Better Product Swaps: Beauty | J.L Finch Foundation

Better Product Swaps

BEAUTY, FEMININE & HYGIENE

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Cotton/Bamboo Reusable Makeup Remover Pads

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Reusable and organic is always better - swap disposable cotton pads for washable cotton or bamboo makeup remover pads instead.

If you still want a disposable pad, switch to organic cotton instead - better for you and the planet. Same with Q-Tips!

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Organic Cotton Pads

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Conventional Cotton Makeup Remover Pads

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Menstrual Reusable Cups

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Approximately 20 billion pads & tampon applicators are sent to landfills in North America every year. That's 20,000,000,000!! Source

Reusable silicone menstrual cups or organic cotton reusable pads both reduce your exposure to carcinogenic and hormone-disrupting toxins while being better for the planet. Source

The best solution is organic cotton leakproof period underwear, which can be worn before and during your period to prevent unexpected leaks and stains. It'll give you peace of mind, especially when sleeping!

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Conventional Pads/Tampons with plastic waste

Organic Cotton Reusable Pads & Pantiliners

Organic Cotton Period Underwear (for before and during)

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Organic Cotton, Biodegradable Tampons/Pads

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Shampoo & Conditioner Bars are a great alternative to plastic-packaged shampoo and conditioner. Reduce your plastic waste to zero by replacing shampoo, conditioner and body wash with soap, shampoo and conditioner bars instead.

Shampoo & Conditioner Bars

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Landfill-Bound Plastic Shampoo & Conditioner Bottles

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Organic, Water-Safe, Palm-oil free, Plastic-waste free Soap

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Did you know your soap can not only add chemicals to our water, but can also contribute to habitat destruction and deforestation through the use of palm oil?

Look for organic, dye-free, palm-oil free bar soaps wrapped in paper or cardboard.

Your body, animals and the Earth will thank you!