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Rael’s 360° Approach to Holistic Cycle Care Spring is finally here! Even though it's still pretty chilly in Bavaria, the sight of the...

History of Makeup Makeup has been a part of human history for thousands of years. The use of makeup can be traced back to ancient...

We don't rely on their claims alone when we vet companies for inclusion in the askBelynda product suggestions. It’s standard practice to...

We often talk about how hard it is for smaller companies and independent producers to get certifications. The problem is usually not...

LEARNING FROM A PIONEER IN SUSTAINABILITY SUSTAINABLE FROM THE START “Sustainable from the start” is one of the many criteria we check...

The first blog post I wrote for askBelynda was called “Are smaller companies more sustainable?”. We love to include small, sustainable...

…AND WHY IS IT SO HARD TO FIND OUT IF IT IS? In the last few years, it has become much easier to avoid animal products.

Every year, as we head into the holiday season, I wonder how this time has become so stressful. While listening to my body tell me how we...

The social role of companies is currently changing. In a time of increasing consumer awareness, it is no longer just about maximizing...

The future of paper. Did you know that nearly 50% of all trees cut down globally are turned into paper? A small percentage ends up as...

Calling all sustainable chocolate lovers! Did you know that some types of cocoa are more sustainable than others? Yes, in this blog we’re...

We've been so busy testing and improving our plugin (available here: Sustainable Shopping Made Simple) that I haven't been able to find...

“Don’t forget to wash your hands first!” It seems like no matter how many times I tell my kids to wash their hands before they eat, they...

Another myth debunked. Recently we had a friend over for a few days and she shared with me that she makes her own moisturizer. I was a...

Winter has returned, and there’s nothing like a nice warm refreshing shower on a cold rainy day. My family and I usually share the same...

When I turned 17, my father bought me my first electric shaver. I remember the feeling of excitement with a tint of anxiety towards the...