Beauty

The holidays are upon us, and, for many, that equals food (lots and lots of food), quality time with family and friends, glasses of bubbly, and, of course, presents. But the holiday gifting season can be unnecessarily wasteful, with…
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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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We all could do with being more environmentally responsible. These simple zero-waste bathroom swaps can help. Have you seen the stats about our global plastic waste crisis? It's terrifying. So below, we share bathroom swaps to make.…
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Le Melior is a Hong Kong-based clean beauty curator, showcasing only the best organic and toxin-free skincare and cosmetics. The name is inspired by the french term for the best ("le meilleur"), and this meaning drives their philosophy…
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What factors should you consider when choosing the best natural sunscreen? We all have different priorities, but below are a few options that include what should be priorities for everyone: reef safe, non-toxic, and effective sunscreens. …
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Cell-based egg comes to a new skincare line as Japan's IntegriCulture expands its Cellament reach, demonstrating the power of its tech. It's been a busy year for cellular agriculture startup IntegriCulture. It kicked off January with a…
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The Body Shop is installing refill stations in almost half of its U.S. stores (the chain currently operates 85 stores in the country). By the end of 2022, 49 percent of locations will play host to a refill facility, designed to help…
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Israel’s Aleph Farms is known for its progress within the cultivated meat sector. Now, it has announced it will be diversifying its interests to include cell-based collagen. The news comes as the company pledges to replace or reproduce…
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Wearing a mask in public spaces at all times has become the norm, but two years in and they can do a number on your skin, causing dryness and the dreaded maskne. Here's how to battle it. Below we talk about how to deal with this new…
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French beauty and skincare brand L’Occitane has announced the launch of a reduced-waste line of products. Vegan and free of plastic, the range includes solid soap and shampoo bars. Both products and packaging have been developed with…
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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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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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