If you ever get the chance to sit across from Lakshmi Menon—an experienced healthcare professional, strong supporter of fertility awareness, and current CEO of TMC Fertility Holdings (soon to be called Thomson Fertility)—you’ll quickly notice two things. First, she’s not just someone who knows her field well; she’s someone who truly lives and breathes it. Second, behind her calm manner and thoughtful words lies a strong sense of purpose—the kind that comes from over 25 years of working in healthcare (and likely hundreds of high-level meetings).
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Image source: ethicalelephant.comHere is a list of makeup and skincare brandsthat will have you looking and feelingsqueaky clean from head to toeIn a world where moisturisers and mascaras can promise you the world, a quiet revolution isreshaping our beauty routines. Enter the era of clean beauty. “Clean” in this context does notjust mean natural, it means consciously formulated without ingredients that are suspected toharm human health and the environment. Parabens, phthalates and sulfates are out. Thoughtfulsourcing, minimal processing and eco-aware packaging are in. After all, what we put on ourskin should not read like a chemical test—it should read like care.
TROPICANA LIFESTYLE33Image source: www.saksfifthavenue.comImage source: www.inikaorganic.comImage source: www.brandrated.comINIKA ORGANICSINIKA doesn’t just tick the clean beauty boxes, itreinvents them. Certified organic, vegan, halal andcruelty-free, this Australian powerhouse marriesmakeup performance with skin-literate purity. Theiraward-winning foundations, mascaras and lipsticksare designed to rival the best of beauty counters.RMS BEAUTYFounded by celebrity makeup artist, Rose-Marie Swift, RMSBeauty was one of the pioneers of bringing truly cleaningredients to luxury makeup. Each product is crafted withraw, food-grade, organic ingredients that are cold-pressedto retain skin-nourishing benefits. Their cult-favorite LivingLuminizer and “Un” Cover-Up cream foundation prove thatmindful formulas can create maximum glow.Image source: https://wheresgut.comLE LABOLe Labo’s body and haircare line extends the brand’s signatureartisanal fragrance philosophy into daily rituals. They arecrafted in small batches to ensure controlled quality of theirplant-derived ingredients and gentle surfactants. Each productis a tactile experience of creamy textures, warm botanicals,and scent trails that linger.ROOT REMEDIESBorn from the tropics of Malaysia, Root Remedies craftskincare that feels more like self-respect than self-care.With an affinity for minimalism and botanicals, eachbottle contains just a handful of purposeful actives,focusing only on what your skin really needs. Theircold-pressed oils and plant distillates work quietly buteffectively, especially suited for sensitive skin.
