I Tried Zero Waste Beauty & Products (So You Don't Have To) | summer 2019

[@bakalaurel]

After watching CurlyPenny's makeup video where she talked about mica, I'm planning not to buy anything with mica in it. Can you make a video about mica too??

[@SedonaChristina]

YES! I actaully meant to say something about that in this video but forgot! I just recently heard about this (after I bought this highlighter and all my other makeup) but I DEFINITELY plan to talk about it once I have a minute to sit down and learn more! x

[@bakalaurel]

Sedona Christina awesome, thank you so much!!

[@lukeshepherd9529]

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[@ashlynnheller8400]

Wait whats wrong with mica. From what Ive heard its natural.

[@lukeshepherd9529]

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[@jo0ls_dee]

What I do when I'm at the end of my shampoo bar, I take a travel shampoo bottle I've kept and reuse for the following purpose. I stick it in there with some water and after about 24 hrs it's dissolved and that way you get one last use out of it. Plus you get to use absolutely all of your shampoo bar. I also do this with my solid soap for that last little piece. I will keep them in a Lush tin and then when I have enough little pieces from various soaps to give me one or two uses, I do the same dissolving thing. Thought I'd share in case someone wanted to try this too :)

[@SedonaChristina]

Love this idea!!! 💛

[@hulanani8790]

I also thought I'd never use a shampoo bar until I tried the Lavender Shampoo bar from Waste Free products (dot) com. Lathers like a dream and all natural. I like your idea of saving the last little piece and dissolving it. My Grandma (who grew up during the depression) would cut up her last slivers of bar soap and put them in her washing machine on laundry day.

[@catyfarley4774]

This is great! As a teenager there are limited things that I can do to make my household more sustainable, but this gave me great new ideas! Thank you:)

[@kurdt_tommy]

i really felt that when she said sometimes i don’t eat vegetables

[@marlenen2590]

Your mustard jumper is a dream 💛

[@SedonaChristina]

Thank you! It's one of my fave colours to look out for when I'm thrifting, for sure! 💛

[@marlenen2590]

It suits you so so well 💛

[@BettyBarnyard]

Sedona Christina what brand is this???!!!

[@Depresso_Espresso_420]

Right!!! She always finds the best thrifted items !!!

[@dancingpinaygirl]

Since it’s flu season can you do a video on how you take care of yourself wwhen you’re sick in a low waste fashion? I go through lots of tea bags and cough drops that are individually wrapped, also medicine wrappers and such too

[@irishhummingbird86]

You can make your own cough drops

[@SedonaChristina]

I can! But if it takes me a lil bit to make that video (I have quite the list of vids right now), I'd say my cold-weapons of choice (hehe 😉) are all lifestyle related. I'm not sure this helps but I'll send them over just incase. They are... 1. Plant based diet : I know this sounds SUPER annoying (and honestly cult-y) to anyone who's not plant based, but since adopting a vegan lifestyle and diet, I very very very rarely get sick... maybe 3 times in the last 6 years. (I've witnessed several friends who have also made this lifestyle transition say the same. Some of them (Tay included) used to be sick ALL the time, and I can physically see the difference in them myself!) 2. Multi vitamin every day when others are starting to get sick around me! 3. Lots of water & greens (and foods with vitamin C if possible before I catch anything as well) 4. Move my body : I know this goes against what people say but I always feel like after I move my body/sweat, it shakes my cold faster for some reason 🤷Not sure why! 5. Good sleep (and rest throughout the day) 6. If needed: Chaga mushrooms And then I usually wait it out 🙈 I've also heard about DIY cough drops but haven't made them yet! Maybe in a winter "Will it Work?!" video!!!! I'm down! Hope that helps at all!!!! Sending ya lots of cough-and-cold fighting energies hehe x

[@mollyb8136]

Use tea leaves - you can buy reusable tea bags of you prefer using bags to the metal strainers (I do, I'm just waiting for it to be available in my country without having to be wasteful in shipping from Amazon). Try move away from cough drops maybe? My nurse brain says coughing is a good thing to try and bring up stuff from your lungs rather than it sitting there. But if you can't do without it, even a cough syrup rather than cough drops - it's in larger, maybe there's one in a glass bottle? and just use is at night so you get good rest and although it's a pain, let yourself cough during the day. Use hankies not tissues. Use vapour rub as a steamer so you get like heaps of boogers out at once. if you do it in the morning and an hour before you go to bed that should hopefully cut down on postnasal drip too. Ask your pharmacy if they reuse their medication bottles if it's the same medication - use liquid paracetamol (Tylenol) and reuse the bottle, measure it out with something you reuse. Or ask to reuse the pill bottle if it comes in that.

[@majacrawley1891]

dancingpinaygirl buy a tea diffuser or reusable tea bags! and buy your tea in bulk, such as from a tea store (eg. david’s tea) or bulk barn! best teas for colds are peppermint and green tea. if you eat honey, put honey in your tea, or purchase a ginger honey and use that as replacement for cough drops (just take a spoonful when needed, i learnt this trick from a voice coach). if you own a diffuser use that often and put peppermint in it! during winter and flu season i use my diffuser every night with peppermint in it and it makes such a difference in my immunity. also steam!! when you have a hot cup of tea just cover your head with a towel and hold it up to your face until it cools off a bit, helps so much. and classic: keep your hands away from your face and wash them before eating or prepping food. i hope some of this was helpful, i usually only get sick 1-2x a year and this is how i do it! :-)

[@emmahalet1214]

Most tea bags as well as their individual wrapping are compostable! 😊

[@ickyythump9508]

Hi there! Not sure if this has been said yet but i work for L'Occitane and as of august 2018 they have partnered up with teracycle! So you can bring in not just locci empties but any beauty/cosmetic empties! The employees have to empty the bin and mail it out to the NJ warehouse. So you don't have to do any of the work! I can't speak for all stores but for the roughly 6 i have worked at we all happily ship the empties!!! Also they're doing major efforts in becoming more environmentally friendly!!

[@sydneyrigsby462]

I have been using Elate cosmetics brow gel for a long time and I absolutely love it! I saved and cleaned my old wand from the previous brow product I was using and just dip it in there! It's fabulous.

[@sydneyrigsby462]

@@paulinemoira8442 hey! I have tried it! I am just not a fan of liquid foundation in general for my skintype so I use it as a concealer under my powder foundation(I still use BareMinerals bc their foundation lasts me FOREVER). but it gives about medium coverage and sits nicely on top of my sunscreen.

[@sydneyrigsby462]

@@paulinemoira8442 they also sell testers for like $4

[@ElateCosmetics]

What a great idea to use a cleaned mascara wand!

[@persephone213]

Videos like this are so helpful! I’m a girl who loves a glam makeup look and nice hair but am in the process of going low waste. Can you do a video on some Lush products, please?

[@agonzguti]

Yes do a video about palm oil!

[@ivanamurphy6917]

I gotta see if they make shampoo bars for ethnic hair.

[@humanadelniebla444]

Maybe Shelbizzle would know? Her partner has ethnic hair

[@justanother2433]

I have heard great things about aleppo soap (made from pure olive oil). You should just make sure to use one with a high fat percentage. I don't got ethnic hair, but as I said heard it would work great.

[@barbarastunic1420]

@@humanadelniebla444 in the latest vlog i think, her partner says she uses a bar from lush?

[@SedonaChristina]

As I've only tried things that are for my specific hair type, I'm not 100% sure wha's out there but I have heard of some other eco gals who have found things they love! I'll look around and get back to ya! 💛 I've also heard wonderful things about BLK+GRN like @JustAnOther said!

[@KinkyCoilyGemini]

Try the Grand Poo Bar by Oyin.

[@jordanware3300]

who else would love to be her friend? she's so sweet and genuine

[@akashicsong9904]

Christy, I looked up Patch bandages and they are actually 100% compostable! Thank you for exposing them to us, I hadn’t heard of them but they def made it into my low impact shopping list for the future 🤗

[@hokagay_]

Akashicsong they’re home compostable and the wrappers are too... I love them

[@sarahthatcher123]

The Patch bandaids are worm compostable...I just put all of it ..little bits of packaging and old bandaids...in my worm compost and it just 'disappears' completely. I love them.

[@charlottecharliechaz]

The Mrs Doubtfire clip 😂😂 I'm dead!! LOL! Great video as always girl... super helpful and will definitely be trying some of these products ✌🌿🌍 x

[@ТраянаХристова-ч5т]

Yessss, please do a video on palm oil! Love your content!♥️♥️♥️

[@SedonaChristina]

Will do soon!! I have a podcast on patreon about it right now if ya want the info asap 💛

[@vcr6854]

Raw elements has zero waste sunscreen. They have a regular one and tinted :) I have hard water, sensitive scalp, and all the bars dry out my scalp, or irritate bc they all have such intense fragrance 😩 so I’m stuck w vanicream

[@martinnaflores]

I love the title:') THIS IS A REAL INFLUENCER KZbinR, ethical and trying things so we don't have to!!!

[@LifeLostSoul]

Try different reef-safe mineral sunscreens. Like Raw Love, this one is a female owned company. And all their products come in tins.

[@woolypuffin392]

You should be really careful with natural sunscreens. The powdered ones are proven to not protect your skin. Not even 60% of what normal sunscreen blocks off. Same with toothpaste. Normal toothpaste protects and builds up your enemal, while natural ones just rub of dirt.

[@citlali333]

Erin's faces also makes a great liquid mineral sunscreen, and they have great ingredients and work ethic overall. Their bottles are plastic, but I think they're a recyclable plastic, and they're the kind where you can take the top off and easily clean out and reuse or offer to someone to reuse.

[@woolypuffin392]

@@citlali333 And still, powered sunscreen does not even protect 40% of what normal sunscreen does.

[@itoshiibaka8267]

Yes please!

[@MariaHernandez-yd8yd]

I will definitely try the meow meow tweet shampoo bar! I have thick curly hair and the shampoo bar I’ve been using is made of heavy oils so hopefully this shampoo bar will work for my hair! Your hair looks great!

[@Peachy_apron]

I found you recently here on youtube during my no waste journey and I have to say. I really love your advice and videos. it is really great to go on this journey with others like you who know it is a process and doesn't judge others for taking their time. I am a single mother and I have found that it is harder to try and get going on my no waste journey, having a child. Your videos help me so much! thank you

[@liznotslow]

If you can get bulk french green clay (my co-op has it) it works well for a mild exfoliant. And you can make a mask out of it. But I like to mix it with a bit of water and scrub it on my face when I shower once a week or so, and then just wash it off in the shower which is super easy. And it smells like nice neutral clay scent.

[@marissagreene9116]

This is awesome! Can you explain how you use terracycle and what it is? I have heard of it but can’t figure out how to use it as an individual as opposed to getting their boxes meant for big companies.

[@stephanieloftus1900]

Marissa Greene so terracycle is a company that basically tries to make non recyclable things recyclable. They partner with complaines such as the body shop, grainer and febreeze to try and up cycle/ recycle the plastic packaging. There are drop off points where you can rake what you want to recycle or you buy a box and what you put in it to recycle and you send it to the terracycle company

[@mariachristina97]

I know at least some of Terracycle's programs offer smaller pouches and boxes for individual use.

[@rachelamundsen8265]

They are SO expensive. I can’t afford it ((

[@ollientropy9629]

I used the itty bitty left overs of my shampoo bar to rub it against a bristle brush / rag and clean my bathtub or floors with it

[@LifeLostSoul]

I think that is AMAZING!!! that they aren't putting in random vitamins. Because 1 there are a lot the body doesn't even absorb so they literally just being peed out. 2 if a person needs to take an iron supplements or something specific and they should probably be taking a dedicated supplement for that and not just have it as part of a multi vitamin. People need to stop being wasteful and taking vitamins willy-nilly and only take what is recommended for them personally.

[@vegumsadmin5490]

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[@SaraKo]

love the whole vibe of your videos, the content, and your calm+joyful personality! 🧡

[@mahalakshmiparakala8843]

Can you try Nohbo drops? They are shampoo drops that come in biodegradable packaging that dissolves in water. It looks really cool but I’m not sure how well it cleans and moisturizes

[@TaylorsOfficialMusic]

Please try the meow meow tweet conditioner bar or elate’s skin tint/foundation or cream contour!!! ❤️ these sorts of videos are really helpfully bc there’s not a lot of videos on zero waste reviews, but I never wanna commit to spending $30 on a product I know nothing about.

[@priscillajimenez27]

I personally do like gummy Vitamins. I'd rather have it chewable or pill. Not because of flavor/texture because I do like gummy bears but I've noticed with other gummy vitamins you pay the same price for half the amount you get in tablets, and you typically have to take two a day since one isn't enough so that's cut in half as well. Also it's unnecessary sweetness instead of training the tongue to have a regular vitamin. Plus other concerns since gummy vitamins are a new thing. I lived with my friend and his four kids, and I had the take chewables to get them use to it instead of expecting everything to be in treat form, and they were much cheaper (plus I made sure thry ate healthy dinners 5 nights a week). So that's my opinion and standing on gummy vitamins. I'll take a pill form anyday.

[@TheCerealluvr]

You're SO cool. Just fell across your channel. I hate saying this, but I've tried a number of shampoo bars and I haven't found one that's worked for my hair :( I'm willing to try again but honestly I'm worried I'll just be wasting money again.. ughh but like eww to that secret plastic inside to the paper outside. Meanwhile, I love the idea of teracycle but it's ridiculously impractical. Totally agree that it's a cop-out.

[@NomadicIslanders]

Shea Butter is not Palm Oil, however the Palmer’s Shea Butter Formula HAS palm oil in it 😊.

[@Jaquie04]

I’m new here 👋🏻 I’m actually from Brazil and recently moved to the States. I’m struggling to find a content like that where the person is natural and not only sponsored by brands. I loved your videos just subscribed!

[@stifl3d]

A GREAT skincare product I just discovered is Cortas 100% pure rosewater from my local middle eastern store. It was only $2 and comes in a glass bottle! Can be used as a toner or a facial mist

[@mikalimccollum2320]

I wish I could find a video of someone with a chronic illness going low waste. I am on so many medications, and they are all in plastic bottles. Also use topical pain cream. One medication is in a glass bottle so that's nice. I've tried recycling the bottles, but here in Tennessee, there are like no options for it.

[@Tara2127]

THANK YOU for recommending the Meow Meow Tweet shampoo bar! Ive been using it for a few weeks now and it makes my hair feel so clean and soft and smell amazing. I honestly dont even want to try any other shampoo bars that are out there because im currently so obsessed.

[@envy7734]

Hi there. You need to pair the cleanser you made with double cleansing. You need to use some oils to cleanse your face and then use a tissue or a cloth to remove the excess oil and wash with the cleanser, the flour has properties of absorbing the oils. So you will be left with clean but hydrated clean skin. Give it a try just once or twice maybe. Amazing video 🤗

[@hasitdawnedonyou]

The liquid shampoo probably doesn’t have any surfactants (SLS etc) in it that’s why it doesn’t lather. Instead of buying zero waste/low waste stuff I’ve been buying second hand beauty products where needed because there are websites like Vinted where people want to sell their unused products, even a little bit used or they didn’t want but received as a gift so it would be nice if you’d check it out. It’s like swapping n I always ask the sellers to give me second hand packaging

[@woolypuffin392]

I cant use shampoobars in switzerland, as our water is hard and rinses are to harsh for me. So i use organic shop as their bottles are recycable.

[@ki-wii]

Hey you might try Rey flour as a shampoo. You can get it in Alnatura stores. Just mix it with water to a consistency of your choice and wash your scalp. Rinse every now and then with a ACV (migros, coop) rinse. 2 spoons ACV to 1l water :)

[@cassidy9508]

You should show us your compost pile/give us some tips! Love you❤️❤️

[@aviah6620]

I use shampoo bar for my hair, and every 2-3months I would wash it with simple bar soap that I use also for my body. That eliminates the problem with oil buildup from the shampoo bars onto my scalp. Simple and zero waste.

[@hankiespice]

Avi Ah I use an Apple cider vinegar every time I was my hair. After I use my bar, I work it through and let it set for a while. It helps with the build up:)

[@LizChaRob]

I’m with ya, shampoo bars are my favorite swap! Love that you’re back making vids! *but hey, most of the asterisk captions aren’t really needed, you end up saying the things normally anyways. (Ya like that I made it an asterisk 😉)

[@SedonaChristina]

I really need to cut down on feel like I need to get every ounce of info my brain meant to say out 🙈I dunno why but I have such a fear of comments from people telling me things that I knew/meant to say hahahaha. Gotta let my words be enough. Thanks for the reminder 💛💛💛

[@LizChaRob]

Sedona Christina that fear will only come across in your videos. Remember, we’re here for YOU. Literally. If we didn’t care what you thought or had to say, we wouldn’t watch. And if there are people who are only here to be rude, let em walk and roll off your shoulder! (Not to be confused with rock and roll off your shoulder because that sounds like more fun! 🤪). Anyways, have confidence and whether you say something or don’t, in the end, what does it really matter. I still watch even though I don’t care for them... so that should tell ya something. Keep the vids coming!

[@kelseybritten147]

A zero waste makeup brand I've been trying is Nudi Goods and I really like them. It's a small business and all the products are handmade and are plastic free. I've tried the brow wax and highlight stick and I'd highly recommend them.

[@woolypuffin392]

Could you please do a video on the Cons of natural sunscreens? They are proven to not protect your skin at all or just patches of it. I am concerned how many people who want to be more sustainable buy them with really given a thought if it works or not.

[@angelicacardenas1886]

You actually don’t need to have a lather for shampoo. Also you just need a little bit for the scalp. The rest of your hair uses the natural oils found in your hair :) I recommend watching Brad Mondo’s video on how to wash hair. Very informative! He explains it better than I could hahaha

[@GarouLady]

try using powdered alum as a gentle scrub and tightener on your skin. Once a week make a small amount of water and alum paste and gentle scrub your face with it. it tightens up the skin and gets rid of blackheads. Also alum on a q-tip is one of the best remedies for canker sores. Less than 2 days and way better than Ambisal in taste.

[@johku7638]

Can you do a video on shampoo bars? I feel like an idiot but my experiences has been extremely oily scalp and dry hair. It felt and looked horrible and I don't know why.

[@SedonaChristina]

I have a video that I think is called "how to use a shampoo bar and find one that works for you" that might help!! 💛

[@johku7638]

@@SedonaChristina oh I must check it out!

[@valdezd625]

I normally get vitamins in glass bottles, but idk what to do about the plastic lid either. Also they always come with like a thin plastic cover over the lid and top of the bottle which is super annoying. 😔

[@cameronmusteen8598]

You should try PlaineProducts shampoo, body wash and conditioner. Aluminum Refillable bottles w/ subscription system

[@StrollingThroughLife]

I love seeing all the products you've been trying out! I've never heard of the gummy vitamins! I'll have to look into them. :)

[@vegumsadmin5490]

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[@cerridwenrowan]

I'd be interested to hear a review of the dirty hippie range available on Etsy. Thanks for your very helpful content. I use the patch bandaids myself and I am quite happy with them...a couple of things to note though is that dry storage is essential to their longevity so maybe not store in the bathroom. The shelf life isn't as long as traditional products. They don't stick quite as well and don't survive past more than one or two washes, so I end up using more of them. However since they are biodegradable this is not such an issue, more of an annoyance, but does 'feel' a little wasteful.

[@emmastoner3228]

have you ever tried lush shampoo bars?

[@thirteenbeauties]

Can you please do a video on zero/ low waste skincare and hair care at your everyday stores, like Sephora, ulta, target, Walmart, etc.? I live in an area that isn’t very eco friendly and I would love to be able to work on myself through low waste without having to order my self care products offline! ❤️❤️

[@Vanessa-ms9pe]

You should check out the zero waste store! The shampoo and conditioner bars are amazing

[@lydiajoystuart4082]

I watched this video before but rewatched it right now because I'm thinking about getting the meow meow tweet sunscreen. And like Christina it will be my first sunscreen that I will incorporate

[@annabeinglazy5580]

those gummies actually look really intriguing to me. I have been looking for a multi with iodine and selenium, which was a surprising hassle in the UK. I dont need 1000% of vitamin C each day, so this specific formula sounds super interesting.

[@Koshka219]

Please do video on PALM OIL!!

[@SedonaChristina]

Coming as soon as I can!!!! I do have a podcast on patreon about it/my ongoing research should you want to hear my thoughts asap 💛

[@Lin-ml6lb]

Btw if you ever need a more cleansing shampoo and a shampoo bar made from oils doesn’t work, lush shampoo bars have SLS in them so they clean more like a traditional liquid shampoo

[@dgoz97]

What are your thoughts on the vitamins from Care of? I've heard they switched their individual packages from plastic to compostable bags, so they are individual for each day but compostable as well. Just curious, loved this video!

[@magickallynicole]

I live in Tacoma, WA aka home of hard water so I have yet to try a good shampoo bar that works but I have to try the meow meow tweet one next! Sounds like what I need!

[@brittanylove222]

Nicole Breeanne I’m also in Tacoma with hard water 💦 ! I’m going to try the shampoo bar as well! I have had some success with the ethique shampoo and conditioner bars .

[@naomimay82]

I have super hard water and the bar shampoo that works for me is JR Liggetts. I do a vinegar and water rinse once a week though.

[@hankiespice]

I’m in Tucson with hard water as well. Using an acv rinse really helps. I no longer need to use conditioner. :)

[@ashleylawrence3371]

I found meow meow tweet in my Target today and flipped out! I’m so excited!

[@leahcorcoran8931]

I love the bar none conditioner bar you recommended! Going back

[@SedonaChristina]

Ahhhhh this makes me so so happy that you like it!! 💛

[@monsterninni]

you should do more "will it work" series. its such a great idea!!!

[@theclumsyprepper]

I did add lavender flowers to the diy face wash and can tell you all it doesn't make a difference, smell wise. As soon as I add water all I can smell is rye flour, it just overpowers everything else.

[@courtneymaxwellsmart6546]

Could you add some lavender essential oil to the mix? I think using the oil is more likely to give a smell rather than the flowers?

[@SedonaChristina]

Good to know!! 💛

[@kadischon]

Essential oil can be very irritating to skin. Even if it feels fine at first, over time you can get sensitized to the fragrance. Much safer to skip it :)

[@courtneymaxwellsmart6546]

@@kadischon that's a good point but only if you put too much in? I put essential oils in my DIY face products all the time (my toners and face masks) and I've never reacted to it. I also have very sensitive skin. I think you also have to make sure not to put it on broken skin. A very good point.

[@priscillamariekleven]

This was super practical and helpful for so many items, saving this video for reference! I was also recently stumped by vitamins, and I bet you we use the same after hearing you describe it lol mykind organics? Used to use their gummies but switched to their one a day pill since it was more cost effective and in a glass bottle!

[@SedonaChristina]

Yes! That's the one I'm using right now! The once a day one for women I think. I'm definitely still looking into whether I'd ever publicly recommend it or not because I recently learned that Garden of Life was bought and now owned by Nestlé 😢

[@priscillamariekleven]

Sedona Christina well that’s depressing. I wonder, is it ever the thought in the zero waste community to still support smaller, good companies that are bought by less sustainable, big companies with the idea that they can influence the larger brand? I remember thinking through this when I first went cruelty free years ago w/beauty products. I’m still trying to understand the difference between this and avoiding greenwashing I think?

[@courtneymaxwellsmart6546]

Another DIY idea for you, bentonite clay DIYs! I literally mix bentonite clay and water to create a face mask (I love it, really works for my blackheads). But would be cool to see you do different face masks, hair masks etc with it. I think you can make toothpaste with it too. 💕

[@SedonaChristina]

Yes! I have so much of it that I need to use up too! I used to use bentonite clay on my face in college (LOVED mixing it with acv!) but I somehow developed a sensitivity or something to it over time and it really dries out my skin (and would burn my face). 🙈🙈🙈Now stay away from clay in my skincare all together, because it seems that my skin likes lots and lots of hydration (and I might be emotionally scarred from the bentonite hahaha). But I definitely want to try out some hair care DIYs with it!!!!! Such a good idea! 💛

[@courtneymaxwellsmart6546]

@@SedonaChristina wow, I'll be careful with it then to make sure I don't react too! Sounds great, would love to see some hair masks!!

[@clairelanko6644]

When you don’t skip any ads for your girl because you want to support her and her channel ❤️❤️

[@Nutritionbypaolao]

I use the krave beauty sunscreen whiz is amazing, is in a plastic bottle but Liah the owner talked about moving towards a better packaging. So keep an eye on that!

[@emmak4938]

How long does the tube of sunscreen last? I am looking for a more sustainable one but would have to order online this one and don't want to have to do that too often. I really liked this honest review, it is so hard to find them nowadays.

[@SedonaChristina]

I live somewhere where we don't get too much sun so I can't say I use it as much as others would but I haven't made it through my bottle yet. It really depends on how much you use and what surface area you're covering (it works for the body as well if you'd like to use it there). But I'd say it uses the same amount of product per-application as other sunscreens. So as quickly as another bottle that size 💛

[@emmak4938]

@@SedonaChristina Thank you, I think my best bet is trying it out!

[@babybatgf]

Sorry for asking this, you probably have it in another video, but do you know of a good zero/low waste or plastic-free liquid foundation? Where I'm at in southern Washington, we can't recycle plastic at all in my small town and I have no idea how to reuse plastic foundation bottles :(

[@bloodflower4141]

Your best bet would be to buy glass bottle foundations and re use them for travel size lotion/shampoo containers or essential oil blends depending on if they come with a dropper or pump. Otherwise MAC Cosmetics does an empties take-back program. The Body Shop, Origins, and Kiehl's also do but idk if they accept make up empties. Finally, RMS or Ilia beauty also tend to do glass packaging with aluminum lids, but idk if they're actually marked for recyclables.

[@Nickimay]

Can you try the Ethique face bars? I know you tried their conditioners, but no one’s really talked about their face bars or body bars 😊

[@sarahkvngh1]

I use the body bar and the exfoliating face bars - I really like them, they last for ages. I am on my second body bar in about a year. They don't lather, but they leave my skin soft and no reaction from my fairly sensitive skin. I have also used the deodorant which I liked. I have super reactive armpits lol, but it was fine, but it did attract moisture, so it turned a bit gross after a while, so wouldn't repurchase - I'm sure there is some clever way to store it, but I couldn't work it out 😏

[@xowdavis]

love meow meow tweet for their deodorant jar! ive been pondering trying their shampoo bar, but i've been using new wash for a while and don't want to use anything more harsh than that.

[@SydniMicaela]

Lovee the earrings and your jumper! I was very interested in meow meow tweet's shampoo bar, but saw they have so many other products like deodorant so I'll be giving those a try!

[@meghanireland7275]

have you ever tried the deva vegan multivitamin??? (granted, they do come in a plastic bottle..) what are your thoughts? i got mine off of amazon

[@audrey9561]

Love meow meow tweet, their deodorant didn’t work for me because it’s too oily but I appreciate the cardboard packaging!

[@kasenalane1723]

I know you said you don't need another hair product, but for the sake of reviewing for everyone else (to see how you compare them to your others considering how much you love shampoo bars) - testing out Hibar would be helpful for me personally. I am almost out of my shampoo and am planning on trying them as my first shampoo bar.

[@hopeyoolah]

Plaine products is an amazing company and they make a liquid shampoo and conditioner! Their bottles are stainless steel and you can send the bottle back for reusing or recycle it!

[@mishtisharma8675]

Skin is GLOWING!

[@korey1293]

I love that seed brand! It’s got good ingredients for colortreated hair as well :)

[@reivenne]

Seed sounds like 100% greenwashing to me. They don't even need the paper layer, it's just there to make the product appear more green.

[@tayterz]

For people looking into shampoo bars Chagrin Valley Soap and Salve sell some really good ones! Some have honey so look at ingredients first. They are all I have been buying the past year. A lot of scents and hair types to pick from.

[@SedonaChristina]

I've heard such good things about them!! I'll have to try them! 💛

[@Takeasec]

I think that those bottles are better than traditional bottles, but they should have gone further with their bottles. Like why did they use a pump, a metal cap where you just pour the shampoo out would have been so much more sustainable. I was gonna buy their brand but then I saw the price and it was way HIGH! Also solgar is a supplement brand that sells in a more zero waste bottle. Please do you research on folic acid, I learned a while back it isn’t the best to take that vitamin for your health.

[@livismom12]

Can I ask what whole plant vitamin you take? I am using the Mega Foods multi vitamin and the Blood Builder. But would love to know what you are using.

[@yoaniherrera7776]

Have you tried HiBar? I've tried it recently and absolutely love it

[@L1ttlef0ot]

I’ve been considering using them when I run out of the hair products I have left, and they said they are working on getting a fragrance free version released soon within the next couple months, so I’m pretty excited. I have wavy/curly hair so I’ve been worried about ones that are hard to rinse out etc

[@zesty4652]

You were the person who really liked bar.none conditioner bars, right? Is that still your current favorite?

[@vidisharai243]

Thank you for such an honest, in-depth review! Love your energy

[@EBETZEN]

I agree about the vitamins! I love that system but disappointed they left important vitamins and minerals out.

[@vegumsadmin5490]

Hi there! We have new lines launching very soon and should be releasing an a-z multivitamin next year, so look out for it! 😄💚

[@MS-df7wp]

Curious about Fat and the Moon cosmetics

[@TheGilmourGirl]

Are you concerned about any biohazard issues of the Band-Aids if they are going into compost that is being used in agriculture or gardening?

[@Glitterpop785]

That's a great question!

[@louiseerbslisbjerg7854]

I have an issue with those gummi vitamins. Firstly I don't understand why companies put extra ingredients in to give them colour. It may be natural but very few of these products actually have the colour they'd have without extra colourant. It's an unnessicary extra ingredient. Also I suppose I have an issue with it being in that cardboard box... When it has a tinbox AND the refills come in biodegradable bags...why do they use this extra packaging that is the box? It would be a better choice not to and just using thicker bio-friendly/degradable envelopes for those refills... An odd priority. Otherwise a great product, I think.

[@vegumsadmin5490]

Hi there, thank you for your feedback! Typically gummy bears that are strawberry flavoured are red to indicate the flavour. It appears a lot more appealing to eat in comparison to a clear gummy so we had to think of all consumers. That's correct our colouring is all natural from black carrot extract and this is the only colouring in our product. You can find our full ingredients list here: www.vegums.com/product/the-original/ We also have an opt out option where you can chose to have as minimal packaging as possible. Meaning you can just get send our gummies in their refill vegetable starch bags. We also use jiffy green envelopes which are made from recycled macerated paper to send out our orders. Hope this helps! 😀💚

[@natchosm4320]

Cocoa butter is NOT palm oil. I may have misunderstood what you were trying to say, is it that legally companies are allowed to write cocoa butter instead of palm oil?

[@MikaylaRickard]

Wow you posted this at the perfect time. I was just googling skincare

[@SedonaChristina]

Ahhh so happy I could help! I also have a vid on my skincare routine if that happens to help more too 💛

[@sayyoraabduhalim6159]

you should try plaine products. they come in a alluiminum bottle

[@nadminaim6]

Where did you get your earrings? I love them!

[@hopelockwood4052]

I really like the lush highlighter if you’re ever in the market for another one ! It comes in a glass container

[@agneswahlden1608]

Great video (as always)! I purchased the patch strips a while ago and really like that they are compostable. However, the "plastic" foile that each and every patch comes in, what is up with that? Is that compostable as well? I can't really find something on that and thought you might know?

[@yolimarnjc]

Bruh that Mrs. D clip you threw in got me good 😂

[@abigailmccarthy8975]

Any zero/low waste perfume recommendations? The best I’ve found so far is By Rosie Jane since they have a take back program, but since they recycle not reuse do the shipping emissions cancel out the good done by recycling? Maybe there’s a better option out there? Thanks ❤️❤️

[@lagomfolke3364]

I have the exact same meow meow tweet schampoobar right now and im so sad that i think its awful. It makes my hair suuuper greasy and my hair feels like i havent washed it for like a week after just a couple of days :(( I really loved the size of it though!! So great with a larger bar

[@SedonaChristina]

Interesting! Our hair types must be different! Because if anything I've felt like it's drying for my hair type. Do you get a full (like v full) lather with it?

[@lagomfolke3364]

@@SedonaChristina yeah i think so, it almost feels like i just haven't been able to wash out all the soap because there's strands of greasy hair especially in the back.

[@melissamacneil4519]

Do you know if there are any good, clean shampoo/conditioner bars that use mild surfactants instead of soap? I have really hard water.

[@FieryDownpour]

Thoughts on the makeup eraser/other companies trying to eliminate makeup wipes? Also, I've seen a lot of sustainable deodorants on instagram such as from Little Seed Farm and Myro; thoughts on those?