Sustainable Beauty: Practical Advice and Projects for an Eco-Conscious Beauty Routine

Sustainable Beauty is an inspirational and practical guide to living a more eco-friendly lifestyle and maintaining a low-waste beauty routine.

Vegan, cruelty-free, 'clean', organic, non-GM, zero-waste, not to mention palm oil, silicones and micro-plastics - where do you start when it comes to creating an eco-friendly beauty routine? There are thousands of products claiming to be better for the environment and your skin, but they also come with a hefty price tag. So what can we actually do to make a difference? This book will provide the small steps everyone can take to make a big difference at home, from simplifying your beauty routine to washing your hair less.

Justine Jenkins, an holistic and sustainable make-up artist & consultant, will guide you through - breaking down the issues and explaining how we can mitigate them at home. With easy tutorials to follow - from reading beauty labels to DIY hydrating serums and superfood face masks - Jenkins shows you that small changes in habit will result in a more sustainable, eco-friendly beauty routine without breaking the bank.

Did you know that...

• More than 120 billion units of packaging are produced in the global cosmetics industry annually.
• If refillable containers were used for cosmetics, as much as 70% of carbon emissions associated with the beauty industry could be eliminated.
• An estimated 70% of beauty products contain a palm oil derivative, the production of which is believed to be responsible for 8% of the world's deforestation between 1990 and 2008.

• Take your first steps in establishing a more eco-friendly approach to your dresser: learn how to read a label, and find out what natural ingredients you'll need to make your own recipes such as making your own soap and deodorant
• Planet-proof your make-up products and methods: declutter your cosmetics drawer and master both the application and creation of your new go-to beauty products, from multi-purpose lip balms to colour mixing
• Simplify your skincare and body routines: from cleansing and toning to boosting your tan, discover your body's needs from head to toe and the secret to beautiful skin, body, hands and nails.
• Get luxurious hair with zero-waste practices: from hair masks to natural dyes, remedying, maintaining and styling shiny, healthy hair has never been easier with Jenkins' minimalist recipes, savvy hacks and tutorials