Q Can you recommend any palm oil-free or sustainable palm oil make-up products please?
Debra Stapley, 50, Dover
A Palm oil is a vegetable oil derived from the fruit of oil palms, used in food, fuel, cleaners and beauty products. But it is devastating the planet, causing major deforestation, threatening wildlife and releasing greenhouse gas emissions. So we applaud the brands who opt for sustainable palm oil or shun it altogether. Most lipsticks contain palm oil, but Lush Lipstick, £10, uk.lush.com, is creamy, comfortable and free from palm oil. Beautiful Me is dedicated to avoiding palm oil in its products, and has some beautiful make-up, including Lip Gloss, £9.50, hollandandbarrett.com. Essence’s new Hello Good Stuff range contains at least 90% natural ingredients and supports sustainable palm oil. We love the…
