UK Organic and Natural Skin Care brand Balance Me has created a range of Ecocert accredited aromatherapy products blended with pure essential oils. EcoAsia asked the co-founder and director of Balance Me, Rebecca Hopkins, how she balances the demands of running a business, keeping it eco-friendly and providing women with more green skincare options.
In this exclusive interview with Dr Hauschka ambassador and International Trainer Claudia Bezold-Ferrari, she shares with EcoAsia why Dr Hauschka Skin Care is trusted for over 40 years and well-respected in the organic and biodynamic industry, as well as the reason it continues to be adored by women worldwide.
Ikove has researched the biodiversity of the Brazilian rain forest and studied indigenous Amazonian therapeutics in its quest to create a healthier natural alternative to harsh, chemically derived personal-care products. This skincare range unveils the beauty secrets of the Amazon rainforest.
More and more beauty companies are exercising environmental responsibility. Nude, however, a new range of organic and ethical skincare products is the first major skincare line based on pre- and pro-biotics. The Nude team believes making consumers look good is no longer enough. Read on to discover the naked truth.
Éminence has always been concerned about the environment, and since its inception in 1958, the company has been using sustainable farming and green practices to create organic products; long before the green movement was hot. It is also committed to being the industry leader in keeping our planet green.
Are you aware that many of the ingredients used in hair products can be damaging not just to our health, but also to the environment? While you may not think much about using a tiny amount of aerosol hairspray or hair wax, think of the accumulated impact when hundreds of thousands of people are doing the same.
Australian skincare brand [A’kin], uses only botanical, naturally based ingredients, organic wherever possible, chosen for their skin-friendly compatibility. While its ingredients have positive effects on the skin, the brand’s owner aims for positive effects on the environment, meeting high levels of environmental practice in all aspects of their business.
Emphasising its rustic French roots through its name (translates as “the woman from Provence”), simple packaging and Mediterranean products, the brand projects an appealing image of sunny, bucolic French countryside. As fits a natural beauty brand, L'Occitane also promotes ecological and social interests.
Be assailed by sweet smells and a kaleidoscope of incandescent hues as you step into a Lush store where fresh, handmade products are displayed in grocery stands and chilled fish counters. Dedicated to using natural and fresh ingredients, Lush is also committed to being ethical, humane and sustainable in all aspects of its business.
As with the green trend that has swept through the food and fashion industries, skincare and cosmetic manufacturers are coming up with more organic and natural products to satisfy the burgeoning demand from consumers. Is mineral makeup a hype or truly the answer for ‘hazard-free’ beauty?
