I Tried "Zero Waste" Beauty & Products (So You Don't Have To) #4

[@savanah2775]

You can absolutely compost blood! Technically if you used compostable period products you could also compost that amount of blood! Blood meal is a common fertilizer, but the blood from your Band-Aids would be nowhere near enough blood to make any difference. Any concerning blood pathogens would also be killed by the composting process, AND blood actually decreases compost time.

[@FrancescaAR16]

The glass Nailfiles by "Holo Taco" are made from a crystal so they don't wear down over time. I like them and the whole nail polish company is selling vegan and cruelty free products

[@SedonaChristina]

Ooooooh! That’s so good to know! THANK YOU! 💛

[@FrancescaAR16]

@@SedonaChristina no problem :)

[@kiaanee]

thank you ! I'm going to check them out :)

[@S0dap0pb0ttle]

I bought some cheap glass nail files a while ago (probably 5 years) and they wore down eventually. Good to know that there is something out there that lasts longer!

[@ShiningStar2010]

As soon as she pulled out the glass file I thought of Holo Taco!! :D

[@ireneewight8761]

Ethical nail file: I believe Holo Taco has one!

[@kroselavy]

I wear only thrifted clothing *expect* for underwear and socks ! I don’t mind paying 20$ for a pair of socks that is beautiful, ethically made and freaking hella comfortable when i know that i only paid 3$ for my skirt and 1$ for my t-shirt

[@sarahj2586]

About the tooth tabs/dental advice thing... yeah I accidentally took dental advice from internet humans and didn't go to the dentist for awhile and ended up with 3 cavities because I wasn't using fluoride for 2 years. Oops.

[@aslanisgone1124]

Agreedddd!! Especially me, I have very weak enamel since I was a kid, I havent switched to tooth tabs because most dont have fluoride. There are some however im currently on prescription toothpaste so im holding out until my enamel gets a bit better.

[@annacuneo6875]

I highly recommend Denttabs (or Unpaste if you are in the US). They have a fantastic fluoride option.

[@Iquey]

*Roblox oof* yeah... Fluoride helps for a reason... I bought an advanced toothpaste too though called apagaurd which has nano hydroxyapatite, the crystal your teeth are made of, to help prevent cavities in addition to fluoride. Flossing regularly is also very important. I ran out of my apagaurd but bought some Carifree grape flavor which ALSO has fluoride AND nano hydroxyapatite, and I hope It also works just as well if not better. I got grape because I love grape flavor and it's a milder flavor than peppermint, which I actually don't like and would make me avoid brushing. I hope with the grape I'll just do it more often and continue to have healthy teeth.

[@annacrisp3886]

Pärla's tooth tablets are wonderful, super Minty and they contain fluoride. They are UK based so a great option for those of us based in Europe. 💛 I would personally never use a fluoride free toothpaste

[@gwynneio]

Are you reading scholarly articles??

[@matildas3177]

Blood is perfectly fine to compost! It enriches the soil, you can actually purchase natural fertilizer that's made with blood. So, no need to have any reservations about composting blood. But maybe don't compost plasters you've used with creams or gels.

[@SedonaChristina]

SO good to know!! Thank you! 💛

[@lukeshepherd9529]

Wow, I'm so freaking jealous. A zero waste toothtab and they've actually realised that nHAp remineralises teeth up to 4x better than fluoride. Wish you could get this in the UK. I asked Georganics about this and they straight up ignored me.

[@aslanisgone1124]

Not exactly the most zero waste brand, but halo taco has an amazing glass/crystal nail file that lasts wayyyy longer than any other I've tried.

[@katameya1991]

I love those bandages, but I use the one with charcoal. It’s the only one bandages that stick to my skin and stay in place for the whole day.

[@lizmarieghiardi]

I really enjoy the self care talks, regarding your question on videos I’d like to see this year. I do feel like you’re a KZbinr that is able to express the hard things that you’re feeling in a way that I can relate to a lot. If that’s something that you’re comfortable with making on the regular I’m definitely here for it!

[@MorganHowell]

I'm about to become a massage therapist (WOO) and have had a long, tumultuous school journey to say the least. But my first school that closed provided us with glass nail files and I have kept mine in my suitcase since. I am not gentle with it and it's still going strong almost three years later! I LOVE that thing

[@mbrady199]

Same with nail polish. Ain't nobody got time (or energy or money) for that. Stopped painting my nails 10+ years ago.

[@rebeccacarlin6103]

I know it's not floss, and it's made of plastic, but Waterpik is a great alternative to floss and it lasts a really long time. I've had mine for like 15 years now and it's still going strong. I will say that they are pricier than when I bought mine though.

[@rebeccacarlin6103]

Come to think of it, my mom told me the other day that the Waterpik at her house still works. I'm in my thirties and Mom bought it when I was in elementary school.

[@SedonaChristina]

Omg LOVE that it still works!! I think that’s what I’m going to end up trying! My boyfriend and I have both been thinking of investing in one (separately and I didn’t know until we chatted about it) so it sounds like a good idea! Thank you for sharing this! It’s totally reinforced that we should! 💛

[@jaykay140]

@@SedonaChristina Also, a metal dental scaler (like your dentist uses) can be used to remove things stuck between your teeth. It can't replace floss, because it wont slide beneath your gumline like floss does, but it's still great to use when you need it.

[@lidijalillie5382]

@@SedonaChristina costco has a great deal for an at home water pick and a travel one. My mom and I split it and I use the travel one everyday. I love it!

[@heatherpatel2550]

Welcome back! There is no guilt in being sick during a pandemic - including depression. One day at a time!

[@sunniesideup74]

There's a product called dura-pik that I ordered a few months back. It's an eco-friendly flosser where you just replace the floss on and I ordered it for my boyfriend since he hates normal floss. Just thought I'd throw that out there in case anyone was looking for something like that! They also sell sustainable floss and cases and such. Orders ship this March soooo yeah :)

[@camillaedda6611]

YES 🙌🏻 One of my new year’s resolutions was to become more zero waste!! This is great! Thank youuuu 🥰🥰

[@tegand7655]

Thanks for sharing. Just want to say as someone trying to be more sustainable and learn your channel really provides a great space to go slow. Your videos have helped make sustainability more doable and less scary.

[@scruffylookingnerfherder1983]

Dental lace vegan floss is amazing and doesn't break at all :)

[@SedonaChristina]

ooooh!! I'll have to try that!! Thank you for the rec!

[@laurenlynch8205]

Thank you for this! Sending you so much love. Im in a similar boat with my depression, I really appreciated the realness in this and all of your videos. Thank you 💜

[@gabifrigg951]

Don't push yourself too hard to start over and come up with loads of content. If money is an issue, ask frankly for it, through a platform. I find you to be one of a kind here, your background and struggles feed very real to me, so you do you and come back when you feel like it.

[@emberdt7998]

The entire point of zero waste products is, of course, to reduce waste. I love it. It's just hard to find in most of anywhere that isn't California lol. They aren't all going to be magical products.

[@daliadc6374]

I use the refillable vegan corn 🌽 dental floss from Eco Collective. My bottom teeth are pretty tight and it does break every now and then but not nearly as much as some other ones I've tried.

[@Depresso_Espresso_420]

One of the biggest struggles with some of the zero waste or sustainable living is finding affordable products! This is why I love your channel

[@kadylinda7763]

I did have braces, but the floss breaks between my teeth too! I’m glad I’m not alone in that.

[@georgieclarke4234]

So sorry for all the stuff you have been through recently, but so happy to have you back online! I have missed the advice and honesty that you share through your videos. Keep looking after you, but can't wait to see more! 😍

[@oliviamcmahan8398]

Christie, you’re the best human! I love your content❤️ thank you for your honesty in your videos. Praying for you girl ✨💗🌱

[@makenna8968]

I’ve never been a shoe person either I don’t like the idea of shoe shopping , I feel like it’s a chore 😂

[@SedonaChristina]

Hahaha right!

[@briannaadhikari8155]

I hated until I went to Uni and realized that girls can wear sneakers and sports shoes. My mom always only bought heels and ballet flats etc. I'll find some shiny white chunky Adidas on depop for $20 and feel so proud and classy.

[@makenna8968]

@@briannaadhikari8155 ooh yes I do love me some sneakers and my Air Force ones :)

[@Anxiousbookdragon]

I'm so glad you made another one of these videos! I just got a safety razor and I'm trying some other reusable things that are personal. I'm really trying to start reusing jars in more ways. You really inspire my low waste journey!

[@nicolecrane3119]

You're kidding me about the Patch bandaids! I love mine, they stick so so well on my skin, even to the bottom of my feet. I would maybe try a different container.

[@mariadesantiago8696]

I am so happy you're back...but also happy you took time to get yourself in a good place.

[@hopelockwood4052]

Blood is actually really great for fertilizing (specifically mensural blood) because it’s high in nitrogen and iron so composting blood isn’t a big deal. I never really understood why composting meat isn’t a thing (maybe has to do with preventing pests or meat born illnesses or smth).

[@savanah2775]

composting meat actually is a thing(mostly fish)! It just takes a bit of a different process and it also requires some animal proofing as it will definitely attract pests (but that's all I know about it because I'm vegan)

[@katzenlady5339]

I think it depends on where you life. The company that is composting organic waste in my city said specifically that they also accept meat, dairy products, cooked food and rotten food in the system. Where I lived before they only accepted raw fruits and veggies, eggshells and coffee and tea grounds.

[@briannaadhikari8155]

The literal only reason for composting "rules" is that meat, cooked foods, and oils will attract rats. However, if you have a well-functioning pile with proper amount of carbon (dry leaves, paper, wood chips, etc.) it won't be much of a problem. Unless they're shitting in my house or eating my pantry I kinda don't care lmao. Rats deserve good food too, they can have my trash ;)

[@priscillajimenez27]

@@katzenlady5339 yeah we have a facility in Orlando that takes everything. I wish they made it a requirement for restaurants to have their food waste picked up beside the trash bin since it is an option offered on a commercial level.

[@gabriellafabrizi227]

Love Lucy and yak! Also glad I’m not the only one who struggles with Bite’s floss shredding. :(

[@amandamyththelegend]

I have had one for years!! I was in middle school and fell in love with one at a small business fair. She painted the tops similar to yours and one looked like my cat so I was obsessed.

[@IndiePrincessKhait]

Happy to have you back. Enjoyed this video! Love you!

[@nancylomeli7781]

@ everyone who makes fun or Lauren / Bea / others for the jar... THEY PUT ZERO WASTE ON THE MAP FOR SOOOOOOOOO MANY PEOPLE WORLD WIDE. They’re not perfect, but they shock people enough to change. I found your channel bc I was already into sustainability but they got me into it because they got soo popular for their extreme practices. Had I not seen them, I wouldn’t have made the switch, this is the true for at least half of the other low waste people I’ve met. Please stop making those comments

[@aliciathompson7857]

I've had many low waste and vegan flosses that break between my teeth like that too, and I did have braces, so you're not alone for sure. I did find a brand on Amazon that works amazing, which like Amazon.. I know.. but it doesn't break and works great. Its called Coralov.

[@sabrinafournier1782]

Thanks for being you! You are awesome and you are the reason I started knowing about zero waste about 3 years ago! I'm so grateful I found your videos! Also I ordered for the first time with care/of with your coupon code so thank you for that! I'm excited to try them!

[@rebekahwilson2004]

I'm terrible about flossing, too! I finally tried to be better at it and I flossed daily and used up all those free floss samples from the dentist (before I started declining those to reduce waste). I bought some zero waste floss and I hate it. Breaks in my teeth. So I haven't flossed in a while. Broke my streak!

[@alimatormusa7435]

I would recommend water flossers, you can find them on Amazon and they just use water pressure to floss

[@xerrias]

Glad you're back :) Its chill to take care of yourself as long as you need to but its great to see you popping up with videos again. Very welcome, yes.

[@OrsolyaSzlopp]

Glass nailfiles are great! I got mine like 7 years ago. Love it!!

[@SedonaChristina]

ahhhh I love that I’m not the only one! 💛

[@isabellaholmeszoltak6217]

I've been using a metal nail file! So good to know, definitely going to switch.

[@aimeemoore3448]

Yes! My teeth are sharp and just cut right through them! The brushwithbamboo floss works perfectly for me!

[@MzKesha05]

Yes you can compost blood. It's actually good for the soil, I remember MG+ and other things in our blood that's good. I learned that in college years ago.

[@adrianahernandez6533]

I love glass nail files . I got one on amazon for like $10 and it’s very soft and feels fragile so be careful. I found some at dollar tree before too even those are more course. Good for acrylics and people with hard nails though. Not sustainable sources but it reduces my footprint

[@wiltedspinachcat3472]

ive tired the black packaged patch bandaids (i think it's just the most basic original one) and im on my second one and i loveeee them!! i was actually shocked by how much better they stay on than normal bandaid brand ones. maybe give those ones a try??

[@khatrenreed731]

Found the glass nail file through you and have been using it for soo long now- I love my lil mushroom 🍄 one from Blue lemon art!! ✨

[@dogvertigowatermelon]

Product review and a pep talk to wrap it up - love it! You do you, girl :) (but glad you're back)

[@PaNsY2215]

That Glass nail polish looks super cute! Please update us how you go as you use it further. Doing my nails is one of my favourite self care practices (I do them myself). Not sure if it's gross but I've been using the same nail filer (regular type for years now) I got 2 like 7 years ago and still works somehow😂 would be nice to look into a glass one once those finally fall appart.

[@mirandajohnston6520]

I use grin naturals flossers (a Canadian company I believe but they do ship to the US) they are a compostable flosser that has the handle and I haven’t had a single one break! I love them!

[@niferasaurus]

Did not know glass nail files were a thing!! Excited to try one out. I also really didn't like that floss from bite. It's so think and yet also constantly rips between my teeth. I love the packaging though.

[@eslem.4]

When people say mean things to or about you, it’s not about you. It’s almost always about them and their insecurities. Sometimes we want to take things a little personally, because it means that we’re important. But truth be told, people are mostly thinking about themselves. And they don’t care about us as much as we’d like to think they do. For me, this was the best realization. People don’t remember what you wore or said nearly as much as you think about it. Let’s stop obsessing and taking ourselves so seriously.

[@meln5499]

Welcome back darling! Have you tried the Durapik to help you floss? I don't floss as much as I should, as I too find it easier to use a pick style applicator. If you do let us know! Hugs from Canada!

[@jenp1032]

Filing in one direction is actually better for your nails too!

[@wendyg.97]

I just want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for the OneD blip in there, because now I know I'm not the only person who thinks of them every single time I hear that phrase... and I'm OLD! lol

[@jennas1817]

I just wanna say thanks for recommending the MHM Conditioner a few videos ago, it's seriously the best!!

[@marygard4608]

Free plug coming! Revlon makes a wonderful permanent nail file made from German steel. I haven't bought an emery board for years.

[@reneetheearthbuzz9606]

The background music is so calming 😌🌱 Also, I floss for a week after I see my dentist and then stop for the rest of the year 🤭

[@SedonaChristina]

Hahaha YES! I am the exact same way 🙈 I always leave being like “this is it, I’m going to have the best flossing habit ever” and then ooof here we are, time for another appointment and it’s been 5 months since I’ve picked up my floss 😹

[@esther.sandoval]

That American cream conditioner is amazing! It is slightly on the heavier side but it leaves ur hair feeling luscious af.

[@esther.sandoval]

Update: I don't think I would repurchase this. It was great but the fragrance was a little too much for me. I am currently using the green highbar conditioner. I actually prefer it and it's also closer to me in comparison to lush

[@sacruz_20]

I keep mine in my everyday bag, love it. Have had it for like 3 years now and its still perfect. Mine files really easy

[@sacruz_20]

A glass nail file

[@megoobs]

I've heard a lot about Terracycle recently which does food "wrapper" recycling. Still figuring out how to get to it but oddly enough Subaru dealerships near me apparently have collection stations now?

[@chloehanrose]

So glad you’re back !

[@VaedSlowfashionstudio]

You NEED to try Viori Beauty shampoo bars and conditioner!!! They’re amazing, the shampoo bar suds up so much and the conditioner bar is even better!

[@racheld3928]

I love my ethique hair bars. And I have been using the aloe patches, they don't irritate my skin at all (adhesive allergy) and never had a problem with them sticking.

[@graymayhem2410]

Good to have you back!

[@Meg_Coons]

I loved the bandages. I got the original and they worked great! I don’t compost them with my regular compost I just burry them with coffee and shredded news paper

[@kaitnicol4255]

Instead of floss, you could try using wooden dental sticks! There's a particular brand called The Natural Dentist, they sell wooden picks called "Stim-U-Dent's" that are in little triangle shapes to clean in between the teeth instead of floss, they're made of wood and are reusable, biodegradeable, and are really cheap!

[@elenabenotti3710]

I've got the conditioner from Lush that you talked about, I've got short and curly hair and it works awesome! Maybe with shorter hair is easier to eliminate the residues? Don't know ahah but I highly recommend it too

[@libertylocsin8021]

Welcome back. :D Amen to the boundaries.

[@clobas66]

My thoughts in the bandages being compostable, I'm sure it's not enough blood to be concerning for compost. And if it is that much blood, probably see a medical professional.

[@SedonaChristina]

V true!!

[@aliceregan8204]

Love that the ad I had for this video was promoting loads of basic plastic beauty products😬😂

[@tabathapoelstra]

The residue you feel on your shampoo and conditioner bars could be from hard water! There are shower heads that can help if you’re a renter, but I think it’s best to put a water softener on a house because it helps preserve pipes. Good luck!

[@magdakozluk314]

it's me. this part about flossing. nice that you are back! :)

[@MissieK]

Also Vivaia shoes are from recycled plastic bottles and their shoes are so cute and easy to wear. The make flats and heels so you have options. They are a little bit pricey but I have three pairs and they have gone through everything plus you can watch them and keep using them and their flats are easy to put in your bag and have them in case you need to change shoes. Also currently they offer free shipping to all orders too and they have some good discounts from time to time so you can always keep an eye and get the shoes in lower prices

[@CocoShin]

Someone pay this woman!! Thanks for the video, Christie 😄

[@spiritofblue6610]

definitely have experienced the silk floss breaking off in between teeth, funny though the first ever sustainable floss option I tried was charcoal? and I really didn't ever notice it breaking off until I just tried the plain silk one. I remember being pissed that it was some shittier floss brand but I'm finding it was just the charcoal vs. silk that really had been the deciding factor for me

[@rebekahferry7295]

I had the same problem with other brands of floss breaking that come with glass floss containers... tbh don’t remember what brand I bought last but I also have crowding in my bottom teeth and having trouble with the floss breaking

[@hannahseawall7128]

I have the georganics floss that is also vegan an it breaks so much it’s basically unusable. I think it’s just that type of floss lacks strength.

[@lizzychurch6977]

I bought a glass nail file once a while ago I found after a couple uses the nail file dulled like the typical nail file would basically mad a smooth surface out of it. I’m assuming this probably only happened because it was super cheap 😂

[@user-cv4nk4tr3b]

I had that lush conditioner, used it for a few months and honestly I completely hate it. My hair was dry, residue-y, absolutely not conditioned, and it made a mess of my shower when pieces broke off. I had the seanik shampoo bar and it was more okay than the conditioner but still not ideal. But since switched to ethique and not going back.

[@tepperleen]

Thanks for the recommendation. I’d not heard of ethique!

[@user-cv4nk4tr3b]

@TepperWear Personally I like the yellow st clements shampoo bar (oils scalp) and the green guardian conditioner bar (long hair w/ dry ends)

[@tepperleen]

@@user-cv4nk4tr3b cool, thanks!

[@bethanieberends5331]

@@tepperleen Love Ethique! Using the heali kiwi bar for a sensitive scalp and the guarding conditioner

[@jennifersoto-rinehart8754]

I hate the conditioner bar too so I use it to shave my legs lol.

[@user-rp8by3co4z]

Durapik is a metal reusable floss pick! I think you can use any floss with it too :)

[@ItsTylerChanel]

Obsessed with the pink jumpsuit 😍

[@macieday6089]

Glad you're back! I've missed your videos! Thanks for the tips I've been trying to find a low chemical shampoo bar! Try to keep the things I put on and in my body as natural as possible!

[@joielives1131]

Your such a sweet little bee. You make me smile and not in a ha ha kinda way but a genuine, humbling kinda way. 🥰👏 content wise it would be neat to see you do different experimentle challenges. Maybe you wear the same things or eat minimally or take up like drawing or writing everyday for 30 days. I would appreciate your perspectiveon something like that! And washington will miss you!!! Shout out from spokane!!!

[@NicolePalmervlogs]

Thanks for this! That glass file is so cute! I have just a plain one 😊

[@claires2096]

2020 is the most I’ve ever flossed. It’s really hard for me to use the floss strings but I’ve tried! I bought a reusable floss pick like you like to use (from quip) where you can just refill up the floss!! Check it out if you’re interested once you finish up your floss picks!

[@zocansew]

in terms of nail polish, i use piggy paint which is water based!

[@ambermathews5913]

I started using a water flosser cause I hate flossing and I love it cause even though it’s plastic it last forever and you just use water. You do have to charge it but the battery last like a month

[@StrollingThroughLife]

Bite toothpaste is great! They’re one of my favorite toothpaste tablets! Great video!

[@brookehaileydawn2346]

Same on the Bite floss! I have bought some vegan, compostable floss from Amazon and Earth Hero which I like way better. The Bite brand breaks sooo much. I'm getting through mine and then won't order again...

[@ashleymarie2019]

Definitely with you on the Bite floss. Love the tooth tabs, but the floss breaks in between my teeth, too and I hate it.

[@rachellecam]

I use the patch bandaids and they work perfectly for me but my friend claimed it wouldn't stick to her so who knows 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@gianninal5455]

Same. They've been totally fine for me but my hubs swears they don't stick for him. 🤦‍♀️🤷‍♀️

[@utubelovalexa]

Sienna Byron Bay Nail Polish makes glass files and nontoxic nail polishes.

[@mara4569]

Jason shampoo bar has been one of my LUSH favorites, until it melted down and became liquid 😐 A really nice shop assistant explained to me that it might be good to let the bar dry before putting it back into his metal case to avoid water residues and humidity inside the case that could react with the shampoo bar itself. It never happened before with other shampoos, but anyway will do as told from now on 😊 Just in case it happened to you guys as well, now you know why ahah

[@SedonaChristina]

ooooh yes!! Such a good tip! I only use those tins for travel, but I keep it aerated in my shower to dry out completely (the soap stands from my last video in this series are great too! Or sometimes if I’m in a shower that’s really damp, I take them out every time and store them in the bathroom cupboard on a jar lid or something haha). I too have noticed that this one crumbles a lot! I think because it’s not a mostly-oil formula, would be my guess 💛

[@mara4569]

@@SedonaChristina Yeah, it might be the formula because the other didn't do it, even some from other brands. I use the tins everyday given that the people I share the shower with aren't always so careful ahah But otherwise, yeah I also have some soap stands made of luffah which are very useful! :)

[@Beci1509]

I'm switching from the lush bars and the ones I have on the way are Viori. Super looking foreward to trying it out, they seem like a great brand.

[@hannahtourangeau4061]

I am loving your content as well as your honesty and humanity to share your journey with us! Thank YOU! Regarding shampoo bars: as a person who is still trying to find just the right one that suits my hair type best, I naturally sought out LUSH. There is no hate intended here, but I have been informed that they use sulfates which do not biodegrade, but more applicable to your video, the SLS in there can be a little drying which does not always work for long, curly or dry hair... This could cause some build up or be the reason for some of the things you mentioned on this topic in your video? Just thought I would share my own research and what could maybe help someone else! I am glad you have found another one that seems to work better for you as well! I hope I will find one soon too! :) Looking forward to more content!

[@ClaudiasUniverse]

Have you tried water flossing? Great alternative

[@luisamacedo3582]

Heyyy Been using american cream and love it. Jason and argan oil was the first shampoo bar I tried, it isn't the best option for me (the residue issue hit me too) angel hair tho is my fav lush shampoo bar (I've tried about five). Love love, the smell omg Honey I washed my hair is a close second, only problem is it doesn't last as much

[@sarahyudelson2320]

I use both of the lush bars religiously, they are really great starters

[@nellmartin7059]

I agree about the floss situation! I am a daily flosser and hate wasting plastic because of floss but still haven't found a zero waste option that doesn't break?! Any advice would be very much appreciated. Ps. I don't have overcrowding so it's not you...its the floss. haha. Thanks so much for your videos - I've been trying to be as zero waste as possible during this lockdown and you're very much helping the journey!

[@hannahm3126]

the Patch bandaids absolutely suck and I agree about composting. questionable... I used mine up by using tape to hold them against me because I refuse to waste an expensive pack of bandaids.