IS IT WORTH VISITING ECOCUDA?

On November 16 and 17, my Orientana brand took part in the Ekocuda natural cosmetics fair in Warsaw for the umpteenth time. We have been associated with this concept from the very beginning – for seven years! I remember that the idea worked right away and there were crowds of visitors and buyers at the Jabłkowski Brothers House from the first edition. A few years ago, the natural cosmetics market was already on the rise and it was obvious that there was a great interest in cosmetics as well as a growing number of producers and importers. Today, there are even more of them! And this time, for two days, there were crowds of enthusiasts of natural cosmetics at the Centrum Praskie Koneser. This year's autumn edition was attended by about 200 companies and was visited by about 27,000 people. Most of the exhibitors are still small brands, for which it is a great place to present themselves. For customers, it is a great opportunity to test different natural cosmetics in one place.

NATURAL SOAPS. BODY SCRUBS AND BODY BUTTERS

The largest number of exhibiting companies offer natural bar soaps. Soap is the easiest cosmetic to make, although it is laborious. The offer of exhibiting companies was dominated by various types of soaps, with different scents and colors. There were also many body scrubs and balms. These types of cosmetics are relatively easy to make without major investments in production. They have simple recipes and practically anyone who has time and buys the right ingredients can make these natural cosmetics at home. Larger brands presented their new products. Orientana showed the latest natural Glow masks .

MEETING WITH AN EXPERT

For many customers, Ekocuda is a way to get to know the cosmetic brand but also to get professional cosmetic advice. Not to be unfounded - the best experts have been working at the Orientana stand for years. These are not random people but those who know everything about our cosmetics, have a cosmetic education and can find a solution to the most difficult problem. They will help you set up natural face, hair and body care. Did you know that all of our girls who are not blondes dye their hair with henna? From them you will learn how to use henna, what to pay attention to and how to choose colors. After all, practice makes perfect! We have had a permanent team for years and I can vouch for their knowledge with my hand on my heart.

ECOLOGICAL ZERO WASTE SOLUTIONS

Ekocuda is not only a fair of natural cosmetics but also a fair of ecological solutions and a natural lifestyle. For some time now, the Stojo company has been exhibiting at the fair, offering cups. This is a product that will allow us to be zero-waste. You will no longer need a plastic or paper cup, for example, for coffee. I have had my Stojo cup for about a year, I carry it in my purse because it folds to a height of about 2 cm. If I need it, I simply take it out, stretch it, put it under the coffee machine and close it. It is airtight and has allowed me to free myself from disposable cups. I recommend it!

My attention at Ekocuda was caught by the Plantale brand, which makes pillows stuffed with plant ingredients. In the offer you will find pillows with buckwheat husk, spelt husk, emmer husk, and even cherry pits! These plant fillers come from certified crops and have health properties. First of all, they perfectly adapt to the shape of the body, fill the space under the neck and thanks to this, keep the spine in a straight position, relax tense muscles, help get rid of migraines and give better sleep. Sounds naturally ideal! In addition to typical pillows, they also have hot water bottles with cherry pits, which you heat up in the oven and put on (they are long) like a scarf around your neck. I tried such a pillow - it relaxes the muscles incredibly. It is a must-have for people suffering from back pain!

I also recommend buying beeswax wraps on Ekocuda – they are a great alternative to aluminum foil and disposable bags. Easy to use, reusable and natural. I have been using mine for years.

Ekocuda is a natural cosmetics fair that also takes place in other cities. You can also participate in them in Poznań and Gdańsk.