The Environmental Impact of Cosmetics // what you need to know about your makeup

[@annaquattrocchi1410]

I don't care for makeup anymore (even tho I still use some of what I own), just love to sit here and watch you destroying neoliberism consumerism capitalism with a smile

[@Mo-ct3bc]

In a world full of beauty gurus that are constantly promoting the overconsumption of make up no matter what, I think everyone needs to see this. Thank you so much💚

[@Silvercentipede]

It's everywhere, it's in the TV we watch, the movies that are on, everything is subconsciously teaching you you need to buy MORE shit if you're a woman. Deprogram yourself from this!!!!!

[@katherinekelly3400]

Also can we stop giving cosmetics as gifts, because we all know how that usually ends 🌹

[@Silvercentipede]

I just donated some money to WWF today instead of a birthday present for my friend and she fucking loved it 😀

[@carnamilinga]

Old eye shadow and blush can be an awesome addition to watercolour pictures or pencil drawings. If you know someone who likes to draw and paint, ask them if they can use your stuff before throwing it away. Especially the Mica or other glitter components can create nice effects.

[@gwynneio]

Wooo interesting. Now I know what Ill do with old makeup!

[@mimushisontheedgewiththeen3721]

Amazing! Thanks. 🖤

[@e.f.9591]

Great video. For anyone wanting to find out more about this problem, I would recommend the first episode of the series "Broken" on Netflix, about counterfeit makeup. Sustainably Vegan also recently made a great video about 100 sustainable beauty tips, which is a perfect addition to this one !

[@dia-wo3jn]

Thanks for the recommendation

[@boenkel]

Just want to note that every single shampoo and conditioner bar from LUSH contains Sodium Lauryl Sulphate, sadly. Even their products targeted towards co-washing, where the whole point is avoiding sulphates in your haircare. :/

[@matildas3177]

I found that so frustrating! I'm going to try out a few bars from J.R. Liggetts that so far sound even better than the Lush bars, all of them are cg approved as far as I can tell.

[@fuzzyraspberry24]

Alberte Bønkel I use ethique shampoo bars. They are fantastic. They are toxin free and my hair has never felt/ been in such good condition. I cannot recommend them enough!! There packaging is also 100% home compostable and they do a skin care and dog shampoo range too.

[@lilaeia]

This is because they have not been able to ethically source alternatives. Every vegan, eco-friendly alternative ingredient has proved to have issues in the production chain. They are still trying! 💖

[@ruinedfall]

gurl you pointing out the eco-packaging as an addition is FEELS! i am so annoyed that even some times it is limited edition! how silly and infuriating. also the mica issue, THANK YOU FOR HIGHLIGHTING AN ALL-ROUNDED VIEW ON IT

[@e.f.9591]

I was writing my geography essay but I stopped to watch this. Thank you for your informative, thorough and well-researched videos, they are very helpful.

[@natchosm4320]

I had the lowest self esteem through my teens and I wore so much crappy makeup (both for me because they broke me out and for the planet). At uni I didn't have the time to bother applying it nor the time to take it off. Since not using makeup, my skin got really good. I highly recommend to everyone (while we're all in lockdown anyway and don't have anyone to see), try quitting makeup and you'll see that your skin will get better!

[@michaelafischer6177]

I also want to add that I'm in a pretty serious, science-led skincare community, and I've been slipping in discussions on environmental impact lately because this is something that is a pretty low priority within that community, where formulation always comes first. Then again, the beauty community as a whole is tragically swept away in a culture of influencer-led hyper-consumption (how important does that make people like Gittemary, seriously?!). But because I know that folks within my community aren't going to switch over to low-waste brands for the sake of waste-reduction alone, I try to be creative in the way I share inspiration. Without sounding like a killjoy, I like to emphasise the for a certain amount of restraint and not buying products like candies. I communicate this by explaining that doing so is not an interest in skin physiology and skincare; it's just shopping/consumption as a hobby, and that's so never cool. I say all of this, because I was so shocked to learn that 70% of product remains unused when it enters landfill (is there a source for this? I would certainly love to share it). I'm extremely concerned that we, as a beauty community, are likely contributing to this. It seems impossible that we would not be sending large amounts of wasted product to landfill given that stat. ): So, I've planned my next discussion to be about this exact issue and what we can most easily do as enthusiasts to ensure that we're just not doing this--even when products truly don't work out for us, which can happen. I'll be going over tips and tricks on how to get the most out of product, how much product you actually need to apply (so that you can buy less), how to re-purpose a product that doesn't work for its purpose, as well as a basic reminder not to throw unwanted product away. Pass it on *thoughtfully* to friends and family; gift it to healthcare workers (they need hand creams, acne products, and even hydrating sprays!); donate to beauty banks, food banks, shelters, and resource centres; give away the item on Freecycle or Facebook; or sell it through a secondhand platform if it's hygienic and lawful to do so. Oh, and of course, recycle and purpose your packaging, so that it--fingers crossed--doesn't hit landfill at all, but I think any discussion on how to re-purpose and even sterilise containers might require a separate discussion. Your influence is so wide, Gittemary. As someone so invested in the subject of skincare and cosmetics (I find the zero-waste options are better for the latter), which I know many folks here will think is quite a silly and pointless passion, you continue to teach me well past the point of thinking I know "so much". I hope to remain a lifelong learner, and I'll continue to work towards reconciling this interest of mine with my values and sincere goal to live a better, more sustainable life for this planet and its people. Remember folks, even if you 'do' beauty, there's so much you can do to do it better. ;)

[@elvanrensburg881]

No adds in this one, did the powers that be in KZbin not think the subject was fluffy enough? Great video, I loved it, thank you.

[@Daphnaee]

I can see ads :) Maybe they reconsidered 😄 Or is it possible an adblock?

[@Mia-zx7nn]

This was fascinating and came at just the right time - thank you! I have finally decided to make a conscious effort to consume ethically when it comes to beauty. For so long I put off researching about the realities of the cosmetics industry because I have been unwilling to give up my favourite products, but I sat myself down and asked myself if I really had any excuse for continually repurchasing products that I KNOW are tested on animals and are awful for the environment and I realised that I couldn't justify it to myself. There are so many options when it comes to cleaner / more sustainable beauty that I couldn't fathom how I could keep consuming these unethical products in full knowledge for so long. This video was inspiring and helped to firmly seal my new stance to make a difference.

[@zainabalgalibi4754]

I don’t like makeup and I don’t wear any at all so I don’t have to think of all this... but the problem is with the gifts I receive, i got so many cosmetic gifts cuz people thought I’m not wearing makeup just because I’m in high school and my school doesn’t allow it and next year I’m going to college, so I received a lot of cosmetics especially from my family as a birthday gift and i was too shy to refuse them so i just accepted the gifts but I don’t know what to do with them now, I’m thinking of using them occasionally until they finish because it’s a shame if they went to waste... anyways my point is if you’re someone like me don’t do the mistake i did, tell your family and friends that you don’t use makeup and tell them about your life style so they can know what to buy you for gifts because tbh when i first adapted this low waste lifestyle I didn’t tell my family about it, i have no idea why , I thought they’d judge but it wasn’t the case.

[@abigailhutchinson5487]

maybe you could ask friends if they want it? or siblings

[@zainabalgalibi4754]

Abigail Hutchinson but my sibling among with other friends brought them for me as gifts, so i just feel too shy to give them away to others you know what i mean?

[@lisam.324]

I love the packaging aspect you point out. I think it's important to mention here that most plastic packaging in cosmetics for example (but also other products) is there to PROTECT the product from damage i.e. people trying things out, opening it, using it in store without buying it, altering its shape or look etc .etc. so I guess what I want to say is, if people would stop opening everything and touching everything before buying it packaging could be reduced by SO MUCH. Most packaging and seals are there to make sure the product is unused for the consumer who actually buys it and this is necessary because a lot of customers don't have a concept of value of a product.

[@karobythell4425]

Go you ! gittemary you research so thoroughly !! thank you for all your hardwork : )

[@kellyvandiessen3488]

i could not agree more! she does a fantastic job!

[@jesstucker6201]

thank you SO MUCH for bringing up celebrity makeup deals!!!! they're the pinnacle of egoism, and only serve to encourage senseless over-consumption + waste production. i really appreciate the amount of research and effort that goes into your videos, they've taught me so much :)

[@SustainablyVegan]

Really interesting and really enjoyed the way you produced this x

[@Gittemary]

Sustainably Vegan Aw thank you so much Immy 💚🌿

[@Maillesmaillesmailles]

Hey ! Totally agree with your synthesis ! I "quit" conventional cosmetics and choose to buy more sustainable one, but here comes another problem : essential oil. First they need MASSIVE quantity of plants to be made, and they are super-concentrate : if most of those we can bought are "OK" for us, humans (if you use it with care), a few drops in our water system could harm +++ fishes and wildlife. I was so disapointed and surprised to read scientific studies about essentiel oils, because it's not something we really talk about...

[@QuestForEco]

Didn't know about the dirty dozen! Interesting.

[@emmi3785]

Compound being synthetic does not automatically mean, it would not break down naturally. And nature based component does not mean it automatically breaks in the nature. Nature does not differentiate like that. In both groups, there are harmful things.

[@chiarapavan3780]

Preach girl, preach! Love your ethic and the way you fight for human rights and the environment.. you have an ally here, sister! Greetings from Italy ❤️

[@vighnetavasuthevan9593]

Thank you for making this video in the first place...you have done a great job..really like it!

[@teresa_meow]

Thank you thank you thank you!! I have been using mostly natural cosmetics my entire life, free of those dirty dozen, thanks to my mom that always cared about our skin and environment. It's so important to spread the message, because people will keep making excuses to buy terrible products just to have them, just to then throw then into landfil, barely used.

[@aquari1659]

You are such a beautiful person for trying to spread awareness and change like this. You give the sense you know what you're talking about, and it's obvious from your videos that you care so so much about the world. Thank you for being such an inspiration and fighting for a better world. Keep doing what you're doing, it's important.

[@maddy8135]

If anyone is looking for a ‘conventional’ store bought eyeshadow pallet that is fully recyclable (except for the elastic bang but that early be reused) the company Aether Beauty has great, high preforming products. They are pricy but their store often has 15-20% off. I do realize that this probably isn’t the best video to comment on but.....just so you know 🤷‍♀️ Edit: they use child labor free mica

[@miranda266]

Your monstera looks beautiful!! I model for fun and it has been interesting because I got rid of almost all of my old makeup (it was old and I never used it, it was time) and only have simple, zero waste makeup now. I appreciate modeling naturally and with little to no makeup!

[@mirela2608]

Great content! We need more content like this that make ppl better and more informed.

[@paolamucino7842]

I've tries going cleaner and greener with my make up collection but my problem are the shades and undertones for foundations, it's hard to find one that matches my complexion. Or if they match like Root Pretty, they don't get along with my skin type. I'm still using up what I have and hopefully clean/green brands will come up with more options for shades and undertones. I've also tried Lush's shampoo bars and it went awful with my hair. But I'm still optimistic to keep trying other options!

[@Esty441]

All the videos you make of these series are amazing! You make me realize things that I hadn't even considered in the first place. Great job!!

[@jillianrichardson7535]

please do a video all about animal testing! I would love to know more about it and your videos are always so eloquent and well-researched!

[@fuzzyraspberry24]

Again a fantastic video!!! Your passion in these topics comes across and whilst I understand the importance of these topics, on other channels I wouldn’t stick around to listen to the entire message as it has never been discussed so engagingly! Keep up the great work!!

[@miriamt.1008]

This is so usefull, it will defintely come in handy! This video inspired me to give up conventional cosmetics.

[@sarahcory3328]

Love this!! Thank you for spreading awareness!

[@kassandrakay7008]

Thank you for making such educational videos! I always learn something!

[@kagimoon]

You are amazing and so inspiring. Thank you for sharing all this information.

[@LiviButler]

I love all the points that you made in this video! I find it very difficult as a working makeup artist to find sustainable products with great ingredients and little waste, although I really want to!

[@britt2000rats]

AMAZING video!! Thank you for always doing so much research

[@marycharlebois6627]

I didn’t get the shopping gene or the make-up gene imprinted in my female genetic code at birth... and I definitely didn’t get the glitter gene either. I’m okay with all of this!!

[@javierguijarrogarcia6842]

Most suitable video ever! I've just been walking around the Nivea factory in my city while listening 🤣

[@jesseletford4371]

This is a great video, I love your deep dives!

[@Days.]

Thank you 🙏 very informative as always

[@marialovepeape]

Great video! Really informative and interesting. Thank you for the info and the recommendations. I always learn something from you 🌱♥️

[@yoshisancat9120]

Hi Gittemary! Love your videos so much 😍 maybe you can do one video about pets and what is the impact of that. Greettings from Argentina😘

[@britsbites2451]

The video is brilliant, thank you for spreading knowledge on the topic 🙏❤️

[@mollyhanna9783]

I think another issue that is super sad is that much of the cosmetics produced end up in dumpsters behind stores completely unused. I see so many dumpster divers finding huge hauls of discarded makeup behind cvs, ulta, bath and body works, etc.

[@TaliankaSings]

I love these revealing videos, it’s such a good thing thy you want to educate so many people!! Would you be able to record a video about best / favorite documentaries or tv series that speak about similar world and environmental problems?🥰

[@michaelafischer6177]

I love your videos so much, and this particular video is amazing, if not so necessary in this KZbin hyper-consumer beauty influencer era. I learnt so much, and I'm trying to take it all on board! And honestly, re: the Dirty Dozen (to say nothing more about them), No. 12, Triclosan, shouldn't be in cosmetic products anyway. Like, ever. BUT for an ingredient that gets so much unconsidered hate, I just need to put it out there that I have an immune disease that causes a pretty bloody nasty and psychologically life-ruining skin condition from a sensitivity to Staphylococcus aureus. If untreated, that is. And triclosan is one of the few efficacious topical medications that can control it. By all means, please ban this from cosmetic products and other household products. I cannot possibly understand the reasoning for putting it in there in the first place (or that reasoning seems ridiculous, as with some toothpaste). Reclassify OTC triclosan cleansers as therapeutic items (hopefully that doesn't result in the loss of them altogether, but it's the right thing to do ideally). However, please stop trying to enact total bans on this chemical, for my sake. There are a *few* people for who really, really, benefit from this! The minor (albeit otherwise unacceptable) endocrine risk is far outweighed by having an aggressive, uncontrolled bacteria attacking and destroying your skin. The most common misconception is that these washes only exist for acne, which happens to be a fairly responsive bacterial disease with many treatment options, but there are severe skin diseases that really benefit from triclosan. I get so much anxiety about having this taken away from me, because otherwise I'm stuck on oral prophylactics pretty much indefinitely. I'm 100% committed to living a low-waste, climate-friendlier existence with concerns for worker's rights and humane treatment of animals. So, I just hope this is a new perspective for anyone really interested in cosmetics and sustainable formulation, or anyone who is interested in the crossover with sustainability and disability/illness, or just anyone who wants to add that extra nuance and understanding to their fight for better regulation of potentially harmful or destructive ingredients. Total bans aren't usually cool. Exceptions for medical necessity are where it's at. It's the same with straws, pre-chopped vegetables, diabetic medication, etc. Gratefully, I don't need any of those things to fulfil my basic living requirements, nor do the majority of people who want to reduce their environmental impact, but tons of people still do. Let's accommodate appropriately as a society. Keeping these things accessible on a needs basis means the wider community has achieved a greater awareness and ongoing consciousness about them, and that would be just perfect.

[@Grace_ingrid]

Thank you for your thoughts, I've been feeling a lot of conflict especially around mica and you gave some good points about it. It's so hard to find makeup that doesn't have mica in it. Your voice and energy is very pleasant and even though the topics you are talking about are awful, mind blowing awful, your video was very enjoyable to watch.

[@guineawheat]

How do we get everyone to watch this video?! They need to. Thank you for doing this!

[@paulina8864]

Excellent video! Very informative.

[@chungchung7662]

Thank you for making this video, so many good points which I agree with wholeheartedly!

[@guessxwhoxitxis]

Great video and such a good point with palettes. She seems lovely but when I saw the Pur X Raw Beauty Kristi palette, I just rolled my eyes. Double-sided with TWO mirrors, so wasteful.

[@GoodbyeRubyTu3sday]

Thanks for the video :) Do you have any recommendation for makeup brands who use biodegradable packaging? Maybe you could do a video about it :) I use minimal amounts of makeup but I couldn't live without mascara T_T

[@kuraikohyuuga8381]

I studied chemistry and still don't understand a lot of the ingredients because it just says 'Cl' and a number or 'fragrance'. What is 'fragrance'?!

[@priscillajimenez27]

Right!

[@fuzzyraspberry24]

I had no idea about mica!!!! (Probably spelt that wrong lol)

[@carnamilinga]

No, you spelled it correctly. 😉

[@emeliasoderlund]

Well done! x

[@veronicadaverio5310]

Love your video!! You´re great :D

[@phoenixandthenoms9920]

shared everywhere :) great video.. i love this series so much

[@NedhuggenBjork]

Thank you for a really interesting and educational video! What are your thoughts on using perfume? Natural or "good" synthetic ones. Do you use anything? Would be an interesting video, so many people are using perfume and so many are allergic to it so could be some contrasting views to bring up there.

[@emiv592]

Perfume allergy is actually a contact allergy, meaning that if you are in contact with it a lot, you can develop it. Personally, I feel like there is perfume in a lot of things unnecessarily, like eye shadows or other makeup. It's not very good for your skin, especially if you have sensitive skin,so I tend to avoid it in products, but I'll still wear actual perfumes since I love fragrance a lot. I don't know about the environmental effects, but hope some of this information was still helpful

[@random23287]

It’s sad that even though palm oil is one of the most sustainable oils (you can get a lot of it per square mile), the way it’s harvested a lot of the time is extremely unsustainable

[@priscillajimenez27]

What's annoying too is at least for me, the makeup takes so long to finish and after so long, they expire and aren't good on the skin. They dry out your skin.

[@jobond3317]

Mica is also mined in Malaysia and here it's is thought but not proven to involve child labour. So it is vital to know where it comes from and also if children are involved what care has been taken. I am slowly going through all new Zealand cosmetic company aimed at being natural and good for you with no animal hurt. Children are animals children are killed by mining mica. Some companies do reply and give me really good feedback about their product producing certification where mica was mined or if mined in the notorious india gives address for the mining and what they are doing to protect their workers. Some companies do not reply I keep at them

[@abigailhutchinson5487]

love this video. so informative! 🖤🖤

[@rebeccak6481]

can you go over the impact of house plants?

[@bbygrlpt2]

I havent bought any makeup for ma yr and a half bc I wanna fish all I have first and so far theyre still lastin😅 also Im usin a shampoo bar and I absolutely love it!! It leaves my hair .. which greasy and dry at the same time and wavy.. the same as any bottled shampoo.

[@AliceAnnRose]

Biologst here. Some from "dirty 12" are actually (how do I put it)... "fashionable buzz-words that don't actually convey the truth"? E.g. being cancerogenous - sometimes it's the matter of providing lab animals with dosage thousands times higher than this in the cosmetics. Also - a lot of them have their purpose, like conserving. I would argue that product that expire too quickly is not suistanable in a long run (considering transport, packaging, convenience of use)... I always felt like your videos are very informant, but you missed this one.

[@priscillaoquendo7666]

😊 thank you

[@abigailhutchinson5487]

can you make a video on clean makeup? thanks!

[@lauracm1715]

Very good video, ,thanks!

[@junkivicky]

Oh the word natural! I have a rather funny story with it. There is a little makeup and brush company in my country, and it had a salon, where you could buy and try on products. The makeup was advertised as "natural". I went to the salon, and when talking with the owner, I said, I am really glad it's natural. And she said: oh, natural... No, but we were JUST going to remove that from our site. Okay... Yes, it is no longer advertised as natural, and it has evolved a lot, and became a little more transparent.

[@penelopeg8386]

In my opinion, never but really NEVER buy makeup from wish. I didn't knew the who, how or where it was made. Then I use it twice and my face got red and itchy :(

[@elinnstenberg8542]

So what do I do with products that contain for example BHA? Now that I know not to put it on my skin neither in the sink/trash...

[@natchosm4320]

While you already have it I think the best thing to do is use them up. And remove them perhaps by using single use cotton pads (I know it's bad but it's worse to flush into the ocean than in a land fill). Either way, it's best to use them up than to chuck the products away.

[@user-br7yy2ng4g]

Really interesting! Can you please write the specific name when you mention it? Because I don’t catch the spelling (as you see I don’t know really well the English) thank you!

[@Gittemary]

!# Of course! Can you give me the timestamps of the names you had trouble with? 🌿

[@elenapv7923]

For anyone who doesn't want to quit glitter check out Bioglitz😍😍It's really cool

[@angelikabatwoman]

Omg sodium laureth sulfate is in frikkin eeeverything... Horrible. Great video, thanks for this!

[@sarahreinhardt1414]

I can not stand when big brands label their products "natural" or "organic"! Because you turn the bottle around, read the ingredients, and what do you know?!.....One or two natural ingredients engulfed in multiple heavy toxic ingredients! I think it works for mainstream consumers because they trust too much and never read.😢

[@semolina.]

Bless that child

[@btak311]

Where do you cite your sources? I checked out your blog & so much accumulated data from...somewhere?

[@Gittemary]

They are in the description 😊

[@temparockatrevortrevor8693]

I am tired of telling my man that he doesn't need make up. Thanks for doing this. Something might seep through his head with this video.

[@zaskia.zia.13]

Can you suggest some brands that are vegan, cruelty free, package free etc and also available internationally. I've looked into some brands that sounded good but then it's not available where I live.

[@Gittemary]

Check out my blog - there is an international list of low waste makeup brands 🙌🌿

[@spiritofblue6610]

will you please do a impact of fast food video?

[@spiritofblue6610]

please and thank you :)

[@Silvercentipede]

Stop apologising girl! I used to get so worried about "being rude" but idgaf anymore. I think it's more rude to fucking have your habitat and home destroyed or fucking die so.....?? 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤔 Thank you for your video!

[@spicehedge]

There would also be transport pollution to factor in, How many liters of fuel is used each year to distribute the worlds cosmetics and hair dye etc. It must be a huge amount of fuel.

[@abhaykatare5662]

Can you give and list out the sources for the statistical information that you gave in this video

[@Gittemary]

It is all in the description 😁

[@abhaykatare5662]

@@Gittemary thanks i saw them and following as i am doing a sustainability research

[@Laura-zx7jb]

What would you recommend to do with glitter we already have at home?

[@Gittemary]

Use it in a project like in some decor, that way it’s now wasted and you don’t have to throw it away or rinse it out after one use 😊🌿

[@Varjoalitajunta]

Description mentions e-book, which I can't find any information about..?

[@Gittemary]

Varjoalitajunta uh it’s on my Patreon ✌🏼🌿

[@Varjoalitajunta]

​@@Gittemary Yeah, I assume I just can't see anything about it unless I become a patreon, which is a shame since I don't use that platform and would've been interested to support you otherwise.✌️🏻

[@saskiacornish7126]

I don’t know what to do now after watching this - should I just stop wearing makeup? 😫

[@Gittemary]

Not if you don’t want to, I have a whole playlist with videos about sustainable makeup brands and eco beauty hacks - and a list in my blog with tons of low waste cosmetic brands, there is tons of stuff to choose from that is a lot less harmful to the planet 💚

[@saskiacornish7126]

@@Gittemary ok thank you :)

[@orlafennelly7112]

what do you think of biodegradable glitter?

[@Gittemary]

Orla Fennelly I have a whole video on biodegradable plastic in general and most of that also includes the issues with bio glitter. Although some types, like sea weed and salt based ones can be great but there is still lots of grey areas 🌿💁‍♀️

[@orlafennelly7112]

@@Gittemary yeah I did think it sounded a bit far fetched to begin with!

[@pineapple365]

Gittemary Johansen by any chance can you send me a link to it? Because I can’t find it.

[@mollyhanna9783]

This was very informative!! I like diy products, especially for lip care, and I use and sell Arbonne makeup/skincare (a B Corp that has banned 2000 toxic, carcinogenic, and allergenic ingredients and has made everything recyclable either locally or through terracycle). I also love lush skincare and the occasional tarte product. I don’t buy much makeup since I have so much to use up already, but I do go through mascara and foundation semi-quickly (though I don’t wear makeup regularly). I wish there was far more transparency and ethical production within the cosmetics industry. I would love to see how to best research products and know how to find these issues when considering what to buy! Thanks for bringing awareness to this issue.

[@tonywong8134]

The best makeup is no makeup. No matter how environmentally friendly the makeup is it still uses energy to produce and packaging which requires shipping and you driving to the store to purchase it. No one cares about the environment... it's all vanity.

[@Gittemary]

You can say that about millions of things though, I assume you’re saying it here specifically because cosmetics already does not interest you, but demanding that everyone cuts down their lifestyle to the bare necessities is unrealistic and completely misses the point of a sustainable future 😅

[@tonywong8134]

@@Gittemary ive cut out a lot of things like clothes, shoes, and packaged foods...but makeup is hazardous to the environment and ive cut down on unnecessary driving and stopped shopping on Amazon. I dont get why people put pounds of makeup only to wash it down the drain at the end of the day. It's all for vanity and you know it you just wont admit it. Lifestyle is the most toxic thing to the earth and yet women only care about vanity. You're just trying to defend your decision to wear tons of makeup but you know It's harmful for the environment no matter how eco it is.