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Green Queen Mother’s Day Gift Guide: What To Get The Woman Who Gave You Everything
Moms are the absolute best thing in the world. No one loves you, spoils you or takes care of you like your mom so for her special day, you better BRING IT! We've put together the ULTIMATE gift guide with something for every kind of mom!-->…
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Clean Beauty Monthly: Where To Find The Best Natural Foundations For Every Skin Type
In her regular monthly column, clean beauty expert Allie Rooke picks the best foundations, with a zero-waste option to boot, all of which are free from the litany of nasties most conventional products contain.
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We Love Sustainable Skincare Unwind: High Quality, Safe & Ocean-Friendly Products For The Whole Family
Unwind founder Michael did not intend to get into the natural beauty business. But after years of trying personal care products and watching friends and family struggling to find a good (read: toxin-free) product that actually worked, he!-->…
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Almost There: China Announces End To Post-Market Animal Testing For Cosmetic Products
China is on the road to completely banning animal testing for cosmetic products. The Gansu Province National Medical Products Association announced that post-market testing for finished imported and domestically produced cosmetic products!-->…
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#LittleGreenSteps: The Conscious Festival Returns To Hong Kong April 13-14 2019 At The Kerry Hotel
After a successful launch last year, the Conscious Festival, which promises to be vegan and (almost) zero-waste, returns to Hong Kong the weekend of April 13-14 2019 at the Kerry Hotel in Hung Hom Bay with Green Queen as the official Media!-->…
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Live Zero Bulk Beauty – City’s First Plastic-Free Cosmetics Store Opens in Sai Ying Pun
Low waste retail pioneer & all around Green Queen Tamsin Thornburrow has just opened Hong Kong's first bulk, plastic-free and DIY cosmetics and skincare shop in Sai Ying Pun. Beauty junkies now have their very own eco mecca to linger!-->…
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5 Things To Do With Your Besties That Are Not Drinking
If you've committed to Dry January, the annual initiative to stop drinking alcohol for the first month, bravo! The end is nigh! This newfound alcohol abstinence could be great on your health, wallet and possibly professional life. More!-->…
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Slowood Kennedy Town: Hong Kong’s New Organic Grocery & Zero Waste Lifestyle Mecca
Upon the entrance at Slowood, if the giant six-and-a-half foot tall mushroom doesn't catch your attention, the clean industrial, steel-framed windows inviting you inside will. Looking more like a Scandi minimalist showroom than the city's!-->…
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There’s Beauty In Crystals: A Roundup Of The City’s Best (Stones) Skincare
In this new age of technology, scientific evidence reigns supreme. However, what is coming forward, as though like a backlash, is also a strong tide of solutions that are based on organic, classic lore.
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From Eco Nails To Crystal Massages: Hong Kong’s Newest Wellness Pamper Spots
The natural beauty movement has been gaining momentum for years. With conscious consumers becoming more mindful of the substances they expose themselves to, many are ditching the 'quick-fix' approach and opting for a wholesome, holistic…
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Green Queen 2019 Trend Predictions: Responsible Travel, Veganisation of Food, Digital Minimalism, CBD Wellness and more
It's that time of the year again, when we look into our crystal ball to see what's in store for the next twelve months in the world of eco wellness. We are more than a little proud to report that every single trend we called out last year!-->…
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Green Queen Christmas Gift Guide 2018: The 10 Best Low-Waste, Conscious & Ethical Presents
This Xmas, be a #GiftActivist: give a present that initiates social and environmental change!
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Conscious Candle Guide: Where To Find Hong Kong’s Safest Burn
The Hong Kong chill is descending upon us, which means sweater weather and finding the perfect seasonal candle to cozy up at home! While the soft, warm glow of a candle can set the tone for a romantic evening or add a relaxing element after…
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Zero Waste Beauty: Hong Kong Mom Launches Eko Savon Soap & Shampoo Bar Brand
Mark our words - the humble bar soap is making a comeback. Over the past couple of decades, bar soaps were abandoned in favour of bottled shampoos, face washes and shower gels, with beauty brands proffering thousands of other packaged…
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Hong Kong’s Best Zero Waste Natural Deodorants
There is nothing sexy about smelly armpits. We know. Living in a hot and sticky climate like ours, we know how important deodorant is to our daily hygiene routine. But not all deodorants or antiperspirants are made equal. Most of the store…
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Leading Regional Show Natural & Organic Products Asia (NOPA) Opens 5th Edition August 29-31 2018
As consumers are making a conscious effort to take charge of their diet, the health industry's most established educational platform and product exhibition is back again for its fifth year to highlight all the latest in health and…
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Could You Stop Washing Your Hair? Why Women All Over Are Going For The No-Poo Method
As far as hair care goes, there are countless options to choose from. Grocery store aisles and beauty shops are chock full of products that promise to gloss, lengthen, volumize, thicken, or keep the color your tresses are rocking. But…
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We Tried & Tested ZeroYet100, Hong Kong’s First Toxin-Free Deodorant: It’s A Winner
As the notorious Hong Kong humidity rears its ugly head for yet another sweltering summer, many of us will have to deal with the unfortunate, unpleasant - and sometimes unsightly - b.o. that accompanies our tropical climate. Though sweating…
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Antipodes: Nature + Science You Can Trust – Our Fave Kiwi Beauty Brand
When it comes to skin care, we know South Korea is famed for their 10-step regimen and France embodies the birthplace of beauty's cool girl. But on an island in the Southwest Pacific famed for incredible diverse, unspoiled scenery in all…
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5 Best SLS-Free Hong Kong Beauty Brands (With Low Waste Packaging To Boot)
When it comes to living a healthy and natural lifestyle, what you put on your body is just as important as what you put in your body. As the largest organ you own, much of what you put on your skin will likely seep inside, to your…
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Hong Kong’s Best Zero Waste, Bulk & Packaging-Free Shops
These days, practically everything you buy from the grocery store comes packaged in some way, shape or form - be it cardboard, paper, plastic or the dreaded styrofoam. And with scary studies coming out about all the ways plastic can…
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