Your Ultimate Autumn Skincare Guide
To keep your complexion glowing and hydrated throughout the autumn months, follow our ultimate autumn skincare guide.
Vanessa Noy
March 30, 2024
Make the Switch
The Eco-Friendly Bathroom
Sustainable alternatives that help you look and feel great
We can reduce how often we purchase the daily grooming essentials used on high rotation in our bathrooms by choosing smart alternatives to the single use items that we use to look and feel our best. Making these small changes in the bathroom to sustainable options is one step closer towards reducing the endless mass consumption of products that end up in landfill, our waterways and oceans.
For me making a switch to more sustainable consumables has also created a more meaningful connection to what are now my daily self-care rituals. Using not only sustainable alternatives but also beautiful looking products that take pride of place in my bathroom. Brands such as SHHOWERCAP and Well Kept are leading the way with their line of sustainable bathroom essentials and self-care products that once you start using, you will never look back.
Are you a Shower Cap Girl? If not, you are about to be.
Redefining the traditional plastic shower cap, ground-breaking New York based brand SHHHOWERCAP has made the shower cap a sustainable must have that not only keeps your blow dry perfect but looks chic and fashionable!
Why switch?
- 100% Waterproof: the revolutionary Nano-tech fabric means the water beads up and slides right off. Water repels on contact and when the fabric does get wet, it dries immediately, as soon as you step out of the shower. No drippy mess in your bathroom floor, gym bag, or suitcase.
- Traditional shower caps turn rancid with mould, mildew, and other bacteria that cause bad smells and mould inside your cap. Made from special antibacterial fabric SHHHOWERCAP is designed to always stay as good as new.
- Plastic traps in the heat and humidity generated by your body in the shower. Humidity destroys volume, creates frizz, and ruins blowouts. The proprietary fabric is breathable, so all of that hair-ruining moisture can escape, without letting a drop in from the outside.
The Sea Sponge – the ultimate skin loofah
The sea sponge is an eco-friendly, all natural, renewable resource – the perfect replacement to your plastic loofah. They grow on the bottom of our oceans, seas, and rivers and possess remarkable powers of regeneration. Used for thousands of years for bathing, WELL KEPT sea sponges are carefully harvested, cut by hand by specialist divers to ensure that the base of the sponge remains intact. The sponge then re-grows back to its original form within 3-5 years. Studies show that areas harvested actually increase the population density of sponges.
For bath and body, wool cut sponges are the best as they are soft, larger and will last the longest. Whereas silk cut sponges are even softer and are great for facial cleansing and makeup removal.
Natural sea sponges are very good for all types of skin, including sensitive skin. They contain minerals such as potassium, zinc, iron, sodium, and magnesium. They also gently exfoliate your skin, removing dead skin cells. The natural sea sponge contains a natural enzyme that blocks the growth of bacteria. Being anti-bacterial inhibits the odours and mildew associated with artificial sponges.
More durable than artificial sponges, if cared for well, natural sea sponges can last for months, even years. They are tough and durable while being gentle on the skin. And the best part of all – being a natural product they are biodegradable, so when you are done using it you can pop it in your compost.
Ditch the Plastic – Switch to the Safety Razor
The first time I used a single blade razor I will admit, I was a little intimidated and nervous. But what was I worried about? The result was simply the closest and rash free shave my underarms and legs had ever experienced!
I took note of the tips the WELL KEPT team shared with me in their how to guide on shaving with a safety razor and I will never look back.
So why the fuss?
- Giving up plastic razors forever means you not only save cash, but you minimise the endless waste associated with plastic razors that last for 3 uses. Simply switch out the blade as it becomes dull (usually every 7-8 uses depending on hair type) and replace with a recyclable new blade for a fraction of the cost of a new plastic razor.
- WELL KEPT Safety Razors are powered coated brass, beautifully weighted for a pressure free close shave. The single blade razor sweeps along the top of the skin, cutting the hair while minimising skin irritation and ingrown hairs.
Pro Tip: the best way to prep your skin for an easier and more seamless shave is to soften the hair follicles by immersing yourself in warm water for a few minutes before you shave. Use a natural soap or shaving oil to moisturise and protect the skin.
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WELL KEPT Safety Razor
Brass safety razor complete with blade.
We are pretty biased, but the two greatest reasons to make the switch to a plastic free razor is not only the superior close shave with reduced irritation, but also that these beautifully weighted brass razors are designed to last. A sustainable, plastic free alternative.
Best For: all skin types, and those prone to shaving rash.
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Earth Loving Everyday Essentials
Sustainable bathroom products are not only great for the planet but beautiful to use. In addition to the beauty essentials above don’t forget to switch out your everyday basics . Here’s our quick picks for bathroom basics that come with a clear conscience.
- Ever Eco makeup remover and facial pads – zero waste alternative to makeup rounds. These eco-friendly reusable cotton rounds are gentle on your skin and the planet.
- Bodecare Bamboo toothbrush – an eco-friendly biodegradable option for your toothbrush. Enhanced with activated charcoal to help control mouth odour and prevent tooth decay.
- Simply Gentle Organic Cotton buds – 100% organic with paper stems there cotton buds are eco-friendly, sustainable and biodegradable. Hundreds of uses without polluting the planet.
EVER ECO Reusable Bamboo Facial Pads
Eco-friendly white facial rounds.
Sustainable alternative to disposable makeup rounds. Dual sided of soft velour and gentle exfoliating terry, ideal for makeup removal, cleansing, toner and mask removal. After use pop them in the wash and use over again.
Best for: sustainable facial cleansing and product application.
10 pack of white facial pads + cotton wash bag
*Written from references from eductional Journal enteries by the team at WELL KEPT. [7 things you never knew about sea sponges – well kept (keepwellkept.com). how to shave with a safety razor – well kept (keepwellkept.com) ]
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