How can we shop more consciously?
One of the biggest hurdles when it comes to making more conscious purchasing decisions is having the time to research brands, ingredients, and production practices—and when it comes to natural beauty, finding products that support it without causing lasting damage. Here are our tips for more conscious makeup shopping.
No.1: Can't see the forest for the trees...
Natural or green cosmetics are no longer just found in select organic stores and dusty health food stores, but have reached the mainstream – and on a massive scale. The market for organic and natural cosmetics is recording record figures: The global market for natural cosmetics is expected to reach a volume of 19 billion euros by 2024 – so it's no wonder that many brands are committed to all things green.
Given this oversupply, it's understandable that sustainable shopping is a huge challenge, especially today. Whether you're shopping at a drugstore or in various online shops, the sheer number of products labeled as clean, green, natural, and non-toxic can be dizzying and confusing.
Another challenge is "greenwashing." Since terms like "plant cosmetics," "natural cosmetics," " natural cosmetics ," "organic cosmetics," and similar terms are not legally protected in Germany, we often overlook the harmful substances (THE BAD STUFF) hidden in one product or another. With good marketing and customized packaging design, many products can quickly create the impression that they are natural cosmetics.
No. 2: The time factor
Whether it's placing a quick online order in the evening or a quick trip to the drugstore after work, our fast-paced lives often leave us with little time to delve into the individual ingredients or cosmetic brands in detail, and we're overwhelmed by the flood of information that greets us in small print on packaging.
No. 3: Shop more consciously with a simple tool
So how do we raise awareness of existing brands, greenwashing, ingredients, and production practices without spending a lot of time and energy?
With the CodeCheck app , you can easily scan the barcodes on your products at home or while shopping on the go and get an overview of ingredients, certificates and other brand information.
Why not start at home and use the CodeCheck app to check which products are BAD or GOOD? It's fascinating to see how many products actually contain harmful ingredients.
NO BAD STUFF!
UND GRETEL is your 100% natural alternative to conventional cosmetics.
True beauty arises from a conscious balance between people and nature. UND GRETEL products are developed with love, care, and years of expertise, so you only come into contact with the finest ingredients. This is not only good for your beauty, but you're also doing something good for the environment.
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Sources: Ökotest , CodeCheck , Vogue
