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Whether you're looking to overhaul your beauty regime to a totally plastic-free skincare routine, or simply looking for a plastic-free moisturiser, you'll find plenty of tips and advice here.
Let's start with why plastic-free? Firstly, plastic-free skincare has HUGE benefits to the environment.
According to Glamour Magazine, 'statistics report that 120 billion units of packaging are produced every year by the global cosmetics industry'
And what's worse, is that most of this packaging is unrecyclable and , dare I say, unnecessary. We only have to view popular unboxing videos on social media to see a sad glimpse at all the superfluous packaging produced.
That being said, branding and packaging can make the difference between 'high-end luxury' and a 'budget' product. So where does plastic-free skincare sit? How can it achieve 'high-end' status and be good for the planet?
I think by now we are in agreement that reducing our plastic consumption and opting for plastic-free skincare, or plastic-free living in general, is a sure step in the right direction.
Now let's focus on the benefits of plastic-free skincare for you...
As a general rule of thumb, it tends to be small independent business who are leading the way in terms of plastic-free skincare UK. This is great news for those of you who are looking to support small and local businesses and have your skincare products made by hand and in small batches.
Plastic-free skincare is also very closely associated with organic skincare, vegan skincare and even cruelty-free skincare. This tends to be the case because of the sustainability mindset and ethical values of those small independents mentioned above.
Plastic-free natural skincare is beneficial to both your skin AND the planet, making it the most ethical option out there. I may be bias, but here are two great plastic-free moisturisers: Organic Whipped Moisturiser for your face and a Solid Moisturiser for your body.
At Haze Naked Bath & Beauty we are almost plastic-free. We have done a ton of research into packaging and choosing the most sustainable options. All our products are packaged in either glass, aluminium or home-compostable materials. The only plastic in our shop are the bottle fixtures - pipettes and pumps for our oils. However, we are pleased to offer plastic-free alternatives in the form of aluminium screw caps. These are perfect for repeat buyers who wish to keep and reuse their previous fixtures, save some money and reduce their plastic consumption.
Have you made the switch to plastic-free skincare? Let me know your experiences in the comments below!
