A land of fire and ice and everything wise....... After spending about a week in Iceland I was particularly impressed with the Iceland sustainability ethic. Apart from its stunning landscape and (ofcourse) the ethereal northern lights, Iceland possesses a culture of sustainability that’s embedded in many aspects of Icelandic life. How do they do it, … Continue reading iceland
To my moisturiser in heaven….
Let’s pour one out for the CSIF officers. Into the giant airport trash bin. Because you have to. They’re standing right over there, looking straight at you, and won’t let you through airport security with this 7 fluid ounce tub of moisturizer. It was a seriously an amazing deal when you bought it, like just … Continue reading To my moisturiser in heaven….
Wear your heart on your sleeves….or on trees
Let’s take a vacation to the beach…at home
The pandemic urge to take a vacation right in the middle of surging third wave, is real! Being on a beach with your favourite cocktails or mocktails lined up by your side as you sun-bathe, seems like a far-fetched dream, thanks to Covid. This urge comes to me (and my girlfriends) so often and suddenly … Continue reading Let’s take a vacation to the beach…at home
New Year Same me…
Woody Guthrie's Doodle- Filled List of New Year's Resolutions Because why do I need to change something that is already perfect?! 😛 As I sit by my desk window, trying to take in every bit of the winter sun, I write this absolute love letter from me to everyone who needs this (including myself). I … Continue reading New Year Same me…
monday motivation: get your life together
Starting from today, ConsciouSal will begin its YOU series which focuses on the beauty, lifestyle and sustainable routines of ConsciouSal's lovely, accomplished, loyal and small community of readers. Submit your own on Instagram—post your Top Tip (tag me @ConsciouSal !) and include the hashtag #ConsciouSalPals for a chance to be featured on the blog. Today … Continue reading monday motivation: get your life together
we have a natural chemistry
Fun Fact: Water is a chemical. About 70 percent of the human body is made up of this 'chemical' . So how can your skincare be free from any chemicals? Whoever or whichever company claims to sell products which are 'free from chemicals' are simply lying to you. There is a thin line of difference between … Continue reading we have a natural chemistry
single is the new #selfcare
No, I am not talking about relationships. When it comes to our skincare we tend to become polyamorous. The beauty industry thrives on this behaviour of ours and makes us believe that we need a skin sandwich or layering or whatever the new beauty buzz word is. But, in reality all we need is to … Continue reading single is the new #selfcare
Say yespf!
Sunscreen Sans toxins There's something so magical about the winter sun, but that doesn't give me an excuse to skip my sunscreen. Sunscreen is probably one of the most important steps of skincare and it has almost become an essential product. It's the second skin we wear in order to protect the one we were … Continue reading Say yespf!
Sustainable Fashion
Sustainability: To begin with- Sustainability is a concept of balancing our choices in order to sustain the world we live in. It’s about everyone on this planet being able to enjoy the same things we do, today and tomorrow. We can divide it into three categories: Environmental- depending on the weather conditions of the … Continue reading Sustainable Fashion