Tag: sustainable beauty
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Sustainable Shaving: Plastic Razors Are The New Plastic Straws
Let’s face it, the beauty industry pollutes the planet. Climate change and its effects are putting humanity’s survival at risk. The beauty industry is one of the largest contributors. Good news, though—it’s not too late to get our act together. However, this means businesses and brands everywhere need to re-evaluate their priorities. Consumers need to…
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Make Your Beauty Routine More Sustainable in 2022
Last year, a report released by the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) shared that we’re in the endgame when it comes to dealing with climate change and that if we don’t immediately act, then humanity is essentially doomed. With that in mind, a lot of people are wondering what they can do to help…
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Harry Styles’ New Beauty Brand Is Very…Pleasing
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]Harry Styles has become somewhat of a household name in recent years. Though he first found fame in One Direction,…
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Cotton: The Elephant in the Room When it Comes to Beauty
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Why You Should Say No To Plastic Packaging
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Clean Beauty: Simplicity, Sustainability Is Skincare’s Green Future
The concept of clean beauty has been a hot topic for quite some time but is nonetheless a confusing one. One might think that the notion of a “clean” face wash would be par for the course. However, the clean beauty movement is all about simplicity, transparency, and sustainability. Products that are made with fewer,…
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4 Reasons To Go Cruelty-Free With Your Products
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text] There are around 8.3 million people who want animal testing to end for good – that’s a lot of people. Today,…
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Carbon Joburg Launches South Africa’s First Ever Open Air Dry Bar
It’s one thing to have a bad hair day, and it’s even worse to experience bad hair during a pandemic. If there’s one thing that we missed as we each went into lockdown, it was definitely our trips to the beauty salon. Now, while lockdown restrictions have eased, and many have fled to salons and…
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A Guide to Ethical & Online Shopping in Lockdown 3.0
Longevity Partner Content. As we continue through another lockdown, we’re forced back to online shopping as non-essential retailers close their doors once again. Yes, we might be tempted to order from the giant corporations that can guarantee delivery the next day. However, we must stick to our guns and shop ethically. While sites like Amazon…
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How to Incorporate Sustainable Lifestyle Choices In 2021
As we become more aware of the impact our actions have on the planet, many women are seeking to practise more sustainable lifestyles. Sustainability has grown more popular over the years, with 73% of global consumers prepared to change their consumption habits to positively impact the planet. It’s great to hear that we’re prepared to…