GOASIAPLUS January 2017

Organic Skincare
GOING ORGANIC:
Home-grown Skincare Brands
It’s a fact that Asians take pride in
the healthiness of their skin thanks
to a variety of natural ingredients
from Mother Earth that are packed
with benefits. Nowadays, skincare is
turning more artisanal and organic
with a slew of home-grown brands
making waves in weekend markets
and social media. Here we take a
look at some unique handmade skin
and body brands from Asia that
might convince you to go natural.
WRITTEN BY AISHAH AZALI • PHOTOS BY THE
SAPONIFIST, WUNDERBATH, NATIVE ESSENTIALS
& KATFOOD.
“
The soaps are also
made from 50%
olive oil, a signature
trait that will leave
your skin beautiful
thanks antioxidants to its natural
”
THE SAPONIFIST
Cold process soaps in swirling marble designs
and heavenly botanical scents are the back
bone of Saponifist created by chemistry-loving
Nadya Lee from Malaysia. After a trip to a quaint
little soap shop, Nadya levelled up her joy of
making homemade beauty treats and started the
Saponifist.
Her skilfully handmade soaps are good for
the skin as it is pretty to look at. Therapeutic
botanicals like chrysanthemum blossom and
jojoba oil give a lovely fragrance on top of its
skin benefits. The soaps are also made from 50%
olive oil, a signature trait that will leave your skin
beautiful thanks to its natural antioxidants.
Pamper your skin with their best-selling bars
like the Emulsion formulated with goat’s milk and
a touch of caramel for skin as supple as a baby’s.
The Panacea doubles as a mild exfoliator with
licorice aiming to even out the skin tone and some
geranium essential oil for a sleep-inducing aroma.
Where To Get It:
www.saponifist or www.facebook.com/saponifist or
catch Nadya at local bazaars with updates on Facebook.
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