Healthy Living Guide - Natural Beauty Articles
Our natural beauty articles cover everything you need to know about the products you’ll find in our hair care, skin care, makeup and body ranges. While we prefer to only stock products that are 100% naturally derived, there are lab derived ingredients that are safe to use in small quantities and there are plenty of natural ingredients that can cause harm. This is why each product and formula is judged on its individual merit. The EWG’s Skin Deep database is just one of several valuable tools that helps us decide what to stock.
We disclose all ingredients and make mention of anything we feel someone looking for natural products should know. The biggest one for us is nail polish. It’s impossible to formulate a nail polish that actually works that’s 100% natural. Brands like Hanami have successfully produced a quality product by removing the 10 worst offenders, a 10-Free polish, and have even formulated a polish remover that doesn’t take your breath away.
As soon as you introduce water into a formula, it’s a breeding ground for bacteria and the products need to be preserved. Natural preservatives are really expensive. Some budget friendly brands will use phenoxyethanol. Unless you have a specific sensitivity to the ingredient, allowing this ingredient gives us budget friendly options for customers who may not be able to afford the luxe products that use the expensive stuff. Our motto is simple, to provide balanced information and products and trust that our customers are capable of deciding what is best for them. We are always here to answer questions if you would like some clarity on anything.
Latest Articles
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Troubleshooting the winder on Schmidt's deodorant sticks
If you're reading this, chances are you've had some issues with the winder on your Schmidt's deodorant. Don't worry, it's pretty easy to fix most of the time. Because your natural deodorant doesn't have any chemical stabilisers and -
Beer Shampoo - what is it and who is it best for.
Are you dubious about natural shampoo bars? Just read below some of the amazing reviews for the Beer Shampoo bar from Beauty and the Bees. "Love it! I have very itchy scalp and it calms it down -
3 more things to use your Sol Cup box for
As we have mentioned before (can you blame us - we are very excited about it!) your new Sol reusable coffee cup comes in a sturdy reusable cardboard box printed with a fun zig zag pattern in the same -
What the floss? Your guide to choosing the best natural dental floss for you
In the beginning... When natural dental floss first came in to the market, the core concerns were the inclusion of teflon and other lab derived lubricants that contained potentially toxic PFC's. Thus, an industry was born where dental -
New - Honey Butter Lip Balm by Beauty and the Bees
The Beauty & The Bees have upgraded their lip balm and we couldn't be happier! After many years of research into ways that they could provide a wind up lip balm without using plastic as all others do -
Introducing RAWW cosmetics
New to our store in late 2017, RAWW Cosmetics are the only superfood based Australian made, Australian owned cosmetics and natural skin care company. They believe that woman should treat their skin to the power of natural superfoods -
Why you should use a tongue scraper
The Ayurvedic self-care ritual of Jihwa Prakshalana is commonly known as tongue scraping. A tongue scraper or tongue cleaner is a simple piece of equipment that you can keep in your bathroom with your toothpaste and your bamboo -
New kids makeup products from No Nasties
No Nasties is an Australian company produce a range of beautifully crafted kids makeup. From play makeup to face paint, hair chalk and temporary tattoos, there's a product to suit both boys and girls of any age. The -
What's the difference between the Inika Liquid Foundation & the BB Cream
I am the first to admit that I'm not a leading expert on the intricacies of foundation and makeup. When I wear natural makeup, I keep my foundation as light as possible, usually with a quick dusting of -
Your ultimate guide to picking the perfect natural sunscreen
Natural sunscreen can be hit and miss for so many people. TGA regulations mean we are not allowed to sell and pack off samples, so instead, we lift the lid on all the sunscreen in store and give you -
4 reasons to use natural zinc this summer
UPDATE: we no longer stock this brand, but we have other zinc creams and zinc sticks available in store. Sun & Earth is a natural zinc cream is thicker than mineral sunscreen and a throw back to years -
Natural makeup options for girls.
There is no doubt about it - lots of little girls love makeup! From kids play makeup and face painting as toddlers, makeup required for dance and ballet recitals, to tween and teen exploration - we have plenty
