Overhaul your beauty regime with plastic-free, vegan and tech-free products this January
If you've made a New Year's resolution to eat less meat, go alcohol-free or cut down on your plastic waste then you'll be happy to know there are ways to make your beauty regime guilt-free too
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ARE you doing Dry Jan? Veganuary? Cutting down on plastic? Or limiting social media?
Make sure you cling to your resolutions on the beauty front too.
From alcohol-free creams to recyclable packaging, ISABEL DEIBE picks out the guilt-free products you need.
Plastic-free
BEAUTY products waste much plastic with packaging — up to 30 per cent of landfill waste. But many brands are cutting down.
Vegan
MANY of us are cutting out animal products for Veganuary, but what about your beauty buys? Neither product nor ingredients can include animal extracts or have been tested on animals. Tricky, as skincare ingredients like collagen and retinol are traditionally derived from animal by-products.
Alcohol-free
ALCOHOLS such as ethanol are in beauty products to preserve them and make creams feel light. But it can cause dryness and breakouts. Dry Jan means no booze, so don’t let any into your system. Stick to these alcohol-free products.
Tech detox
WHILE on your break from social, protect your skin for when — or if — you do return. Blue light from device screens is a huge hindrance on skin and sleep. Give these products a try to repair damage and shield for the future.