As many of us learn more and more about the environment and sustainability, we are left to wonder what we can do to minimize our impact in ways big and small. We can be conscious consumers and seek out brands and products that help us live lighter on the planet and make concerted efforts to purchase from them more. Although our individual actions may be small, collectively they add up to a larger movement of consumers wanting more truly sustainable products, encouraging companies to make better products. For the time being, we all can take small steps to work more planet-friendly items into our daily lives. An easy way to do so, is to upgrade what you use regularly, specifically single-use items that can be replaced by reusable alternatives. One example is to use a reusable cotton round in place of a disposable, single-use one. As Isabel Aagard, Founder of Last Object shared with us recently, it takes 10 liters of clean water to grow and manufacture one single cotton round. Replacing single-use cotton rounds is an easy change to make, and acts as an upgrade to a product you might use every day.
Gentle, But Effective
While you may be accustomed to using cotton pads in your everyday skincare routine, for makeup removal (especially stubborn eye makeup), and applying products like a toner to your skin, you can do the exact same steps in your skincare routine, but with reusable cotton pads instead. These super-soft cotton rounds are great at removing makeup carefully and gently, even around your delicate eye area. Just apply your micellar water or makeup remover to moisten the round and swipe your face, just as you would with a single-use cotton pad. You can use your favorite exfoliating or hydrating toner in the exact same manner as you do with a single-use round.
Incredibly Convenient
With the amount that you use your cotton pads, you may notice the level of your trash can decreasing. You also won’t need to repurchase cotton rounds, making the switch ultra-convenient. We suggest buying one or two sets of reusable cotton rounds, depending on how many you use daily. Say goodbye to worrying about running low on cotton rounds or constantly opening up your wallet to repurchase. You most likely won’t need to purchase a new set of rounds for years.
Washing Your Reusable Cotton Rounds
It is easy to clean a reusable cotton round after use. Either wash by hand and dry or toss them in with your next load of laundry in a secure mesh cotton laundry bag and let them dry overnight to be used again. We like to wash them with our towels and washcloths.
High-Quality & Sustainable Material
The cotton rounds we offer at Beauty Heroes are made of high-quality materials like organic cotton flannel, bamboo and tree fibers that are eco-friendly and sustainably sourced. This less-waste alternative to ordinary cotton rounds allows you to keep your skincare routine just as it is, but with one beautiful upgrade. Instead of using single-use items, you get to enjoy using these soft, reusable cotton rounds for years to come.
A New Staple
Forget about repurchasing long sleeves of plastic bagged cotton rounds, and move on to something better for you and the planet. Let these cotton rounds become a new staple in your skincare routine so that you will not have to bother with frequent purchases and stuffed waste bins. Choose from several brands and styles, along with perfectly sized holders that make storing your rounds easy.
Beauty Heroes is proud to offer a growing selection of zero-waste and less-waste products in our online and Northern California stores, as reliable sources where our clients know that they can look for clean, environmentally-conscious beauty and wellness products. We want everyone to know that there are beautiful earth-conscious products available that can easily be incorporated into your daily life. For those who were not aware that a reusable cotton round existed, we are happy to make the introduction and hope they fill a need in your beauty and skincare routine and can stay with you for years.
Even with something as small as a reusable cotton round, you can make a difference in the way that you think of and use products. These small decisions can add up to much greater benefits for both you and the planet in the long run.
You can see our selection of reusable cotton pads from brands like Marley’s Monsters, LastObject, Jenny Patinkin, Josh Rosebrook, and more… If you want to know more about the reusable cotton rounds we offer or need help deciding on the right product, you can always reach out to our beauty educators at hero@beauty-heroes.com.
