HuffPost: The Surprising Ways Your Makeup Is Harming The Planet

Introduction

Let’s talk a makeup change. For women are using an average of 12 cosmetic products or cosmetics. I mean aka makeup and stuff daily. Now most of them contain nearly 170 different types of chemicals. All the while men use an average of six products a day that contain 85 unique chemicals. Now most men don’t use makeup but they use other chemicals.

Sustainable selfIn the latest installment of HuffPost’s Sustainable Self, an original series that connects the small choices we make in our everyday lives to the huge impact they have on Earth. So  we must address how these chemicals are taking a major toll on the environment by contaminating our water. Also creating packaging waste. Moreover and even posing serious health risks to the consumer.

Makeup change needed
Watch the full video here for more, including the small change you can make to how you buy cosmetics or makeup that will go a long way. Especially in making sure you and the world look beautiful.

Yet I do say!

1. Choose natural and eco-friendly makeup brands

As the evidence of climate change and its effects on our planet become more and more apparent, it’s important that we all do our part to reduce our impact. Making small changes in our daily lives can add up to make a big difference, and one area where you can make a change is in your beauty routine. Ditching conventional makeup for eco-friendly brands is a great way to be more environmentally conscious. Not only are you cutting down on single-use plastic packaging, but you’re also supporting brands that use sustainable ingredients and ethical manufacturing practices. Plus, natural makeup just looks better

2. Use makeup that is made from natural ingredients

When it comes to eco-friendly makeup change or cosmetics. For there are plenty of tips and tricks to consider. For example, you can use make up that is made from natural ingredients. This will allow you to look beautiful without polluting the environment. Additionally, you can take other steps to reduce your environmental impact, such as using less packaging and recycling your old cosmetics. With a few simple changes, you can go green with your beauty routine!

When it comes to eco-friendly makeup, there are plenty of tips and tricks to consider. For example, you can use makeup that is made from natural ingredients. This will allow you to look beautiful without polluting the environment. Additionally, you can take other steps to reduce your environmental impact, such as using less packaging and recycling your old cosmetics. With a few simple changes, you can go green with your beauty routine.

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