The Body Shop to Reduce Use of Oil-Based Plastic Packaging by 70%
byThe Body Shop is launching a new global initiative to reduce the use of oil-based plastic packaging by 70 percent by 2020.
Beauty News
H&M Debuts “Conscious Beauty” Line of Eco-Friendly Skincare
byH&M Conscious, the Swedish retailer’s ethical “label within a label”, is launching a range of sustainably produced, organic-certified products for the skin, hair, and body.
MAC Cosmetics is No Longer Cruelty-Free
byActress and model Pamela Anderson wants MAC Cosmetics to clean up their act. The former Viva Glam spokesmodel is calling out the beauty retailer in a plea to reinstate their cruelty-free policy, which was abandoned to sell cosmetics in China.
PETA Strikes Victoria’s Secret Off Its List of Cruelty-Free Brands
byPeople for the Ethical Treatment of Animals’ has struck Victoria’s Secret off its list of cruelty-free companies after the lingerie giant confirmed its decision to sell beauty products in mainland China.
New Zealand Bans Animal Testing for Cosmetic Products
byAfter two years of intense lobbying, New Zealand’s members of Parliament unanimously voted on Tuesday to ban animal trials for cosmetics products in the country—the first in the Australiasian region to do so.
How Technology Can Lead to Premature Ageing & What You Can Do About it
byYou might not think about your skin when you’re typing away on your laptop or staring at your phone screen, but how you use your favourite devices can be taking its toll on the youthfulness of your skin.
LUSH Fools Fur Advocates: #MakeFurHistory
byCruelty-free cosmetic company LUSH knows that the fashion industry’s obsession with fur is heightened as colder months creep up upon our Northern neighbours, so the ethical retailer has launched a new campaign called #MakeFurHistory.
China Takes the First Step Towards Ending Animal Testing for Cosmetics
byChina has taken another important step towards ending cruel animal testing for cosmetics. From June 30, animal testing for ordinary cosmetics produced and sold inside China will no longer be legally mandated.
Do You Need to Follow Eco Makeup Expiration Dates?
byYou might think that if you purchase eco-friendly makeup you don’t need to worry too much about its expiration date because it contains natural ingredients. But this is not the case.
Stem Cells used for Skincare?
byStem cells have been praised by medical researchers who study their ability to regenerate and form almost any type of cell in the body. This can be beneficial in the treatment of various chronic diseases. Now, stem cells are also appearing in skincare products.