Model Katherine Poulton examines ethical fashion and gives us Lily Cole's favourite skin care tips.
‘Ethical Fashion’ faces one problem...
The fact that it has a special label rather than 'unethical fashion' needing to be branded. As shoppers we are having to wake up to the realities of mass production creating low high street prices, finding where we really 'pay', is with our That's why the ethical movement is so exiting, and as diverse as the issues we face and we can now find products that support better ways of living. My company, The North Circular, is working to support rare breed Wensleydale sheep, who live out their natural lives on the sheep sanctuary and to promote the UK wool industry and handcrafts. In the words of Mahatma Gandhi; "Be the change you want to see in the world." That's why I started The North Circular and why I promote ethical shopping.
When it comes to skin on the face, my advice is treat it gently. Wash your face in warm water with a soft muslin cloth, when you apply moisturiser, pat it on, dont rub as that drags and stretches out the skin. When deciding what creams to use, remember skin can absorb the ingredients in many skin products due to its porous nature. If your skin care products contain harsh or toxic ingredients then consider where those toxins are going.
Lily Cole tells me she uses skincare ranges like REN, 'Because they work really well, they contain no skin unfriendly- synthetics (like petrochemicals, sulfate detergents, synthetic colours,etc.) and very importantly they are NOT tested on animals.'' She also recommends the make up company LA BELLA DONNA ''I love them as they are all mineral based, and have non-chemical SPF factor and the make up colours/consistency are wonderful!'' La Bella Donna's formulas are actually healthy for the skin because they are made from natural elements-mineral-based pigments they containin no FD&C dyes, oil, talc, alcohol or fragrance.
While beauty tips may only be skin deep but with a little ethical thinking we can all have that inner glow...
