I still use palm oil in my products because it’s amazing at softening rough skin and helping to remoisturize and repair skin that is dry or has been damaged. Plus, for a lot of people overseas, palm oil farms are the lifeblood of their communities. The cultivation of palm oil is a source of income for many households.
So, I don’t think boycotting palm oil is the answer.
Big companies will always find a way to overexploit to make a buck.
Instead, here are some ways you can fight back against the devastating effects of deforestation for palm oil.