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White Lotus Beauty Brings Evidence-Informed Holistic Beauty to the UK — Now Available in Canada

As holistic wellness continues to intersect with technology, science, and sustainability, White Lotus Beauty is emerging as a standout brand redefining how beauty tools and rituals are developed, tested, and used. Founded in 2004 by Kamila Kingston, White Lotus Beauty began not as a consumer brand, but as a specialist cosmetic acupuncture clinic grounded in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and evidence-informed skin health practices.

Now targeting further expansion in the UK and available to consumers in Canada, the brand has grown into an internationally recognized name, stocked by major global retailers including Ulta Beauty, Nordstrom, Debenhams, and Chemist Warehouse Australia, while maintaining a strong emphasis on ethics, education, and long-term skin integrity.

From Clinic to Global Retail

Unlike many beauty brands that follow trends, White Lotus Beauty’s product development originates in clinical practice. Kingston’s background in cosmetic acupuncture and holistic skin therapy informed the creation of crystal facial tools, gua sha systems, and micro-needling devices designed to support circulation, lymphatic flow, and skin resilience rather than aggressive short-term results.

Their crystal tools—crafted from jade, rose quartz, and other ethically sourced stones—are positioned not as gimmicks, but as precision instruments used to support facial tension release, product absorption, and mindful skincare routines. Each tool is designed to align with both traditional techniques and modern skin science.

Holistic Microneedling, Reimagined

One of the brand’s most notable innovations is its holistic micro-needling system, developed as a safer, gentler alternative to conventional at-home devices. Rather than focusing solely on collagen stimulation, the system emphasizes barrier protection, technique education, and long-term skin health—an approach increasingly favored by practitioners and informed consumers alike.

This philosophy reflects a broader shift in beauty toward preventative care and sustainability, rather than over-treatment.

Ethical Beauty Meets Smart Design

White Lotus Beauty’s product range also includes PETA-certified cruelty-free silk accessories, including pillowcases, eye masks, and hair ties, designed to support skin hydration, hair health, and sleep quality. Their plant-based skincare and ritual kits incorporate adaptogenic botanicals and toxin-free formulations, aligning with growing consumer demand for transparency and clean ingredient sourcing.

The brand has received more than 50 international awards, including Queensland Export Awards and Clean + Conscious Awards, and will be featured in the 2026 Oscars gift bags, further cementing its position as a globally respected innovator.

Why the UK (and Canadian) Market Matters

With UK and Canadian consumers increasingly focused on evidence, sustainability, and ethical manufacturing, White Lotus Beauty’s clinic-led, education-first approach positions it well for continued international growth. The brand’s commitment to female leadership, diversity in global retail, and responsible sourcing aligns closely with the values driving purchasing decisions across wellness, beauty, and lifestyle sectors.

What’s Next

White Lotus Beauty is currently offering UK and Canadian media access to high-resolution imagery, expert commentary, and product reviews. Interviews with founder Kamila Kingston are available, along with insights into crystal beauty tools, holistic micro-needling, and the future of ritual-based, evidence-informed skincare. For the Silo, Kat Fleischmann.

For more information:🌍 Global: https://www.whitelotus.com.au

Animal Organizations Plead For Dolphins Exclusion In New Mississippi Aquarium

Gulfport, Miss. – Last week,  19 international animal protection organizations  joined forces for World Oceans Day  to plead for dolphins to be excluded from the new Mississippi Aquarium, slated to open in 2019. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Born Free Foundation, and Sonar are among the organizations that signed In Defense of Animals’ letter on behalf of the dolphins to Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes and Gulfport Redevelopment Commission Chairperson, Carole Lynn Meadows. Over 175,000 people have now spoken out against the plans to keep captive dolphins at the Mississippi Aquarium.

“Animal organizations are uniting on World Oceans Day to urge Mayor Hewes to keep dolphins in the oceans where they belong,” said In Defense of Animals cetacean scientist, Dr. Toni Frohoff. “There is simply no justification for keeping these highly intelligent and sensitive animals captive. Animal entertainment  is quickly going out of fashion, making any new investment into it a very bad idea.”

Major public opposition has been building against the planned dolphin exhibit at the Mississippi Aquarium in recent months. Over 15,000 In Defense of Animals supporters have written to Hewes and Meadows since the plans were revealed. A former dolphin trainer at Gulfport’s Marine Life Oceanarium has amassed almost 160,000 supporters for her petition calling on Mississippi Governor Bryant not to redirect $17 million of BP deepwater drilling disaster restoration funds to build the Aquarium.

Mississippi Aquarium’s choice of President, David Kimmel (formerly CEO of the Georgia Aquarium) is almost as controversial as the plan to display captive dolphins. Under Kimmel’s tenure, Georgia Aquarium made an extremely controversial attempt to capture and import 18 wild beluga whales from Russia.

“So long as Mississippi Aquarium plans to exploit dolphins, opposition will continue to grow,” said Dr. Frohoff. “City planners should heed the alarm bells before it is too late. The Aquarium is burdened with a controversial President, questionable ability to find funding, competition with existing and new aquariums, and is relying on roughly $57usd million of taxpayer dollars before it has even opened its doors. Keeping dolphins alive in captivity presents a significant financial burden, and in light of declining revenues at SeaWorld, it is simply not worth gambling away Gulfport money.”

While opposition to dolphin captivity grows in Mississippi, a sea-change is being felt across the country and around the world. SeaWorld ended orca breeding last year and announced that it is phasing out orca captivity in all three of its parks in Florida, Texas, and California. Last month, the Vancouver Aquarium was banned from keeping or breeding cetaceans, and now the Canadian Senate is considering a nationwide ban on cetacean captivity. France and India are among several countries that have put laws in place to protect dolphins and other cetaceans from being held captive in recent years. For the Silo, Fleur Dawes.

For more information, please visit www.idausa.org/dolphins

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