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PM10 Ethique Solid
Deodorant in
Bad news: air pollution could put your locks Botanica, $20
at risk. Testing the effect of dust and fuel
particles (known as PM10) on human scalp
cells, researchers found that exposure to
common pollutants reduced the levels of a
protein key for hair growth and retention. Eek!
such as Sachajuan Scalp Treatment, $69.
Worried about this whole situation? Same.
Give your scalp some TLC with a detoxing hero
SOURCE: FUTURE SCIENCE RESEARCH CENTRE
The Body Shop
Himalayan Charcoal
Purifying Facial
Soap, $10
Get
Barred
Forget the amber block of Pears Bar None
from your nanna’s bathroom Hydrating
Shampoo
sink (ah, the nostalgia!). Bars and Ethique
are the latest thing in eco beauty Conditioner Wonderbar
Bars, $16
Solid
– and they’re gaining serious each Conditioner
for Oily
momentum. Rich in natural, to Normal
sustainably sourced ingredients, Hair, $24
these guys are not only good
WORDS: ERIN DOCHERTY. PHOTOGRAPHY: EDWARD URRUTIA
for your skin and hair, but also
the environment. While water
makes up about 70 to 80 per
cent of most skincare (see that
ingredients list? It’s typically the
first thing on there), these bars
are mega concentrated, meaning
they not only last longer but also
nix water wastage. They usually
come in eco-friendly packaging,
too. Jump in with this lot.
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