THE beauty industry can be seen as a challenge especially when trying to avoid unnecessary plastic.
That’s why one of my tricks is making my own DIY exfoliator mixed with honey and brown sugar.
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Perhaps you’re already a beauty DIY freak?
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DIY masks are a great eco-friendly and cost-effective alternative to splurging, and no matter what your beauty concern, there’s a quick and easy DIY fix for everything from oily skin, to greasy locks.
One of the easiest ways to make an eco-friendly change to your shopping habits is to look for packaging that’s made from recycled materials, which can often also be reused or recycled once again. It will normally have a little recycling symbol on the front.
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Here are two other small changes you can make which can go a long way towards helping the planet…
Take shorter showers
Try to cut back on baths and take shorter showers to cut back on water consumption.
Start turning the water off while you’re soaping up your body or shampooing your hair.
Recycle
Check the labels of your beauty products and recycle plastic components, glass bottles or cardboard packaging.
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