4 easy ways to reduce the amount of water you use getting ready
From dry shampoo to cleansing body mists, saving water (without sacrificing the look of your hair and skin) has never been so easy
When it comes to your beauty routine, how often do you think about your water consumption? While technically water is all around us, less than 1% of the world’s water is actually available for human use – a figure that’s getting smaller thanks to a growing population and the effects of climate change. The good news is, there are plenty of things we can do day to day to save water and reduce the load on the planet. Here’s how you can help when getting ready…
When caring for your hair
There are a number of super-easy ways you can scrimp on water but not on results when it comes to caring for your hair. First up are fast-rinse hair products. If you’re not familiar, let us help get you up to speed. Love Beauty and Planet’s shampoo and conditioners utilise fast-rinse technology, meaning you can lather them in and rinse them out quickly with much less water than usual.
You could incorporate shampoo bars into your routine, too – Love Beauty and Planet’s vegan bars are formulated to lather and softly cleanse hair, without the need for excess packaging or water (many shampoos contain large amounts of water in their formulations). And choosing Love Beauty and Planet’s regular conditioners can help too, since they’re created using fast-rinse technology, which means they require less water to get the same results.
Or you could catch a little extra shut eye and use a leave in conditioner! A small amount of Love Beauty and Planet’s Argan Oil & Lavender Leave-in Smoothie Cream smooths out unwanted frizz with no need to rinse.
When looking after your skin
It’s not just a smart hair regimen that can shave a few gallons off your water usage every day. New technology means products and ingredients have become much smarter and more effective, such as Love Beauty and Planet’s showerless body mists. They help cleanse and revive skin on-the-go, without you needing to use water. Perfect for throwing into your gym bag and using after your pre-work Pilates, or on a busy morning when you hit snooze one too many times. You’ll feel totally refreshed without having stepped foot under a shower head.
When choosing your beauty products
When it comes to choosing products, simply buying from a brand that considers water consumption is a helpful step that supports the planet. At Love Beauty and Planet, we aim to take it even further and have committed to 100% of our ingredients being biodegradable by 2030. This means any products that could end up in our waterways will be completely biodegradable by that point, minimizing our impact on water and aquatic systems. And all you have to do to be a part of that is throw a few bottles of Love Beauty and Planet in your basket.
Focus on the small wins
Small changes really do add up. The obvious water-saving tricks, like having shorter showers and turning the water off when brushing your teeth or shaving are amazing, but tiny tweaks around the house work well too. Fill up your bath a little bit less, check for leaky faucets around your home, and ensure you only use your washing machine or dishwasher when it’s totally full. Every small step is progress towards a more beautiful planet, alongside a more beautiful you.
