It takes discipline, research and planning to translate zero waste and being eco-friendly into your daily beauty practices. Three women tell us how they do it.

Invest in self-care this month as our beauty experts suss out the best wellness and beauty treatments for The Weekly’s annual Spa Awards

The year so far has conjured up trends inspired by K-pop curls and Italian cake, plus the rise of multi-step hair care.

The Her World team tested myriad shampoos, conditioners, hair masks and leave-in treatments. The aim: to round up the best products for every hair type.

Breathe in deep and gain some balance in your life with these beneficial scents.

What’s in store for you in the Year of the Earth Pig?

They have special molecules that deliver powerful health benefits, new research shows.

Terry Jacobsen of Allsense shares that one key way of lifting our moods is through our noses.

A decade after founding aromatherapy brand Mt. Sapola, Cheryl Gan has turned it into Hyssess, a beauty label based on essential oils. Karen Tee sniffs out what this local beauty industry go-getter is into besides oils and scents.

Free of aluminium, alcohol, synthetic antibacterial agents, artificial fragrances and parabens, they use non-toxic plant powders, essential oils and minerals to counter odour – not stop you from sweating – and reduce the possibility of skin irritation and allergies. The current ones are definitely better than their predecessors from the ’50s – they don’t leave ugly yellow rings on white clothes.

Executive director of I plus Q on the marriage of Eastern and Western healing therapies.

A closer look at aromatherapy.

A whiff of cologne can trigger memories of an ex, and the smell of freshly-baked bread can prompt all sorts of feels. But aromatherapy – or the use of essential oils – can also improve your general well-being and even enhance your yoga practice. Here’s how to get started.

Thailand may be a nation of spas, but finding one that best suits you may not be so easy. Let us help.

“real perfume actually chemical creates a reaction in the body uplifts that the senses ”

In life it sometimes feels like our top two super villains are stress and anxiety. Why can’t they just leave us alone? As you know, the less you let them get to you the healthier you are physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. So defeating these negative emotions by looking at how they affect you as a whole is a wise battle plan.

Keep the ah-choos at bay with these eight simple ways. by deborah lin