Eco Atlas South Africa is conducting a promotional campaign for green products or places, and there are various prizes up for grabs. The world as we know it is changing fast now, with the use of instant messaging, live chats and all the information we constantly have at our fingertips with just one tap on a touch screen. There are also rapid and radical changes happening … [Read more...]
Protection from the sun and more
Back in October, four lucky Green Times readers received a gift of the 4-1 Sungel SPF24, a handy organic suncreen that we reviewed here. We also asked our lucky winners for some feedback on their experience with the product. This was their response: I have managed to get out in the sun only once so far and used the sunblock which I found very effective. It is non-greasy … [Read more...]
Natural and organic local range for family care
Spring is a great time to clean out the bathroom cupboard and take a close look at those chemicals you no longer want to burden your body or the environment with. There is an exciting back-to-basics revival happening, as we learn more every day about the chemical era we are now moving out of – and the dire consequences to our bodies and the earth. Some women smear up to 100 … [Read more...]
Protect your skin, protect the earth
Just Pure is defined by the company founder’s identity as a mother, a daughter and a woman passionate about all things natural. Tamsin Koen launched Just Pure in November 2007, driven by her desire to develop a South African range of pure and natural skin and body care, that was affordable enough to nurture the entire family and was as kind to the environment as … [Read more...]
Soybean candles official for world cup
The greenest candles in the country - Soylites Candles - landed the license as the official candle range for the FIFA World Cup. SoyLites are our country's first specialists in hand-poured and scented Soybean Massage and Moisturising Candles. All FIFA long burning candles will be poured into re-usable glass or travel metal containers (with lids) and branded with various FIFA … [Read more...]
Miss Earth SA to wear natural makeup
Jane Iredale The Skin Care Makeup is the official makeup sponsor of this year's Miss Earth South Africa in association with Consol. With a focus on healthy skin, avoiding toxins and pollutants, this natural, environmentally conscious cosmetics range creates a perfect synergy with the Miss Earth SA initiative, which aims to empower young South African women with the knowledge … [Read more...]
Allow nature to take care, naturally
Jean Franklin has worked extensively for many years in the cosmetic industry but eventually realised there was a need for chemical free products after hearing continuous complaints relating to skin allergies and skin sensitivity which are on the increase! That was six years ago when she got to work with an experienced research and development team and developed HerbAfrique, … [Read more...]
Beauty secrets from the victorian era
Looking back at the Victorian era it's striking how beautifully smooth these ladies and gentlemen's skin were. Notice the glowing hair? Perhaps less toxins were present in the air and water at that time, but they definitely also had a recipe for success when it comes to skin and hair products. Lindsay Salthouse, founder of The Victorian Garden, had literally found that … [Read more...]
Eco cosmetics save the earth and your health
The use of cosmetics has become a daily routine, so much so that often we apply beauty products without reading the labels. Even if we did have a peek at the ingredients in our products, most of us wouldn't know what they were. The list of ingredients is often a reminder of how complicated those chemistry lessons were. Even if we can pronounce the chemicals correctly, how many … [Read more...]
Super eco gift give-away
If you'd like to try out some truly friendly and green goodies, today's your lucky day as we're giving away a couple of great hampers from reputable green suppliers. ROSE THEMED PACK Rose and Geranium Hand Cream gorgeous rich hand cream infused with the world's purest essential oil of Rose and enriched with organic Rosehip. This highly concentrated and effective blend has … [Read more...]
Beauty that benefits the earth
How deep do we need to go in greening our lives? As deep as it goes; to the bone. Of course it matters what we feed one of our biggest organs, the skin. Who would like to knowingly expose their lymph glands to a concoction of chemicals contained in 'regular,' often toxic, cosmetics and body products? Much of what goes onto the skin is absorbed and therefore consumed by the … [Read more...]
