Eczema problem led this Sarawakian to make her own skincare, help local farmers


Sluvi, founded by Sulie, is a social enterprise which empowers farmers by sourcing natural ingredients from them and creating natural skincare products. Photos: Sulie Lungkan Abell

Sulie Lungkan Abell never thought her struggles with chronic eczema would lead to her starting a business. The turning point was when her skin condition became so bad that she had to quit her job at a real estate company.

The Sarawakian decided to venture into making skincare using natural and ‘honest’ ingredients.

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