Go Green – your personal way
When we talk about personal care, we know what’s good for the skin, beauty and health. The billions of money poured into research and development to improve our age, looks or health are indeed mind-boggling. As a result we may at times lose focus of the environment, just to meet our own needs. We need to think green, think nature as the way forward for our future and our children’s future too.
Going green starts within us – we can choose to do it. Here’s 3 simple ways you can start your nature journey:
Use organic skin care
Make sure that you are buying certified organic products which usually come with a label that says so. Using products that are healthy for the environment also means that you don’t have to worry about the toxic ingredients that can do more harm to your body. On the personal care level, use natural toothpaste made of simple herbs free from fluoride and lauryl sulfate, substances that are recognized as toxic chemicals. Be aware of deodorants or skin care products that contain aluminum or parabens that can seep into the body tissues and develop into health complications. Avoid artificial fragrances that contain phthalates, instead use essential plant oils.
Buy organic food
When you buy organics, you are eating the best food. Food that is grown the ecological balance way, free from synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. Not forgetting the lands, water and air that are being protected from pollution and the wildlife that are allowed to thrive. The nutritional contents found in organic food far outweigh the higher costs you pay for these organically grown greens. Even meat that comes from grass-fed cows and free-range poultry raised in ways that support healthy people and a healthy planet.
Be on a go
Walk or use the LRT or any form of public transport if it is not too inconvenient to get to the destination you’d want instead of being dependent on your car. This can be good to your overall health whilst saving money. Participate in Go Green or Earth Day events to learn how to help Mother Nature.
Next when you go groceries shopping, give plastics bags the boot. It seemed daunting at first, but it may come surprisingly easy to accept the idea of bringing your own canvas bags. Better than buying one, you can sew one from some old cotton wear that is no longer in use. Sea animals are dying from the ingestion of plastic trash that you and I used that has ended up in the water instead of a landfill. Always see if there are items that can be recycled, even your beauty package products, before dumping.
In doing your small bit, you are one of those people who care for the environment as well as the people around us. As the environment improves and that means you’ll reap longer and better overall health.
