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COAST NOTE
GET A
GREEN
GLOW UP
story courtesy of Gulf of Mexico Alliance
Ready to make your friends go green with envy? Consider having your very own green glow up. After all, sustainable fashion and beauty are very much in style – one could say green is the new black even! Check out our list of ideas that you can try on for size. We promise, they’ll be a good look on you, and also look good for the Gulf.
Four ways to get a green glow up:
• Dress one of a kind. Vintage is in, so dig through your closet and consider
upcycling old garments into something new that will be unique.
• Lessen next year’s spring-cleaning time by choosing quality over
quantity. It’s hard to find your favorite shirt when your closet is overflowing. After this year’s big purge, consider being selective about what you add to your wardrobe in the future. This includes avoiding fast fashion, and looking for natural and durable fabrics like organic cotton, linen, and wool. These pieces will last for years, and also don’t leach microplastics when washed like some man-made items do.
• When it comes to makeup, go au naturel. Many beauty products contain synthetic chemicals. Look for products with natural and responsibly sourced ingredients. Your skin and the environment, will thank you.
• Plastic packaging is so passé. Try making the switch to plastic-free packaging, from shampoo and conditioner bars (like a bar of soap but for your hair), to bamboo toothbrushes and natural sponges. For that one product you just can’t live without, see if you can buy in bulk and transfer it to a smaller reusable container for daily use.
Sustainability isn’t a trend. By embracing eco-friendly fashion and beauty habits, you’re reducing your environmental footprint and setting an example for others. Stay beautiful Gulf Coast.
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