Wed, Jun 04, 2008
The Special Projects Unit, Marketing Division, SPH
Shop and save the earth
TRIUMPH ECOCHIC FROM $17.90 TO $39.90 Available at leading departmental stores
Triumph's new (top picture) Ecochic bamboo fabric collection of bandeau, chamis tops and briefs feels soft and comfortable on the skin, and it reduces or eliminates risk of skin allergy or irritation. And unlike normal cotton, the bamboo fabric is cultivated without non-sustainable, chemically damaging processes so no harmful residues remain on the fabric.
Cotton lovers, however, can still indulge in Ecochic's natural cotton range. It is grown without farm drugs and processed without chemicals that cause contamination to the surroundings.
ORIGINS ORGANICS PURIFYING TONIC, $48 ORIGINS ORGANICS NOURISHING FACE LOTION, $82 ORIGINS ORGANICS SILKENING BODY SPRITZ, $59 Available at Isetan Scotts, Metro Paragon, Robinsons Centrepoint, Robinsons Raffles City and Tangs VivoCity
Origins Organics is the first complete collection from the skincare brand to have multiple Organic certifications.
These include the United States Department of Agriculture, which stipulates that products labelled Organic or Certified Organic must contain at least 95 per cent organic ingredients (excluding water and salt), while the remaining ingredients must consist of non-agricultural substances approved on the National Organic Program National List.
The Origins Organics skin care range is made with a myriad of organic ingredients, including organic aloe (natural skin soother with restorative properties), organic cocoa butter (helps retain skin moisture) and organic sunflower oil (to exfoliate the skin and clear pores).
Keep the body moisturised and supple while rushing from sale to sale with Silkening Body Spritz, which comes with a handy 360-degree pump so you can target even those hard-to-reach parts.
KIEHL'S SUPERBLY RESTORATIVE BODY LOTION, $56 KIEHL'S SUPERBLY RESTORATIVE DRY OIL, $48 KIEHL'S SUPERBLY RESTORATIVE SKIN SALVE, $40 Available at The Heeren Shops #01-07, Robinsons Raffles City, VivoCity #01-11/12, Tangs Beauty Hall at Tangs Orchard and Tampines Mall #02-16A
The Superbly Restorative skincare range from Kiehl's marks the first time the New York-based brand has included a fairly traded ingredient in its products - organic Moroccan Argan Oil and Argan Leaf extract.
Kiehl's Superbly Restorative Skin Salve. This multi-purpose concentrated salve is loaded with other antioxidantrich emollients and essentials oils such as Orange, Patchouli and Eucalyptus to help restore and maintain hydration, elasticity and smoothness to skin and hair.
It has a wide variety of uses, including softening dry cuticles, conditioning eyebrows and soothing chapped noses.
THE BODY SHOP SEAWEED DEEP CLEANSING FACIAL WASH, $10.90 (USUAL PRICE: $16.90) THE BODY SHOP SEAWEED CLARIFYING TONER, $12.90 (USUAL PRICE: $20.90) THE BODY SHOP SEAWEED MATTIFYING DAY CREAM, $18.90 (USUAL PRICE: $26.90) THE BODY SHOP SEAWEED MATTIFYING MOISTURE LOTION SPF15, $18.90 (USUAL PRICE: $28.90) Available at leading shopping malls
The Body Shop has a Community Trade Programme where it partners community trade suppliers in more than 20 countries, providing income to over 15,000 people worldwide.
The Body Shop's latest Seaweed skincare comes from a Community Trader supplier, the Roaring Water Bay Co-Operative in south-west Ireland. Hand-harvested and grown without chemicals or fertilisers, it regrows within two years and is a sustainable crop.
Seaweed is a complete and balanced source of nutrients, including alginic acid, which protects the skin from damaging environmental elements.
EXOFFICIO TOFUTECH CRICKET MEN'S TOP, $79 EXOFFICIO SOYTOPIA LADIES HOODY, $129 Available at Marina Square Shopping Mall #03-300 and selected travel accessory shops
Enjoy adventure in style and comfort with ExOfficio's multi-functional travel apparel collection.
Made from soy fabrics, which are wrinkle resistant, quick drying, durable and soft, the versatile woven and knit pieces are also lightweight, stain-resistant and suitable for different climates and environments.
Most importantly, soy is a renewable resource with many benefits similar to natural and synthetic fibres, sans the chemical treatments.
MOTHERS EN VOGUE CLASSICAL TOP, $50.15 (USUAL PRICE: $59) MOTHERS EN VOGUE BODYBRA, $29.90 WITH PURCHASE OF ANY ITEM FROM MOTHERS EN VOGUE (USUAL PRICE: $49.90) Available at Delfi Orchard #01-09
Breastfeeding has become more stylish with Mothers En Vogue's ecofriendly breastfeeding collection.
The Classical Top features pretty ruching at the empire line to accommodate growing bellies and breastfeeding.
More importantly, it is made of 95 per cent organic cotton and 5 per cent spandex - cotton grown using methods and materials that replenish and maintain soil fertility, reduce the use of toxic and persistent pesticides and fertilisers, and establish biologically diverse agriculture.
The BodyBra is made with bamboo fibre fabric cultivated without deforestation and grown without pesticide.
Bamboo has been found to possess unique anti-bacterial properties, thanks to a bio-agent known as Bamboo Kun.
It combines with bamboo cellulose molecules to form bamboo fibre, which provides all-natural anti-bacterial and deodorisation functions, and minimises the risk of infection and mastitis for nursing mothers.
DR HAUSCHKA ROSE DAY CREAM LIGHT, $60 Available at Tangs Orchard, Tangs VivoCity and Aldha Spa, Robertson Walk, 11 Unity Street #01-25, and Cluny Court, 501 Bukit Timah Road #01-04A
Dr Hauschka products are made with 100 per cent natural ingredients and free of synthetic fragrances, preservatives, colouring and genetically modified organisms.
Its in gredients are sourced from farmers and farming cooperatives through fair trade agreement.
This facial moisturiser is packed with the gentle nurturing properties of Rose oil, Rose water, Rose essential oil and Rose hip extract to keep skin hydrated and protect it against the effects of environmental pollutants.
LOGO/YOLO BAMBOO FIBRE TOP, PRICE UNAVAILABLE Available at Greenpeas Eco Lifestyle, Sagesse@Curiosity, NAFA School of Fashion Studies #A1-02, www.greenpeas.com.sg
Winner of the Singapore Young Designers Award in 2002, Ms Angelynn Tan has churned out a collection of gorgeous threads made of bamboo fibre fabric.
Flirty florals in subtle shades are perked up with soft fluid lines for a feminine yet confident look.
MAKI SQUAREPATCH GIFT BUNDLE, US$80 Available at Maki Squarepatch, 33 Bali Lane, Books Actually, 125A Telok Ayer St, L'escalier, Ngee Ann City, #04-20K, www.makisquarepatch.com and selected retailers
Started in 2006 by two sisters Weng Enqi and Pixin , Maki Squarepatch offers a lovely selection of knick-knacks and accessories created from pre-loved and vintage fabrics.
Among the bestsellers include reconstructed T-shirts, tote bags, cushions, toys and tablecloths.
Each item is handmade and available in limited quantities.
Grab a couple of friends and pool together extra change for the Gift Bundle, which comes with a sling pouch, a handphone pouch, a make-up pouch and a patchwork cushion.
NUABS SANDALS, $91.90 Available at www.nuabs.com, major department stores, travel accessory shops, lifestyle shops and leading golf retail outlets
Inspired by footwear worn by farmers and peasants, Nuabs sandals (top) are made from genuine quality cow leather.
The soles, however, are made from a rubber mixture of rubber tyres (30 per cent) and lightweight durable rubber (70 per cent).
To make it even more earth-friendly, customers receive shoe bags instead of plastic bags, while marketing collaterals are printed on eco-friendly paper.
Enjoy a 10 per cent discount on selected colours (black, cream, caramel, dark brown and dark blue) at all outlets from now till July 30.
BIRD MOONNECK TOP, $238 BIRD LEAFBUTTON DRESS, $388 BIRD WIDE LEG PANTS, $328 Available at Epitome, 14C Kensington Park Road One of the several fashion and lifestyle brands available at indie boutique
Epitome, Bird is the brainchild of Australian designer Rachel Bending, whose apparel range focuses on sustainability in design.
Fabrics are painted with waterbased dyes and the pieces are manufactured using 100 per cent renewable solar power.
Since this year, the label has been using certified organic cotton base fabric woven in India while the remaining production materials are 100 per cent natural and sourced from small businesses.