Life By Asha Singh

Handy Andy’s innovative at-home refill will reduce consumer plastic waste  Unilever announces the launch of Handy Andy Floor and All-Purpose concentrated refill . The new 200ml refill allows consumers to refill and reuse their Handy Andy 750ml Floor and All-purpose bottles for life.  The 200ml and 750ml bottles are 100% recyclable once the plastic cap and labels are removed and are made from recycled materials which reflects Unilever's commitment to decreasing the use of virgin plastic and single-use plastic as part of their Clean Future Strategy . The Clean Future Strategy is unique in its intent to embed the circular economy principles into both packaging and product formulations at the scale of global brands to reduce their carbon footprint.  Unilever has committed that by 2025 it will halve its use of virgin plastic, by reducing its absolute use of plastic packaging by more than 100,000 tonnes and accelerating its use of recycled plastic. Made with 60% less plastic...

It’s been 5 years of Uber Eats in South Africa ! I don’t know about you but I can’t imagine life before Uber Eats . It’s been such a game-changer for me especially since starting a new job and not having time to make dinner most nights. Let’s not forget how it’s gotten me through the pandemic as it helped me support all my favourite restaurants without having to leave the house. And with all the awesome 2 for 1 deals , it’s also been a great way to order out without breaking the bank. I can’t imagine what 2020 and 2021 would have been like without the app.

We all have that one family member or friend who just knows how to keep a clean house. It never really matters what time of day you visit them; their home always looks the same, spotless! There are no dishes in the sink, kids toys or clothes randomly popping up or even dust and grime on their surfaces. It almost seems too good to be true considering just how much of a drag cleaning can be, but the truth is it doesn't always have to be this way. Keeping a tidy home does not always mean having to spend long hours cleaning from top to bottom. In reality, all it takes is simply adopting some good housekeeping habits to help you keep your home in good shape effortlessly. Over time, I realised that keeping my home clean doesn't have to take up a lot of time and effort but simply working smarter to keep the mess at bay. I have put together five of my best daily cleaning habits that have helped me keep my house looking fresh and clean with minimal effort, of course!  Freshen up your be...

This past week, South Africa's favourite health and wellness brand,  Faithful To Nature took us through a beauty journey for their Clean Beauty Week . Built around the celebration of ethical, sustainable and clean beauty products, Faithful To Nature presented a curated collection of products as well as tips and insights on how to enhance your skincare regime. One of the highlights of the week, was an awesome live featuring Sibongile Mafu, Robyn Smithand Atlantic Dermatology as they explored the ingredients that make up the perfect morning, evening and weekly skincare routines. 

As an activist brand, The Body Shop ’s mission is to fight for a fairer and more beautiful world. To create a positive change in the world, we must start by creating a positive change within . In that way, The Body Shop calls for people around the world to rise with self-love, especially in a society that promotes self-doubt and insecurity. We believe that self-love goes beyond feeling good about yourself.  Self-love is about appreciating yourself, it’s about self-acceptance and giving yourself permission to grow into who you really are. A first-of-its-kind global self-love* report by The Body Shop International found that South Africa scored seven points higher than the global average , ranking 5th out of 21 participating countries with a score of 60 out of 100. However, South African women scored three points lower (58) than South African men (61). The report identifies a self-love crisis for women around the world, with 1 in 2 women feeling more self-doubt than self-love , a...

Coastal living taken to the next level - that's how I would best describe Salta Sibaya. Think living in a stunning coastal home with shopping experiences on your doorstep, adventure zones, fitness spaces and entertainment areas for the whole family . This is unlike anything KZN has seen before and takes the convenience and allure of of a vibrant mixed use community to new heights.

If you're like me, ice cream is your absolute staple during these hot summer days. Heck, sometimes even more than one a day! Luxury ice-cream brand, Magnum has introduced an exciting addition to their product  range which is set to take “me-time” to another level this summer. 

It's that time of year again where all the couples on instagram seem to compete for "most romantic Valentines Day" spent in luxurious destinations, with captions that adorns more hearts than a cardiac hospital and soppy messages that the rest of us just double tap without reading and scroll past. *Sigh* Sounds pitiful right? Lol, JK.  We're all lowkey jealous, let's be honest.  This month, The Capital Hotel & Apartments embraces the #LoveUnderLockdown so that no lockdown formed against us can prosper. You can book a romantic staycation and experience a uniquely amazing and luxurious Valentine's Day whilst still staying safe and making the most of some one-on-one time with your bae .  I was lucky enough to get to experience their romantic February packag e at The Capital Menlyn Maine in Pretoria and was absolutely blown away by what was probably the most spectacular Valentine's I've had ever . But don't take my word for it - check out t...

AWARD WINNING UK CELEBRITY HAIRDRESSER ANDREW BARTON LAUNCHES HAIRCARE BRAND IN SOUTH AFRICA. It's not everyday that a celebrity hairdresser whose client list includes Kate Moss and Kylie Minogue develops a haircare range at a fraction of the price of professional haircare products.

A new year is upon us and, if you're like me, you're in full spring cleaning mode to start the year on a good (And fresh) note .