Six Ways To Make Your Beauty Routine More Eco-Friendly - Stylehive

Love the planet? Having spent centuries of using and abusing Mother Earth, it's time for humans to start rethinking their normal daily routines. We know it's important to conserve, but so is being beautiful! Start your day off on the right foot by being Earth-conscious throughout your morning prep and it won't only be the planet wanting to thank you for your thoughtfulness! With these helpful tips, you can be the bio-vixen this planet needs and still turn as many heads as you would if you were to get all gussied up the old fashioned way!

1. Good morning, sunshine! You wake up in the morning and head to the powder room. First off, preservation is key. Sometimes it can be as simple as drawing a little light into the bathroom from the windows or candles (a.k.a mood-lighting)! Morning breath's a killer, so you might want to take care of that first. All-natural toothpaste on an all-recycled toothbrush makes for an, all-in-all, eco-friendly mouth. Next, your pores will probably want in on the planet preservation action, so treat them to an organic and fresh facial wash, like this one from Nude Skincare, and if you're skipping the shower, follow it with a toxin free moisturizer, like this one from Philosophy.

2. If you can get away with it, the less water use, the better. For starters, baths, since you're not letting the water run, are a traditional way of making both you and Earth happy. If that's not your style, consider taking fewer showers. No, no one's asking you to convert into a hippie -- or smell like one -- but a shower every other day, or just not one EVERY day, is ideal. Showering daily won't only deplete the world of its most crucial resource, but it will also drain your locks of essential oils for a healthy head of moisturized hair. When you do need to shower, be sure you're equipped with a water-efficient shower head, and if you can limit the water flow to only when you're actually rinsing (like, NOT when you're lathering up your hair and bod), you're an eco-PRO.

3. Aside from your rationed control of the shower faucet, you can feel better about your toxin contribution with guilt-free bath products. An all-organic ingredient produced shampoo is perfect to rid your hair of its daily buildup without leaving buildup of a different kind once it's all washed away. Suki's Daily Shampoo Revitalizing is a great pick, and 100% vegan, too. If special haircare is what you're in need of, check out this leave-in conditioner from Carol's Daughter, made without any of the harmful additives that are worse off the environment and your coif. For your skin, nothing will give you a more satisfying glow than that of the peace of mind that comes with being eco-friendly. Try Primavera Active Body Wash for a healthy way to invigorate your body's senses!

4. If you're used to shaving in the shower, consider the after-shower method of the sink (where you can turn the faucet on as-needed) or simply a bowl of water to refresh your razor. Your skin will love the organic shave cream, and the environment will love the razor made from 100% recycled products: all easy enough on your skin to go easy on the water while conducting your regular hair removal.

5. For your hair, you've probably guessed that a natural air-dry is the best for both your hair and the planet. Products like this bohemian beach spray (from David Babaii's organic line that also donates to non-profit wildlife preservation organizations) and this pomade (from the natural-ingredient product line by Carol's Daughter) make air-dried styles all the better. If you've GOT to use some wind to tame those tresses, try Conair's 1400-Watt EcoDry Styler to ensure you're not wasting too much energy. Satisfied with your look? Make that hair stay with some Aveda all-natural hairspray to keep it all day.

6. And now, some freshness for your fabulous face! Organic makeup is more than novelty for some beauty vendors -- it's popping up everywhere, even at convenient shopping giants like Target, where you can find these organic brushes. You'll even find Paraben-free eye-liner along the mega-store's shelves, so don't think you have to go far out of your way to be organic. When you're all done, keep a make-up remover in mind with the same natural theme as your nature-inspired makeup. From liquid foundation to powder, you can get a natural look with some natural products. And, of course, the fun doesn't stop there! Your lips will love J Lynne's Natural Mineral Lip Glaze or Tarte's Double Dose Lip Gloss. And speaking of Tarte, their chic and eco-friendly line has got everything you could ever want for looking great from bronzer to mascara! With your eyes on your eco-conscious prize, make those lids pop with some powder eye shadow from Sante's Nature of Beauty Trio.

And viola! Now that you're looking great you can certainly appreciate the fact that it was all done in ways that won't harm your hurting home! You've got Mother Nature to thank for your great looks, so don't let her suffer!