Dakota Access Pipeline – Is the Battle Lost?

Defend the Sacred

Public Outcry The Dakota Access Pipeline was the protest that made headlines around the world In solidarity, Sioux tribal members gathered in North Dakota to protest alongside other tribal supporters. In fact over 1 million supporters joined this protest The protest made headlines around the world in 2016, the Sioux and their allies tried to stop…

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Chipko Movement – The Women Who Hug Trees

Organic Apoteke supports the Chipko Movement

Humble Origins In 1973 a group of Himalayan villagers spontaneously hugged trees to save them, by putting their bodies in the way of the axes. This practice quickly spread to neighbouring villages and within 5 years this became a national movement in India. The movement became known as Chipko Andolan, taking its name from the…

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Organic Apoteke wins big at The Beauty Shortlist Awards 2020

Award Winning Buttermilk Cleanser

We’re pleased to announce that two of our amazing, all-natural products have won awards! The Organic Apoteke Buttermilk Cleanser won the coveted Editor’s Choice Award and the Organic Apoteke Perfect Eyes 3-in-1 Rejuvenating Eye Cream won in the Commended Awards. The accolades were awarded by The Beauty Shortlist, an award-winning blog that has become renowned…

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The Benefits of Ayurveda – Neem

Neem

In Ayurveda, neem is a popular medicinal herb. The benefits of Ayurveda and neem are well know to medicine men of India. I was used as an Indian traditional medicine for over 5000 years. Also known as Azadirachta Indica in English or ‘Neemba’ in Sanskrit, the neem tree is one of natures pharmacies. It contains…

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Yoga – the secret to healthy, glowing skin?

Maintaining healthy, glowing skin comes down to much more than applying the right products on a regular basis. Your skin needs to be maintained from within, with what you eat and drink and how you exercise. When exercising, many may think that the more intense the exercise the better. But taking a gentler approach to…

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Beauty game-changers you need to know about NOW

2020 is all set to be a year of beauty game-changers, all of which are destined to work wonders for your skin. Whether you have dry skin, oily skin, or skin that’s seen its fair share of problems, perfecting your beauty regime is the key to overcoming your own unique skincare challenges and transforming your…

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