Like slow fashion, which has emerged as a counter-movement to fast fashion*, slow skincare is about investing in products that are carefully made using sustainable methods and carefully selected ingredients. This philosophy emphasizes the use of fewer, but high-quality products to reduce unnecessary consumption and waste, representing a skincare approach that is both beneficial to the individual and to our planet. This of course applies to the entire cosmetics industry and not just the skincare industry.
*Fast fashion is used to describe the downside of mass production and resource use in the clothing industry and is defined by low prices, constant innovation and high turnover with a focus on quantity rather than quality. Simply put, wear and tear!
Like fast fashion, which has long been criticized for its harmful effects on both people and the environment, we now see a parallel movement in the beauty industry that deserves attention. We therefore want to take the opportunity to raise awareness of this movement and push for a change towards what we think is best for both the skin and our planet - slow skincare!
The skincare industry has long been characterized by numerous and frequent product launches, often linked to demands for rapid growth and returns. This frantic pace clearly reflects the practices of the fast fashion industry, where mass production often results in products that quickly become waste. However, with a growing awareness of our consumption and its effects, a change is now beginning to take shape.