5 Kitchen Ingredients that Make Excellent Moisturizers
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If your skin care routine requires a lot of products in plastic bottles, check your kitchen for these five natural ingredients that offer low waste alternatives. Read more →
The Environmental Impact of Lotion
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Lotion is one of the most important parts of my daily skin-care routine. If I don't apply some sort of moisturizer to my face immediately after washing it, my skin becomes dry and flaky for the rest of the day. It didn't take any research for me to realise that lotion comes in plastic bottles, so this week, I started looking into more sustainable alternatives. Read more →
Letter Asking for Plastic-Free Razors
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In 1990, the Environmental Protection Agency reported that America produces 2 billion throwaway razors and blades every year. Switching to a safety razor can significantly cut down on our individual waste, but ultimately, it's the big companies that should be held accountable for the amount of waste they produce. Read more →
Make Shaving Cream
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The day I had to start paying for my own shaving cream was the day I decided it was no longer a necessity. Even once I could afford to pay my rent and non-ramen groceries without working weekends, I still opted for the ol' soap and hot water technique. This week, my solely monetary concerns were enhanced by environmental concerns. There are so many toxic ingredients in regular shaving cream that I'm slowly trying to phase out of my life including parabens, sulfates, and pthalates. Read more →
5 Ways to Have a Low Waste Shave
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Most of us use disposable razors for our shaving routine, which by definition, are not low waste. In 1990, the Environmental Protection Agency reported that America produces 2 billion throwaway razors and blades every year, but I'm certain that number has since gone up since. And the problem isn't solely coming from plastic razors. Shaving cream, aftershave, and waxing strips all produce waste. Fortunately, there are low-waste replacements for all of it! Read more →