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September Fixations: Better For You & the Planet♻️💚
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items For this month’s fixations, I’m sharing my favourite eco-friendly products that actually work.
From skincare to home essentials, these are my top eco picks for September: good for you, even better for the planet. 🌏♻️
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Head-to-Toe Heroes🦸♀️
Glow & Go: Clean Beauty💄
Period Positive Picks🌸
Cozy & Conscious Living🧼🧺
Planet-Friendly Travel✈️
Head-to-Toe Heroes🦸♀️
Eco-friendly skincare & body care products — With clean formulas that are safe for your body. 🌿🧴
I made the switch to natural deodorants with Wild about 2 years ago & never looked back! I won’t go back to standard deodorants.
Wild Refillable Deodorant | Aluminum Free + Hypoallergenic Formulas
The first clean skincare brand I tried & their products are still included in my daily routine! Perfect solutions to choose from for any age & skin concern.
Bubble Skincare | Moisturizers, Cleansers, Serums, Etc.
Skincare products that actually work & don’t break the bank. Gentle on the skin & Clean + vegan formulas — Targeted solutions for different concerns as well.
Youth To The People
These are the main pimple patches I use & they contain salicylic acid. I haven’t found similar products that work as good as these do for me.
Sunny Teddy | Pimple Patches
Dew of the Gods has so many incredible products to choose from! If you’re looking for: haircare, skincare or body care…they have you covered with their wide range of selection.
Dew of the Gods | Hair + Body Care
My all time favourite whitening products! Fast results, zero sensitivity & gained confidence.
Kauka Smile Teeth Whitening Strips & Whitening Products
Reduce plastic waste by switching to a bamboo toothbrush. It works just as good as a standard toothbrush.
Bamboo Toothbrush
Glow & Go: Clean Beauty💄
Conscious cosmetics without compromise. These clean formulas & eco-conscious brands give you that effortless glow, while being kind to the planet. 💋🎀
I use their products constantly! No matter what you purchase, I promise you won’t be disappointed.
MERIT Beauty
There’s a lot of hype around Saie & for good reason. Amazing durability & high-quality products.
Saie Beauty
Clean, vegan + eco-friendly packaging — A high-quality cosmetics choice.
ILIA Beauty
This brand has been such a game-changer in my confidence. Hormones have thrown my hair all out of balance, with breakage & thinning…notice a difference instantly with their products. It’s like makeup for your scalp/hair + can be used on your brow...
ME Cosmetics | Instantly make hair look fuller & thicker
Sustainable beauty products that aren’t harsh on your face nor your wallet.
Kosas Cosmetics
Clean formulas + natural ingredients — What more could you ask for?:)
RMS Beauty
Ditch the single use cotton pads for reusable makeup remover cloths.
MakeUp Eraser® Neutrals 7-Day Set Reusable Makeup Remover
Period Positive Picks🌸
A reusable menstrual cup with a sleek design, easy+comfortable to use & significantly reduces period waste.
Reusable Menstrual Cup – DIVA Canada
With a pull tab & leak-proof shield, you don’t need to worry about a mess on your period. Good for you, better for the planet.
DIVA Disc - Reusable Menstrual Disc
Comfortable, no leakage & hassle-free — For those days where you don’t feel like using tampons, pads, liners, menstrual cups/discs, etc.
DIVA Period Underwear
It can be hard to trust what brands are putting into period products…that’s why joni is my go-to. Feel confident in knowing you’re choosing natural period care.
joni period products
Such an innovative product! Eliminate waste & hassle — Super convenient while on the go.
Reusable Tampon Applicator | Sustainable Period Care - DAME
Super comfortable leak+sweat-proof period undies. Take control of your period!
Modibodi | Period Underwear
I admit this option isn’t for everyone…they’re awesome on lighter days, if you don’t feel as confident giving them a go on heavy days.
Hello Period | Reusable Pads
Cozy & Conscious Living🧼🧺
Sustainable living made simple — With thoughtful choices for a cleaner & happier space.
Significantly reduce your produced waste with Zero Waste MVMT. They have products for cleaning, personal care, beauty, etc.
Zero Waste MVMT
Eco-Friendly, Sustainable Cleaning & Personal Care Starter Sets. Eliminates single-use plastics & overconsumption.
Grove Collaborative Starter Sets
So many amazing cleaning products to choose from! Reduces plastic waste & the need for single-use plastics, making a true difference for the planet.
Blueland: Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products for Home
Reduce waste with your laundry wash cycles — Thanks to Tru Earth. No need for bulky plastic jugs that contribute to filling our landfills & detergents that are harmful in our water sources.
Tru Earth Laundry Strips - Eco-friendly Laundry Detergent Sheets – Tru Earth
Replace plastic wrap with Beeswax wraps! These wraps work just as good, if not better + can be reused over & over again.
Beeswax Wraps
Foodsaver has many amazing tools for saving & storing food. They also have handheld vacuum sealing options + storage bags.
FoodSaver Canada
These are a life-saver for storing food / snacks, freezer-safe, compact + fit a lot. No need for single use bags, when you can wash & reuse these.
Reusable Silicone Bags | Reusable Snack, Sandwich & Storage Bags
These bamboo utensil sets are awesome swaps for other plastic focused daily essentials.
Bamboo Utensil Set
Breathable materials for a comfortable night of sleeping & sustainably effective.
Bamboo Sheets & Pillowcases | Bedding
The perfect gift for someone you love or for your own home. Extended burn time & no harsh ingredients.
Amber & Moss Soy Candle
Planet-Friendly Travel✈️
My sustainable picks for every adventure! No need to limit/restrict your experiences, but increase your awareness for our planet. 🌃🎒
I’ve repurchased these for travel multiple times. Perfect on the go & reduce waste at the same time.
Everist | Shampoo & conditioner bars + hair care
This soap saver is a life-saver during travel, especially if you’re unpacking & re-packing every few days.
Kitsch Soap Saver Mesh Pouch for Shower
Another one of my favourite brands for shampoo & conditioner bars.
Kitsch | Shampoo & Conditioner Bars
LIFE CHANGING…these travel sets are absolutely incredible for packing all of your essentials.
Leakproof and Magnetic Travel Containers
Reusable bags for keeping your clothes/belongings & gear dry.
Sea to Summit Ultralight Dry Bags
Lots of options for eco-friendly travel journals / notebooks — Perfect for logging or planning your trips.
Eco Travel Journals
Towels that are: Quick-drying, compact + minimal waste.
PackTowl® - Quick-Drying, Packable, Lightweight Towels
The perfect spacious + eco-friendly duffle bag. It’s perfect for more long-term travel or trips with bulkier items.
Black Hole® Duffel Bags & Wheeled ...
Packing made easy with Patagonia’s cubes. Durable, weather-resistant & helps keep your belongings organized.
Black Hole® Tote Bags & Packing Cubes
Compression packing cubes are the way to go, a game-changer if you will.
Shop the Best Travel Packing Cubes for Suitcases or Luggage-BAGSMART
Ensures safe drinking water, no matter where you go.
LifeStraw