MAKING IT EASIER TO GO GREEN

Considering that menopause is a natural stage of life that all women experience, you would think that more people would be comfortable talking about it openly. Even in 2021, menopause is often stigmatized based on the shame that our culture places on the process of aging. Here at Pretty Clean Shop, we want to open up this conversation and help women to be more empowered and comfortable talking about their shared experiences during this natural stage of life. After all, if we’re more comfortable talking about menopause within our communities, we will be better able to manage and understand the everyday...

Your skin has different needs for staying hydrated and healthy throughout the year and changing seasons, so you might consider making some adjustments to your everyday routines. Aside from the obvious hydration, your skin needs nourishments from plant oils, butters and regular exfoliation to slough off dead skin cells. Exfoliate & Cleanse. Our favourite no fuss tool for everyday exfoliation is this Compostable Hemp Washcloth. Sisal is excellent for gentle exfoliating and is softer than a typical plastic loofah. Another zero-waste, plastic-free exfoliating tool is this easy cleaning soap pouch that can stimulate blood circulation and is also excellent to...

In light of Zero-Waste Week, we wanted to touch on a topic that constantly comes up with our customers: Is Zero-Waste living really possible? Well, not really... 😕 As much as Zero-Waste has recently become a popular topic and a buzz-word that brands, companies, and individuals want to embrace as a flag, the reality is more of a grey zone. Zero-Waste living is aspirational, an ideal that we as a community look up to. A commitment to reduce waste by discouraging single-use plastic items and packaging. But it's not really an attainable goal per se. We see Zero-Waste as an...

Welcome to Pretty Clean Shop’s Beginner’s Guide on How to build a sustainable makeup routine, where we outline step-by-step what considerations you may want to make to create a beauty routine that you can be proud of.

From packaging, to toxins, to animal-testing, to ingredient-sourcing - the negative impacts of the biggest beauty brands are often complex and overlapping. So, how can we as consumers navigate the complexities of these issues to make the best choices for our health and the world around us?

  There is no Planet B. And we're all trying to do the right thing to save it. Trying to live more sustainably is the perfect first step. It can feel overwhelming but it doesn't have to be that way.  We have compiled our favourite tips & tricks and a list of easy sustainable swaps to replace the worst offenders for unnecessary waste.   One step at a time is a good start. Zero-waste is aspirational for most of us, but don't feel discouraged. By embracing plastic-free, unpackaged, reusable, refillable alternatives you will soon be living the more attainable low-waste life...