NEW! buildingsustainability intoour everyday beautyroutine

The beautyindustry is responsiblefor producingover142 billion units ofpackaging everyyearworldwide. Unfortunately,thevast majorityofthispackaging isn’t recycled,and many products contain microplasticingredientsin theformulas themselves, whichare causing terrible damage to marinelife— andtheyare notgoodfor ourbodieseither! Beautypacking wasteis aserious problem,butthere arewaysyou can minimise yourbeautyfootprint, whilealso enhancing your wellbeingandappearance. Here aresomeofmy favourite ways to indulgein some lowcost, lowwaste beautyrituals.

Practicefacialmassage

Incorporate facial massage into your daily skincare routine, either while cleansing or applying your favourite oil; it’ s one of the best ways you can instantly brighten, tone and de-puff your face. There ’ s a plethora of tutorials and guides available online showcasing various techniques – I sometimes like to use a gua sha or jade roller, but the key takeaway here is consistency.

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EnjoyanEpsom Saltbath

EpsomSaltsdissolve in thebath to leaveskin soothedandtoned. It relaxesthemuscles whileprovidinga pampering,sensual experience. A20-minute soakcansupport agood night’ssleepandmake youfeelultra-relaxed.

Madeleine White,ex-model, make-upartistandfounder of award-winning localethicalbeauty brand,Juni Cosmetics,showshow we can buildsustainabilityinto ourbeautyroutine.

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We allknow the importanceofdietand, ofcourse,thebasics need to becovered;fruit andveg, healthyfats, protein,etc, butit’salso good to feedthegut with fermentedfoods. Goodbacteria =ahappy t=clear, glowingskin. Myfavouritesinclude sauerkraut,coconut kefir,apple cidervinegar andmiso.

B ngBody brushin

Drybo ingisa wonderfulal ernative to body scrubs,and youcan do this every morningbeforea shower.Someofthe manybenefitsinclude: n stimulation of your lymphaticsystem n improvedcirculation andblood flow n enhanced toneand textureofyourskin n reducedcellulite G gut M

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Keepon topof haircuts

Agoodhaircutisso underrated! Findinga stylist whocan enhance yourhair textureand createastyle thatsuits yourfaceshape and lifestylecan reducethe need forhair products andtools.Once you’ve foundyoursignature style,all you’ll needis agentleshampooand conditioner andagood hair brushandyou’llbe good to go.Effortless, easy hairatitsbest.