My Body, Our Home
- Peaches James
- Mar 27, 2024
- 1 min read
Updated: Jul 16, 2024
The Impact of Traditional Beauty Products
In an era where environmental issues are being highlighted, the beauty and personal care products we use daily come under scrutiny for their environmental and health impacts. From disposable sanitary products to deodorants and shampoos, the carbon footprint and health implications of these items demand our attention.
So, let's talk about how we can make better choices for both the earth and ourselves for a healthier and greener lifestyle.
Beauty products can cause pollution and waste. Conventional items like tampons, deodorants and shampoos are made with materials that don't break down easily, so they end up filling our landfills and polluting the oceans. Also, many beauty products contain chemicals that aren't good for our health, like causing skin irritation or even more serious health issues, like the hormone-disrupting dioxins found in many sanitary products.
Dioxins: A persistent organic pollutant; they are carcinogenic and have been linked to immune issues and hormonal disruption.
Eco-friendly and Healthier Alternatives
Recognizing the need for change, the market now offer many sustainable and non-toxic alternatives:
Organic Cotton Tampons and Pads
Menstrual Cup
Reusable Sanitary Pads
Period Underwear
Eco-Friendly Condoms
Natural Lubricants
Solid Shampoo Bars and Conditioners
Reusable Makeup Remover Pads
Biodegradable Dental Floss
Eco-friendly Hair Removal
Natural Perfumes
For Mothers
Cloth Diapers
Eco-friendly Baby Wipes
Natural Baby Skincare
Incorporating these eco-friendly practices and products into daily routines offers women and mothers the opportunity to make healthier choices for themselves, their families and the planet. Start small, consistent change takes time, relace 1 or 2 personal care products at a time, the aim isn't perfection right now. Every small change contributes to a larger impact on our health and the environment.
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