You may not have noticed it, but we’re in the middle of a self-care revolution. People are paying more attention to their physical and mental health, whether this means eating healthier, working out, or going to therapy. As part of this change, men and women have also started treating their bodies better by using personal care products.
Personal care isn’t about narcissism, it’s about good health. Your skin and hair are the barriers between your body and the world. They keep out infections, dirt, and pollution. Your skin releases sweat to cool you down on hot days and expel unwanted toxins. It’s also got its own microbiome – a collection of bacteria and microbes – which boosts the body’s immune system! Your skin is your body’s largest organ and, like any other organ, you need to take care of it.
The industry’s also evolving. Earlier, brands served only a few body types and skin tones, promoting unhealthy ideals of how people should look. Now, they’re catering to diverse groups, trying to help their consumers feel healthier and better.
Though it’s great that both brands and users are changing for the better, the products they use aren’t always the best for the planet. Whether it’s plastic-heavy packing or products filled with palm oil, paraben and micro-beads, a lot of what we use today is very harmful to the environment.
Thankfully, more brands are trying to create eco-friendly self-care products. This way, they can do right by their customers and by the planet, making sure that their organic personal care products are vegan and cruelty-free. Today, we’re going to give you some of the best brands that are changing this space, so you can pamper yourself with natural products for your hair and skin.
Vegan and Cruelty-Free Facial kit
For most people personal care starts with facial care, and for that you’ll need a good facial kit. They help clean the skin of dirt and pollution, unclog blocked pores, and prevent blackheads and pimples. They also prevent skin ageing and sagging, help heal acne, and make the skin more absorbent and moist. At the end of a proper face care routine, you’re left with supple, clean, and glowing skin.
There are a range of eco-friendly, vegan, and cruelty-free products you can use for this. Facial bars, facial cleansers and facial gels can remove any dirt, and facial scrubs can exfoliate your skin and remove dead cells from it. You can complement that with a range of facial oils that will moisturise your skin and help control acne. To apply and remove these products, you can use eco-friendly reusable face towels or tissues.
Natural Body Lotions
A good body lotion is one of the best investments you can make for personal care. Most of you would know that a good body lotion keeps your skin moist. This is because everyday activities like bathing, washing hands, and shaving strip your skin of natural oils and leave it dehydrated. Using an eco-friendly body lotion can seal in moisture, keeping your skin supple all day long.
But there’s a lot more that a good, vegan body lotion can do. As we said, your skin has a natural microbiome which boosts your immunity, and a good body lotion can strengthen that. It can help rough or calloused skin, giving it a smooth and healthy texture.
Organic Sunscreen
While body lotions can make sure your skin stays supple and healthy, they can’t protect you against the sun. To do that, you’re going to need eco-friendly sunscreens. Direct exposure to the sun is extremely harmful to your skin. At the very least, it can cause it to age quickly. More dangerously, though, if you don’t use sunscreen then harmful ultraviolet radiations can cause you severe and painful sunburns, and possibly even skin cancer.
When picking the right sunscreen, keep two things in mind. First, only choose a sunscreen with an SPF (sun protection factor) of at least 30. The higher the SPF, the better. If you’re planning a day out in the park or going for a hike, get yourself sunscreen with SPF 60 to stay safe. Second, make sure you’re only buying sunscreen that’s eco-friendly and vegan so that your good health isn’t bad for the planet.
Planet-friendly Hair Care
Just like your skin, your hair and scalp reflect your overall health. Keeping them clean can help reduce your risk of infection, and help you feel comfortable and confident. So, to round out your organic personal care products, you’ll need an eco-friendly hair oil, shampoo, and a conditioner.
The path to personal care will be filled with trial and error. Your skin and hair are unique to you, so try to search for products that suit you. If you need help, there are excellent influencers on YouTube, Instagram and other platforms that can guide you based on what your body needs. Just remember, taking care of yourself shouldn’t come at the cost of the planet. Use vegan and cruelty-free personal care products that aren’t harmful to nature, don’t use animal testing, and come in clean and biodegradable packaging.
If you’re ready to take your first eco-friendly step in your self-care journey, search through Suspire’s catalogue today and let us help you do right by yourself and the planet.
