Rosemary Oil, nature’s eco-friendly hair conditioner
Ditch the plastic bottles and harmful chemicals by crafting your rosemary-infused hair conditioner, a simple and aromatic solution.
Crowdfunding launched for New Zealand sustainable sunscreen
Founder aims to establish a refill system which would make her brand the first refillable sunscreen in New Zealand.
Research finds winemaking waste can help prevent cancers and other diseases
Research indicates that substances extracted from red wine grapes have two levels of natural compounds called polyphenols and anthocyanins.
Luk Beautifood launches a plant-baseded polymer mascara
In contrast to other mascaras made of synthetic fibres, Lash Nourish is made from natural wood cellulose polymer Cell-U-Lash.
Neutrogena launches its refill pods for skincare lovers
Neutrogena, a dermatologist-recommended skincare brand, has unveiled refill pods for its best-selling product, the classic Hydro Boost Water Gel.
“You just can’t compete”: Reusable coffee cup brand SoL Cups shuts up shop after uneven spending boom
Launched in 2016, SoL Cups offered a range of reusable coffee cups and glass bottles for consumers, and bespoke branded products for major corporate partners.
8 Toxic-free vegan nail polish brands around the world to discover
It’s time to rethink our love for nail polish and find sustainable alternatives that are safe for the planet.
Korean Air creates cosmetics pouches made of upcycled life vests
In partnership with Korean beauty brand 107, six items are included in the pouches including a facial cleanser, face mist, moisturising cream, soap and shampoo.
LVMH to improve sustainable packaging across beauty brands
By the end of this year, LVMH’s perfume packaging will include both bio-based and circular Surlyn.
Revlon Australia-New Zealand unveils a new wall display made with recycled materials
Consumers will see the new sustainable displays in Chemist Warehouse, Priceline stores and independent pharmacies where Revlon products are stocked.
Watsons Philippines opens its second refilling station, at The Block SM City
The refill stations are part of the company’s initiatives to encourage consumers to lead more sustainable lifestyles by offering them options to reuse their plastic bottles instead of putting them to waste.
Zero-waste and eco-friendly ways to remove makeup
The beauty industry is far from innocent in contributing to the planet’s pollution. It produces 120 billion packaging units annually — most of which aren’t refillable or recyclable.
Founders Beauty creates a sustainable Creamy Clay Concentrate mask
The brand’s mission is to encourage customers to heal their skins with clean materials and offer long-lasting results.
German plant-based skincare brand Studio Botanic launches in Hong Kong
Founded on the principle of “less is more,” the brand uses fewer ingredients than traditional cosmetics to minimise its environmental impact.
Yoona Indonesia launches All Night variant to eco-friendly sanitary pads
The company says the pads are biodegradable within six to 12 months, which makes them more environmentally friendly than traditional pads.