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Everything you need to know about us, our products and services.
Are we Vegan?

Yes, all our products are vegan & cruelty-free.

Using animal derived ingredients will never be our practice as we swear to protect all our animal friends too. We also want to be super safe with our formulations and avoid any possibilities of disease transfer from animals to humans. We create only vegan products, and will never test on animals.

Is our product safe?

Paying utmost detail to our ingredient list, we’re always going to be incredibly meticulous and diligent to ensure all our ingredients are completely safe, non-toxic and sourced in the safest and earth-friendly way.

Are we fragrance-free?

At OLUMES, we are also firm believers of embracing and nurturing what nature gives us, and we would like our products to remain as natural as possible – which also includes it’s smell. OLUMES & Miss OLUMES products are all fragrance free and do not smell of anything, unless its naturally occurring from an ingredient in our formula.

Are we adopting a clean beauty standard?

Yes, all our products are also formulated without silicones, mineral oOil, fragrances, essential oils, chemical UV filters, diethanolamine (DEA), Triclosan, phthalate, sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), formaldehyde,butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT)  and parabens.

What is so special about us?
We are a clean beauty brand harnessing Kadazan-Dusun age-old beauty secret using Kalalit extract. Old wise tales from Kadazan-Dusun elders share that a few splashes of ‘Kalalit’ water onto the face was the revitalising touch that allowed them to keep their complexions as flawless as ever. All our products - OLUMES & Miss OLUMES ranges are all infused with this special Kalalit extract.
How do you pronounce OLUMES and what does it mean?
Pronounced as (oh - lu - miss). OLUMES means beautiful in Kadazan Dusun Language.
What is Kalalit?
Native to our South East Asian region, ‘Kalalit’ has been used as a traditional remedy for centuries. This heartwood is bursting with a naturally occurring compound called brazilin, and it is where the ‘Kalalit’ extract derives all its remedial abili- ties. Alluring modern medicine to explore the potency of this traditional cure, studies have shown that brazilin does in fact possess biological activities, demonstrating that sappanwood extract works as an anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antioxidant and potent anti-photoaging agent too.
What is Save The Rainforest Initiative?

We are also actively gives back to society by donating part of its sales to rainforest preservation initiatives, where environmental sustainability efforts include educating the public on issues such as deforestation and climate change. Practicing social responsibility is an ethos that we stands by; from ensuring all ingredients are carefully vetted and sustainably sourced, to incorporating ethical business practices throughout the entire production process.

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