Updated at 9:40pm EST on November 19, 2020
When you buy cosmetics, it is difficult to maintain a plastic-free state. Because cosmetics are full of liquids and powders, they often rely on large amounts of plastic packaging to keep everything together. Every time we replace the old mascara tube, this causes a lot of waste.
But what if you control the ingredients and packaging? Thanks to the Internet, making your own lipsticks, foundations and other daily cosmetics is easier than ever. With the right recipes and YouTube tutorials, anyone can become a zero-waste beauty expert.
Nevertheless, when you are just entering the world of DIY beauty, it may be a little overwhelming. This is why we asked five bloggers to share their best advice for beginners. Their insight should help you choose the right ingredients and hone your technique-even if it takes a few tries to get the blush just right.
Zero waste video blogger and writer of The Picture of Mary
"Have fun, try different methods and ingredients, and explore the world of natural pigments and dyes. I found that dehydrated beetroot has the most amazing light pink, and I now use it as a blush. The world is beautiful and beautiful and useful. Let it Become your hobby to explore and appreciate it."
Author of The Rogue Ginger and author of "Waste Not: Make a Big Difference By Throwing Less"
"One way to reduce the amount of plastic and waste in cosmetics is to create your own ingredients using many ingredients in the pantry and reusable containers. Tapioca flour or arrowroot flour purchased from bulk food stores can be substituted for ordinary store purchases. The talcum powder can also be used as a dry shampoo. I like to mix tapioca powder with turmeric, cinnamon and carob to make eye shadow and eyebrow powder. Mix tapioca flour (or arrowroot flour) with beet powder and cocoa to make my blush. You can also try boldly and make your own mascara. Trust me, no one will know that the food on your face is edible."
"If making your own cosmetics is not attractive to you, that's okay. You can reduce plastic and waste by supporting sellers in your area. These sellers can usually be found in local markets or places like Etsy. I found it on cardboard. Refillable mascara and lipstick packaging, no plastic!"
Litterless writer and founder of Chicago Zero Waste
"Search your local store for unpackaged DIY ingredients. Many grocery stores that sell bulk foods also have some combinations that you can use in your own projects: the beetroot powder in the herbal and spice section can color blush or lip color, Beeswax granules can be used to make balsams and ointments, and cocoa powder can form the basis of homemade dry shampoo mixtures. Some local retailers can mentally inventory the products they provide, and then use these ingredients as starting recipes when searching. Be near you Find a local bulk shelf-check out my guide to the US state store-or if you don't have one near you, The Refill Revolution is an online store that offers bulk DIY ingredients in glass jars or paper bags."
The writer who just left footprints
"My best advice for people who start making their own cosmetics and toiletries is to be patient. Especially when it comes to skin care and cosmetics, you may not like the first thing you do, that’s okay. Everyone’s skin is So different, your skin may not respond well to the first thing you do. It may be a bit of trial and error at the beginning. For example, the first time I started making deodorants was because of the many natural, zero-waste deodorants I purchased. Odor makes my skin rough and irritated. There are many people whose skin does not respond well to baking soda, but this is not an ingredient in anything I buy. I still don’t know what makes me have this reaction, but I Now use baking soda and coconut oil to make your own deodorant, shea butter and lavender and lemongrass essential oils. If you don’t like something your skin does for the first time, give it to a friend and say, “I made this , It doesn't work for my skin type, but it might work for you. '"
"Buy sustainable packaging ingredients. Considering that many of the ingredients used in makeup are plastic, this can be very difficult. I have struggled with this myself. However, there are places where you can almost buy cosmetic ingredients. Waste. One of my favorite resources is The Refill Revolution. They provide raw materials such as beetroot powder, mica, beeswax, clay, etc. in reusable glass jars or paper bags. They pack your choice of products in plastic bags with nozzles .When you get the product, you can pour the contents into the bottle. Then, you return the pouch with the prepaid postage included in the delivery. They use natural products to sterilize them and reuse them. But you keep the bottle. This Significantly reduced", allowing you to obtain natural ingredients for makeup at the same time. Refill Revolution is shipped to the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. "
"Another way to get a cosmetic ingredient pack for free is to check and see what your local bulk food store has. My local health food store has a bulk area where I can bring my own jar. I can take whatever I want. Place the things you want in jars (after I peel them at the counter) and take them to the cashier for payment. I noticed that my bulk food store has many ingredients that can be used for natural makeup, such as dried hibiscus, lavender, Cocoa powder, wait. Look at what your bulk food store sells—you might be surprised."
"In terms of manufacturing and storing zero-waste cosmetics, see if you have any empty containers to store your DIY. Even if they are plastic, it helps keep them away from the landfill. If not, you can buy glass or Metal cans for cosmetics. There is a store near me called The Container Store that sells these containers. The best advice I can offer is to look around your neighborhood to see if your local crafts store sells your cosmetic packaging "Search again. If not, please consider buying some online. A good online store for ingredients and containers is Mountain Rose Herbs. "
"Not all the items they ship are plastic-free, but you can ask to minimize plastic packaging waste in your order (for example: paper instead of bubble wrap). Whatever you decide to do, before ordering locally, please Try to source ingredients locally. Online shop. Contact local beekeepers, farmers or gardeners. See if you can get some of their bounties and tell them that you want it to be as plastic-free as possible. Ask them friendly and ask. Establishing a rapport with them can really help you avoid unnecessary waste. In addition, everything will be sourced locally, which means it won’t take miles to reach you (resulting in less carbon emissions). You can too Try to find some ingredients (there are a lot of beach roses near me in summer, and I use them in various DIY cosmetics and skin care products)."
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