DON'T BOTTLE IT
Getting a reusable water bottle is just the beginning of your eco journey – think about all the other single-use bottles you can replace. This means taking a long hard look at all your shampoos, conditioners and moisturisers. Swap soap dispensers for bars of soap – and solid shampoo and conditioner bars are also growing in popularity. You can even make your own moisturisers and store them in glass jars.
BUY A REUSABLE RAZOR
While plastic razors are a much cheaper product to purchase initially, the price does add up and, worse still, they are difficult to recycle, with most ending up in landfill. Swap disposable razors for a refillable metal razor or consider an electric shaver.
OPT FOR GREENER MAKE-UP BRUSHES
It's quite daunting how many of the products we regularly use are made of plastic. Luckily, a lot of them can be swapped for something more sustainable. Eco (cosmetify.com/so-eco) does a range of make-up brushes made from renewable bamboo, packaged in tree-free paper.
BUY SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS
It's a good idea to get to know the products you're buying, so you can make more conscious choices. There are many great vegan brands, like B. Cosmetics and Milk Makeup, that it's no longer so hard to shop ethically.
STREAMLINE YOUR BEAUTY CUPBOARD
It's tempting to buy the latest releases and coolest-looking new 'miracle' products, but how many of them do you actually use up? For one thing, rather than exfoliating with body lotions and scrubs, choose a dry body brush that you can use repeatedly without causing any additional waste.
MAKE EVERYTHING LAST AS LONG AS POSSIBLE
Sometimes, simple advice is the best. This definitely rings true for the old adage, "use every beauty product like it's about to run out". It's actually quite shocking how much longer you can make toners and moisturisers last when you apply this mindset.
