Green Getaways: How To Travel Sustainably With Sustainable Beauty Products

Greener Getaways: Your Ultimate Guide To Sustainable Beauty While Traveling

Going on vacation doesn’t mean abandoning environmentally conscious practices that serve you so well as home. There's no reason not to travel sustainably with many eco-friendly makeup brands and sustainable beauty products.

Here’s our guide to help you travel sustainably and must-have products for your sustainable beauty regime to make things easier while on vacation or traveling for work.

Packing Light Is Key

No one wants to take the entire contents of their bathroom on vacation with them. Not only is it inconvenient and annoying for you to drag a heavy suitcase around - but it also drives up your carbon footprint, especially if you’re traveling by air.

It’s tempting to load up on travel-size versions of your beauty products to save space and keep weight down, but this significantly increases the amount of waste you generate in terms of packaging.¹

A good habit to get into is to hang on to any small containers like jars and bottles that accumulate from your daily life. You can then decant your sustainable beauty products into them and take these with you while traveling.

This lets you leave bulky bottles, tubs, and bottles at home, making your luggage much lighter. You’re also reusing containers that otherwise would’ve been thrown away – it’s a win-win!

Why Solid Sustainable Beauty Items Are Better

A great way to keep your luggage to a minimum is to use the increased number of liquid-free options from eco-friendly makeup brands. Sustainable beauty products like solid shampoo and conditioner are perfect if you want to travel sustainably.

Solid shampoo and conditioner take up less space than liquid alternatives, and because there’s no liquid involved, they won’t leak all over your stuff. Let’s be honest; no one wants a shampoo explosion at the airport!

Many airlines restrict the amount of liquids you can take on their flights. The benefit of solid shampoos and conditioners is that they won’t count against your airplane's liquid limit. So you’ll save space on your carry-on while not getting caught out by airport security. ²

You don’t have to stop at solid shampoo and conditioner, either. There’s now a huge variety of solid, sustainable beauty products you can call upon to help you travel sustainably. From solid perfumes to shaving bars to cleansing and scrub bars, these clever solutions help you keep your luggage and your travel's impact on the environment to a minimum.

Choosing The Right Reef Safe Sunscreen

We all know how important it is to protect our skin from the sun, especially on vacation. While protecting ourselves from the dangers of UV radiation, we need to be mindful of the ingredients in some sunscreens and the risks they pose to our oceans.

Around 14,000 tons of sunscreen end up in our oceans every year.³ Certain-traditional sunscreen ingredients can damage the oceans’ ecosystems by causing deformities, reduced fertility, and stunted growth among marine organisms.

The solution is simple – use sustainable beauty products like reef-safe sunscreen. It’s worth mentioning that the label ‘reef-safe’ can be misleading due to the lack of government regulations or mandatory testing to ensure products are reef-safe.

When in doubt, check the label. If any of the following ingredients appear on the label, you’ll know it’s best to stay clear:

●     Octinoxate

●     Oxybenzone

●     Octocrylene

●     Benzophenone-1

●     Benzophenone-8

●     OD-PABA

●     4-Methylbenzylidene camphor

●     3-Benzylidene camphor ⁴

Reef-safe sunscreen doesn’t just help you travel sustainably. When you take a bath or shower after wearing sunscreen, even at home, it can still end up in our oceans. If you’re keen to reduce the harm done to our oceans, reef-safe sustainable beauty products should be part of your beauty regime.

Build Your Sustainable Travel Kit With Ecomilli

We’ve explored how to travel sustainably; here’s our guide to creating your own sustainable travel kit using Ecomilli's sustainable beauty products and eco-friendly makeup brands.

Hair Care

BeNat’s delightful solid shampoo, conditioner, and soap bar bundle, crafted from aromatic ingredients like rosemary and lemon, covers all the bases for traveling.

Sand, sea, and salt can play havoc with hair. Products like MozOrganic’s Supernatural Organic Moroccan Hair Oil and SACHAJUAN's Divine Shine Serum are the perfect antidotes for stressed-out hair needing TLC.

Sustainable Skin Care

We love DR.HC’s stunning range of solid skincare products that occupy hardly any room in your travel bag. With various formulas, including Luxury Herbs, Ocean Breath, and Pin Tar, there’s a scent to suit all tastes.

Natural deodorant is essential for traveling, and we adore BeNat's range of solid deodorant sticks. They're plastic-free and free of chemical nasties that can upset delicate skin.

Reef-Safe Sunscreen

We’re fortunate to be able to carry a range of reef-safe sunscreens from our innovative sellers. We carry products from trusted sustainable beauty companies like Alba, Bare Republic, Mychelle, and The Seaweed Company, to name a few. Whether you prefer cream or spray, we’ve got something to suit everyone's needs.

Eco-Friendly Makeup

If you want to travel sustainably while looking fabulous, we stock a huge range of products from eco-friendly makeup brands. Aurora’s sumptuous berry Lip Gloss gives you the best of both worlds - gorgeous makeup with superior eco-friendly credentials. 

DR.HC’s Mattifying Pearl Powder is a truly multipurpose product. It can be used as a setting powder over foundation or on its own to combat oil and shine throughout the day, perfect for those sunny days on vacation.

Explore Our Collection Of Sustainable Beauty Products

Traveling sustainably doesn’t have to be complicated. Recycling and reusing containers, using solid products, and choosing a reef-safe sunscreen are simple ways to travel sustainably and look after the environment and yourself.

Visit the Ecomilli superstore now to explore our full range of sustainable beauty products and eco-friendly makeup brands to help you live and travel sustainably.