Hello my friends! 

I’m back with more tips and tricks. Today, I will introduce some new tips and also the difficulties possibly faced while trying to improve my routines as a consumer. In the end, most of you will have to reach a compromise. Hopefully, after reading about these difficulties and tips, all of you will be inclined to try a more sustainable beauty routine of your own 🙂 

One trick that really worked wonders in the quest for a sustainable routine is to simplify one’s skincare routine once and for all. There is no need to use multiple face creams and moisturizers. Usually, it is wiser to just stick to one after you have found the one most suitable for your skin type. After choosing your favourite products, you will realise that you also produced less waste overall (or none at all) with the recycling programs you participate in. An added bonus would be that it also allows you to save more money and time!

For girls, it is common to use our cotton pads for toners and makeup removers. However, cotton pads are extremely wasteful as it can only be used once and are thrown away after. A useful suggestion would be to buy reusable or washable pads. Also, I read this in another blog — you could even cut up an old clean rag where you could make about 8 small pads! Remember, it is important to be innovative and open-minded. 

Difficulties faced & Compromises made

To be honest, I understand that it is very hard to find a beauty routine that is sustainable at first. It is normal to struggle with finding the right products as you have to be aware of the ingredients to avoid and find the acceptable packages. It seemed almost impossible to find these products as everything seemed to be contributing to pollution in some way. Also, it may seem like a hassle to deliberately put in effort to research and experiment before you buy the product. However, do not give up! It is all worth it. If we do not make a change, we would all continue to pollute the environment in our everyday lives which would in turn harm us in the end. Don’t you want clear skies and clear waters? 

If you’re facing difficulties, do it step by step and find a compromise. When you first start, focus on avoiding microplastics in products and only bought products with glass packaging. Moving on, start to participate in recycling programs. From there, you will be able to see what more and you can do with your current progress. So don’t worry, just make small efforts! Most importantly, encourage others to do the same. That way, we can protect both our beauty and the beauty of the environment. 

Lovely vibes,

Crystal