Turmeric has its place and significance in the beauty industry. The use of this medicinal herb dates back nearly 400 years ago in India where it was used as an ointment to treat various ailments. Today, the Himalaya Drug Company is going back to the roots of beauty by introducing Turmeric and Neem as key ingredients…
We may just be a really tiny dot on the map but I’m proud to say that we’ve got one of the best vegan burgers here in town. Making a plant-based burger that tastes as delicious and flavourful as the meat-based burger is no easy feat. If you could convince a meat-love to eat a plant-based burger,…
ibis Singapore on Bencoolen hotel has been around for many years. However not many, including myself, knew about the green initiatives they have practised over the years. I was impressed by how eco-friendly this hotel is and I believe that other hotels can emulate ibis Singapore on Bencoolen hotel on their efforts to go sustainable. It is…
Special thanks to Brush Your Teeth Bro for sending this box of Miswak sticks for me to try out! I thought bamboo toothbrushes were the most eco-friendly toothbrushes around but not until I get to know about these Miswak sticks are not only biodegradable but also contains minerals like fluorine which helps strengthen the teeth. The first…
Our country is like a jewel that shines from a million facets. We’ve got skyscrapers and the state-of-the-art buildings with stunning modern architectures. At the same time, we’ve got rustic forested areas which would transport you back in time to the fifties. We’ve got urbanites taking part in the rat race as well as our…
Let’s be FRANK here. Are organic vegetables safer and healthier? Are organic vegetables really organic? There are clear differences between organic and non-organic produce. Without a doubt, non-organic produce contains lower toxic compounds and pesticides. And organic produce, on the other hand, contains higher antioxidants as compared to non-organic produce. It all boils down to…
Making your own beauty products often seem impossible. The thought of having to source all the ingredients and then combining them into one uniform mixture seems like an arduous task for many. On the other hand, it is a no-brainer task for a chemist. We are often psyched think that beauty products contain a complex and long…
Bunny Bakery takes vegan bakes to a whole new level with their artisan vegan bakes which are made with no dairy, refined sugar, artificial colouring or preservatives. Their healthy vegan bakes are all handmade using quality ingredients. Most important of all, there are delicious – even without eggs or milk in it! I guess that’s…
You know it. Natural and organic skincare products are often more expensive than the usual drugstore skincare brands but with the increasing popularity of natural skincare products in the market, such products are made much more affordable to the masses. Alba Botanica is one of such brands which is now sold conveniently at Watsons stores in Singapore….
Have you wondered what does ’FAIRTRADE’ on product labels mean? I’ve always wanted to write an article dedicated to Fairtrade products and now I guess this is a great opportunity for me to really share in-depth on what fair trade exactly is. When I asked my partner and close friends on what fair trade is,…
