 Even with all of the buzz about eco-friendly cosmetics out there, not too much attention is given to the tools that we use such as brushes. Many brushes that are used have nothing but plastic in them. Plastic is made from petroleum, a non-renewable resource that also may be toxic in the long run. Plastics also take centuries to break down in our landfills. With this information in mind, lots of green-minded consumers are using better alternatives.
Many mainstream stores sell a variety of very green options that are sure to fit your budget. The EcoTools Bamboo Six Piece Brush Set, for example, comes complete with a blush brush, eye shadow brush, eyeliner brush, concealer brush, lash brush and brow brush. It also comes wrapped in natural cotton and hemp, another eco-friendly component. The brushes are also cruelty- free, meaning that no animals were used in their creation for quality testing. Bamboo has a low impact on our earth’s resources and is a highly sustainable plant so it’s a wonderful choice.
Some celebrities are turning to eco-friendly grooming tools. Alicia Silverstone has gotten more attention lately for being an environmental and animal-friendly activist than she has for acting, so she’s used her influence as an opportunity to create EcoTools, an eco-friendly line of beauty tools. EcoTools is a collection of makeup cases and cosmetic brushes that are perfect for the vegan lifestyle or anyone who cares about the environment. All the products are natural and non-toxic, printed with lavender and other flowers. The Treehugger blog features dazzling reviews of these products. These brushes are available in many places and are incredibly cost-effective.
Aveda, another manufacturer recognized for its environmental awareness has a few tools as well. They even offer some eye brushes that are made from flax. Using a brush that has a handle made from flax saves trees being cut down. The bristles are made with taklon (non-animal) fiber making them eco-friendly and easy to use. They also have a great lip brush available as well. The retractable lip brush is made with 30% post-consumer recycled aluminum on the case and there is 33% less packaging! They really put forth a lot of effort o make sure that every aspect of every cosmetic and grooming tool is as green as possible.
So, next time you have to replace a brush or cosmetic tool, EnviroCitizen.org suggests that you research alternatives before replacing them with the same conventional ones you’ve always used. There are so many choices out there to fit any budget; all you have to do is look!
Check out EnviroCitizen.org’s selection of eco-friendly grooming and cosmetic tools.
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