This is How to Reduce Skincare Waste according to a Dermatologist

Dream - Various types of skincare products that are rich in active ingredients, packaged in cute packaging, and affordable prices often make everyone hoard cosmetic products. The same goes for makeup products.

However, not all products are suitable for all skin types and needs. As a result, some cosmetic products that are purchased end up in the trash without being used up first.

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If this is continuously done by many people, it can increase the amount of plastic, glass, and even metal waste that is difficult to decompose.

The amount of cosmetic waste can be reduced by buying skincare and makeup products according to your needs. Dream friends can also follow some tips from Dermatologist Claudia Chrtistin to reduce the cosmetic waste produced.

Choose Your Favorite Brand and Products According to Skin Needs

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"I myself am quite selective in choosing skincare brands. I look at the brand's value first and adjust it to the needs of the skin," said Dr. Claudia at the Sociolla 'Waste Down Beauty Up' X Innisfree event at Lotte Mall Puri, West Jakarta, on Wednesday, August 23, 2023.

Claudia also selects the type of skincare when receiving cosmetic products from various brands. "So the products are chosen. If all are accepted, it will be wasteful and unused," said Claudia.

Know Your Skin Type and Needs

Dream friends can recognize their skin type and needs before buying or trying cosmetic products, so that the products will not be wasted after use.

Doing a skin check can be a solution to determine the type and needs of the skin in detail. Some beauty stores provide such services to make it easier for customers to choose the right products.

Read Product Reviews

Read product reviews before buying to ensure its suitability for your skin type and needs. Sometimes, product reviews also explain in detail the type and condition of the reviewer's skin, making it easier for you to know about skincare or makeup that will be purchased.

Visit Offline Stores

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"You can come to the store to try the products first, don't have FOMO (fear of missing out). It's better to swatch first. We all have different texture preferences," she said.

Buy Mini-sized Products

You can also buy mini-sized products first to ensure their suitability for your skin, so that the amount of cosmetic waste is not too much.

"Once the product is finished, clean the bottle and put it in the recycle station," Claudia concluded.