Health
Everything You Need to Know About Schmidt’s Natural Deodorants
We’ve talked before about deodorants. We’ve discussed how lots of deodorants and antiperspirants contain aluminium. And about other common ingredients like propylene glycol, parabens, triclosan
How to Choose a Good Natural Sunscreen
Summer is on the way here in Australia, and my thoughts begin to turn to sunscreens and sun protection. How do you choose a good,
Weleda White Mallow Baby Care & Eczema range
Eczema is a very common skin condition that makes your skin dry, scaly, red and itchy. It can affect anyone from babies to adults, but
Natural Cleaning Products: Here’s What to Buy (and Why)
Mainstream cleaning products can contain chemicals that are toxic to women and children. And as women still do most cleaning (both in the household and
How to Treat Eczema and Dermatitis Naturally
Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a type of inflammatory skin condition that commonly appears in babies and toddlers. However, it can also occur
Natural Ways to Prevent Stretchmarks
When you’re pregnant, your body goes through a lot of changes. Our favourite? The most obvious sign of pregnancy – the growing baby bump! But
Natural Ways to Clean Indoor Air
Colder weather means that most of us are huddled up indoors with their heaters running. We don’t open doors and windows as much to let
Why You Need to Avoid Fragrance If You Have Sensitive Skin
If you’re a regular reader of mine, you’ll know that I’m always saying that you should avoid fragrances and perfumes. Skincare products, cleaning products, air
Why You Really Need to Throw Your Makeup Away
I wrote a post a couple of months back on why you should discard your mascara after three months. Mascara can harbour bacteria like Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas
How a Tongue Cleaner Can Banish Bad Breath
Brushing and flossing keeps your teeth and gums clean and healthy. But what about your tongue? Are you keeping that clean and healthy? Your tongue,
Teen Deodorant Smackdown: Natural vs Mainstream
I have a 13 year old boy. He’s a lovely kid – makes me a cup tea when I ask, isn’t embarrassed when I kiss
Is Your Soap Making You Sick? Why You Should Avoid Antibacterial Soaps
Germs are bad, which is why you need to wash your hands with soap. And antibacterial soaps kill even more germs, so they should be
