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