Brand: Ai-Funan

Attributes: Fair Trade, Non-Toxic

Description: Each bar of Ai-Funan soap is handmade by a group of women in Timor-Leste, and contains 100% natural ingredients including locally-produced organic coconut and palm oils.

The Hummingfish Foundation has been working with the women in Timor-Leste to help re-brand and export their beautiful line of all natural Ai-Funan soaps, which means “flower” in the Timorese language. Through the sale of the soaps, the ladies generate more income and improve their lives.

There are 3 types of scented soap with these flavours: Lemongrass, Coconut and Frangipani. The scent comes from added essential oil from Australia.

Ai-Funan is a brand of natural soaps handmade by a group of women in Timor-Leste, and contains 100% natural ingredients including locally-produced organic coconut and palm oils.

Price: $10

The Ai-Funan soaps are only available for delivery in Singapore, and payment is by Cash on Delivery.

If your order is above $50, delivery is free! If your order is below $50, we charge $5 for delivery in Singapore.

You can place an order through the form below and we will email you the confirmation within 3 working days.

The product is awarded a Green Rating of 4 stars based on 8 points in the following 4 criteria (updated on 17 Nov 2012):

Business Sustainability

2. Does the company have a sustainability policy or publish a sustainability report?

The women enterprise is committed to using 100% natural ingredients including locally-produced organic coconut and palm oils.

Materials and Waste

14. Is the product biodegradable or acceptable for recycling after use?

The Ai-Funan soaps contain 100% natural ingredients and is thus biodegradable.

15. Is the product grown locally or imported from a nearby country in Southeast Asia?

The soaps are handmade in Timor-Leste.

16. Is the product grown in a sustainable manner?

The soaps contain 100% natural ingredients including locally-produced organic coconut and palm oils.

19. Has the company taken steps to reduce the material and packaging used for the product, or to reduce the waste generated in the production of the product or service?

The soap packaging uses paper and no plastics.

Chemicals and Health

23. Does the product or service use natural ingredients or use no harmful chemicals?

The Ai-Funan soaps contain 100% natural ingredients including locally-produced organic coconut and palm oils.

25. Has the company taken steps to reduce the chemicals used in the product or service?

The women enterprise uses 100% natural ingredients in the soaps.

Social and Ethical

27. Does the company have a corporate social responsibility (CSR) policy?

The enterprise is made up of a group of women in Timor-Leste. They handmade soaps and through the sale of the soaps, the ladies generate more income and improve their lives.

“I tried the lemon grass Ai-Funan soap. The soap has a lovely and clear scent. What’s good about the soap is that it is very creamy but does not leave a sticky feeling on my skin when it was washed off with water. It also did not dry my skin. I have been using this soap in the shower for a month and half of it is still left ”

- Agy

“The soap indeed is shaped and packaged very simply–one thing that I adore about eco-friendly products. It is delicate and very easy to rinse, which actually made me question its moisturizing properties. But it does not leave my skin dry at all. The Frangipani scent is nice but not very unique. Overall a pleasant experience and will continue using.”

- Isabela Clarissa

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Brand: Mekhala

Attributes: Non-Toxic

Description: This all-natural shampoo is rich in aloe vera and black rice to promote hair growth and protect it from damage by oxidation, as well as to maintain scalp health and improve blood circulation. Also free from parabens, sulphates, and any artificial additives. Suitable for normal or thinning hair and hair with scalp problem.

Ingredients: Distilled Water, Black Rice Seed, Kaffir Lime Oil, Aloe Vera, Moke Flower Extract, Natural Glycerin, Soapnut Tree Extract.

Mekhala offers natural and organic products focusing on healthy and wholesome living for the benefit of both our lives and the planet.

You can buy Mekhala products from their website.

The product is awarded a Green Rating of 3 stars based on 5 points in the following 3 criteria (updated on 6 Nov 2012):

Materials and Waste

15. Is the product grown locally or imported from a nearby country in Southeast Asia?

This product is made in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

19. Has the company taken steps to reduce the material and packaging used for the product, or to reduce the waste generated in the production of the product or service?

The company has ensure that most of the packaging for their products is recyclable.

Chemicals and Health

23. Does the product or service use natural ingredients or use no harmful chemicals?

The ingredients used in this product are all natural without any additions of chemicals.

25. Has the company taken steps to reduce the chemicals used in the product or service?

All Mekhala products are free from chemicals, artificial flavors, colors, fragrances, and preservatives and are made of only natural and/or organic ingredients.

Social and Ethical

28. Is the company against animal testing on its product or service?

The company ensures that its products are free of cruelty to the planet and to all living creatures.

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Brand: Mekhala

Attributes: Non-Toxic

Description: With a unique scent of black and jasmine rice, this conditioner helps to replenish hair moisture while also protects it from damage by oxidation. Natural and effective ingredients include moringa oil and vitamin E which are full of antioxidants. Use with Regenerative Black Rice Shampoo for best results.

Ingredients: Distilled Water, Black Rice and Whole Grain Rice Extracts, Moringa Oil, Vitamin E, Vegetable Glycerin, Jasmine Rice Extract.

Mekhala offers natural and organic products focusing on healthy and wholesome living for the benefit of both our lives and the planet.

You can buy Mekhala products from their website.

The product is awarded a Green Rating of 3 stars based on 5 points in the following 3 criteria (updated on 6 Nov 2012):

Materials and Waste

15. Is the product grown locally or imported from a nearby country in Southeast Asia?

This product is made in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

19. Has the company taken steps to reduce the material and packaging used for the product, or to reduce the waste generated in the production of the product or service?

The company has ensure that most of the packaging for their products is recyclable.

Chemicals and Health

23. Does the product or service use natural ingredients or use no harmful chemicals?

The ingredients used in this product are all natural without any additions of chemicals.

25. Has the company taken steps to reduce the chemicals used in the product or service?

All Mekhala products are free from chemicals, artificial flavors, colors, fragrances, and preservatives and are made of only natural and/or organic ingredients.

Social and Ethical

28. Is the company against animal testing on its product or service?

The company ensures that its products are free of cruelty to the planet and to all living creatures.

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Brand: Mekhala

Attributes: Non-Toxic

Description: It’s never too early to take care of your skin. This body lotion not only protects your skin from damage by oxidation, but also helps to smoothen wrinkles and improve skin elasticity. Rich in all natural black rice, extra virgin coconut oil, moringa oil, and vitamin E, yet free of parabens, sulfates, chemicals and artificial preservatives. The scent of frangipani helps you to relax after a long tiring day.

Ingredients: Distilled Water, Black Rice, Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, Moringa Oil, Vitamin E, Natural Glycerine, Jasmine Rice Extract, Frangipani Extract.

Mekhala offers natural and organic products focusing on healthy and wholesome living for the benefit of both our lives and the planet.

You can buy Mekhala products from their website.

The product is awarded a Green Rating of 3 stars based on 5 points in the following 3 criteria (updated on 6 Nov 2012):

Materials and Waste

15. Is the product grown locally or imported from a nearby country in Southeast Asia?

This product is made in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

19. Has the company taken steps to reduce the material and packaging used for the product, or to reduce the waste generated in the production of the product or service?

The company has ensure that most of the packaging for their products is recyclable.

Chemicals and Health

23. Does the product or service use natural ingredients or use no harmful chemicals?

The ingredients used in this product are all natural without any additions of chemicals.

25. Has the company taken steps to reduce the chemicals used in the product or service?

All Mekhala products are free from chemicals, artificial flavors, colors, fragrances, and preservatives and are made of only natural and/or organic ingredients.

Social and Ethical

28. Is the company against animal testing on its product or service?

The company ensures that its products are free of cruelty to the planet and to all living creatures.

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Brand: Mekhala

Attributes: Non-Toxic

Description: Ideal for all skin types, this face wash has the capabilities of make-up remover, cleanser, and toner altogether! Gentle yet effective, it cleans your skin while retaining its natural moisture. Natural active ingredients such as tamarind, honey, and vitamin E also fight harmful free radicals and reduce the appearance of fine lines.

No parabens, sulphates, chemicals, artificial preservatives and fragrances.

Ingredients: Water,  Organic Tamarind, Honey, Vitamin E, Citric Acid, Botanically-Derived Non-Ionic Surfactant

Mekhala offers natural and organic products focusing on healthy and wholesome living for the benefit of both our lives and the planet.

You can buy Mekhala products from their website.

The product is awarded a Green Rating of 2 stars based on 4 points in the following 3 criteria (updated on 28 Oct 2012):

Materials and Waste

19. Has the company taken steps to reduce the material and packaging used for the product, or to reduce the waste generated in the production of the product or service?

The company has ensure that most of the packaging for their products is recyclable.

Chemicals and Health

23. Does the product or service use natural ingredients or use no harmful chemicals?

The ingredients used in this product are all natural without any addition of chemicals.

25. Has the company taken steps to reduce the chemicals used in the product or service?

All Mekhala products are free from chemicals, artificial flavors, colors, fragrances, and preservatives and are made of only natural and/or organic ingredients.

Social and Ethical

28. Is the company against animal testing on its product or service?

The company ensures that its products are free of cruelty to the planet and to all living creatures.

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Brand: Skin & Bones

Attributes: Non-Toxic, Organic

Description: This is an all-in-one face + body cleanser made of natural and organic ingredients with special blends of essential oils. The cleanser contains no artificial ingredients, chemicals and preservatives, and it cleanses your skin without leaving it dry. Contains black jojoba beads for exfoliating.

Ingredients: Saponified organic coconut, olive oil, jojoba oil, organic guar extract, organic aloe vera, rosemary extract, eucalyptus essential oil, Skin & Bones Proprietary Blend, organic jojoba beads, Canaga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) flower oil, Aniba rosaeodara (Rosewood) wood oil, Citrus medica limonum (Lemon) peel oil, Botswellia carterii (Frankincense) oil, Commiphora Myrrha (Myrrh) oil, Santalum Album (Sandalwood) oil, Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) oil, Citrus Grandis (Graphefruit) peel oil,Cedrus Atlantica (Cedarwood) bark oil.

Skin & Bones offers a range of luxurious and artisan skin products with its special blend of natural ingredients and essential oils, and creates multi-use and unisex products that are safe to both humans and the environment.

Skin & Bones products are distributed by POPPIBLEU, and you can buy the product by visiting their website.

The product is awarded a Green Rating of 2 stars based on 4 points in the following 2 criteria (updated on 28 Oct 2012):

Materials and Waste

14. Is the product biodegradable or acceptable for recycling after use?

The product is made of all natural ingredients and therefore is biodegradable.

19. Has the company taken steps to reduce the material and packaging used for the product, or to reduce the waste generated in the production of the product or service?

The company produces multi-use and unisex products that are suitable for everyone and every skin type, and hence reduce the necessity to have different types of products for different purposes.

Chemicals and Health

23. Does the product or service use natural ingredients or use no harmful chemicals?

This product uses all natural ingredients and essential oils without any addition of petrochemicals.

25. Has the company taken steps to reduce the chemicals used in the product or service?

Skin & Bones uses only natural and organic ingredients in making its skin products and no petrochemicals are used.

“Although I don’t praise it as high as the moisturizer, this product is a pretty good facial cleanser. Mostly made of oils, I was actually surprised that it foamed. The biggest problem for me would be the scrub beads, as I had to very carefully keep them away from my eye areas. I would use this to replace my regular facial cleanser/soap; I still needed to use cleansing milk/oil before as this product did not thoroughly remove my make up. It did, however, leave my face soft and moisturized after cleansing.”

- Isabela Clarissa

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Brand: Skin & Bones

Attributes: Non-Toxic, Organic

Description: This all-natural and simple moisturizer is suitable for all types of skin, leaving it moisturized and free from problems. Good for both face and body, and helps to reduce wrinkles and balance oil while giving the skin a healthy glow. Also good for conditioning hair and taming split ends.

Ingredients: pure organic jojoba oil, Canaga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) flower oil, Aniba rosaeodara (Rosewood) wood oil, Citrus medica limonum (Lemon) peel oil, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) peel oil, Cedrus Atlantica (Cedarwood) bark oil, Santalum Album (Sandalwood) oil, Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) oil, Commiphora Myrrha (Myrrh) oil, , Botswellia carterii (Frankincense) oil.

Skin & Bones offers a range of luxurious and artisan skin products with its special blend of natural ingredients and essential oils, and creates multi-use and unisex products that are safe to both humans and the environment.

Skin & Bones products are distributed by POPPIBLEU, and you can buy the product by visiting their website.

The product is awarded a Green Rating of 2 stars based on 4 points in the following 2 criteria (updated on 28 Oct 2012):

Materials and Waste

14. Is the product biodegradable or acceptable for recycling after use?

The product is made of all natural ingredients and therefore is biodegradable.

19. Has the company taken steps to reduce the material and packaging used for the product, or to reduce the waste generated in the production of the product or service?

The company produces multi-use and unisex products that are suitable for everyone and every skin type, and hence reduce the necessity to have different types of products for different purposes.

Chemicals and Health

23. Does the product or service use natural ingredients or use no harmful chemicals?

This product uses all natural ingredients and essential oils without any addition of petrochemicals.

25. Has the company taken steps to reduce the chemicals used in the product or service?

Skin & Bones uses only natural and organic ingredients in making its skin products and no petrochemicals are used.

“No words could explain how much I love this product! I was at first skeptical, thinking that this would be another face oil, and the smell was a bit too strong for me. But I was surprised that my face was glowing after use and my skin became less oily as the day went compared to using other moisturizers. I stopped using for a while merely due to the strong fragrance. But I couldn’t find any other moisturizer that worked as well as this one, so I continued using. Surprisingly, now I find the scent pleasant and it adds some excitement every time I apply this on. Now on the last drops of my sample bottle after having been using it for almost 4 months, day and night. Love love love!”

- Isabela Clarissa

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Brand: Buddha Nose

Attributes: Non-Toxic, Organic

Description: Named after the holy Bodhi Tree in India, this moisturizing balm helps to relax and calm your stress down. Contains organic essential oils to encourage self-reflection and chase away stress.

Ingredients: Jojoba(Simmondsia chinesis) Oil*, Hemp (Cannabis sativa) Oil*, Beeswax (Cera alba)*, Atlas Cedar (Cedrus atlantica) Oil, Ho Wood(Cinnamomum camphora) Oil, Juniper Berry (Juniperus communis) Oil, Frankincense (Boswellia carteri)  Oil, Tocopherol**.

*Certified Organic **non-GMO

Buddha Nose is a range of beauty and skin products made using natural and organic ingredients. All their products are free of synthetics and chemical preservatives and some are certified organic by USDA.

Buddha Nose products are distributed by POPPIBLEU, and you can buy the product by visiting their website.

The product is awarded a Green Rating of 2 stars based on 4 points in the following 2 criteria (updated on 15 September 2012):

Materials and Waste

14. Is the product biodegradable or acceptable for recycling after use?

As this product uses natural and organic ingredients, it is biodegradable. The product also uses tin packaging which is easier to recycle.

Chemicals and Health

23. Does the product or service use natural ingredients or use no harmful chemicals?

This product uses natural ingredients with no harmful chemicals.

24. Is the product or service certified organic and have a credible third party certification or label?

The ingredients used in this product are USDA Certified Organic.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) certifies ingredients that do not include irradiation, sewage sludge, synthetic fertilizers, prohibited pesticides, and genetically modified organisms in the growing process. The operation must also protect natural resources, conserve biodiversity, and use only approved substances.

25. Has the company taken steps to reduce the chemicals used in the product or service?

The company uses ingredients free of all synthetics and chemical preservative systems.

“I first tried this when I had pre-menstural stomach cramps and was surprised that it actually did relieve my pain! So I’ve been using it for immediate relief, but I’m wondering if my body got used to it, since the relieving effect is not that strong anymore. Would be great if there’s another version that would warm up your body. Anyways, good subtle scent and helps to calm you down when you’re having a rough day.”

- Isabela Clarissa

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Brand: Buddha Nose

Attributes: Non-Toxic, Organic

Description: Buddha Nose Girl Balm delivers relief and comfort to women experiencing hormonal mood shifts with its natural and organic ingredients. Warm and moisturizing, it also helps to ease cramps and lighten your moods.

USDA certified organic.

Ingredients: Jojoba (Simmondsia chinesis) Oil*, Hemp (Cannabis sativa) Oil *, Beeswax (Cera alba)*, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Oil*, Piper Nigrum (Black Pepper) Seed Oil*, Rose Geranium (Pelargonium roseum asperum), Salvia Sclarea (Clary Sage) Oil*, Tocopherol**.

*Certified Organic **Non-GMO

Buddha Nose is a range of beauty and skin products made using natural and organic ingredients. All their products are free of synthetics and chemical preservatives and some are certified organic by USDA.

Buddha Nose products are distributed by POPPIBLEU, and you can buy the product by visiting their website.

The product is awarded a Green Rating of 2 stars based on 4 points in the following 2 criteria (updated on 15 September 2012):

Materials and Waste

14. Is the product biodegradable or acceptable for recycling after use?

As this product uses natural and organic ingredients, it is biodegradable. The product also uses tin packaging which is easier to recycle.

Chemicals and Health

23. Does the product or service use natural ingredients or use no harmful chemicals?

This product uses natural ingredients with no harmful chemicals.

24. Is the product or service certified organic and have a credible third party certification or label?

This product is USDA Certified Organic.

The United States Department of Agriculture awards its seal to products whose total contents are 100% certified organic, or whose total contents are 95% certified organic where the remaining 5% of contents are drawn from a small, select number of ingredients that are not organically grown, and pose no known risk to health or environment.

25. Has the company taken steps to reduce the chemicals used in the product or service?

The company uses ingredients free of all synthetics and chemical preservative systems.

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Brand: Lulu Organics

Attributes: Non-Toxic, Organic

Description: This talc-free Lavender and Clary Sage Hair Powder (travel size) by Lulu Organics is suitable for hair on days of unwash. Made from organic ingredients with soft yet refreshing smell of lavender and clary sage. Sprinkle some powder into your hands and rub through the roots of your dry hair.

Ingredients: *organic corn starch, white clay, baking soda, *organic rice powder, *organic horsetail powder, *essential oils.

*USDA Organic & Oregon Tilth Certified Organic

Lulu Organics is a US-homegrown holistic beauty company which focuses in creating natural handmade products with simple, effective, and safe ingredients.

Lulu Organics products are distributed by POPPIBLEU, and you can buy the product by visiting their website.

The product is awarded a Green Rating of 2 stars based on 4 points in the following 2 criteria (updated on 2 September 2012):

Materials and Waste

14. Is the product biodegradable or acceptable for recycling after use?

The product is biodegradable as it uses only natural ingredients.

Chemicals and Health

23. Does the product or service use natural ingredients or use no harmful chemicals?

This hair powder uses only natural ingredients without any addition of harmful chemicals.

24. Is the product or service certified organic and have a credible third party certification or label?

The ingredients used in this product are USDA Organic and Oregon Tilth Certified Organic (except the white clay and baking soda).

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) certifies ingredients that do not include irradiation, sewage sludge, synthetic fertilizers, prohibited pesticides, and genetically modified organisms in the growing process. The operation must also protect natural resources, conserve biodiversity, and use only approved substances.

Oregon Tilth is a non-profit organization promoting sustainable agriculture and educating people to develop sustainable growing practices and prevent environmental degradation. Oregon Tilth Certified Organic (OTCO) provides organic certification, and also certifies according to USDA National Organic Program (NOP).

25. Has the company taken steps to reduce the chemicals used in the product or service?

Lulu Organics uses natural and organic ingredients in their products without any chemicals.

“OK, I don’t have that much experience using dry shampoos (I used talcum powder instead, since it was the only thing I had in possession before), but this hair powder is AWESOME! It absorbs oil well but never leaves my hair coarse and hard to comb. Also, it smells wonderful yet delicate and does not leave any residue. I love the travel size as it’s easier to carry around.”

- Isabela Clarissa

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