Despite their name, cotton wool and pads often contain plastic and are bleached using harsh chemicals. These mixed materials hinder the recyclability of cotton wool. When single-use cotton wool/pads are needed for hygiene reasons in salon, opt for 100% organic cotton,...
Facial cloths are particularly useful for removing thicker balm and oil cleansers, but are sometimes made from synthetic materials that can shed microplastics and are non-recyclable. It is sometimes the case that they are included as a free gift alongside a cleanser...
Cosmetic mitts – sometimes used to apply tanning products or exfoliate the skin – are often made from polyester, polyurethane, microfibre and other synthetic materials. These mitts can shed microplastics during use or washing, and after use are difficult to recycle....
While glass is widely recycled, common decoration like opaque coloured sprays and foils can render it unrecyclable. Glass needs to be at least semi-transparent to be recycled. Remove labels and opt for modestly decorated packaging...
Microplastics are small pieces of plastics (typically under 5.5mm) contained in beauty products (amongst other things) that are rinsed away with wastewater during use, which means they ultimately end up in the ocean. Plastic degrades into smaller and smaller pieces...
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