Although this isn’t something you’ll need to think about for a while, when you do eventually need to get rid of your LastSwab, simply send it for (what they term) ‘incineration’. Like typical cotton swabs, you shouldn't go digging around inside your ear canal with the LastSwab, no matter how tempting.

Regularly ingested by sealife, their sharp ends can pierce these animals’ organs and their small and easily swallowed plastic stems are often found in the stomachs of seabirds. You can generally use a LastSwab as you would use a single-use swab, but keep in mind that LastSwab is not heat resistant and you can not use it with solvents such as acetone or non-acetone nail polish remover. The rod is made of PP which is a non-toxic plastic which is the only minor downside for me as when the time comes to dispose of this, it is throwing away plastic which massively goes against the grain.With an aim to produce high quality, functioning and practical products with an emphasis on using environmentally respectful materials such as organic cotton, plant based or toxin free plastics and recycled ocean plastic.

LastPad has three layers that work together to absorb and contain the liquids while letting your skin breathe. By choosing LastSwab, you join a global community committed to sustainability, making a collective positive impact on the environment.On top of that, it couldn't be easier to clean, just use soap and water and it's ready to use again.

I’m going to be honest: There’s an adjustment period when you make the switch from the cotton you know and love. However, my original reason for writing about these products went (of course) beyond my new found fondness for waxing lyrical about bog roll. I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again: when it comes to Facebook or sponsored Instagram adverts, I’m an embarrassingly easy target. For some, these compromises might be considered a deal breaker, while others will be willing to adapt. Like many sustainable products, as traditional materials are often substituted for more eco-friendly components, the final product might not be quite what you’re used to.While I quickly got used to this (therefore using it more gently on my face), for many it’s proven too uncomfortable to use in places such as their ears. We will not use your personal data for any purpose other than as stated in this Policy without your consent. million cotton buds manufactured every day (worldwide), the industrial effort that goes into the creation of each swab is enormous.

Yes, it might take a little while to get used to, but once you do I promise that you won’t look back. After I bought one of these for myself I bought one for my Mom because she has the habit of scratching her ear canal with a bobby-pin! The good news, however, is that once you’ve got a handle on how best to use LastSwab (including learning a few of their insider hacks), you’ll soon be happy to overlook these differences. I did an experiment of using this and then using a classic Q-Tip and the Q-Tip came out dirty even after the Last Swab had done a full pass.But it definitely does not clean your ear out as well as a cotton bud does and it leaves your ears a bit damper (since it's not actually absorbent). It comes in pretty colors with a biodegradable carrying case so you can take it with you when you travel. We have inventory and production at Amager in Copenhagen, as well as two warehouses in the United States. I now tend to nudge the eye makeup away from my eye and then wipe it off with a flannel or even my fingers once it’s at a safe distance. Top tip – before you go to tidy up that pesky eyeliner, dip your LastSwab in natural oil, miscella water or even eye makeup remover.