KNOWN FOR
Handcrafted, plastic-free cosmetics from nature.
ABOUT THE BRAND
Coconut Matter was founded in Hong Kong in 2015 on the simple premise of doing something good. Their products offering ranges from handcrafted cosmetics and personal hygiene products, to health and food items – all of which are based on coconuts and Coconut Matter’s passion for making a difference.
VISION & MISSION
Vision:Â Â They enable their customers to make healthy and responsible choices easier.
WHY THEY’RE CONSCIOUS
Coconut Matter handcrafts cosmetics from nature. They believe beauty products are best harnessed from nature’s own plants and minerals, combined with innovative formulation to deliver natural bioactive results.
They are mindful in ingredient sourcing including choosing Ecocert approved blends, herbs, oils and minerals. They disrupt traditional single-use plastic packaging with biodegradable cardboard or reusable glassware. Together with their customers and the supply chain, they strive to leave a healthier planet Earth to their children.
WHAT’S THEIR FIGHTÂ
POWER TO THE PEOPLE: They enable the smallholders to provide sustainable fair living for their families and the communities. Villagers benefit from direct local employment and earning fair returns so age-old customs can be passed down for many generations to come.
PROTECT THE PLANET: Their coconuts are harvested from naturally wild coconut trees that grow in the pristine Solomon Islands. Pristine reefs and rainforests are protected by utilising an existing resource and are supported by a sustainable, self-fuelling, zero waste process.
WELL-FOR-YOUR-BEING: The medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs) in Coconut Oil are similar to the natural fats in breast milk and in turn, possess similar nutriceutical effects. It’s antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal properties makes Virgin Coconut Oil a household essential. When consumed, it provides a boost of energy and increases the metabolism to burn fat.
ABOUT THE FOUNDERS
Aspired to leave her daughter a healthier planet, Diane van Zwanenberg founded Coconut Matter to foster mindful consumption to improve individual, societal and environmental wellbeing. During her decades of international and start-up experiences in financial information, advisory services and training, Diane often challenges the convention to develop new initiatives. She believes small choices on how we consume can make big impact to the environment.
