No matter how much we empower women to stay true to their own skin, billboards, magazine ads, commercials and social media influencers featuring thin, traditionally beautiful models with fair complexion far outweigh women representing diverse beauty, shapes, sizes – flaws and all. Here in Asia, one would think that our obsession with having a flawless...
You can live sustainably by recycling items or purchasing your produce from local farmers instead of opting for fruits and vegetables that get shipped from other countries. It’s also smart to think about how your beauty regimen could become more sustainable. Here are nine easy ways to start the transition. 1. Think about your top...
Love Beauty and Planet is the first beauty brand launched by global personal care company Unilever in over 10 years – and it’s a vegan one at that! Eco Warrior Princess was invited to attend the Australian launch for this exciting conscious brand and I was lucky enough to go. I’ve been road testing the...
To honour your mum and the special women in your life this Mother’s Day, why not come bearing eco-friendly gifts that honour the great Mother Earth as well? If you’re giving a gift to show love and appreciation, you should carefully select something special and unique for your mom; something she will especially like because...
I have been itching to hit the beach as of late. The weather’s perfect and getting baked in my own room is not my idea of a perfect summer. Except that I’m not equipped to head to the beach and soak up some Vitamin D just yet. I need to have the essentials. One of...
Conscious consumption has the power to change the world. Do you agree? As the founder of a four-year-old jewellery-focussed social enterprise called Chic Made Consciously working to promote social and environmental rights through our fashion accessories, I of course agree. Founding Chic Made Consciously was the catalyst for me transitioning my life to one that...
It was after I noticed that my skin looked its best that I realized that maybe doing the most with my skincare isn’t always necessary. I have sensitive, very fair skin, and had remarkably bad acne from a young age. Bad enough that doctors put me on Accutane, a “nuclear option” drug that dried out...
Since 1912, SheaMoisture has been leading the way in natural, organic, responsibly-produced beauty products. Originally founded by Sofi Tucker who began selling Shea Nuts in Sierra Leone’s village markets, at just 19, the the widowed mother of four moved on to selling Shea Butter and other homemade hair and skin preparations. Now a certified B-Corporation, SheaMoisture...
So you’ve left Christmas shopping to the last minute or just forgot to get something for a few people (like your cousin who you learn is rocking up to Christmas lunch) and need some quick Xmas gift ideas that meet one or more of the following criteria: a) doesn’t need to be shipped as it...
Hey men, I’m so sorry. The world of eco beauty products has completely flourished, but it’s left you behind. These days, you can find a blog post for every type of beauty product or regime possible, but the word ‘woman’ is always in the title. You’ve been reduced to one little section on beauty sites...
My eyes often glaze over when I read press releases from natural beauty companies. They’re often filled with words such as ‘revolutionary’ and ‘innovative’ when in reality, they’re nothing more than home-based businesses creating eco beauty products from their kitchen, using proven natural beauty methodologies like throwing in a few certified organic ingredients and using...
I rarely post about the cosmetics I use because I don’t wear makeup all that often. I also firmly believe that our unnatural preoccupation with physical beauty and attractiveness holds us women back in many ways, particularly if the time spent on grooming or comparing oneself to another could be better spent in areas of...