I think by now we have all seen the pictures of our oceans devastated by plastic pollution and we all want to do better for our environment. How skincare is packaged has come up in conversation a few times and it’s an interesting discussion. Whilst I understand the objective of those interested in zero waste products I feel it’s important to remember that it might not be easy to abandon plastic overnight. Some products are packaged in a certain way because it helps preserve them; you can’t put every cream into a jar because it becomes prone to bacteria or may require a shorter shelf life. Consumer safety is important and ingredients for preservation are often the ones that most of us are trying to avoid. Glass is breakable so maybe viewed by some as a hazard in the bathroom.
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