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How To Be a Green Goddess; Switching To Natural Beauty

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Biggest Mistake People Make When Switching to Green Beauty. How to switch to green beauty. AWAKE ORGANICS Artisan Organic Cosmetics Made in England. Aromatherapy for your face.

I bet you’re looking for ways to cut-out controversial chemicals from your life. It can be a bit overwhelming in the beginning, especially when it comes to beauty and personal care products.
 
I have spent more than a decade living a healthy and holistic lifestyle. I have dedicated a huge amount of time learning how my family and I can be greener and cleaner. Why? Honestly, because the state of our polluted environment scares the hell out of me. The knock-on effect of a harsh and polluted planet keeps me up at night. But, it also fires me up to change the status quo, and I want to inspire you to make changes that will be better for you AND the environment.

Do you want to live your healthiest life, and SAVE the planet at the same time?

Of course you do! I have some really good advice that will help you avoid unnecessary exposure to a ton of carcinogenic chemicals. Join the tribe of women who are seriously disrupting the Beauty industry. We are standing up and we are changing everything!
 
If you are a newbie or just in need of a refresher, follow my TOP TIPS to make switching to green beauty a piece of cake.

The Biggest Mistakes People Make When Switching To Green Beauty

1. Don’t Throw Everything Away

Five minutes on Google is enough to scare most people into a lifetime of kale shooters (been there, done that). Once you have been awakened to the many indecencies of the beauty industry, you may become enraged. It will be tempting to dump the lot and start over.

GREEN FIX
If you have a big budget at your disposal, then by all means, go to town! However, if you are like most, it’s best to replace your products item-by-item. Prioritise! Cleansing products are rinsed off, while serums, moisturisers, masks and deodorants are designed to be absorbed into your (bloodstream) skin. It’s OK to take your time. You will still have the satisfaction of knowing you are making healthy, informed choices, and you will enjoy the process much more.

2. Don’t Assume

Green-washing is rampant in the beauty industry. As more and more people make the switch to green beauty, big name brands are cashing in. They can be very sneaky, often peppering a few organic ingredients throughout a mostly synthetic formula.

GREEN FIX
When you read labels, look at the first 3 ingredients and make sure they are natural and preferably organic. Ideally, the entire list should be made up of natural, recognisable ingredients. Scan the list for known offenders: parabens, fragrance/parfum, other poly-syllabic synthetics, etc. Read the full list here.

3. Don’t Pay For Glorified Water

Most conventional creams are bulked out with thickeners and feel enhancers. Big brands try to bolster their watered-down formulas with a few natural actives because it’s much cheaper to formulate this way.

GREEN FIX
Look for waterless formulas. Check the ingredients. If the list contains water/aqua in the top three, the formula is water-based. A waterless formula will be far more concentrated and less likely to contain harmful chemicals.

If you prefer a water-based formula, look for products that contain 100% natural ingredients and use a naturally-derived preservation system (citric acid, potassium sorbate, benzyl alcohol, salicylic acid, glycerine, sorbic acid, etc.).

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4. Don’t Skip The Fine Print

Watch out for misleading labels. Just because it says “Lavender” on the front of the bottle doesn’t necessarily mean the product contains any real plant material at all. Fragrances, both synthetic and naturally derived, are used all the time to achieve a natural-ish scent. It’s important to know the difference between real, and not real.

GREEN FIX
Check the ingredients. Look for products that are scented with pure essential oils. You will know, because essential oils all have long Latin names, ie. Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil.

5. Don’t Rely Solely on Logos

Logos that certify products for organic content, being cruelty-free, free-from, etc., are important and they are a big step in the right direction. There really is no good reason for big brands not to have logos that back up their claims. However, many super clean indie and niche brands may not have the financial or administrative resources to join the club.

GREEN FIX
If you like the look of a product but it doesn’t have a logo, get to know the brand. Any good, green brand will have a rock-solid ethos and mission statement available on their website. If you have questions, send them an email and ask away. Look for transparent, ethical brands that you believe in.

FINAL THOUGHTS
Support your transition to green beauty by making kind, careful, informed choices. Lead by example, and don’t be hard on yourself.

Melissa x


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  1. Rachel Swann says

    May 10, 2017 at 10:30 am

    Love this article, especially the comment about big brands throwing in the odd ‘ethical’ or green item to make us think we’re spending wisely. I’ve done exactly as you say and started to move over to green products item by item. Think Dirty is a great little app that can really help too.

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