Sustainable Swaps for your Beauty Routine
Making a conscious choice to be more sustainable is extremely important right now, and something we care a lot about here at Aspire Beauty & Aesthetics. Because of this, we’ve decided to make a short post about all the super simple sustainable swaps you can make in your beauty routine to do your part for the earth.
Switch to shampoo bars and soap bars to avoid extra plastic and reduce water waste.
The UK throws away 520 million shampoo bottles every year. You heard that right, 520 bottles A YEAR! You can combat your addition to this number by opting for a shampoo bar the next time you need to buy some more, and extra bonus is that you waste less water too, with the bar making use of the water you’re already using to lather.
2. Opt for brands that have a refill scheme.
Instead of buying a new product in more plastic packaging each time, try to find a brand that offers to refill the packaging you already have! It reduces the use of single use plastic and encourages recycling.
3. Ditch the face wipes!
There are so many benefits to switching from face wipes, and the sustainable side of it is just one aspect! While convenient, Face wipes are harsh on your skin, as well as wasteful. The UK is guilty of using 11 billion a year, which pollute the planet and block up the sewage systems when flushed down the toilet. Wet wipes flushed down toilets contribute to more than 90% of sewer blockages in the UK. They take many years to break down and when they do, they can be devastating for wildlife. Switch to a reusable cloth or makeup remover pad that you can wash and use again. It makes sense economically as well as environmentally!
4. Reusable over Disposable.
Single use plastic is one of the biggest culprits in our fight against global warming and pollution because it is so accessible and often a part of our everyday products. Doing small things, like buying a metal razor and subscribing to a razor head programme, can cut down our use of this kind of plastic.
5. Switch to bamboo beauty tools
From lash spoolies, brow brushes and even skincare tools, bamboo is a great alternative to plastic for our beauty tools, because it is biodegradable and therefore eco friendly! You can even buy a bamboo tooth brush! Plus, now you have something in common with Pandas, and who doesn’t want that?!
Here at Aspire Beauty and Aesthetics, located in Hounslow, we offer a series of treatments that cater to a plethora of concerns. We offer laser hair removal, lip and face fillers, facials for skin care and much more to help you with your self care journey! Don’t hesitate to contact us today or book in a consultation.