When it comes to saving the planet, everyone wants to do their bit, but starting can be the hardest part. With our diets, packaging and travel (to name a few) all under scrutiny and subject to global discussion, creating a balance in your life that blends being eco-conscious with being realistic, can seem like a daunting task. Plastic is one of the biggest problem that the planet is facing today, especially single-use plastics. However, there is a lot of awareness also about living a plastic-fr

Crystals have been revered for their healing properties for centuries, but until recently they were something you would only expect to find in a quirky spiritual shop alongside tarot cards and incense. As well as holding, wearing or healing with these mystic stones, you can now incorporate them into your beauty regime as pure gem extracts are increasingly being used to add enchanting energy to everyday cosmetic creations.

You are giving Veganuary a go for the month of January and some of you are probably thinking about whether you can make veganism a permanent thing. Going vegan for a month can be quite easy, but how simple is it to be vegan for life? The good news is, with a little information, preparation and organisation, going vegan is a doddle. Vegans are often attacked because we eat ‘fake meat’ in the form of vegan sausages, burgers, steak, ‘chicken’ pieces, and even vegan fish. There are many reasons for

A short walk from the bustle of Hackney Central station, WhiP London is a gem of a salon that is tucked next to Temple of Hackney (a perfect lunch spot!) in the heart of some cruelty-free culture. The vegan salon is a barber shop, hairdresser and music lounge. WhiP Hackney caters to any cut, colour or style you’re hankering after, alongside some cosy, kooky and stylish interiors and tasty oat milk coffees by day, and local DJ sets and craft beers by night. I went in for a trim and refresh of my

Plastic. It’s probably one of the most used words in the sphere of sustainability over the past couple of years. We all know that single-use plastic cups, straws and water bottles are bad news for the environment, and generally the population have gracefully accepted sustainable alternatives that are better for themselves and for the planet. When it comes to plastic within beauty, there has again been a major focus on the packaging of products, the type of plastic used and whether it can be recy

Once upon a time this healing herb was seen as a terrible taboo, but the calming properties of cannabis have blown up the beauty world and our shelves have been flooded with THC (the psychoactive element in cannabis) free cannabidiol-based products, from hemp to CBD. Far from causing you to ‘trip-out’ or get ‘high’ the medicinal magic of this natural ingredient has been said to help with ailments from anxiety to aches and pains. The remedial properties of this power-player plant have been recog

Tucked away in a quiet street near the bustling hub of Piccadilly Circus, Enzo’s Kitchen is an authentic Sicilian eatery that is a peaceful haven from the buzz of central London nightlife. The evening we visited, we were welcomed by a house of incredibly friendly staff, who spoke to us about Sicilian cuisine and provided us with a special separate vegan menu (yay!). Once we had been settled in with an Aperol Spritz and a fresh, fizzy glass of delicious prosecco, we perused the menu and sele

Hot days and sticky nights call for minimal makeup effort, especially when you are travelling or having fun at a festival. We have picked our favourite easy vegan summer beauty essentials to make looking good on-the-go that much easier. SPF is essential year-round to protect from those pesky UVA/UVB rays that are seriously damaging to skin, but it is never more needed than when basking in the hot heat of a summer’s day. We love this gorgeous climate veil from Evolve beauty. Not only does it c

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Keeping your scalp in tip-top condition is no easy task in winter. From harsh winds and heat styling to freezing commutes, your hair seems to get the brunt of all this season has to offer. This product (the oldest in Weleda’s range), is perfect for correcting an unhappy scalp, whilst building up hair strength and preventing loss. With all natural extracts, from stonecrop to rosemary oil and no harsh chemicals, this formula has stood the test of time, and for good reason! Treat yourself to a toni

You snack on seitan, gulp down oat milk by the gallon and get your greens, but when it comes to keeping it clean at home, how vegan are you? It’s not surprising that reaching for a counter cleaner may not be the first place your mind jumps when you think cruelty free, but there are lots of brilliant eco-friendly brands that offer enhanced environmental and animal friendly products, from mirror spray to detergent. After all, cleaning the bathroom is bad enough without any added nastiness. We hav

Fashion is here to be enjoyed, but the happiest choice is always the kindest. Leather has been sold to consumers as a great ‘natural’ product, but as it is literally skin, it will decompose without unnatural methods, such as ‘tanning’ which uses bountiful preservatives and chemicals. Not only this, but leather is unethical from an animal rights standpoint, and there are ample alternatives to suit all and every need. The kindest thing for animals, humans and the planet, is to search for sustainab

Founded by Louise Palmer-Masterson, Stem + Glory is a trendy but accessible plant based restaurant that opens its flagship London branch in the new Bart’s Square development near the Barbican on 14 January. Following on from the incredible success of the existing restaurants in Cambridge, this gourmet plant based eatery is sure to win the hearts of vegans and non-vegans alike, with its incredible selection of food, drink and special events. Born from a passion for demonstrating just how great

Reiki infused and jam packed with all natural ingredients, this 100% certified organic skincare brand are all about catering to the soul as well as the skin. Reiki is a concept that is thousands of years old and believed to balance energy flow, so you get the benefits of healing from within, alongside powerful anti-aging ingredients. This night cream is intensely hydrating and perfect for tired or pollution damaged skin. The organic pomegranate oil works to regenerate new skin cells and fight fr

First it was Derek Sarno with his delicious Wicked Kitchen vegan range which launched in Tesco at the beginning of 2018, now Made in Chelsea star and proud vegan Lucy Watson has followed suit, debuting her line of plant-based ready meals in Waitrose, Feed Me Vegan. Following on from the success of her two fabulous plant based cookbooks - Feed Me Vegan and Feed Me Vegan for All Occasions - Lucy has made food on the go a dream for any vegan looking for delicious, feel good comfort food in a hurry

Stemming from South Korea, who are well known as pioneers in the beauty and skincare world, water-free beauty is something that is slowly making its way to our shores. Noted to be a big environmental movement in beauty, going water-free has multiple benefits. With water reserves running low and consumers becoming more eco-conscious than ever, using a product that uses less water is a big step towards making a positive change for the planet, without impacting your day-to-day life. Not only is it

Eating vegan has become increasingly easy, with more mainstream options than ever, from supermarket shelves to ritzy restaurants. But, being cruelty free doesn’t start and end at dinner, consciously choosing ethical lifestyle and beauty products or services is another way to incorporate your values into everyday life, including hair and beauty. According to the Vegan Society, vegan cosmetic launches have increased by 175% from July 2013 to June 2018, with British drugstore chain Superdrug’s own

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Like a lot of fresh cosmetic concepts, the notion of waterless beauty was first introduced in South Korea a few years ago. Continually lightyears ahead of Western beauty trends, the Korean beauty market has paved the way for the benefits of water-free products being introduced globally, which is now tipped to be the next big environmental beauty movement. With water predicted to overtake oil as the most precious worldwide commodity, there is no question that it is in increasingly short supply.