Does your skincare affect the planet?
We all agree that beauty care is evolving into general health care. You may now be wondering if your physical appearance and health are the reasons why thousands of animals are dying, why we are up to our necks in trash, or why temperatures are rising unnaturally. It is essential to ask ourselves: "I take care of myself, but what about my environment?"
The Impact of Global Warming
Human and animal communities at risk due to rising sea levels
Global Warming is not just a distant reality; it is affecting our environment now. The melting of glaciers is causing a rise in sea level, threatening entire communities (both human and animal) due to lack of space. This is the case of the islands of Panama and their indigenous communities throughout the San Blas archipelago. Cartí Sugdupu is one of them, where over a thousand people live in an area equivalent to 5 soccer fields. It is already predicted that by 2050 it will be submerged by the sea and disappear, and like this case, there are many throughout the planet. A closer case would be in our own country (Spain), where Mario Picazo, meteorologist for El Tiempo, has stated that the Cantabrian Sea, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Alboran Sea will be more vulnerable to rising sea levels.
Forest fires and the El Niño phenomenon
Forest fires devastate vast areas, destroying habitats and increasing greenhouse gas emissions. Currently, the El Niño phenomenon is having serious consequences throughout its circulation area. Colombia has already issued an alert in more than 883 municipalities for forest fire risk, of which 582 have already turned to red alert. Other South American countries such as Chile and Argentina are also joining this warning, and more and more are joining this fear. It is predicted that in February, fires will reach the Amazon and their damage will have consequences worldwide: more diseases, more alteration of natural phenomena, and a great loss of fauna and flora.
Water scarcity and inequality: a crisis that also affects beauty
Water scarcity is also leading to the death of elephants and other species that depend on water sources now depleted for many reasons, but the most important are: poaching, drought, and the bacteria appearing for this same reason, and fenced areas due to construction across the Savannah. All this is happening while the wealthiest classes are allowed to spend millions of dollars on polar source water. Does the headline: "Dubai bars use Greenland ice in their cocktails" ring a bell? Well, believe it or not, yes, it's true. A Greenlandic company, whose founder is Malik V Rasmussen, is collecting ice from the oldest glaciers (over a hundred thousand years old) to sell it in the United Arab Emirates while thousands of polar bears and other animals in the area are losing their lives due to ice scarcity. Not to mention the number of people around the planet who do not have access to drinking water, mostly allocated to livestock, textile, and transport industries.
The connection between beauty, cosmetics, and the environment
How the cosmetic industry contributes to the environmental problem
In our quest for perfect skin, we often dive into the world of cosmetics. However, we rarely consider the impact these products have on our environment. The cosmetic industry has evolved, and with it, the need to rethink our practices has emerged.
Responsible brands and sustainable alternatives
How can we balance our desire for beauty with environmental responsibility? Unfortunately, not all companies are in favor of the environment or the health of people and animals that care for this ecosystem. But we must focus on those of us who are, and who are increasingly unafraid to express ourselves thanks to the support we find in our community. There are no more excuses, now there are alternatives for absolutely everything!
Banbu and the revolution from within
At Banbu, we believe in sustainable beauty. We have joined the revolution from within, committing to reduce our environmental impact. Why? Because the environment is not only our home, but also the source of inspiration and the natural ingredients that give life to our natural cosmetic products. Planet Earth existed without us, not the other way around. Taking care of it is essential to live and to find our place, that is, taking care of the planet is taking care of ourselves.
The formula for healthy skin and a happy planet
Our products not only nourish your skin, but also respect the earth that provides it. We do not use water; the water we save is dedicated to maintaining the ecosystem on which all people and all beings that inhabit it depend. Nor do we use toxins that impregnate our seas, forests, cities, or bodies with harmful gases that put our lives or the planet's at risk. We also prefer to do without plastic packaging and equally harmful alternatives that are not easy or possible to recycle. Use and throw away? There is already enough trash we create every day that ends up polluting this beautiful world in which we have the pleasure of living. Having a conscious commitment allows us not to destroy it and to continue creating a healthy synergy.
By supporting natural cosmetics, you are making a conscious, fair, and empathetic decision that translates into beauty, both for you and for your (our) environment. We assure you that it will be rewarded; the revolution continues!
Author: Nathalia Carrillo Jácome
