Reusable Essentials - Hair Bands, Swabs and Make-Up Removers

The beauty industry is one that has typically relied on plastic and generates a lot of plastic waste. However, in more recent years, many brands have been making an effort to cut down on single-use plastic and focus on materials that can be reused and recycled. Items such as hair bands, cotton swabs, and make-up removers are typically used once or for a relatively short period of time before being thrown away. This means that anyone who uses these items has a larger environmental footprint, which could be reduced.

Reusable items are much better for the environment compared to disposable options, and they can provide other benefits too. By making a few swaps to more eco-friendly products, you could help to save the planet and you can even use products that are kinder to your skin and hair.

Use Reusable Products for the Environment

One of the main reasons to make use of reusable beauty products is that it's better for the environment. Each year, an estimated eight million tonnes of plastic makes its way into the ocean. While a lot of this comes from other industries, single-use products in the beauty industry play their part too. Cotton buds and wet wipes are some of the worst problems concerning waste from the beauty industry. Wet wipes, which contain the plastic polypropylene, make up 90% of the materials causing sewer blockages in the UK, according to Water UK.

A typical elastic hair tie takes around 500 years to decompose. As many people who use them know, they often don't last long before breaking and can easily get lost, meaning you may get through a lot of them every year. Meanwhile, an estimated 10% of cotton buds are flushed down toilets and can end up in waterways.

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Fortunately, things are changing and both the health and beauty industry and individuals are altering their habits and practices. Using products such as plastic-free hair bands, reusable swabs, and reusable hemp and cotton make-up pads can help you to reduce your environmental footprint. These reusable items reduce your waste and allow you to live a more sustainable lifestyle. When you buy products made with sustainable materials, you can keep yourself looking beautiful without worrying about what you might be doing to the planet.

Look After Your Hair and Skin with Reusable Products

Reusable products such as those offered by Suusco can also be better for your skin and hair compared to single-use products or those that use plastic. Hemp and Organic Cotton Reusable Makeup Pads from Acala are gentle on your skin and better for the environment too. LastSwab reusable swaps are hygienic and easy to clean, so you can use them again and again. Plastic-free hair ties, from Wild & Stone, are made with organic cotton and plant-based rubber and are durable and kind to your hair.

When you swap to reusable beauty products, you can play your part in being more sustainable and helping to protect the planet. A few simple swaps can make a big difference.