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Sustainable Beauty
Pamper Yourself—and the Planet— with an Eco-Friendly Routine
by Sally Farhat Kassab
In our society, the women who break down barriers
are those who ignore limits. ~Arnold Schwarzenegger
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efore slathering or spraying a product on your body, it’s worth asking yourself: Do I really need this? Can I find a different product with more natural ingredients and less pack- aging to recycle? How can I beautify myself without dirtying the planet? Try these 12 simple tips to green your daily routine.
USE LESS WATER: We each use about 100 gallons of water a day, and most of it goes right down the drain—flushing detergents, foaming agents, artificial oils, colors and scents into the ecosys- tem. An easy way to use less water is to skip
a daily shampoo; for most hair types, every other day is fine and for curly hair, once a week is plenty. In-between shampoos, try a dry shampoo or hair powder to reduce the amount of grease. Limit yourself to a three- to seven-min- ute shower (a kitchen timer can help you keep track), and save both shaving and brushing your teeth for outside the shower.
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DRY SMARTER: Air-dry your hair or use an eco-friendly blow dryer. “Reduce drying time and conserve energy by drying at the roots only, us- ing a round brush and nozzle,” advises Amanda Freeman, founder of Vital
JuiceDaily.com, an eco-friendly well- ness e-newsletter. “Let the ends air- dry and prevent flyaways by using a [nontoxic] anti-frizz serum.”
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