While we have made progress when it comes to sustainable fashion, the beauty scene still lags behind in that aspect. Most of the packaging of your favourite beauty products go on to fill landfills and stays there—no recyclability or decomposition. Yes, we understand that it's difficult to totally have to give them up because of the environment but, you could make a swap with some environment-friendly beauty products, right? Here are a few beauty products that will help reduce your impact on the planet...

Green People is one of the biggest eco beauty brands in the UK. Their products are packed with 99% active natural and organic ingredients. Their lineup of products includes products for men, women and children. Apparently, the Duchess of Cambridge is reported to use one of their kids’ products on Princess Charlotte. We’re loving their Special Edition Velvet Matte Lipstick in Damask Rose. It’s all things chic and feminine.

Lush has been a company right at the forefront of eco-friendly beauty by eliminating packaging from as many products as possible. Their Jungle Solid Conditioner is a blend of cocoa butter, bananas and avocados. And while you might feel weird to rub a bar on your head trust us when we say that it will leave you with smooth and frizz-free locks.

Unlike other washcloths, this makeup remover has millions of fibres that are standing straight. When used damp, in a circular motion on your skin, these fibres breakdown even waterproof makeup and leave your skin squeaky clean. You will not have trouble with your super stubborn mascara after using this product. Its environmental impact is also close to nil.

Most of L’Occitane’s offerings are found in good-for-the-environment packaging, most of it is recyclable. This shampoo has a silicone-free blend that leaves you with clean, build-up-free hair that feels fresh and lightweight. With a mix of thyme, grapefruit, cedar and lavender, it makes for a refreshing fragrance.

Almost all of the brand’s makeup and skincare offerings have refills to go with their packaging. Hence waste does not become an issue here. Their Kjaer Weis Lipstick in the blue-toned red hue ‘Adore’ goes on smoother than you’d imagine and gives you a pigmented pout that will stay all day long.

Origins’ packaging comes from recycled materials and is produced by renewable energy sources. Their Out Of Trouble 10 Minute Mask To Rescue Problem Skin is a blend of zinc oxide, sulphur and camphor that will help you get rid of dead cells, grease and any other junk your skin is holding on to.
Do the right thing and invest in these beauty products STAT.