Treat yourself or surprise your loved ones during the holidays! In this article, we present Hungarian brands whose products are unique, practical, and also represent sustainability.
In our previous article , we shared several tips for being environmentally friendly this Christmas. We wrote about different Christmas tree options for you – and even created a quiz to find out which Christmas tree suits you! You can also read about dinner planning and gift giving in general.
Now, let's take a look at our favorite Hungarian small businesses:
Fleur De Lin – slow beauty care
One of the most relaxing parts of the end-of-year rush can be taking care of yourself. Whether it's a beauty treatment or product, Fleur De Lin's slow beauty solutions are sure to help you unwind.
Gabi Kocsmáros offers conscious and sustainable solutions for everyday skin care. In her work, she works with GMO-free products, most of which are from organic farming, and unrefined plant extracts. Her approach also includes “zero waste”, meaning that the materials used in cosmetics are packaged in recyclable glass or paper packaging, or in large packages.
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In addition, she shares with us skin care tips that can be implemented in everyday life on her online platforms and workshops.
You can read more about her cosmetic services here , and you can find Fleur De Lin products here .
Emilla – the first Hungarian menstrual shop
Mónika Csete's brand Emilla is a truly gap-filling initiative. In her webshop, we can find everything that is essential for women's everyday lives, especially for menstruation . But Emilla not only sells products, but also breaks taboos ! By visiting the Emilla Pirospont Showroom, we can learn about the tools we can use to ease the discomforts associated with menstruation, and we can learn more about the topic at their lectures.
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Browse the webshop and choose educational books, intimate cups, washable pads, menstrual panties, face masks, or essential oil making products for yourself or your loved ones.
Sisko Studio – design shop and studio
Within the four walls of Sisko Studio, three Hungarian designers work every day on their own small business. Here, Kamayko Studio's eco-conscious clothing, Málna's rings and Virágék's ceramics, clothes, and tattoo parlor await you.
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The girls' truly unique, personal products help us realize sustainable dressing. The inspiring, experimental and simpler pieces can be a great choice for those who value fair trade production and slow fashion . Visit them!
Andyourstories – soy candles for slowing down
Candles are a staple of festive coziness. But did you know how many harmful substances are found in traditional pieces?
Andyourstories soy candles, on the other hand , are preservative, petroleum and curelty-free vegan products. They are handmade in a Budapest workshop, under ethical conditions, using premium quality, environmentally friendly ingredients.
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The candles have a minimalist, clean look, so they fit perfectly into any environment. You can choose from a wide range of aromas in the webshop, including special holiday scents.
But you can also buy not only candles, diffusers, incense and ceramics from them. If you want to provide yourself with coziness in the coming days, head over to their site and get a candle today!
Kezemura – minimalist, quality ceramics
Gábor Somoskői has been making enchanting ceramics for us since 2014. The artisanal, family-run ceramic brand currently operates production cycles and updates its webshop once a month. Their goal is not to produce in large quantities, but instead focuses much more on quality .
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Their clean, aesthetic objects help us slow down, introducing small rituals during the day , whether it's a cup of hot tea or a plate of delicious food.
If you are also a fan of minimalism and would like to support a family business, choose the ceramic that seems the least to you here :
Honest oil – sustainably produced olive oil straight from Greece
Olive oil has countless beneficial effects, not only in gastronomy but also in the beauty industry. However, its quality is important!
Honest oil is a small business of two people whose goal is to provide us with sustainably produced olive oil and other products made from olives from their own small olive fields and neighboring producers.
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Their oil, freshly and cold pressed from Koroneiki olives, arrives in Budapest without heating, blending or unnecessary packaging . But in addition to environmentally friendly harvesting and live production, they also pay attention to involving the surrounding community, for example by organizing community pressing.
The November 2023 harvest oil is now available in their webshop , and you can find their natural soaps at Planet Fossil !
Risoplant - florariums and prints for plant lovers
RisoPlant florariums and prints are for plant lovers . The glass gardens available from them feature succulents and decorative elements to create a cozy final result.
You can also order a home florarium making kit, unique succulents, or even a shopping voucher from them. You can also see their work at fairs, follow their Facebook page for current information.
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The team also works in the community workshop of Közben Studio, where the works of other Hungarian designers are also available in the spirit of slow fashion and sustainability.
Did you know?
CYCLE is also a domestic brand : as a result of several years of research, Hungarian researchers have developed and patented a process that can utilize biomass left over from water treatment plants, in the form of effective and environmentally friendly cleaning agents. Let's clean during the holidays without toxins and compromises!
CHRISTMAS GIFT FROM CYCLE TO YOU!
If you need help with your Christmas cleaning, or would like to surprise your loved ones with a sustainable but truly useful gift, take a look at our webshop !
As part of our holiday sale, we are now giving away a 10X selection for purchases over 15,000 forints! Add the product to your cart to redeem the discount.
