Wellness. A term that entered our lexicon only a few years ago but is already a booming industry and a feature of daily life. In our pursuit of individual well-being, are we actually creating further harm? Before we dive in, I do want to flag that there are probably some things in this article that …
"All-natural, clean beauty, earth-friendly..." there are lots of terms that are used to sell "sustainable beauty products" but how do we make sure that we avoid beauty greenwashing? And can cut through the marketing jargon to find the truly sustainable and safe self-care products? Let's explore. Self-care has become more popular than ever in recent …
Whether you are celebrating Valentine's Day with a partner, or just looking for a conscious gift for yourself (because self-love is important too, folks!), here are our top picks of unique, beautiful, and sustainable gift ideas. Love is officially in the air! We're not usually ones for consumer-driven events, but when it comes to spreading …
Summer is here and, with lockdowns starting to ease, many of us will be hitting the waves. Whether we're surfing, swimming, or just splashing around, we know that protecting our skin from the sun before we dive in is essential - but not all sunscreens are created equal. Let's look at why and find reef-safe …
The next time you need to refresh your makeup supplies, take a #LittleGreenStep by exploring sustainable alternatives to your favourite products. In her latest contribution, BOLT Beauty founder, Lisa Sexton, shares the sustainability credentials of luxe brand Kjaer Weiss. "The creamiest lipsticks, dewy blushes, and subtly pigmented eye shadows. It’s a full range of makeup, …
Our resident beauty expert, Lisa Sexton, busts a few myths and schools us on what clean beauty really means. Is chemical-free even possible? Are preservatives bad? Is all-natural all good? Here she shares her thoughts on what to look for when deciding what to put on your face. And if you're in the market for …
Bangkok: a city of skyscrapers, spicy food and…sustainability? From vegan cafes to eco-hotels, sustainability appears to be running strong through the city's current trends. So here's a nod to the conscious brands emerging as eco heroes in Thailand. Green Is The New Black co-founder and photographer, Paula Miquelis, spent a few days in Thailand at …
“Clean” is the beauty buzzword of the moment. It’s everywhere. A whole host of “clean” brands, like Tata Harper, Ilia, and Kosas, have entered the spotlight; large retailers, including Sephora or Net Sustain (by Net-a-Porter), are providing “clean” stamps of approval; and new entrants, like Victoria Beckham Beauty, promise to be “super clean” (whatever that …
You know how we always tell you to read labels and stay away from ingredients you don't know — well today we're changing our tune. We're not sure whoever thought to put sea buckthorn or coffee grinds on their face, but we're sure glad they did. The story starts with stumbling upon Vega Organics on …
Half-empty serums loaded with toxic synthetic elements, cleansers mass-produced by faceless corporations and tubes of moisturisers with missing lids everywhere. Does that sound like your bathroom right now? You're not alone; even we're guilty of it. But that all changed when we serendipitously stumbled upon ZeroYet100 and its handcrafted natural deodorant, which contains nothing synthetic …
