These Plastic Free July posts were from a series featured on the Santosha Instagram profile and Facebook page. They are short and sharp posts intended to share how I have minimised the usage of plastic in my life.
Here I am showing ingredients for 
Simple lip-balm, moisturiser and toothpaste 
Much of the plastic that’s polluting the oceans is microplastics, tiny chunks that are next to impossible to filter out. These plastics can come from bigger items breaking down, but they are also commonly added to consumer products like face wash and toothpaste. These little beads are intended to be exfoliators, but many wastewater treatment facilities aren’t able to stop them. There are many biodegradable alternatives, so avoid items with “polypropylene” or “polyethylene” on the ingredients list or consider making your own.
With a little coconut oil 
Bicarb soda and peppermint oil you can make a simple toothpaste. With coconut oil, shea butter and a flavour/oil of your choice you’ve got lip balm or moisturiser. Just alter the ratios for what you need.
If making your own isn’t you thing, check out Nourished Life.
PS. The orange and purple containers are also being reused from Andalou Naturals. I just need to buy the blue one for a cute set 
