I recently read a post from the wonderful Sarita of Edible Facial that begged the question — What price will you pay for beauty?
While you might think it’s about injections or some other crazy thing we do for vanity’s sake, the post was actually an insightful look into why green beauty products are, often times, more expensive than drugstore and more mainstream brands. The truth of the matter is that when you go green, whether it’s in beauty or fashion, you’re purchasing a whole lot more than just a small bottle of serum or a cute pair of vegan shoes. In some small way, you’re helping change the world.
Sarita’s post focused mainly on the effects of purchasing organic beauty and it was so eloquently written that it inspired me to share my own take on things because, like Sarita, I frequently converse with readers who continuously say green beauty products are too expensive, that they would rather buy cheap drugstore products, and that organic beauty just isn’t worth the price tag. One thing they might not realize is that a whole lot more goes into a green product than just organic materials and eco-friendly packaging. Sure, you’re getting those things, but you might not know that you’re also helping people around the world get fair wages and support their families, donating to global initiatives to help improve the planet and the lives of humans and animals alike, ensuring that the products you own and brands you support are helping instead of harming the environment (keeping animals from lab testing facilities by not supporting it), and purchasing a quality product that’s safe for your body and often superior in results than cheaper mainstream brands. Since the benefits of purchasing green products is often overshadowed by the price tag, I thought I would share just a few things that you benefit from when you decide to buy the more expensive green product instead of fast fashion or beauty.
Going green with my beauty routine was one of the best decisions I could’ve made for my skin and health and I’m now in the process of switching my wardrobe over to more ethical and eco-friendly picks as well. If you find that you’re trying to make a change and you feel overwhelmed, just remember to take one step at a time. I didn’t change my beauty routine all in one fell swoop (because that cost is too damn high!). I did it one product at a time. Changing my beauty routine has had numerous wonderful side effects that I never could’ve predicted. I’m much more aware and conscious of my personal impact on the planet, human lives, and my own health. I make a conscious effort to eat locally and from ethical companies only. I try to use my voting power and don’t purchase from brands who practice unethical business practices or don’t care about animals or the environment. On top of that, I find myself thinking of new ways to be more eco conscious in ways that won’t cost me money like reusing old containers, using an eco water bottle, and making more ethical fashion choices. If you want to make a difference, you don’t have to do a thousand and one things, you just have to take the first step. Everything else will follow and the results and overall impact will surprise you. The next time you buy green, you can smile and feel happy that you’ll know exactly what you’re getting and giving back to the world every time.
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