My vegan valentine

In 2019, love is compassion. Express yourself through kindness and empathy, not just in the act of giving, but by choosing what you give wisely

Rose Quartz Ritual Kit $40 at herbivorebotanicals.com Thankfully there are a number of vegan beauty and spa brands on

the market. Some have prettier packaging than others.we love this heart self-love kit, combining Rose Quartz Illuminating Body Oil with a beautiful Rose Quartz gemstone, hand-polished in Madagascar.

Metaphysically, Rose Quartz Gemstone corresponds to the Heart Chakra, the energy centre of love —

for yourself and others.

Honest chocolate

From R66 a slab at Faithful-to-nature.co.za Ethical Bean to Bar dark chocolate that is a work of art all the way from the wrappers to the experimental flavours. Made from organic Tanzanian cacao in small batches in Woodstock, Cape Town. They are tempered, moulded, and

wrapped by hand.