Each of us has our own individual preferences + desires. A few of my desires are simplicity, zero-waste + beauty. Beauty for me often involves things that are natural. As I look at the things that surround me, I see a jute rug, a terracotta pot, a silk scarf, plants, and cotton clothing. Wild curls, silky straight locks, or a natural face are things that communicate beauty to me as well. (Not the only things that communicate beauty...) :)
As I tried to move toward zero-waste, "less" often seemed like a good option. Rather than shopping for zero-waste versions of various packaged cleansers + treatments or zero-waste make-up items that would have to be shipped to my doorstep...I considered which products I really needed to continue to use. I took note of the fresh faced women I admired + carry them with me as my moral support.
Again, each of us are different. In certain environments, I may decide to add a coat of mascara or lip color...but as an every day practice...here is what my zero-waste face involves:
In colder months:
-wash face with unpackaged soap in my morning shower
-apply a small amount of skin cream + lip balm (reapply as necessary during the day)
-wash face with soap before bed
In warmer months:
-wash face with unpackaged soap in my morning shower
-lip balm as needed
-wash face with soap before bed
I find that during the warmer months, my skin has more than enough oils to stay moisturized. I really love giving my skin the chance to take care of itself for a few months of the year. Our bodies are amazing!
I love the fact that people have been able to figure out ways to make their own cosmetics out of natural ingredients + that others have figured out some less wasteful packaging options. For me, I have found "less" to be the least wasteful + most simple option. Others have found even simpler ways...like washing with water only or oil washing.
It's interesting to see how doing things differently for a while changes your brain. The other day, I saw a commercial for makeup + thought...how weird is it that women are expected to wear all this foundation + makeup...while men are not expected to worry about any of that. There was a time in my life when a thought like that never would have crossed my mind, but at that moment it just felt totally comical + tragic that we'd let it come to this.
If make-up makes you feel good, wear it. If it feels like a burden, experiment with wearing a less. Give yourself time to adjust. Smile. Be kind + generous. When I think of those I find most beautiful, it has absolutely nothing to do with make-up.
Love,
Jane
As I tried to move toward zero-waste, "less" often seemed like a good option. Rather than shopping for zero-waste versions of various packaged cleansers + treatments or zero-waste make-up items that would have to be shipped to my doorstep...I considered which products I really needed to continue to use. I took note of the fresh faced women I admired + carry them with me as my moral support.
Again, each of us are different. In certain environments, I may decide to add a coat of mascara or lip color...but as an every day practice...here is what my zero-waste face involves:
In colder months:
-wash face with unpackaged soap in my morning shower
-apply a small amount of skin cream + lip balm (reapply as necessary during the day)
-wash face with soap before bed
In warmer months:
-wash face with unpackaged soap in my morning shower
-lip balm as needed
-wash face with soap before bed
I find that during the warmer months, my skin has more than enough oils to stay moisturized. I really love giving my skin the chance to take care of itself for a few months of the year. Our bodies are amazing!
I love the fact that people have been able to figure out ways to make their own cosmetics out of natural ingredients + that others have figured out some less wasteful packaging options. For me, I have found "less" to be the least wasteful + most simple option. Others have found even simpler ways...like washing with water only or oil washing.
It's interesting to see how doing things differently for a while changes your brain. The other day, I saw a commercial for makeup + thought...how weird is it that women are expected to wear all this foundation + makeup...while men are not expected to worry about any of that. There was a time in my life when a thought like that never would have crossed my mind, but at that moment it just felt totally comical + tragic that we'd let it come to this.
If make-up makes you feel good, wear it. If it feels like a burden, experiment with wearing a less. Give yourself time to adjust. Smile. Be kind + generous. When I think of those I find most beautiful, it has absolutely nothing to do with make-up.
Love,
Jane
