When surveying the landscape of personal care, particularly the spheres of haircare and skincare, one cannot overlook the staggering problem of plastic waste. To fully comprehend the scale of this issue, here are some startling statistics: The Shampoo Bottle Conundrum In the United States alone, a staggering 552 million shampoo bottles find their way into landfills every year. Crafted primarily from non-recyclable plastic, these vessels require centuries to decompose, thus, accentuating our waste predicament. The Skincare Packaging Dilemma Skincare, another major contributor to the plastic w ..read more

July is upon us, and as the temperatures rise, so does our global awareness with the advent of Plastic Free July. This worldwide initiative encourages us to look at our daily habits, confront our dependency on single-use plastic, and adopt more eco-friendly practices. Here are some simple and accessible ideas to help you participate. 1. Invest in Reusable Alternatives   Start by replacing everyday single-use plastic items with reusable alternatives. Consider purchasing a sturdy reusable water bottle, bringing your own coffee cup, and opting for cloth bags for groceries. Items like meta ..read more

We all love the smile on our loved ones' faces after gifting them the right gift that meets their needs. The smile is priceless, and the memory tends to last longer. This is probably why we spend a tremendous amount of time trying to get the right gift for everyone on our list. But the whole process can be tasking, not to mention the challenge of coming up with eco-friendly, zero-waste gift ideas once you start the search.  You are probably searching for something unique for your already sustainable loved one. Or maybe you want to help someone close to you adopt a zero-waste lifestyle or ..read more

If you're dealing with oily hair and have never tried out dry shampoo, this post from EcoRoots is about to change your life. Find out how! Anyone with oily hair knows how much of a buzzkill it can be. Asides from making hair look lifeless and depressingly limp, an extra oily scalp can also contribute to a flock of other equally-frustrating hair issues, like dandruff and hair loss. However, everything is not bad news for oily hair types. The naturally occurring oil on your scalp is packed full of squalene, esters of glycerol, fatty acids, and other beneficial compounds that help lubricate the h ..read more

No more days of dealing with environmental factors and heat damage; EcoRoots’s natural hair oil provides a solution to healthier hair. Read more to find out! Our hair experiences a lot, from cold and hot seasons to over-washing, and daily styling, to name a few. That is why when our hair stops growing the way we want it, hair oils are the perfect boost to get growth to continue. However, to everyone's dismay, long and full hair doesn't appear overnight - it takes much longer than we wish it would. The hair grows 1/2 an inch a month, meaning it takes time and care to grow long hair. That's why ..read more

Dirty hair can damage your hair scalp and affect overall hair health. Learn what the major cause of a damaged scalp is and how you can treat it effectively.  Why does my scalp hurt when my hair is dirty?   Who loves their hair wash days — nobody — certainly not us. It's no fun bending over in the bathroom with numerous shampoo brands and hair masks to get rid of grease and dirt in the hair. Let's not include the stinging eyes and sore arms that come as a present after getting your scalp and strands clean. It's normal to miss your hair wash days for some time or even substitute wet s ..read more

In our quest to smell good and mask the odor of our sweat, we slowly degrade the environment with many beauty products that promise to keep us fresh and clean. Unfortunately, today's environmental crisis is a result of the compiled efforts of these beauty products like deodorants and other contributing environmental factors. If you are among the many people looking to switch to sustainable products that are 100% eco-friendly and have little to no impact on the environment, then you will love this new eco-friendly product that has taken the internet by storm.  The product in question is a ..read more

Our lotion bar is the ultimate daily moisturizer that is loaded with skin-loving butters, natural plant oils, and vegan candelilla wax. For those that are curious but aren’t sure what a lotion bar is or how to use a lotion bar, let us tell you! What is a Lotion Bar? A lotion bar is exactly what it sounds like - a solid bar of lotion. It is made of organic concentrated ingredients that deliver deep hydration to your skin with no hidden preservatives or additives. In other words, our lotion bar is made with the skin in mind. If you want to learn how to use a lotion bar then keep reading. Unlike ..read more

EcoRoots sends a small but powerful message on sustainability with our zero waste vegan lip balm. Come, let’s find out! We all know that, lip balm is an essential item for many of us, and we sometimes can not do without it every day. It provides an occlusive layer on the lip surface to hydrate and protects it from external exposure that sucks moisture away from the body. However, most lip balms come in containers with loads of plastic components, which unfortunately makes them unrecyclable. There are also other chapsticks and lip balms packaged in tubes and applicators. Still, there goes yet a ..read more

It can be hard to keep up with ever-changing beauty trends each year. But one thing that’s here to stay is natural beauty products. And even the most basic beauty routine could benefit from a core few products, including toner. What’s toner, you ask? Toner is like water with a boost. It helps clean and replenish your skin to get it ready for the rest of your routine. If you use products like concealers and foundations, over time, they can clog up your pores. Toner helps prep your skin for what comes next, so it doesn’t clog up your skin or fail to adhere to it. Unfortunately, traditional toner ..read more