{"id":41997,"date":"2016-08-02T18:48:41","date_gmt":"2016-08-02T18:48:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/theindianspot.com\/?p=41997"},"modified":"2016-08-07T15:52:25","modified_gmt":"2016-08-07T15:52:25","slug":"zero-waste-beauty-routine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theindianspot.com\/zero-waste-beauty-routine\/","title":{"rendered":"ZERO WASTE BEAUTY ROUTINE"},"content":{"rendered":"
The goal with the zero waste series is to look at different areas in your home or life in an effort to show you how to begin the shift to Zero Waste or, at the very least, a more minimalistic lifestyle. <\/em>Creating a green beauty routine is as much about reducing waste as it is eliminating toxic ingredients from the products one uses. <\/strong>The main idea behind the zero waste beauty approach is to minimize\/eliminate the plastic, refill and buy in bulk whenever possible, make your own body care products and cosmetics, support green companies, and get rid of all single-use\/disposable products. This might seem like a lot but you can follow the below tips to make it easier:<\/p>\n <\/a>CLEANSING OIL<\/strong><\/p>\n The Oil Cleansing Method uses natural oils like castor oil, coconut oil and olive oil for is incredible for naturally cleansing and moisturizing the skin.\u00a0Providing you with a natural, organic acne and skincare solution. Learn how to combine nourishing oils<\/a><\/span>\u00a0to heal, protect, and purify your skin.<\/p>\n EAR CLEANING<\/strong><\/p>\n Q-Tips feel satisfying to use, but they\u2019re actually not that great because they can push wax further into your ears and create blockages. They are also a tremendous source of waste, particularly the plastic ones. The good news is that you can totally avoid them and cancel out from your lives. Rinse your ears thoroughly in the shower with hot water and clean it with a towel using your fingers.<\/p>\n MOISTURIZING\/SKINCARE<\/strong><\/p>\n During the winter months, you can lightly apply a mix of shea butter and coconut oil on your face. Occasionally, in the evenings if skin is feeling dry and looking dull, you may apply some coconut oil before you head to bed.<\/p>\n