Chemical Info
Are any of the #7 plastics safe?
One of our most popular posts at Hello Charlie is the one about the numbers on plastics. In that post, I mention that not all
How to Read Makeup Labels – Lipstick
I often get asked if I can have a look at a label for someone, and let them know if the product is any good.
What are Parabens and Should You Avoid Them?
What are parabens and what are they used for? Parabens are a group of chemicals that are used as preservatives. Parabens are esters of para-hydroxybenzoic
Oxybenzone: The Sunscreen Ingredient that’s Killing our Coral
There’s been some articles in the news recently about the sunscreen ingredient oxybenzone. Marine scientists from Virginia, Florida, Israel, the US National Aquarium and the
Is Bamboo Fabric Really Eco Friendly?
Bamboo rayon is marketed as an eco friendly fibre. It’s water efficient, it rapidly regenerates, and it’s a carbon neutral fibre. That is, it is
Do Natural Insect Repellents Really Work?
Mozzies. They’re as Australian as flies at a barbie, but did you know that the mosquito is actually the most dangerous animal on the planet?
Why You Won’t Find Organic Sunscreens in Australia
Spring is here. The weather is warming up, the sun is shining, and we’re just about to release our updated Sunscreen Cheat Sheet for 2015.
Active Ingredients in Sunscreens: Absorbers vs Barriers
There’s something about sunshine that makes you happy, isn’t there? Coming out of a really cold winter in Victoria this year, it’s lovely to
Safe Sunscreen: What You Need to Know About Chemical Absorbers vs Physical Barriers
Updated 2 November 2017 There’s something about sunshine that makes you happy, isn’t there? Coming out of a really cold winter in Victoria this year,
Why Natural is Not Always Best When it Comes to Skincare
I realise that the headline of this post may have you wondering if you’re on the right blog. I bang on so much about how
What to Do When ‘No Poo’ Isn’t Working For You
It’s the ultimate in natural hair care for non-toxic, green living – doing away with shampoo completely, and going ‘no poo’. Wouldn’t it be a
How to Identify and Avoid Products with Bisphenol S
What is BPS? and what’s it used for? A while back, I wrote a post talking about how going BPA free wasn’t enough, as Bisphenol
