Natural Beauty

Decoding Non Toxic Nail Polishes: What Are 3, 5, 7, And 10 Free?
Nail polish can pose quite the conundrum. The lure of fun, sparkly nails is often hard to ignore. But at the same time, we know

How to Detox Your Armpits (So Natural Deodorant Will Work For You)
Have you tried switching from mainstream to natural deodorant and found that it didn’t work for you? The problem probably wasn’t the natural deodorant you tried.

Biggest Ever PawPaw Balms Cheat Sheet – 38 Balms Reviewed!
Pawpaw balms and ointments are very popular in Australia as a topical skin application. And no wonder! You can use them in so many different

9 Ways To Use PawPaw Balm for Beauty & Baby
A good pawpaw balm is a multi tasking product! The papaya fruit (carica papaya) has loads of wonderful therapeutic properties. It’s anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-parastic, and

Toxic Beauty — Mascaras
When the ancient Egyptians first began using mascara thousands of years ago, the mixture they used was made of lead ore, charcoal, crocodile dung, and

What Is Hyaluronic Acid? (And Why Does Your Skin Need It?)
Our Chemical Info series helps you decipher the ingredient lists of beauty, personal care, baby, and home products so you don’t have to worry about the

How to Look After Your Nails Naturally
Last week, we gave you some tips for a DIY nontoxic manicure so you can avoid the toxic fumes and ethical dilemmas at the salon

Quick Guide to Preservatives in Organic Skincare
I’ve written about preservatives in skincare before. But I had a query this week about which preservatives are okay, so I thought I’d write you

How To Give Yourself A DIY Nontoxic Manicure
Regular nail polish, nail polish removers, and other nail care products are typically made with a lot of harmful chemicals. In addition, nail salons are filled

Everything You Need to Know About Post Pregnancy Skincare
During pregnancy, your skin glows. Your hair is thick and lush. And then the baby comes. Your hair falls out and your skin becomes dehydrated

What Is Propylene Glycol? (And Is It Safe?)
This is the next instalment in our ongoing series about chemicals often found in home and personal care products. Here, we make an assessment of

How do Popular Makeup Remover Wipes Compare to Natural?
Every night, you remove your makeup, cleanse and wash your face, tone and moisturise. Or is it more like reach for a wipe, scrub off