I didn’t wash my face for a week, here’s what happened

My face was still pretty dry, red, and itchy on day five, but I was less disturbed by it all. “Only two more days, and then you’re free,” I whispered to myself on the bus, as the passenger in front of me turned to deliver a genuinely concerned glance my way. I’ve got a loud whisper.

As the day went by and tiny flakes fell from my peeling nose as I scratched it, I couldn’t help but think about all the waste I’ve produced throughout the years just by washing my face. Between my beloved cleansing wipes and the endless number of empty bottles I tossed in the garbage before I took up recycling, my skincare routine hasn’t exactly been a force for good on this planet. So I made a pledge to educate myself on the impact my daily routines have on the environment.

If you’re reading this and can relate, you’re in luck, because a simple Google search holds the key to a plethora of zero-waste skincare resources.