21: Dos & don’ts of sustainable beauty | Kristy Drutman, founder of Brown Girl Green

Clean Beauty School

“I feel like the beauty industry is failing society by not taking advantage of the opportunity to exhibit really strong leadership in this space. They should be leaders into a world where people can feel the best about themselves—not just for what they're putting on their skin, but the impact that they're making on the environment,” says eco-justice advocate and founder of Brown Girl Green Kristy Drutman. In this episode of Clean Beauty School, host & beauty director Alexandra Engler and Drutman discuss how to spot “greenwashing” in beauty, climate change’s impact on our bodies and skin—as well as how to build a more eco-friendly routine.

Show notes:

-Drutman’s Brown Girl Green.

-Reports on beauty waste: Stats on cosmetic production & waste and recycling stats.

-DIY makeup & beauty, including masks, mascara, lipstick, and remover.

-IPCC report & how to turn eco anxiety into action.

-The impact of ultraviolet radiation becoming stronger & climate change-induced skin sensitivities.

-Some of Drutman’s beauty recs: TerraCycle Loop program, forest bathing, Amika hair care.

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