The race to cut plastic out of our lives is on. After a staggering statistic revealed that by 2050, it has been estimated that there will be more plastic in the sea than fish, consumers are switched on in the hunt for plastic-free alternatives. Many of us are already taking lengths to reduce our consumption – fabric tote bags, paper straws, reusable water bottles and coffee cups are all becoming the norm, but when it comes to our bathroom cabinets, there is still a lot more that can be done. The ban on microbeads and plastic cotton wool buds is just the start. According to recycling company TerraCycle, the global cosmetics industry produces 120 billion units of packaging every year. From the housing of the product, to the exterior film packaging, plastic is ubiquitous in the beauty industry and is often single use and resigned to landfills for the next 1,000+ years. While an entirely zero waste beauty routine can be difficult to achieve, there are simple switch ups … [Read more...] about Best plastic free beauty products
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Pack up and glow… your holiday beauty essentials
Pack up and glow... your holiday beauty essentials BelfastTelegraph.co.uk Taking make-up away when you travel is fraught with risks. Will your beloved Ruby Woo lippie melt in the heat? Will that tube of BB cream explode in your luggage? Will your favourite Huda Beauty highlighter smash and cover everything else in a fine dusting of holographic powder? https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/life/fashion-beauty/pack-up-and-glow-your-holiday-beauty-essentials-38307109.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/incoming/article38312332.ece/75b45/AUTOCROP/h342/08935-1-_Read-Only_.jpg Email Taking make-up away when you travel is fraught with risks. Will your beloved Ruby Woo lippie melt in the heat? Will that tube of BB cream explode in your luggage? Will your favourite Huda Beauty highlighter smash and cover everything else in a fine dusting of holographic powder? Plus, when you add it all up, that stuff is heavy, and no one wants to have to pay for excess baggage or - heaven forbid - … [Read more...] about Pack up and glow… your holiday beauty essentials
Glencoe beauty spot among most scenic vehicle charging points
0 Have your say These stunning images capture some of the most picturesque electric vehicle charging points in the country, from rolling Scottish hills to the English seaside. The ten photographs bring to life the rural or unique spots where drivers can stop off to top up their car batteries.There is a charging point buried in the Scottish Highlands, accompanied by its own skeletal ski instructor mascot, with views of the Glencoe Mountains.One at Penrith in the Lake District – the inspiration for the children’s books by Beatrix Potter – allows drivers to charge their car while enjoying striking views of Ullswater Lake. The government and industry campaign Go Ultra Low commissioned a series of photographs of charge points across the UK to promote the uptake of electric vehicles and showcase the country’s extensive charging network.Poppy Welch, head of Go Ultra Low, said: “From a charging perspective, there has never been … [Read more...] about Glencoe beauty spot among most scenic vehicle charging points
Holiday beauty essentials
No matter where you're heading on holiday this year we have the ultimate guide to looking totally amazing! Check out our gorgeous travel essentials - and don't leave home without them! RMS Sensual Skin Trio (available from SpaceNK £34 from June 2019) Perfect for travelling, this trio contains three hydrating and healing pressed powders inspired by the cult classic luminizers and the most flattering shade of lip2cheek. It's perfectly sized for travel! RéVive Vitalité Hydration Mist ( available from SpaceNK £100 ) Question: What do you get when you combine the wonderful simplicity of life-giving water with an insane amount of pioneering technology and high-performance ingredients? Answer: RéVive Vitalité Hydration Mist - aka Super Water! Just one spritz of this refreshing mist will instantly refresh your complexion as well set your make-up. That's because it is bursting with hydration, energy and powerful antioxidants. Essential minerals will … [Read more...] about Holiday beauty essentials
Herbal Essentials skincare range
Twenty six thousand feet up in the Himalayas lies the secret behind this beauty brand's success. The hero product of the Herbal Essentials range of skincare is the purest of pure spring water. In fact this range is so clean that Herbal Essentials scooped Best New International Breakthrough brand in this year's Pure Beauty Global Awards. The range sets out to deliver healthy, radiant and more youthful-looking skin. You'll find four skincare collections, one for all skin types while Radiance, Hydration and Purifying make up the other three. The entire range has been clinically trialled, is cruelty and mostly gluten free and suitable for vegans with more than 90% natural origin content, no mineral oils, silicones, sulphates or parabens. As you'd expect from such a clean brand all packaging - which perfectly reflects the pureness of this brand - is recyclable, with bottles composed of glass polymer rather than plastic. MEET THE HEROES: Try Herbal Essentials' Day Defence Cream ( … [Read more...] about Herbal Essentials skincare range