Parabens are a group of chemicals used in many cosmetics and medications as a preservative. These compounds and their salts are primarily used for their bactericidal and fungicidal properties. Where are Parabens Found? The six main parabens are methylparaben, ethylparaben, propylparaben, Isobutylparaben, butylparaben and benzylparaben. They can be found in shampoo, moisturising cream, antiperspirant deodorant, […]
Trying to make healthy eating choices can be a bit of a minefield. Being smart about food labels can help you to decipher what’s going into your food products, and your body. Here are the biggest “baddies” to look out for in your supermarket food labels: Additives Depending on their function, the additives used are […]
Have you ever fallen for “green-washing” or other false promises made by marketers? Green-washing is the use of marketing to portray a product as being eco-friendly or “green” when it actually isn’t. As more consumers look for eco-friendly, ethical and healthy options, marketers are attempting to add a green spin to their products, in order […]
Natural cleaning products and ingredients are a surefire way to keep your home sparkling, without the negative side-effects of conventional detergents. But it takes time and determination to change your mindset and move away from the “big brand” cleaners many of us have grown up with. Modern society has been greatly influenced by an endless […]
The warm languid days of summer have only one sting in them: pesky mosquitoes and other biting insects. We’d like to share some green solutions to stop them bugging you; natural mosquito repellents that won’t be harmful to your health, or the environment. These are great ways to keep pests away from your camp site, […]
How many times have you heard the slogan “clinically proven” linked to pharmaceutical or cosmetic products? Yet how many of us actually know what that means? What kind of testing is done, and which facility runs it? How do they get the results they get? The awful truth is that there’s no law that governs […]
Summer is on its way, bringing with it long lazy days of sea and sunshine. Getting that sun-kissed beach babe glow is definitely en vogue, but of course none of us want to deal with painful sunburn. So, the annual race to purchase sun protection products has begun.
Here’s why I believe in eco-friendly packaging. Every single choice we make has an impact on the planet. There are consequences every time we choose to eat one thing instead of another, or choose to go on foot instead of by car. Even the shampoo or lotion we decide to use will have an impact […]
How often do you stop to think about the skincare ingredients you’re exposed to every day? We all love beauty products that make us feel as good as we look. Refreshing shower gels, flowery shampoos, pampering body butters – there’s no better feeling than giving yourself a bit of TLC. But all too often, the […]