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Sustainable beauty and personal care products with no mess and no microplastics. What to look out for to avoid greenwashing and which beauty brands are really better?

Sustainable care: why ‘natural’ doesn't tell the whole story

  • 25 May 2026

Hmm, is natural skincare always the most sustainable option? And what should you look out for if you want to apply, scrub, etc. in an environmentally friendly way?

How do you find long-lasting foundation and concealer?

  • 18 May 2026

A little concealer under your eyes or a thin layer of foundation can sometimes really work wonders. Especially on those days when you look like…

The environmental impact of hair dye and how it can be done differently

  • 14 May 2026

Do you ever dye your hair a different colour? You're certainly not alone! Many people use a hair rinse at home or have their…

List of natural hair dyes

  • 14 May 2026

Many well-known hair dyes contain ingredients that your hair – and you yourself – won't necessarily be happy with. Think of ammonia, PPD or hydrogen peroxide….

What is mascara made of and how do you find sustainable mascara?

  • 11 May 2026

Cleopatra was already wearing it, and it is still wildly popular: mascara! Even if you don't use a lot of make-up; a lick of mascara instantly creates...

What's wrong with shampoo and how do you find sustainable shampoo?

  • 11 May 2026

Almost everyone has it in their bathroom: shampoo. What ingredients make this foaming goodness make our hair so clean and soft...

First aid for removing sunburn stains from clothing

  • 6 May 2026

Bloody hell, a sunscreen stain! The sun's showing itself more often, so we're all slathering it on again. But that doesn't always go smoothly, nice pun. For…

List of favourite eco-friendly sunscreen brands (sustainable SPF)

  • 5 May 2026

We have tested quite a few sunscreens over the years. And ehh... no, not all of them were a great success. From white haze to a skin...

Choosing eco-friendly sunscreen: what to look out for?

  • 5 May 2026

Lubricate, lubricate, lubricate. In sustainable care, you are normally advised to be sparing with creams and make-up. But with sunburns, it applies...

Get your electric toothbrush repaired at Borstelbeer

  • 24 April 2026

Your electric toothbrush is starting to act up. It's charging poorly, making weird noises, or just stopping altogether. Bugger. Most people would throw such a...

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