May 13, 2021
Green Is Beautiful
Help Create & Sustain A Cleaner, Safer Planet With A Green Beauty Routine
The TLC of our home planet is something that touches each of our lives. As we face environmental challenges on a daily basis, it is imperative to be aware of the things we can each do to help contribute to a more sustainable, cleaner, and safer planet.
Sustainable living is an attempt to reduce our use of the Earth’s natural resources and personal resources. Believe it or not, there are small things you can do each day that make a big difference in this ongoing mission. Creating a Green Beauty Routine is just one of the ways. Here are a few small things you can do to create a Green Beauty Routine and make a difference.
Check Your Labels
It’s always a good idea to educate yourself on what ingredients your beauty products contain. Much like the food we put in our bodies, it is smart to avoid certain chemicals or processed ingredients. Keep an eye out for parabens and phthalates, which may be toxic when absorbed in high doses. Another additive to watch out for is sodium lauryl sulfate, a common source of skin allergens. These chemicals can wreak havoc on both you and the environment.
It’s always a good idea to educate yourself on what ingredients your beauty products contain. Much like the food we put in our bodies, it is smart to avoid certain chemicals or processed ingredients. Keep an eye out for parabens and phthalates, which may be toxic when absorbed in high doses. Another additive to watch out for is sodium lauryl sulfate, a common source of skin allergens. These chemicals can wreak havoc on both you and the environment.
Make Plant Oils Your New Best Friend
Oils are packed with antioxidants which fight free radicals and help reverse the effects of sun damage. Using plant oils on a daily basis is good for your skin and hair. Due to the decrease in the body’s own oil production as we age, fine lines and wrinkles appear, and hair loses its luster and bounce. These oils help replenish what has been lost and since they are not water-based, they don’t need any type of synthetic preservative or added chemicals. This makes them pure, safe, and one of the best sources of hydration and repair.
Oils are packed with antioxidants which fight free radicals and help reverse the effects of sun damage. Using plant oils on a daily basis is good for your skin and hair. Due to the decrease in the body’s own oil production as we age, fine lines and wrinkles appear, and hair loses its luster and bounce. These oils help replenish what has been lost and since they are not water-based, they don’t need any type of synthetic preservative or added chemicals. This makes them pure, safe, and one of the best sources of hydration and repair.
Don’t Waste Your Beauty Products
Be sure to squeeze as much as you can out of your beauty products. A wringer like the one used for toothpaste works exceptionally well at squeezing every last drop out of your MONAT products. After all, you don’t want to throw away product you can easily use!
Be sure to squeeze as much as you can out of your beauty products. A wringer like the one used for toothpaste works exceptionally well at squeezing every last drop out of your MONAT products. After all, you don’t want to throw away product you can easily use!
Stay Conscious of Your Water Use
Did you know every minute the faucet runs, two gallons of water go down the drain? The average eight-minute shower dumps 17 gallons—so making a conscious effort while washing dishes, brushing your teeth, and taking a shower can make a difference.
Did you know every minute the faucet runs, two gallons of water go down the drain? The average eight-minute shower dumps 17 gallons—so making a conscious effort while washing dishes, brushing your teeth, and taking a shower can make a difference.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Learn how reducing, reusing, and recycling can help you, your community, and the environment by saving money, energy, and natural resources, here.
Learn how reducing, reusing, and recycling can help you, your community, and the environment by saving money, energy, and natural resources, here.
Ready to help?
As part of the MONAT Sustainability initiative, we’re proud to introduce the MONAT Recycling Program—in partnership with TerraCycle®.* The MONAT Recycling Program offers a simple, environmentally conscious solution for the disposal of the empty packaging of all your favorite MONAT products. To find out more on how to get involved in this incredible program HERE.
*Available in the contiguous USA
