BareBlue.ie is Ireland’s first plastic-free, personal care online store, headquartered in Dublin. Catering for women and men, they stock a premium range of skin, body and hair products, such as shampoo bars, moisturizers and serums, bamboo toothbrushes, reusable razors, cleansers and solid perfumes. Their philosophy is that you shouldn’t have to sacrifice on quality to make the change…
Dr. Bronner’s, the family-owned organic and fair trade soap and personal care brand, is promoting its Dr. Bronner’s Organic Hand Hygiene Spray, for ethical cleansing on-the-go. Certified organic and fair trade, the active ingredient, ethyl alcohol, is 99.9% effective against germs while organic glycerin is added to the hand spray, rather than synthetic petrochemical thickeners, to naturally…
The importance of a brush when doing your make up is something we at Hi HQ are passionate about. We are also looking closely for brands that are sustainable and of course cruelty free. The So Eco Core Brush collection launched in Boots Ireland & Northern Ireland stores on the 12th September. The collection is made…
Since He–Shi began they have cared about the planet and their impact on it. At every step He–Shi continue to look for ways to improve their environmental footprint – from ingredients to manufacturing to packaging – so that they can do their part in keeping the planet beautiful too. 97% RECYCLABLE PACKAGING 97% of all He–Shi packaging is recyclable with an…
CBD has taken the skincare and self-care space by storm. It is having quite its “moment” in the spotlight in skincare, drops and even haircare. Demand for the ingredient has skyrocketed, turning it from relatively unknown to the power term on every big skincare and wellness brand’s hit list. CBD is a type of cannabinoid,…
After eighteen months of development, Skin Formulas, a multi award winning Irish skincare brand are delighted to add their highly anticipated serums, Bakuchiol Retinol Alternative Serum and Hydra Bronze Hyaluronic Acid Tanning Serum to their ever-growing portfolio. These bathroom cabinet must-haves are packed with active ingredients that deliver incredible results to the skin. Serums are…
Cork sisters Orla and Aoife Lynch have launched Firkail – a lifestyle brand selling clothes and accessories made from 100% organic hemp cotton. The siblings were inspired to start the company after growing tired of the disposable world of fast fashion and how the planet and our pockets are suffering because of it. Kinsale…
Be it relaxing in the Irish sun or further afield dipping your toes in the crystal clear waters of the Med, our top priority should be to care for our skin. Regardless if it’s blistering rays or overcast sky, the UV rays are much stronger during the summer months, meaning we must add a…
After a busy summer of socialising bring your focus back to self care with the new Late Summer Slumber experience at the serene Ice House Hotel in Ballina, north Mayo. Check into your contemporary riverview room for a blissful two nights’ and make your way to the newly refurbished Chill Spa. Indulge in the Mindful Moments treatment,…
The average 9-minute shower uses about 100 litres of water and to offset the carbon footprint created by a year of showering alone, around 40 trees must be planted. Small changes can make a big difference, so to help raise awareness of how much water and energy is used by a typical shower in a…