Makeup has to be the one area that I have really struggled to go plastic free. Most companies do not make plastic free makeup, it's difficult to make your own and makeup has to be used up within a certain amount of time due to germs which can cause eye infections and spots! Of course an alternative is to not wear makeup. But I love makeup so here are some ways to cut down your plastic and waste if you love it too.
Tinted Moisturizer
Package free foundation, lipstick, blusher, highlighter and concealer
Foundation refill alternative
Concealer refill alternative
Blusher refill alternative
Highlighter refill alternative
Lipstick refill alternative
Powder
Mascara
Lipgloss
Liquid Eyeliner - or buy pencil
Lipliner - buy pencil
Eyebrow tint
Lip balm - note that vaseline is not an alternative as it is a plastic substance.
False eyelashes - stop using
Glitter - do not use glitter. Glitter is micro plastics. There is biodegradable glitter available bu there is no alternative to glue.
Eyeshadow
Makeup brushes/sponges - try to buy natural sponges and wooden brushes with natural fibres.
Nail care - ideally stop using nail varnish.
Sunscreen - high spf - lower spf
Aftersun - use aloe vera. To save buying it, buy the plant and use when needed. Coconut oil also works as well.
Insect repellent - DIY insect repellent
Insect bite repair - tiger balm
Sunburn - aloe vera
Plasters
Treating sore throats - honey. Honey is naturally antibacterial and can soothe a sore throat.
Treating colds/flu - honey and lemon tea. Honey is antibacterial, lemon is antibacterial and full of vitamin C. The hot tea will loosen mucus. Eucalyptus oil is great for clearing air ways.
Nausea - ginger/peppermint
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