From toxic chemicals to plastics that end up in the landfill, it's time to identify some of the least sustainable parts of your beauty routine.
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11 ways your beauty routine could be harming the planet
It turns out your beauty routine can have a negative impact on the environment. Here's how and what you can do about it.
Taking a long shower wastes water.
Your razors are ending up in the landfill.
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Some of your makeup is tested on animals.
Animal-derived ingredients are hiding in your makeup.
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The exfoliating microbeads in soaps are harming marine life.
Cleaning ears with cotton swabs is contributing to the global waste crisis.
Body wash has a larger carbon footprint than bar soap.
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first invented in 1865 by William Shepphardbecome popularbody wash has a carbon footprint about 25% larger
Washing your hair daily is bad for your locks and the environment.
Old product containers should be recycled, not tossed in the wastebasket.
Plastic toothbrushes take hundreds of years to decompose.
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Cloth face masks are just waste wrapped in more waste.
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