Summary: Minimalist beauty for the conscious consumer<br> <br> Toner, exfoliant, emulsion, eye cream, and that’s all before breakfast: The average woman uses 12 beauty products each and every day. But are these products actually necessary? What are the benefits to a minimalist beauty routine, and how do you start simplifying your existing one?<br> On today’s show we are applying the tenets of sustainable minimalism to our skincare routines by minimizing the excess, simplifying the process, and replacing what’s essential with eco-conscious and non-toxic products. <br> Today I’m speaking with Jeremy Coles and Emma de Szoeke, the husband and wife team behind <a href="https://justcroon.com/nosoap/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Croon</a>, a toxin-free, closed-loop facial cleanser. Jeremy and Emma outline the problems they see within the skincare industry as well as potential solutions for those of us who are ready to look at the products in our bathrooms with critical eyes. <br> <br> Here’s a preview of the episode:<br> [9:50]: What the average listener likely doesn’t know about his/her beauty products<br> [16:15]: How the concept of body burden relates to the contents of our medicine cabinets <br> [19:45]: How to simplify your skincare routine in 4 steps<br> <br> Resources mentioned in this week’s episode:<br> <br> * <a href="https://justcroon.com/nosoap/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Try Croon for FREE and join the #NoSoapChallenge here!</a><br> * Thank you to <a href="https://outrageandoptimism.libsyn.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Outrage + Optimism</a> for sponsoring this episode! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts for new episodes every Thursday.<br> <br> <br> <br> * Want more shows like this one? Check out <a href="https://mamaminimalist.com/009/">#009: How to Create a Sustainable Minimalists’ Bathroom</a>.<br> * Join our (free!) community <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/134165317219800/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.<br> * Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SustainableMinimalists/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook,</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mommyminimalist/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> + <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/mommyminimalist/pins/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pinterest</a>.<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br>
