Beauty

This article by clinical aromatherapist Emma Ross was originally posted in the Facebook group Living Well in Hong Kong, co-founded by yoga therapist Charlotte Douglas and wellness enthusiast Susan Duffy as part of the group's 'Ask An…
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Vegan beauty is on trend in a big way. From better ingredients made with plants to products that are tested on humans, not animals, these brands are prioritizing sustainability in products that work. According to eco-campaigners Zero…
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Geltor has announced the upcoming release of a product range developed in collaboration with collagen aficionado and K-Beauty influencer Sally Olivia Kim. Kim was appointed Geltor’s Entrepreneur-in-Residence in October. As yet, little is…
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Scooping the Sustainable Development Goals award at the Japan Prize 2021 ceremony, The Ugly Side Of Beauty has shone a light on the dark side of the cosmetics industry. Calculating the human cost of mica mining, demystifying supply chain…
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Contrary to popular belief, not all natural beauty products are vegan-friendly. Just because they don't contain synthetics doesn't mean they don't use animal-derived ingredients, which is considered "natural". Here are some ingredients…
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Makeup is an important daily routine for many people, and choosing brands that showcase sustainable options, such as refillable packaging, is an important effort for the planet, too. If companies want to retain their loyal fans and welcome…
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Almost 60% of all natural skincare products aren't what they claim to be and contain synthetic ingredients, a new study finds.
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A new “Green Store” has just landed in Australia, launched by French beauty and skincare brand L’Occitane to cater to conscious shoppers.
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Is CBD legal? Here's everything you need to know about CBD benefits and side effects and its legal standings in Hong Kong.
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Mexico has officially passed a ban on animal testing for cosmetics, becoming the first country within North America to do so.
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Geltor's vegan collagen is featured in new skin care products from Orora. The HumaColl21 has been clinically proven to boost skin health.
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Amid the pandemic-driven global awareness over health, sustainability and wellness, Asia’s leading regional tradeshow, Natural and Organic Asia (NOA), is returning to Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre for the eighth…
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What makes nail polish vegan? OPI can tell you. The world's largest professional nail polish brand has just launched 30 vegan shades.
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Yemoja recently unveiled microalgae-derived EPS which is in high demand in cosmetics for its antiaging and rejuvenating properties.
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Bolt Threads will use Gingko Bioworks' strain engineering platform to scale its b-silk protein, which can replace synthetics in skincare.
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IndieBio just welcomed their new cohort, and these 6 startups stood out to us for their planet-saving solutions, from food to transport.
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Youthforia's biobased makeup is so clean you can sleep in it—and wash it down the drain without harming the planet.
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American rock band My Chemical Romance has unveiled another cruelty-free and vegan makeup collection in collaboration with HipDot.
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Kool For Men, a new Hong Kong lifestyle startup, wants to empower men with sustainable and ethical CBD, grooming and wellness products.
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Credo Beauty has phased out single-use products and has eliminated brands that use PFAS and other toxins in its packaging.
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Following Kam Davis's appearance on the Dragons’ Den, her vegan haircare brand Nylah’s Naturals received approx.US$68,000 funding.
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