It’s that time of year when there’s a lot of stress around buying sustainable gifts and something special or a bit different. I’ve found some great gifts and wanted to share these with you. I have three gift ideas all from independent businesses trying to make a difference! Hope you’re buying will be full of …
This seems to be a question that has cropped up quite a lot recently. At first glance Natural and Eco-Friendly products might look expensive but there are so many benefits that paying attention to initial cost can be misleading. Let’s explore the benefits together. Benefits can only be realised when trust is placed in products …
It is so incredibly important to reduce waste but trying to work out what YOU should do can be overwhelming. It need not be, start small and pick things that are easy and most importantly a change that can be sustained. We can all do our bit to reduce waste and it is important to …
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Bicarbonate of soda is a truly amazing product – you can clean, cook and refresh with this product. What’s more is it is an alternative cleaning product to use around your children, pets and in the home. With so many uses it is multi use and an essential item for your cupboard! Personally I have …
I finally achieved what I set out to do for so long, but my menstrual cup journey did not start easy. Weeks and weeks of thinking about the menstrual cup. If I am honest it was more like MONTHS. I was still no further forward to buying one. I had even decided which cup I …
A menstrual cup is a type of reusable sanitary product – it’s a small funnel-shaped, flexible cup. Because it’s made of medical grade silicone, it can be sterilised and reused over and over again, for up to 10 years. The shape ensures it fits comfortably in your vagina and creates a seal. Once you get …
With my war on plastic pollution, I have been thinking about the effects of disposable sanitary products. It is something us females do not talk enough about! These products are convenient but they are not biodegradable and add to landfill waste. What we are all guilty of (including myself) is not thinking about the waste …
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There can be so many harsh chemicals present in commonly used products – do we read ingredients on everything we use? Many of these are known skin irritants, ingredients like: Sulfates like Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) Fragrance Parabens These are commonly found in toiletries and products around the home – check the ingredients on toothpaste, …
Deep down I have always known I had allergies. I knew for certain I could not tolerate certain metals on my skin. One thing I never understood was why I felt like I had a cold all year round! This seemed to get worse over the years until my nose would be completely blocked during …
Allergies – the surprise cause of so much misery! Read More »
Is it more important to know what we are eating or, should we care equally about what is applied directly to our skin? Anything applied onto our skin is absorbed into our body. Positively or negatively it will have an impact. Unlike food where we have a digestive system to breakdown and filter products, our …
Skin or Food Products – which ingredients do we pay more attention to? Read More »