Shampoo Bars & Sandalwood SPF: Choose These 5 Beauty Products For A Greener Routine
Going green in terms of our consumption is really important for both our own health and the environment. Using eco-friendly skincare and haircare, therefore, is the order of the day, which is why brands are always innovating and coming up with safer, more natural products which are clean. Here, we list some finds which tick those boxes and are also effective.
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1.The Switch Fix’s Mylky Way Anti-Frizz Shampoo Bars are not only nourishing but also eco-friendly
Shampoo bars are getting increasingly popular for not requiring as much water during the manufacturing process as liquid shampoos. This shampoo bar is very nourishing, and has a vanilla-mint scent which will remind you of candy cane. It lathers decently enough for a natural shampoo, and also softens and moisturises the hair so that it doesn’t get frizzy and dry. The best part is that shampoo bars are travel-friendly too. The lack of plastics in the paper packaging is also eco-friendly, as is the absence of palm oil, petroleum, sulphates and loads of other common toxins.
Price: Rs 574. Buy it here.
2.Sandiva’s Sandalwood SPF products are a refreshing marriage of plant-based makeup and skincare
The practice of wearing sandalwood paste on the face as a natural sunscreen has been around since ancient times in many cultures of the world, including several regions of India. This brand combines sandalwood’s pigment and tint with modern SPF technology, and makes some must-have, affordable makeup-skincare hybrids which provide sun protection while also giving coverage. A sandalwood primer, a sandalwood tinted sunblock, and a sandalwood loose powder with SPF are the products they offer, of which the loose powder with SPF wins the award for most needed because it makes retouching your sunscreen throughout the day when wearing makeup easy.
Price: Rs 500. Buy it here.
3.This multi-purpose Protect Balm from WeDo is not only fragrance-free, but minimises the number of products you need
The more products we buy, the more products there is a demand for, and the more products that are manufactured. This contributes to accelerated depletion of resources and increased pollution. That’s why such multi-purpose products are great. This Protect Balm, made from almond oil, is great because it’s packaged in recycled cardboard and a reusable metal container instead of plastic. The multiple benefits of the product make it less wasteful than if you were to buy separate products—you can use it as a lip balm, a cracked heel ointment, and even as a moisturiser for dry ends of your hair. It doesn’t have frilly additives like fragrance oils, so even if you have cracked, sensitive skin, it won’t react and sting. Isn’t it nice to have products which are so clean and fuss-free, in addition to being vegan and cruelty-free?
Price: Rs 1,950. Buy it here.
4.This Oat And Zinc Mineral Sunscreen from Dr. Sheth’s is a homegrown alternative to synthetic sunscreens which destroy coral reefs
Chemical sunscreens contain ingredients like oxybenzone, avobenzone and octinoxate, among others. Many of these are known to be harmful for the environment, because they can kill coral reefs once mixed with seawater. That’s why many places, such as Hawaii, have banned chemical sunscreens. Plus, since all our water eventually goes into the sea, they’re also not environmentally-friendly. That’s why mineral sunscreens are better. This one from Dr. Sheth’s contains zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, and is a physical sunscreen. It’s safe for pregnant women too!
Price: Rs 750. Buy it here.
5.The Daughter Earth x Corallista highlighter is perfect for those looking for eco-friendly luminisers
It’s rare to find shimmer makeup made with ingredients which are eco-friendly. It’s even rarer to find a highlighter which actually has skincare benefits beyond being oily. That’s why this product is so great. Created in collaboration with Ankita Chaturvedi, a beauty guru many rely on for her beauty know-how, this cream highlighter is great in so many ways. It has skincare ingredients like Co Enzyme Q10, which is an antioxidant, and Huang Qi, a herb which is an adaptogen. In addition to that, the mica in this product is ECOCERT certified too, and there is no beeswax in the product since bees are in danger of becoming endangered. The colour is a beautiful golden that will suit many warm Indian skin tones too. What’s not to like?
Price: Rs 1,950. Buy it here.
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