I was very happy to receive these ace Vegamour hair products because as a vegan it’s so important to me that my beauty regime is completely cruelty-free! They were offered to me for a review and one thing I was happy to see was brown paper packaging inside – no styrofoam to be seen! I received the GRO revitalizing shampoo and conditioner along with the GRO Biotin gummies for hair and the pure marula oil. I liked the lavender colour for the GRO range as it suited my bathroom down to the ground. The gummies came in a glass jar…
7 reasons to love Neal’s Yard Remedies
In a world where sustainability, accountability and ethics are more important than ever, I wanted to see how Neal’s Yard Remedies held up. It takes a lot to impress me as I’ve written about ethics for years, but this company have some seriously ethical credentials. This post contains affiliate links These are the 7 reasons to love Neal’s Yard Remedies and why they’re still one of our most ethical beauty companies: 1. They smell so, so good The number one thing that I love when using them is the smell! They really do smell incredible and I thoroughly love the…
7 top tips for getting the most out of solid shampoo and conditioner
Using solid shampoo and conditioner is a great way to reduce plastic use as well as saving money. Once you get into a routine it’s a big step in getting towards a zero-waste bathroom and you’ll avoid the nasty chemicals and drying agents that are present in some shower products. These bars can also last much longer than a regular bottle of shampoo if treated well. Another benefit to buying solid bars is that you’re supporting ethical makers and shakers as well as supporting small businesses. These bars really are handmade with love, so it’s important to show our support…
7 ways to have a more ethical and eco-friendly wedding day
If you want to have a cheaper, more ethical and eco-friendly wedding, then this guide will help you to easily achieve that goal. Weddings can be expensive as there is so much pressure to spend a lot of money on just one day, but being ethical is great reason not to do that and avoid the extra stress. Going greener can actually make a wedding much easier, cost less money and it can even mean less things to organise! Sometimes decisions can be made for you, as if it isn’t necessary – you just don’t do it and sustainability is…
5 eco-conscious UK beauty brands and retailers that you need to know about
If you love beauty and you want to be a sustainable and eco-conscious consumer, then I want to introduce you to some great UK brands. These brands all have solid eco-credentials and as a consumer, it’s important to vote with your feet for a better and more sustainable world. While they’re not perfect yet, we’re in a time when we want eco-conscious companies to grow and thrive for a greener and cleaner planet. If you want to be an eco-conscious consumer and support ethical companies within the UK, then these are the brands and retailers that you need to know…
5 organic and eco-friendly face masks that will make your skin happy
Eco-friendly beauty is really taking off and if you love face masks as much as I do then this is great news for your skincare routine! All of these face masks are organic and produced in accordance with ethical standards above the usual high-street brands. Soaking in the bath or watching Netflix with an eco-friendly face mask is a wonderful way to take care of you, so if you have a spare evening, there’s no reason not to treat yourself! If you want to try introducing more eco-friendly beauty products into your regime, then check out how to have an…
How to give yourself a non-toxic and eco-friendly pedicure
There are so many nasty chemicals lurking in our beauty products, and this is especially true for the nail varnishes used for your pedicure that smell so bad. If you want to use products that are kinder to your body then never fear, because non-toxic polish is gaining popularity and there are loads of other great organic products for your feet too! After my article on how to have a non-toxic manicure, I didn’t want to leave out your beautiful feet, especially when they work so hard all day! Without further ado, here are my recommendations for treating your feet…
How to give yourself a non-toxic and eco-friendly manicure
I love giving myself a manicure and it can be a great mindful act of self-care that can make you feel good, but I detest the smell and the horrible chemicals that they put in nail varnishes. Luckily, things are starting to change in the beauty industry as companies start to remove toxic chemicals from beauty products as there is strong evidence that they can get into our body and even into breast milk. There is no need to fear though, as toxicity is low in humans but it’s still worth avoiding as there could be harmful effects that we…
The 5 best pink hair looks that I’ve tried and loved
I have to admit, I love having pink hair and these are some of the best creative looks I’ve tried over the years. I started dying my hair when I was 12 and I’ve experimented a lot, but nowadays I have handed it over to a professional as there are some looks that are difficult to achieve on my own. These looks are a collaboration between me and my hairdresser as I had all of these colours done by Hazel at Blueberry Bangs in Chorlton, Manchester (this is not a sponsored post, just credit where credit is due). The great…
How to have a zero-waste and eco-friendly hair care routine
We love our hair and the environment, but how do we have good hair whilst also being kind to the environment by avoiding plastics and nasty chemicals? I always thought that I needed loads of products to tame my dry and damaged hair, but being on the road has shown me that I can achieve a lot just by using the right products, instead of the scattergun approach to buying hair care products based on advertising. We’re bombarded with adverts for shampoos and conditioners that offer a dizzying array of benefits, but do we actually need them? I thought that…
All the things you need to treat yourself to an easy eco-friendly facial
Facials are a great way to feel good about ourselves so here is everything you need for an organic and eco-friendly treat for your face! Having a good skincare routine shouldn’t cost the earth, especially as it is such a mindful way to care for ourselves. I love exfoliating and applying moisturiser especially when I’ve been working long hours and being in the office or on location has dried out my skin. This post may contain affiliate links Through my years of experimenting with skincare, I’ve found that sustainable tools are actually much more effective than disposable ones. I think…
What is it really like to have your eyebrows microbladed?
This is my story of getting my eyebrows microbladed, the reason that I decided to put myself through the treatment was that I’m going backpacking around Asia so I didn’t want the hassle of doing them. That, and also because I’m vain. I did get them dyed every few weeks but they are quite patchy from overplucking so I wanted something longer lasting. This post may contain affiliate links Choosing the right salon I was on the fence about getting them microbladed at first as I didn’t want to walk around with terrifying slugs on my face for the next…
