Cruelty-free beauty, sustainable lifestyle and environmental blogger. The creator of Green Contours blog from South Africa.
The cruelty-free beauty movement is growing by the day, yet there is still some confusion about the different terminology within the industry. Many people still get confused between cruelty-free, vegan, ethical and eco-friendly beauty. I will admit it: I still have to double check if a brand is […]
A reflective post on the past 3 months; dealing with stress; content creation; and struggling with veganism.
An honest review on the cruelty-free Soap and Glory: The Daily Smooth Dry Skin Formula Body Butter.
The support of small businesses has grown significantly throughout the pandemic. I was pleased to be gifted a cleanser from a small beauty company and I am more than excited to share this review with you all! A few months ago I was gifted a cleanser from BHUMAN, […]
I will be honest with you – having curly hair is high maintenance. Miss one too many treatments and my curls just go flat. My hair went through a lot during 2020. I straightened it throughout winter, cut bangs, layered it and changed my hair products at least […]
The skincare game is changing. More people are putting their skincare first before makeup. After a decade of makeup being at the forefront of the beauty industry, I am glad to see skincare finally taking over. As more consumers become more conscious about the ingredients in their skincare […]
A guide to the best dairy-free and plant based milks.
The updated list of cruelty-free makeup, skincare and haircare brands in South Africa.
Plastic-free living seems like a daunting, nearly impossible and expensive lifestyle. In 2020 it’s nearly impossible to avoid plastic. Wherever you go there is plastic packaging, bags, people, food… you get it. I have been trying to transition to a completely plastic-free life since 2018 but I am […]
An outline of the best cruelty-free and affordable skincare routine for sensitive skin.
I'm Kayla Shivana, the creator of Green Contours. Everything I share on this platform is about my own journey towards sustainable and cruelty-free living.
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