As society is becoming more mindful of our impact on the environment, it’s important to think about how we can make our everyday routines, including skincare, more sustainable. The beauty industry has been booming for decades, but the cost of this popularity is starting to manifest in environmental damage. The product packaging, materials used in manufacturing, and energy used in distribution are some of the ways skincare is impacting our planet. With Earth Day just around the corner, there’s no better time to make a change in your skincare routine. In this blog post, we will be giving you tips on how to make your skincare routine more sustainable.
The beauty industry has a long-standing reputation for practices that harm the environment. The use of chemicals, excessive packaging, and high carbon emissions are some of the issues. The production process often creates air, water, and noise pollution. Packaging materials like plastic that harm the environment more than most packaging materials can create excess waste that is slow to biodegrade.
From luxurious boxes and glass bottles to plastic packaging, the beauty industry’s wasteful habits are having an enormous impact on the environment. 70% of the waste comes from the materials used in product containers alone – with 8 million tons of it entering oceans each year where it can be hazardous for marine life. Additionally, chemical ingredients like parabens and nanoparticles present further problems such as damaging coral reefs or disrupting reproduction in animals; all this without mentioning potential impacts on human health.
Lastly, we cannot overlook water usage: even though a natural ingredient, its overconsumption by cosmetic production contributes to global scarcity crises already affecting many parts of US territory. It is clear that improvements must come hand-in-hand with increased sustainability practices if we want nature—and ourselves—to enjoy beautiful products comfortably!
Sustainable skincare practices ultimately benefit the planet by minimizing CO2 emissions and plastic pollution.
Products containing synthetic fragrance, parabens, triclosan, and sodium lauryl sulfate can be harmful or toxic to humans, animals, and the ecosystem. Make sure to read the ingredients list before you buy and use skincare products without synthetic fragrances and harsh chemicals. You can also replace your facial cleansing brush with something as simple as an organic muslin cloth, which is safe for your skin and the environment.
One of the most significant sustainability problems with the skincare industry is plastic waste. When possible, always recycle the plastic containers you use. However, not every container can be recycled, so why not try reusing the container for another purpose or purchasing skincare products that come in refillable containers? By doing so, you can reduce the number of plastic containers that get thrown away.
Making the conscious decision to recycle rather than dispose of your products is a great way to protect and preserve our environment. Take it one step further by reusing product containers, just keep in mind that any bacterial contamination should be disinfected for safety! Every time you choose sustainability over convenience, you’re helping reduce plastic waste impacting our oceans and waterways—making an impactful difference today.
Choosing to forgo convenience items like disposable face wipes and one-time masks can make a big impact on our environment. Reducing the number of single-use products you use such as Q tips, cotton swabs can go a long way in achieving a sustainable skincare routine. Instead, consider reusable or cotton-based wipes, beeswax makeup remover, or a warm muslin cloth for a relaxing facial massage at night. For those must have single use products, look into sustainable packaging choices (such as glass jars) that provide the same ease while reducing waste.
Sustainable Skincare brands prioritize environmental and social responsibility, so investing in them sends a positive message. Many skincare brands are making sustainability a priority and incorporating eco-friendly practices into their products and packaging. Research different brands and look for ones that have certifications like cruelty-free, vegan, or recyclable packaging. Supporting these brands can help drive the beauty industry towards becoming more sustainable overall.
The reality is, we often buy more skincare products than we need, forgetting that they all have an expiration date, meaning we’re creating more waste unnecessarily. When using a product, be mindful of the amount you use and how often you use it. Before making a new purchase, evaluate what you already have and audit your skincare routine. Only buy new products when you genuinely require them.
Adopting a sustainable skincare routine can have a positive impact on the environment and your wallet. Recycling containers, using natural products, reducing one-use products, supporting sustainable brands, and limiting consumption are all great ways to make our beauty routines more eco-friendly. By making small changes in our daily lives, we can all contribute to creating a healthier planet.
It’s time to incorporate a sustainable approach to our skincare routine. We hope our tips help you take the small steps towards making an impactful change to personal environmental health. A sustainable skincare routine may require a little extra effort and a change in mindset, but it’s worth it when it comes to saving the planet. So, let’s all work together to reduce our impact on the environment and create a more sustainable future.
“As far as I can remember I have always struggled with sensitive skin. The issues culminated in my mid-twenties when I started having rosacea flares and redness. My personal quest for effective, safe solutions took a professional turn, and I was given the opportunity to apply my (Pharma) background in developing a new skin friendly product line. My goal was to create something new, a clinically proven sustainable skincare brand. This science backed probiotic skincare derived technology is a product of years of research and innovation in personal care products. Metabiotics contain naturally produced hyaluronic acid, lactic acid, SMase, lipoteichoic acid, over 40 peptides and enzymes. All assigned with specific tasks for activating the skins native repair mechanisms.”
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Following the principles of Clean Beauty, we have joined the dedicated stream of safe, non-toxic beauty enthusiasts.
Our products contain carefully selected hypoallergenic ingredients suitable for sensitive and reactive skin.
We’re committed to formulating with natural, organically-derived, and skin-friendly synthetics while excluding popular “good feeling” and potentially harmful compounds to provide the best skincare solutions.
“It is easy to get hooked on conventional products, with inviting perfumes and the instantly pleasant skin feeling. The sooner you understand that those sensations are short-lived the better! Choose Clean Beauty and allow the science backed ingredients time to work wonders on your skin.”
Our products’ superiority has been proven in a controlled study on 50 volunteers where it was shown that four-week product use leads to a significant increase in skin moisture levels (39%), increased skin elasticity (50%), and a decrease in the appearance of wrinkles (23%).
Other beneficial effects include decrease in skin sensitivity, increase in skin cleanliness, evenness of the skin tone, decrease in acne formation.
This study serves as proof of the skin’s gradual return of its protective layer, integrity, and balance. All study results have been published in a peer reviewed journal as well as the full study report.
“Putting all science aside, we are most proud of our users’ testimonials. All tested volunteers claimed visible and tangible improvement in skin feel and appearance.”
The greatest breakthrough discovery we stumbled upon is that skincare and cosmetics should not be sensational.
Personal care should be comprehensive, accessible, and efficient, just as all solutions that come from nature are.
We are often faced with labels such as anti aging skin care, organic skin care, natural skincare products, which lack the necessary explanation… What do these phrases actually mean?
“Grown tired of all the misleading, incomprehensive, irrelevant information used in the beauty industry we decided to stick to a no-nonsense approach. It is what it is, and skin care is not magic! It requires commitment, patience and understanding your skins’ needs.”
We are dedicated to neutralizing our negative impact on the environment as much as possible and have joined the stream of sustainable skincare brands. We’re taking you on for the ride (we’ve even packed the goodies)!
To help minimize our carbon footprint, for every product order a tree will be planted thanks to our amazing planters at One Tree Planted. It’s estimated that a mature tree nullifies around 20lbs of CO2 a year.
We’re doing our best to reuse, reduce and recycle. Wishing to inspire a circular economy we have partnered up, to create a customized recycling program. Collect three empty plastic packages to receive your Anbiome Recycling Envelope and follow the instructions on how to take part in our recycling mission.
Your good deed shall be rewarded. For every three products recycled you receive one product gift!
Today’s trends in skincare require the use of synthetic active ingredients which interact with the skin. Our approach is to distinguish natural alternatives, which mimic the skins native repair mechanism and are more efficient and ecologically sound.
Translating solutions from nature into industrial settings is hardly an easy task, but it’s one we enjoy undertaking.
We have screened 500+ different wild probiotic strains from the nature, to find the most powerful ones.
Special fermentation process was developed to harvest powerful molecules (HA, LTA, SMase, LA and 40 peptides).
Result is the composition of native signal components and molecules that keep the skin balanced, healthy and protected.
