Reusable Cotton Pads

Why reusable cotton pads?

Billions are made annually cotton pads produced, used once and immediately thrown away. That's a shame, because the production of cotton uses a lot of water and pesticides and the cotton pads are often in plastic packaging. By making a small change in your daily care routine, you can do something about this. You may have heard of it before: reusable cotton padsBy choosing this environmentally friendly alternative to organic cotton, you are combating pollution and creating less waste. You can washable cotton pads reused over and over again and they are wonderfully soft on your skin.

Reusable cotton pads are an environmentally friendly alternative

The production of organic cotton has a much smaller impact on the environment than the production of normal cotton. Organic cotton is grown without the use of pesticides and is processed without the use of chemicals. In addition, much less water is used. All in all, a lot better for the environment. There are various certifications in the field of organic cotton. The best known is GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard), this is an internationally recognized quality mark that sets strict requirements in the field of environment, working conditions and animal welfare. All reusable cotton pads on our website are GOTS certified.

How do washable cotton pads work?

Reusable cotton pads work exactly the same as regular cotton pads! Washable cotton pads are ideal for removing make-up and nail polish and for cleaning your face. You don't have to worry about your make-up not coming off, because the cotton pads are just as good as the disposable version. The same goes for nail polish, although it is possible that stains remain on the washable cotton pad, but this does not reduce the effectiveness of the cotton pads. Do you still find this annoying? Then choose the black cotton pads from ImseVimse, so that you don't see the stains.

After use, put the reusable cotton pads in a laundry bag (so they don't get lost in the rest of your laundry) and throw them in the washing machine. Let them dry for a while and your cotton pads are ready to use again!

What different types of organic cotton pads are there?

At Zo Zero you will find reusable cotton pads from ImseVimse, A Slice of Green and EcoLiving. All washable cotton pads are made from organic cotton, but the finish of the fabric, the size and the colours vary. Choose cotton pads made from terry cloth to exfoliate and cleanse your skin or wonderfully soft velour or cotton jersey to clean your eyes. Some of the washable cotton pads even have two different sides, so it's easy! The cotton pads vary in size between 8 and 11 cm in diameter and the pocket even has a a convenient pocket to place your fingers in, making the cotton pad easy to use.

What are the benefits of washable cotton pads?

You create less waste!
In the long run, you will save money because you will never have to buy disposable cotton pads again
No harmful chemicals on your skin: the washable cotton pads are made from responsibly produced organic cotton
The reusable cotton pads are nice and large, allowing you to clean your face extra well.

What kind of washable cotton pads can't you find at Zo Zero?

At Zo Zero you will not (yet) find washable cotton pads made of bamboo. Bamboo is a sustainable material, but most bamboo cotton pads also contain polyester. Do you still want to buy bamboo cotton pads? First ask the brand or the seller whether the cotton pads are really made of 100% bamboo and do not contain polyester.

The complete range at Zo Zero

Do you want to make your facial care routine even more sustainable? Then also view our other sustainable facial care products such as moisturizers for the face, facial cleansers and lip balms. And do you want to make the rest of your bathroom more sustainable in addition to your face? Then take a look at all our natural care products.