DIY Reusable Cloth Cotton Rounds
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This week was all about the environmental impact of makeup. I found 10 Sustainable Makeup Brands to try, but what about taking that makeup off? Cotton rounds are often used to aid in makeup removal, but they aren't always made of cotton. Even if they are, these single-use disposables are a waste of resources. Instead, you can make reusable cotton makeup rounds from fabric remnants! This is a ridiculously easy project that is perfect for beginners. Not feeling very crafty? You can also purchase a set of 20 cotton rounds from Marley's Monsters for $16. Read more →
Sustainable Makeup Brands
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This week I took a good look at my beauty routine and its environmental impact. After taking a look at my makeup drawer, I realized just how much plastic waste I've produced over the last twenty years. As I use up the last of my conventional makeup, it's time to find a low-waste, eco-friendly replacement. Here are ten sustainable brands I've found that offer environmentally friendly packaging and natural ingredients. Read more →
The Environmental Impact of Makeup
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When I was a little girl, I would watch in admiration as my mom applied her makeup before work every morning and I couldn't wait for my turn. While I never became a makeup fanatic, I've always wore the basics: concealer, mascara, and some sort of lip balm. I couldn't begin to guess how many little plastic makeup containers I've gone through in the last twenty years, but I'm sure all together, it would make a pretty disturbing pile of garbage. Read more →
Letter Asking for Low-Waste Lip Balm
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This week I learned about the environmental impact of lip balm and how both the plastic packaging and petroleum based ingredients are problematic. I made a list of sustainable lip balm options, but there are still plenty of companies that need us consumers to ask for change. Burt's Bees already uses all-natural ingredients for their products, but everything is still packaged in plastic. So, this week's letter requesets that they phase out plastics and offer low-waste lip balm options. Use this template to write to your favorite lip balm brand. Read more →
Easy DIY Lip Balm
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I learned this week that convential lip balm not only comes in plastic tubes, but is often made with petroleum based ingredients, aka plastic! I found plenty of sustainable lip balm options, but wanted to save a little money by giving home made lip balm a try. This recipe took all of five minutes and my husband and I both love how it turned out! Read more →