After the numerous blogs, we are all well aware of the diversity and scale of impacts that the beauty industry has on the environment. They derive from various sources be it skincare, cosmetics or haircare, and come occur in various forms through various pathways such the air and waterways. At the same time, with the […]

On a daily basis, we are exposed to pollutants of various kinds. But, how do we measure our level of exposure? Well, silicone breast implants may be one of our answers. Molecularly similar to body fats, these implants function as a sink for environmental pollutants that build up in the fatty tissues of humans and […]

During my research for my blog post, I came across this news headline and thought this is perhaps a light-hearted piece to read amidst everyone’s busy schedule. Beyond cosmetic procedures to beautify our faces, another popular procedure is liposuction which targets our body. Liposuction is a surgical procedure that uses a suction technique to remove […]

When we talk about the beauty industry and what beautifies us, what comes to mind are usually the following – skincare, cosmetics, or hair care. But what about cosmetics surgery? They beautify us as well, don’t they. While they do, their environmental impact may be another area that is often overlooked as well. Specifically, this […]

We have always talked about our beauty products being environmentally damaging. But what about our beauty electrical appliances? From hair straighteners, epilators, and cleansing devices – the list is non-exhaustive. However, in today’s blog, let’s take a look at our hair dryers. The global hair dryer market size was valued at USD 7.09 billion in […]

Previously, we have talked about skincare trends such as waterless beauty. What about fermented beauty. When we think of fermentation, food items such as wine or kimchi usually come to mind, but it turns out to be as good for your skin as well. Certain brands have already long offered fermented ingredients in their line, fermented […]

The convenience of scrolling through TikTok as a work break or late at night in bed, aren’t we all guilty of sneaking in TikTok sessions throughout the day. Social media has become an integral part of our lives, one of which is TikTok. With its bite-sized and easily digestible content, the attraction of short-form content […]

Previously, we looked at fast beauty. However, all hope is not lost as the spotlight is now shone on slow beauty. Slow beauty is a contrast to the fast-paced beauty industry. Rather than mass-produced products that ride the rapidly changing trends, slow beauty is devoted to cultivating the longevity of beauty products (Nast, 2020). At […]

Fast fashion – a term which we have grown familiar with. But what about the term “fast beauty”? Fast beauty brands such as Kylie Cosmetics and Winky Lux are bringing new products to the shelves at a pace never seen before in the beauty industry (Collins, 2018). The term fast beauty is applicable to brands […]

Undeniably, cosmetics are expensive and it breaks our bank a little every time we pick up an item at Sephora. As such, we often utilise our products to the capacity of their lifespan, before discarding them. But how is that possible? It is thanks to the addition Triclosan that is widely found in our cosmetics […]