant: Natural deodorant is no joke. Every body is different, so I encourage anyone considering the switch to do some research and find what works well for you. I recently started using byHumanKind because they use refillable containers! https://byhumankind.com/products/deodorant
This is a very small list, but I hope it helps spark some ideas for transitioning to making more sustainable choices! If anyone has any other thoughts or suggestions, please add them here. I'd love some help finding a good eyeliner and hairspray :)
