For glowing gut health there is a substance that is gaining popularity and is quite the innovative ingredient care of mother nature! This substance is Diatomaceous Earth and it can be used for many purposes but in this post, we will concentrate on its amazing effects on gut health and bloating. Read on for...
Our Moroccan Lava Clay “No Poo” shampoo alternative or hair mask gently cleans, hydrates and nourishes all hair types naturally. Use in place of shampoo as needed or as a weekly hair mask to keep your hair in top condition. Our DIY “No Poo” shampoo and hair mask combines mineral-rich Moroccan Lava Clay with...
Our DIY natural perfume is an easy, toxin free fragrance to use day to day. Keep it with you in your bag or leave by the bed to touch up as needed. Combining a delicate selection of dried petals and essential oils, our DIY natural perfume oil will help to uplift, soothe and calm...
Have you ever wanted one multi-purpose item that takes the place of many handy household items but doesn’t contribute to landfill waste at the end of its life? Did you think that one, healthy life hack can take the place of cosmetic wipes, sieves, food preparation and more? Something as baby-soft as it is...
Epsom salt has a long history of use around the home, in health, beauty, cleaning and gardening. A magnesium-based salt, instead of sodium-based like table salt, Epsom is full of minerals and beneficial properties. So here are 10 ways you can use Epsom salt around the home. 10 Ways to Use Epsom Salt Around...
Soapberries are a natural, hypoallergenic, grey water safe, palm oil free, vegan household cleaning solution that actually works! But what many people don’t know is how multipurpose they are. Not only are they fantastic as a natural laundry detergent, you can use soapberries as an all purpose cleaner, shampoo, body soap, dish detergent, and...
Want cheap, effective laundry detergent without synthetic toxins? This Homemade Laundry Detergent is 100% natural, free from synthetics, has antifungal, antibacterial and antiseptic properties, and is cheap when the ingredients are bought in bulk. Your clothes will get a great wash with as little cost to you as to the environment. Here is what we’ve...
It may sound counter intuitive to exfoliate dry skin, but this Hemp Body Scrub buffs away dead skin cells and moisturises at the same time. Hemp contains many nourishing components, including animo and fatty acids, and hemp seed oil is incredibly moisturising. It’s just the recipe for dry, flaky skin in need of some...
In our fast-paced, modern world, we have been conditioned to have everything ready at our fingertips. But, unless we are more conscious about the food we buy, how we store it, and how much of it we eat, we are contributing to a huge global problem – food waste. Read on as we share...
A luxurious, rich body moisturiser helps to moisturise, hydrate, heal and condition skin. While mainstream body whip, body butter and moisturising cream can be expensive, and wasteful if you consider their packaging, it is actually really easy and cost effective to make your own. Here are the benefits of each ingredient we’ve used. Coconut...
Single use plastic is ubiquitous. It’s easy to pick up a loaf of bread, packaged in a single use plastic bag and tied with a small single use plastic bread clip without thinking about the consequences. But, as we are well aware, plastic that is made to be used for just a few days...
Peppermint oil has been used through the ages for a number of medicinal, cosmetic and food preparation purposes. It has an invigorating, uplifting aroma and can be used in aromatherapy to help create energy. But did you know that it is effective for natural pest control? Peppermint oil is a great alternative to the...
In light of recent court orders in the United States that have found that talc is potentially carcinogenic*, we have created our own DIY baby powder recipe using much safer ingredients of kaolin clay, cornstarch and arrowroot. These ingredients are soft, gentle, soothing, non-toxic and completely free from talc. Find the recipe to make...
Are you concerned about the health implications associated with plastic food storage and looking for plastic free ways to store food in the pantry? Or perhaps you have been inspired to create a Pinterest worthy pantry that is neat and organised. Old fashioned solutions continue to stand the test of time. Continue reading as...
Chocolate – one of life’s universal pleasures. Really, it should be added to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs! But the production of it is oftentimes a contentious issue. Awareness around production and the cost to small producers in developing countries is coming to the fore. Here are some ways to make ethical chocolate purchases this...
