Cosmetic and beauty products are evolving. They are healthier, more natural, less toxic… and vegan. Many widely-available cosmetic products contain dead animal ingredients in their formula. These includes ingredients such as insect extracts, the uric acid of cows, and beeswax, among others. Vegan beauty and cosmetic products on the other hand are free from animal...
It’s hard to find eco-friendly replacements for common (but toxic) beauty products, particularly at the very beginning when you’re trying to make better sustainable lifestyle choices and trying to work out which is the most relevant ‘eco’ option. One product that women find especially difficult to replace with a better alternative is perfume, as women...
More often than not women will be accused (mostly by men) that they are difficult to shop for. There are times when these allegations are true, but if you know your lady, or your bestie, you will certainly be able to come up with a gift that is thoughtful, personal and one that she will...
I’m going to be a part of a beauty pageant. I know what you’re thinking: Jen, seriously, YOU are going to be in a beauty pageant? Aren’t you a feminist? First, let me be clear, I’ll be a part of it, NOT taking part in it. I’ll be a judge on the panel, not a...
Have you ever wondered how your beauty routine affects the planet? The cosmetic industry impacts the environment more than you probably assume: from harmful chemicals to non-reusable packaging, it does leave a significant footprint. Most people don’t put much thought into picking eco-friendly products. Instead, they focus on getting the best possible results for a...
Could you take a makeup free selfie for 7 days? When Hanna Barbor, designer and founder of stylish ethical brand Soleta started her #sotelaeverydaywoman 7 Day Makeup Free Instagram Photo Challenge, I decided to join in. I really dislike overly styled images on Instagram because it lacks the real authenticity I look for. I tire of this...
Today I’ll be sharing my natural method for dealing with acne and blemishes. I’ve only just discovered it thanks to Jen (Eco Warrior Princess editor-in-chief). And it’s really very simple. You can make it yourself and use ingredients from your kitchen. I use: Apple cider vinegar Tap water (or rainwater if you collect it yourself) I...
Face creams. I’ve only used a few different types in my life. I don’t go searching for the brand most beneficial to my skin, or the product social media seems to be obsessed with at the time, I pretty much use whatever I can find at home. Although lately I’ve been watching my skin and...
Editor’s note: Steffanie Lister is on staff at Eco Warrior Princess. The views expressed in this piece are her own and do not necessarily reflect that of Eco Warrior Princess. This is my first product review so I didn’t really know what to expect, after being given the task of trying out Weleda Skin Food for...
Editor’s note: Georgia Foley is on staff at Eco Warrior Princess. The views expressed in this piece are her own and do not necessarily reflect that of Eco Warrior Princess. I have never used a face oil in my life. The main reason being I have a fear of having overly oily skin, thinking the...
It’s been said that we are only truly human when we treat other living, non-human beings with the same respect that we ourselves enjoy. This is why making the shift to cruelty-free cosmetics when it comes to your makeup and skincare is a really big step for humanity. There’s absolutely no justifiable reason why any...
In ancient Egypt, the famous queen Cleopatra used to bathe herself in milk, to have beautiful and healthy skin. Since those times, beauty has been associated with good health. Today, we have a broad range of beauty products to choose from, but not all of them are beneficial for the skin. Most are laden with unpronounceable synthetic chemicals,...