Natural Beauty

Gift Ideas for the Green Mum
If you’re seeking inspiration on what to buy girlfriends or female relatives this Christmas, we’ve got you covered. We’ve put together lots of ideas for

Everything You Need to Know About Schmidt’s Natural Deodorant
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,

What Are Konjac Sponges? And Why Are They So Hot Right Now?
Konjac sponges are the hottest new trend in skincare, and for good reason. They’re a gentle, all natural way to get smooth, glowing beautiful skin

Time to Tone Up: Our Guide to Natural Toners
There are all kinds of products that fall into the category of toner, but in the natural beauty world what we call by the same

Lipstick Smackdown – Natural vs Mainstream
If you’re putting it on your lips, you’re going to end up eating it. So your lipstick needs to have awesome ingredients! Today’s smackdown is
Hairspray Smackdown: Natural vs Mainstream
I’m not a big user of hairspray, but I know plenty of people who are. And if you’ve got children who do dance classes, exam

Organic Budget Beauty & Skincare Buys – 10 under $10.00
Organic = expensive, right? Wrong! I’ve got some great budget beauty buys at Hello Charlie, and this week I’ve picked my top 10 under $10.00!

Everything You Need to Know About Rosehip Oil
Where does rosehip oil come from? Roses comes in many beautiful shapes, colours and scents, yet despite this variety it is one of the

Why You Really Need to Replace Your Mascara Every 3 Months
I had heard that like toothbrushes, you should replace mascara every 3 months. But it wasn’t until my beloved mascara began irritating my eyes that

14 Natural Toothpastes: Tasted, Tried and Tested for You
I’ve had my whole family testing out different natural toothpaste brands to give you a round up of how they feel, taste and perform. If

The Lazy Girl’s Guide to Organic Facial Wipes
Let me start by saying, you’re not a lazy girl. You’re a mother of small children, a mother of older children, a working mother, and