Although it’s widely used in African traditional medicine, modern science is only beginning to appreciate the remarkable pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications of the plant Myrothamnus...
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Why using the Daily Peach earth-friendly re-usable face pads is good for our planet
To adapt our lifestyles to become more sustainable and to help slow down global warming, innovations and products like Daily Peach are crucial to making simple switches that together add up to make...
Lelive is a beauty brand on a mission to care for people and the planet
Earlier this year, actress and model, Amanda Du Pont released her skincare brand Lelive. Lelive (pronounced leh-lee-veh) is Amanda’s unofficial Swazi name that means ‘of the nation or world'....
Join NUDE FOODS as it turns a corner for the beauty industry
The more we learn about the chemical and plastic content of our cosmetics, and try to eliminate problem plastics, the more we are interested in clean and green products. While there may be...
Indigenous plants make up the growing organic beauty industry
African clean beauty brands have been stripping back cosmetic recipes to their natural roots. By following the practices of their ancestors, beauty brand entrepreneurs are harnessing nature’s...
Easy ways to switch up your bath and beauty routine to lower your impact on nature
The bathroom is one of the main culprits of the endless demand for products contained within single-use plastics. I’m afraid a lot of the responsibility for this, as in many other cases, is down to...
5 Clean, local and sustainable lip balms for winter
With the pandemic, we have had to adapt to face masks which meant that we ditched wearing lipstick. But pandemic or not, beauty treatment shouldn't be ignored. You might not be wearing lipstick, but...
What science says about toothbrush and toothpaste alternatives
Most people use toothbrushes, toothpaste and dental floss to clean their teeth, but their use is by no means universal. Many indigenous groups, as well as people in developing countries, use...
9 Zero-waste beauty products to change up your routine
Product packaging is the number one contributor of plastic waste. The cosmetic industry is guilty of exacerbating this problem with its excessive packaging. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation advises...
Skin Minimalism: Using only 3 products will reduce waste and help save the planet
Simplifying your skincare is not just better for your skin, but better for the planet too. We should all be familiar with the three R’s of waste hierarchy – reduce, reuse, recycle. While there is a...
5 Earth-friendly sunscreens to get you summer-ready
5 Vegan, earth-friendly sunscreens that will help keep you safe from the sun damaging effects.
5 South African products for a sustainable skincare routine
Founder of Plaiin and graduate in organic skincare formulation, Megan Cozens sums up skincare well: “Ultimately, you want a product with as few ingredients as possible. Simple, yet effective.” She...
Beauty Spot: Ori Organics uses indigenous knowledge to promote slow living
Indigenous practices are being displaced by fast-paced, consumerist lifestyles according to Denisha Anand who intends to slow down this pace, and to reconnect people to these practices. Her...
Beauty Spot: How O’live grew from passion project to livelihood
Husband and wife team, Sipho and Zikhona Tefu started their organic, handmade and natural skincare brand O’live in their kitchen in 2011. Zikhona produced a batch of 10 soaps as a personal...
Earth-friendly period products made in South Africa
With a growing, global consciousness about the environment, the need for sustainable feminine products is obvious. Enter Juanita Kotze who, with partners Aldré Geldenhuys of V&G Personal...