Understand beauty certifications to avoid greenwashing.
Greenwashing misleads consumers into a false sense of security, it promotes the buying of products that are not in line with our values and detracts from those who are making an honest effort to be ethical and accurate in their claims. In this post, we look at beauty certifications to help you identify greenwashing!
Is collagen beneficial? Or is there a downside?
Collagen is everywhere! In face creams, liquids to drink, and powder to add to smoothies – all of the marketing hype can lead you to feel like you’re missing a vital ingredient if you don’t take it. Is collagen beneficial? Are there any downsides? Let’s dig in.
Delving beneath the surface on eco friendly cosmetics.
Eco friendly cosmetics labelled “sustainable” are everywhere! Unfortunately, greenwashing is also a major problem and it’s estimated that the beauty industry is responsible for about 30% of the plastic waste in the world. So how can we be more eco-friendly when we buy and use cosmetics?
What does clean beauty really mean?
Have you ever found yourself scanning the ingredients list of your favorite beauty products, trying to decipher which ones are harmful and which ones are safe? More people are becoming conscious of the potential risks associated with certain chemicals and toxins commonly found in beauty products. But what is clean beauty?