Natural Beauty
Why You Should Look for Silicone Free Hair Products
Many of us have heard of silicone free hair care, and may even use it, but what’s so bad about silicone anyway? To understand that,
Why Do You Need Preservatives in Skincare?
I had a customer ask me this week for skincare products without preservatives. While we were chatting, it became clear to me that she didn’t
Shaving Gels & Foams Smackdown: Natural vs Mainstream
Shaving Gels & Foams Smackdown: Natural vs Mainstream This smackdown goes out to my husband. Over the years, he’s been very good about testing out
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
Petroleum Jelly Smackdown
Vaseline Petroleum Jelly has long been a best seller. Now owned by Unilever, it’s been around since 1872, when it was patented by American, Robert
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Exfoliation
I’m not really a product kind of girl. There’s a couple of reasons for this: I’m too lazy/busy to use too much stuff I have
Product Smackdown: Fake Tan – Natural vs Mainstream
As Australians, we’ve known for years that tanning in the sun is a no-no. It leads to skin cancers and premature aging. Despite this, having
How to Choose the Best Oil for Your Skin Type
Oils not only make great moisturisers, they make great cleansers, too. Oils are filled with antioxidants and vitamins which are great for your skin, provided
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.
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,
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
