Happy Earth Day. To mark this occasion – a time to celebrate environmental protection –
WH challenged beauty writer Gabrielle Dyer to overhaul her entire beauty routine, from skin to haircare and everything in between, for sustainable swaps. Here s how it went.
Unsurprisingly, given my day job as a beauty writer, my bathroom shelf and make-up bag are overflowing with wonders. Sleek-looking serums, luxurious lipsticks and jewel-encrusted palettes. They make for aesthetically pleasing photos, but, on closer inspection, they’re looking less and less attractive.
Why? Their eco credentials – or lack thereof. So, in search of a happy middle ground, I transformed my routine with sustainability in mind – to road-test products that focus on eco-friendly packaging, ethical manufacturing processes and sustainably sourced ingredients, as well as fair trade policies for workers and farmers.
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Is carbon neutrality the new green beauty frontier?
Everything you need to know Regan Cameron
When it comes to environmentally friendly beauty, there are a wealth of terms to try to understand – from ‘green’ and ‘clean’ to ‘plastic-free’. Now, ‘carbon neutral’ is the eco buzzword making waves.
Carbon neutrality is a concept that aims to ensure our products have less of an impact on the planet, by focusing on how to minimise and counteract carbon emissions. But is ‘carbon neutral’ really a useful guide when trying to shop more sustainably, or just another confusing marketing claim?