Your daily cleansing routine is a key part of your skincare routine and can often result in the most waste, but here are some tips to help you cleanse a little more sustainably!

Ditch disposable cotton pads

A twice-daily swipe of a cotton wool pad can mean the number of cotton pads thrown out can really mount up. Cotton wool production uses a huge amount of water, so the less you can use, the better it is for the planet.

Say ‘Farewell’ to Facewipes

We all know that face wipes wreak havoc on the environment but many skin experts will tell you just how face wipes aren’t great for your skin – with many claiming to cleanse in a matter of seconds, they contain harsh chemicals, don’t properly cleanse and can also contribute to premature ageing.

They are handy at times (we know how easy they are for festivals) and if you do need them whilst on the go, Beauty Kitchen Seahorse Plankton Sustainable Beauty Wipes, (£2.69 for 30 wipes), are cruelty free and compostable. Or try Simple Kind To Skin Biodegradable Cleansing Wipes, £3.65 for 20 wipes, which are also cruelty free.

Kinder Cleansing Tools

Try using reusable cotton pads instead or muslin cloths – we love CloudCloth and they’re made right here in the UK, in cotton capital Manchester to be precise!

Beware of microfibre face cloths made from polyester – this is a man-made plastic fibre which sheds plastic into our oceans and rivers with every wash or rinse.