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Category Archive: Natural and Organic Skincare
Skin Talk blog will soon be transferring to a website – Hydris – my new brand. Still telling stories on sustainability, ethics, active lifestyles and people. Will include my active botanical skincare. 100% natural and handcrafted by me.
A quick intro from me, Marnie Vaz – the person behind all the writing and images.
This interview was a chance to pick the brains of a renowned academic. Ginnie’s book, Clean, draws on historical accounts of personal care and grooming. The exchange provided great insight into the history of cosmetic use and the social and environmental practices that went with them. A very interesting read.
Developing a focused approach to my business ideas and values came whilst visiting South Caribbean islands and Panama.
A round up of the pro’s and con’s of certification schemes used for skincare products. From Fair-trade to Organic certified products.
A smaller project inspired by research I conducted for the University of Edinburgh on the ethics of ‘green’ consumerism.
As a political actor, the media plays a part in framing environmental issues. How does it it frame the latest skincare trend? A quick round up.