For Black women across the African diaspora, the choice of how one wears their hair is at times more than simply a personal choice. Often, it comes with social and political implications that can...
Beauty
Tiny plastics hiding in your skincare could be damaging the ocean
It is no secret that our production and over-reliance on plastic is responsible for many of the environmental issues we face. In fact, a new study found that the production and release of plastics,...
First came fast fashion, now we have fast beauty
Looking through my vanity, I find two or three lipsticks in similar shades, and two almost identical nude eyeshadow palettes – all barely used. Why do I have all this makeup? By now, we’re all too...
Ash & Mill creates skincare inspired by ancient practices and local botanicals
Combining his knowledge of chemistry with his passion for sustainability, Dr. Brian Watson created Ash & Mill to honour South Africa’s rich biodiversity. The name ‘Ash & Mill’ is inspired by...
Sustainable sunscreens for your summer beach bag
The heat of the summer is here and we need to get our sun protection on. Sunscreen is a skincare necessity for protecting against sun-related damage. Especially in the summer, our skin is most...
Why an ancient African plant captured Giorgio Armani’s attention
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...
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...