Why Should You Go Plastic-Free in Your Skincare Routine?

Reducing the use of plastics is an important environmental issue to prevent littering and protect sea creatures from swallowing harmful and indigestible objects, but many people do not realise just how much harm the toxins in plastic can do to our skin.

A research paper co-authored by scientists in Australia and Germany revealed how far-reaching the problem is. It’s not just pollution out there we have to consider, but the fact that microplastics are present in our household products, such as skin care products, toothpaste and laundry products.

Many of the chemicals present can be ingested, inhaled or absorbed through the skin, getting into our skin, organs and bloodstream. In pregnancy, you could pass them on through the umbilical cord to your baby.

The effect of plastic toxins on the skin is to increase inflammation and skin ageing, which is exactly the opposite of what you want skincare products to do. Not many people are aware of the negative implications for dermatology of so much plastic exposure.

This is why it makes so much sense to go plastic-free in your skincare routine.

How Can You Find Plastic-Free Skincare Products?

You can find out more by looking at our natural skincare product range. By following our Instagram page or signing up for our newsletter, you can discover our existing products and new releases, as well as gift options as Christmas approaches. There’s no plastic packaging either!

Writing last year for BBC Science Focus, microplastics scientist Professor Iseult Lynch noted that the EU is set to ban some plastic-based chemicals found in some skincare products, stating that there may be nearly 250 products that require reformulation once new rules come into effect.

The UK may no longer be in the EU, but it will likely follow suit based on the same scientific findings. In the meantime, however, those hundreds of products are still on the shelves.

However, you don’t need to wait for anyone to change regulations. You can get plastic-free organic products from us today, keeping your skin free from the toxins that can inflame it and speed up ageing and instead, treating it with natural ingredients to boost skin health.