Beauty Trends to Try this Summer
bySometimes beauty trends are predictable, other times (like this season) they are intriguing and different than anything we’ve seen before. Here are a few funky beauty trends to look out for this season!
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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.
Why is Squalene in Your Make-Up?
bySqualene (or squalane) is found in many beauty products. But its origins are not pretty. It’s one of those names that you might see on a skincare product and not really know what it is. Squalene sounds like the other ingredients that we don’t even think twice about – but we should.
L’Oreal Commits to “Zero Deforestation” by 2020
byL’Oreal, the world’s largest beauty and cosmetics company has pledged to obtain its renewable raw materials, including palm oil, soya oil, and wood-fiber-based products, from 100 percent “zero-deforestation” sources by 2020, according to Ecouterre.
Summer Beauty Tips to Keep Your Skin and Hair Healthy While on Holiday
byHere are our top summer beauty tips for you to try out this holiday season.
Summer Make-Up and Hair Trends
byWhat makeup should you be buying, which hair tutorials should you be watching and what are the bare beauty necessities this year? Live Eco has rounded up some of the top make-up and hair trends for this summer
Women Changing the Beauty Industry
byThe number of women entrepreneurs is steadily rising, and the beauty industry is seeing its fair share of women bringing creative, inventive and fresh ideas to the table.
The Dangers of Lead in Your Lipstick
byWe’re often warned about lead in paint, but not so much about lead in lipstick that we’re smearing onto our lips multiple times a day.
R234 Million Spent on Fairtrade Food Products
byIn 2012 the sale of Fairtrade food products in South Africa reached a record high of R234 million, a 220% increase from 2011’s R73.2 million. For the third year in a row South African consumers and businesses have chosen Fairtrade as their preferred sustainability choice.
What’s Stopping People from Taking Climate Change Seriously?
byClimate change has been a hotly-debated topic during the past few years, with more and more environmentalists pressuring companies and individuals to alter their practices and lifestyles in order to reduce environmental impact.