Top 5 New Year’s Resolutions for Clean Beauty

Dec, 2024 | Lifestyle

New year, new skincare! It’s the perfect time to embrace clean beauty and make meaningful changes in your routine. Clean beauty isn’t just a trend – it’s better for your health, the planet, and your skin. Plus, with so many amazing alternatives available, it’s easier than ever to make the switch. Dermessa stocks nasty-free clean beauty products to help you achieve your skin goals this year. Here are the top five resolutions to move toward clean beauty and how to achieve them.

1. Declutter Your Skincare Shelf

Goal: Streamline your skincare collection by eliminating products with unnecessary or harmful ingredients.

How to Achieve It:

Check the ingredient lists of your products and avoid common “nasties” like parabens, sulfates, and phthalates
Use websites like EWG to identify clean alternatives
Transition gradually by replacing one product at a time with clean beauty options

Pro Tip: Donate unopened products or recycle containers when possible to reduce waste.

Cluttered bathroom counter with toiletries, makeup, and a mirror, set against a dimly lit en-suite background.

2. Try a New Beauty Trend: Skin Flooding

Goal: Boost hydration and lock in moisture with the latest skincare trend, Skin Flooding. For more on skin flooding, refer to Dermessa’s article “Dive Into Skin Flooding: Tik Tok’s Latest Trend For Glowing Skin”.

How to Achieve It:

After cleansing, layer hydrating products in quick succession, starting with a lightweight toner or essence, followed by a serum, and then a moisturiser.
Opt for clean beauty products with hydrating ingredients like Hyaluronic Acid or glycerin.

Why It Matters: Skin flooding helps improve hydration, strengthens the skin barrier, and gives you a dewy, radiant glow.

Close-up of a person with dewy skin and freckles, water droplets on face, looking into the camera.

A spray bottle with a clear cap, labeled "Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Cloudy Mist," dispenses a hyaluronic acid mist against a light blue background.

3. Prioritise Ingredient Transparency

Goal: Choose products from brands that prioritise clear, honest labelling.

How to Achieve It:

Look for products with simple, recognisable ingredients
Support brands that disclose full ingredient lists and avoid “greenwashing” tactics
Research certifications like “cruelty-free” or “organic” to ensure authenticity

Pro Tip: Dermessa’s range is a great starting point for trustworthy, clean skincare.

4. Switch to Eco-Friendly Packaging

Goal: Reduce your environmental footprint by opting for sustainable skincare packaging.

How to Achieve It:

Look for products in recyclable, refillable, or biodegradable packaging
Try brands offering refill systems or zero-waste options
Properly recycle used containers – rinse them out and follow local recycling guidelines

Pro Tip: Support companies committed to sustainability in their packaging and manufacturing processes.

Eco-friendly bottles surrounded by icons: leaf for "Plant Power," earth for "Planet First," and no plastic symbol for "Plastic Free.

5. Support Ethical and Sustainable Brands

Goal: Make a positive impact by investing in brands that prioritise sustainability, ethical sourcing, and fair practices.

How to Achieve It:

Research brands’ values and manufacturing practices
Choose cruelty-free and vegan options when possible
Look for certifications like Fair Trade or Rainforest Alliance

Pro Tip: Shopping with small, local, or independent brands often aligns with clean beauty goals.

Key Takeaway

Moving towards clean beauty is about more than just skincare – it’s a commitment to your health, the environment, and high-quality products. Start small, focus on one goal at a time, and celebrate your progress. Dermessa’s nasty-free products make it easier to embrace clean beauty and achieve your skin goals. Cheers to a cleaner, more radiant year ahead!