Beauty doesn’t have to mean pain — and this applies both to us and the environment. Unfortunately, some beauty products aggravate our already-existing environmental problems. There’s even an estimation that states we could build 19 life-size Empire State Buildings with the amount of plastic in our oceans.

In this article, Bright Side wants to make you aware of beauty products that may enhance your looks but are bad for mother nature. Most importantly, we’ll introduce you to some eco-friendly options to help the planet and keep you looking fabulous as ever.

1. Sheet masks

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Whoever has tried sheet masks before knows how soothing and relaxing they can be, but this beauty product also has a negative impact. Both the packaging and the sheet mask itself, after it’s used, end up in landfills, which is a major problem for our environment. An alternative to sheet masks? Homemade face masks made according to your needs, of course!

2. Makeup wipes

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