Why replace disposable cotton pads with washable pads?

Are you still using disposable cotton pads to remove your makeup? What if you switched to a gentler, more economical, and much better for the planet solution? Washable makeup remover pads have it all! Find out why this small gesture can have a big impact.


🌍 1. Disposable cotton pads: a false friend for your skin… and the planet

Every year, billions of cotton pads are produced, used, and then discarded. One might think that cotton is a natural and therefore harmless material. However, its cultivation is one of the most polluting in the world:

  • It consumes a lot of water (up to 5,000 L for 1 kg of cotton!).

  • It requires a lot of pesticides .

  • It generates daily waste that is neither recyclable nor sustainable .

On the skin side, disposable cotton can also pose a problem: it is often bleached with chlorine , it fluffs, it irritates, and it ends up damaging the skin barrier.


🌿 2. Washable pads: a soft, economical and sustainable alternative

Adopting a HelloSilk reusable pad means changing your routine for good reasons :

Eco-friendly : 1 HelloSilk pad = 300 disposable cotton pads avoided.
Economical : No need to buy packs of cotton pads every month.
Effective : Our pads catch makeup and impurities with just water .
Extreme softness : Made of very soft microfiber, ideal even for sensitive skin.
Zero waste : Hand or machine washable, it will last for several years .


💡 3. How to easily switch to reusable pads?

Switching is easier than you think. All you need is a few pads in your bathroom and these 3 simple steps:

  1. Moisten your HelloSilk pad with warm water.

  2. Remove your makeup gently, without harsh products.

  3. Rinse or wash your pad. Here we go again!

👉 Bonus: you can also use it to apply lotion or cleanse your face in the morning.


💬 4. They said yes to HelloSilk!

“I didn’t think it would be so gentle and so effective! No more makeup remover products full of junk.”Lucie, 28
“I’ve reduced my waste and my skin is much more beautiful since I stopped using disposable cotton pads.”Sophie, 35


🤍 In conclusion: small gesture, big impact

Switching to washable makeup remover pads is a responsible choice , easy to implement and so beneficial. For your skin, your wallet and our planet.

✨ Discover our HelloSilk pads on the hellosilk.fr store and you too can make the switch to a more responsible beauty routine.

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