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Last week I read an article that stated that still most cosmetic products contain microplastics. These tiny pieces of plastic are purposefully added to products we use every day, such as shower gels, shampoo, sunscreen, cleaning products and detergents. A recent analysis of 7707 different cosmetic products showed that 6682 products contain microplastics! But also in 119 of the 300 investigated detergents, plastic was added. This was revealed by an Austrian survey of detergents in 2019. The GOOD NEWS is that Saucha's soaps, which can be used both as a shower gel and as a detergent, do not contain any microplastics....

1. Non-toxic: One of the best qualities of our organic Castile Soap is its all-natural and organic formulation. Because it’s free from toxic ingredients like artificial foaming agents, preservatives, petrochemicals, synthetic detergents and colours, you’re doing the environment a favour as well as your skin. Most commercial soaps use toxic sulphates to get that lather we're all used to, but castile soap foams naturally - no chemicals needed. Instead, this soap is loaded with high-quality natural organic oils like olive, coconut and castor oil, which naturally cleanse and moisturise the skin. 2. Safe for sensitive skin: Since castile soap is...

High up in the north of Thailand, close to the border with Myanmar, you can find Chiang Rai. A small city in the mountains, surrounded by many tea and coffee plantations. Chiang Rai is also called the new Chiang Mai, and there's no lie about that. Chiang Rai is a real diamond in a cave! At first, it can be a bit unclear what the city has to offer, it seems like there's only one main street full of tourists, but that's only its cover ;). Chiang Rai is full of gastronomic gems, you just need to find them! But I'll help...

The Sanskrit term Saucha derives from ancient Indian books and can be literally translated as “purity", "cleanliness" and “clearness”.  Saucha is the first of the five Niyamas in Yoga, the principles of yoga philosophy, which can be seen as guidelines for a happy life. Saucha is all about living your purest life and covers the cleanliness of the body and the earth, as well as the purity of mind.  The practice of Saucha starts with the environment, by keeping the surroundings clean. It moreover reminds one to live a healthy and sustainable life, while keeping the body and mind pure....