Binchotan charcoal products by Rikumo - made in Japan

Binchotan charcoal brings along a variety of benefits. It is known for its best quality for purifying water, enhancing blood circulation, capturing moisture and odors from the air and for stimulating healthy soil in the garden. Thus the products of Rikumo have some great beneficial characteristics. For instance the binchotan charcoal is blended into the bristle of the toothbrush, which helps giving off negative ions, deodorizing and removing plaque thus preventing bad breath and harmful bacteria growth. We like the great idea of using charcoal for healthy beneficial reasons, which is rather an unusual ingredient for these type of products. Pictures by Simon Freund.

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SOUNDCLOUD PLAYLIST - August 2014

The Pressery - super natural goodness

Based in East London, The Pressery was born four month ago after Chi-San Wan and Natali Stajcic started to make their own natural almond milk. They started making it for themselves because cafes didn't offer it, and the shop-bought pasteurised almond milk, with it's added sugar, just didn't compare. Since friends and family loved the product they started producing larger amounts of almond milk using raw, organic Spanish almonds. The milk is highly nutritious and alkalising. Rich in protein, fibre and calcium, plus many more vitamins and minerals. It also includes powerful antioxidants that help inhibit free radicals and support a strong immune system. Besides the beautiful minimal packaging, we like their idea of just making a better product themselves rather than complaining about what´s available on the market. Pictures by Simon Freund.

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Klean Kanteen - the perfect drinking bottle

In 2004, Klean Kanteen introduced its first hydration bottle made from stainless steel in order to give people a safe, healthy alternative to plastic. Klean Kanteens are made from toxin-free materials, with large-mouth openings, radius (rounded) corners and threads so they are easy to clean. Our favourite model 'The Reflect' is crafted using just sustainably harvested bamboo, food-grade silicone and stainless steel. The simple design and the fact that it consists of only three materials makes it the perfect drinking bottle to carry everyday. Pictures by Simon Freund.

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Natural cosmetics by STOP THE WATER WHILE USING ME!

STOP THE WATER WHILE USING ME! features natural cosmetics including hand soap, shower gel, shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, hand balm and toothpaste. All products consist only of biodegradable ingredients from certified organic sources. Besides that the recyclable packaging is refillable. The brand’s aim is to make the people aware of the fact how much water is wasted and to encourage them to safe it. A great idea is implemented in well-designed and elaborated products. We like the environmentally friendly products and consider that everybody should start thinking more about our surrounding. Picture 1 by STOP THE WATER WHILE USING ME!. Picture 2 by Casey Fuchs.

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SOUNDCLOUD PLAYLIST - July 2014

Brooklyn Soap Company - TURNING REGULAR DUDES INTO DAPPER GENTLEMEN

'Brooklyn Soap is all about grooming products of utmost organic quality. We neither believe in drugstore cosmetics nor in long labels listing never ending chemical gibberish. We cook home-style, with natural and organic ingredients. We are still at a very immature beta phase, nevertheless here are some insights on what madness we have in mind and what we're all about.'

[ bklynsoap.com ]

SOUNDCLOUD PLAYLIST - JUNE 2014

MYKITA + MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA by Love Aesthetics

'The technology and precise craftsmanship on these is out of this world. Holding these sunglasses in your hand makes you realize that the future is now, so I wasn’t surprised to hear that all frames are handmade at Haus Mykita in Berlin; a modern manufactory with holistic values, a place where they bring together expertise from all disciplines under one single roof to search for innovation.' Ivania Carpio

[ love-aesthetics.nl ]