Why is it important to choose sustainable skincare products?
When you use synthetic chemical skincare ingredients, not only will they affect your skin, but they will also pollute the air and water in nature. For example, ingredients contained in sunscreen damage coral reefs, causing them to bleach.
The main difference between an eco-cosmetic and a traditional one can be found on the ingredients list. The most detrimental impact of the cosmetics industry is deforestation, primarily an effect of palm oil production, as one of the cheapest vegetable oils to be produced. Another devastating effect of the industry is testing on animals. Many brands test their products on animals to make sure they are safe.
What can we do?
By switching to sustainable skincare products, you’ll protect your skin and the ecosystem. Natural and oleo chemical ingredients are less likely to cause skin irritation or allergic reactions. Sustainable products rely on the healing properties found naturally in plants and animals — the ingredients humans have been using for centuries. Also, make sure they are cruelty-free with no testing on animals.