The Highlight Issue 14 'Feel Fantastic Summer'

Adopting a slower lifestyle can mean reconnecting with the environment to form more spiritual connections with yourself or others. Investing in products backed by ethical values is a key part of the slow beauty movement. Seeking brands that pledge to have a positive impact on our planet through ingredient and packaging choices enables us to reduce waste and unnecessary consumption in our beauty routines. We recommend: 3 REN Clean Skincare Atlantic Kelp and Magnesium Anti-Fatigue Body Wash – Ocean Plastic, 300ml / £24 With buzzwords like ‘clean beauty’ seemingly vague, the eco-conscious are looking to understand more from their routines by reducing their carbon footprint. Upcycled ingredients are making their way into beauty products, helping to go the extra mile by regenerating both the planet and skin. Household products like coffee are being reinvented into skincare, resulting in a plumper, firmer and more invigorated visage – all while giving back to mother nature. We recommend: 2 UpCircle Citrus Face Scrub with Coffee, 100ml / £16.99 Evaluating Ethics Slow is the New ‘Clean’ IN THE SPOTLIGHT