These eco-conscious brands are perfect for the whole family…
We can all make small changes to better protect the planet, and these eco-conscious Emirati brands are helping us do it all in one stretch, one stretch and one serum. They are local and friendly to the environment and definitely worth a try. Using materials of natural and organic origin, they are soft on your skin and on the earth in their own way.
Here are three UAE-based eco-friendly brands…
Shifa
What was born out of necessity and went on to become a skin-conscious Emirati skincare brand. It all started when Dr. Ramis Hamdan herself saw the need for organic pregnancy oils to protect her skin and nourish her health. Since then, Shiffa has flourished and the organic skincare brand now caters to most skin concerns as well. Some of these include acne-prone skin, hyperpigmented skin, and aging skin. Their healing philosophy is scientific sophistication combined with simplicity and natural active ingredients to heal the skin from within.
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A fun play on words, this shoe bazaar is a family-owned business founded in the United Arab Emirates. Their style is similar to the Spanish Avarca created more than a century ago using leather and recycled tires to keep farmers’ feet dry and protected. Shoeq takes this concept and elevates the avarca into a stylish and eco-friendly shoe – only possible with recycled tires. Shoeq offers a wide range of handcrafted shoes for women, men and children, with something for everyone.
Shoeq, various locations across the UAE. shoeq.ae, @_shoeq_
Asana Space Yoga Mat
The yoga mat’s journey has evolved from hay or silk materials to what we see today. You can now buy a yoga mat made of almost any material, as long as it’s comfortable enough for a vinyasa flow or two. However, this often means they are mass-produced with materials that are harmful to both users and the planet. That’s why The Asana Space has created yoga mats that are safe for your body and the environment. Its cushions are crafted with natural gum and coloured with safe water-based inks for their Middle Eastern inspired designs. These cushions come in a variety of colors based on the Middle Eastern landscape, as well as smaller options designed for kids with slightly different patterns. Thanks to The Asana Space, yoga is now a family affair.
Asana Space is available at Virgin Megastores, Wellness 7 and Amazon. theasanaspcae.com @theasanaspace
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