Understanding the ‘Clean Beauty Movement’
Generation Z and Millennials are driving the change towards popularizing the term and, more importantly, the consumption of “Clean Beauty”. We have prepared a simple guide for you to get to know this trend better that has no intention to leave the market any time soon.
In general, for a beauty product to be considered ‘clean’ it needs to contain:
- Clean ingredients: components that meet safety and toxicity controls
- Transparent labels: list of all ingredients should be visible and truthful, without leading consumers to doubt with mysterious ingredients or misleading buzz words
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Here are some ingredients you should avoid when buying beauty products, in case you want to transition to a clean beauty routine:
- Parabens
- Fragrances
- Agrances
- Aluminum compounds
- Ethoxylated agents
- Formaldehyde
- Refined petroleum
- Hydroquinone
- Talc
- Triclosan
- Silica
- Oxybenzone
Finally, it is important to notice that clean beauty does not necessarily have to be organic nor “green” (eco-friendly, vegan, plant-derived, etc); instead, it should be associated with non-toxic beauty.
If you are interested in the topic and are considering a change in your beauty routine, start by eliminating as many toxins as possible from your everyday products, research more the brands you consume and remember to always read products’ labels.
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