Overall Rating: 4.87/5 Ease Of Use = 4.7 Value For Money = 4.9 Performance = 4.9 Staining = 5.0 PROS: CONS: Switching to an eco-friendly deodorant can help you live a more sustainable life. In this review we will share our experience using The Salt Of The Earth natural deodorant with you. Since I did … Read more
There are two different types of ultraviolet filters available: chemical and mineral. But how are they different and which one is more eco-friendly? If you have looked into eco-friendly sunscreens, you will know that most of the commonly used UV filters negatively affect marine life. The common consensus among scientists is that mineral UV filters … Read more
Most sunscreens you can buy in the UK contain ingredients that harm our environment. But which are bad for the planet, and can you avoid them? Protecting your skin from the sun is important and sunscreen should be a vital part of your routine. Stopping to use sun cream or lotion isn’t an option, as … Read more
Overall Rating: 4.80/5 Ease Of Use = 4.9 Value For Money = 4.8 Sustainability = 4.6 Effectiveness = 4.9 PROS: CONS: I’m always on the lookout for eco-friendly laundry detergents. When I discovered The Green Company laundry sheets, I decided to try them. Find out what I think of them. One big part of creating … Read more
If you have looked into the environmental impact of sun creams and lotions, you will know that mineral UV filters are better for our planet. But do mineral sunscreens work? It’s a very important question, given how vital using sunscreen is for the health of our skin. The vast majority of sunscreens you can buy … Read more
Overall Rating: 4.9/5 Ease Of Use = 4.7 Value For Money = 5.0 Performance = 5.0 PROS: CONS: For many shaving is essential, but it creates a lot of plastic waste. So I’m looking at an eco-friendly and plastic-free alternative to getting smooth skin. In my Shoreline safety razor review I share my experience with … Read more
Our series EcoHomeLife Explains explores terms and concepts around the topic of sustainability. We explain briefly and in simple terms everyone can understand. This edition answers the question: What is bioaccumulation in environmental terms? As part of my quest to live a more sustainable life, I do a lot of research to find out how … Read more
Sun creams and lotions are a vital tool in protecting us from the sun. But especially chemical UV filters have a negative impact on our environment. So are there any sustainable alternatives to chemical sunscreens? Like so many things that we use, sunscreens are bad for our environment. However, there are different types of UV filters … Read more
Living a more sustainable life often means switching from conventional products to eco-friendly versions. But you don’t want to compromise on performance, so we have looked at the best eco-friendly deodorants to see which ones are worth the switch. You’re probably aware that conventional deodorants and antiperspirants negatively impact our environment. From the ingredients to … Read more
As our climate warms, sun protection is becoming more and more important. However, sunscreens are getting more and more bad press for health and environmental reasons. But does that mean you should stop using sunscreen? The answer to this is emphatically no. Sunscreen isn’t some luxury or nice to have item, it’s an essential for … Read more