Natural beauty products and ideas, the best natural products for you, and how to shop earth friendly beauty products according to your values.
Here at Biome, we have an extensive range of vegan skincare products that are low waste, toxin-free, palm oil-free, and cruelty-free. So, they’re good for you and our earth. In this guide, we break down all things vegan skincare, including our top picks for the best vegan skincare products in Australia. What Is Vegan...
Organic hair products are on the rise, and for good reason! They’re free of all the nasties you’ll find in regular hair care products — think chemicals, pesticides, synthetics, palm oil, and harsh detergents. If you’ve switched to a natural shampoo bar and miss conditioner (and don’t like rinsing with apple cider vinegar), this...
The toothpaste you use can have an impact on your health, the health of your family, and the health of the planet. Most commercial toothpaste formulas contain ingredients that we know many of you want to avoid — artificial colours/dyes, synthetic flavours, artificial sweeteners, triclosan, palm-derived glycerin, sodium lauryl sulphate, fluoride, microbeads, just to...
Perhaps you’re researching natural mouthwash because you saw the term splashed across a label at the supermarket, or maybe you heard it in passing. Well, here is a rundown of what it is, the ingredients we use, and a little recipe that is great for bad breath, oral hygiene, avoiding tooth decay, and a...
Be.UNITY is Biome’s very own premium skin care line that is made from responsibly sourced close to nature ingredients. The range comes packaged minimally in glass with no wasteful labels. You can even refill the bottle at your nearest Biome store when you’re done! Be.UNITY is palm oil free, vegan, cruelty free and fragrance...
One of the key steps to radiant, healthy skin is regular exfoliation to remove dry, dead skin cells. The problem with many store-bought scrubs is that they contain things like plastic microbeads, palm oil or palm-derived ingredients, sodium lauryl sulphate, and synthetic colours, fragrances, and preservatives – ingredients that are no good to anyone...
Did you know: up to 80% of a bottle of water-based moisturiser will literally evaporate into thin air once applied! Most skin care products are majority water. If you see ‘aqua’, ‘aloe vera juice’ or ‘hydrosol’ at the start of the ingredients list, then that product is likely comprised of up to 80% water....
When the award Gods speak, we listen – and when everyday shoppers share their honest reviews, we listen just as closely. Retreatment Botanics fave Kakadu Brightening Serum has gained fans across the board, which is unsurprising considering its origins. As the brainchild of the ever-luminous Olivia Newton-John and her friends from Gaia Retreat & Resort...
Cannabella’s Hemp Jelly is the ultimate all-rounder for the face, hair and body. Packed full of unfiltered hemp seed oil, an incredible multi-purpose power ingredient, Hemp Jelly works to lock in moisture and helps to repair, renew and hydrate damaged skin. Read on for seven ways you can use this versatile botanical balm everyday!...
So you want to make the switch from plastic combs and brushes to those made from wood and natural fibres? Good for you! It’s so easy. Keep reading for our suggested swaps. Wooden brushes and combs are much gentler on your hair, may reduce frizz, and at the end of their life can be...
Body brushing (or dry brushing as some call it) is a much loved practice known to physically remove dead skin and improve the skin’s ability to eliminate toxins through the pores. It is a great practice to start in cooler, dryer weather, as it helps remove flaky, scaley, winter skin. But how do you do...
Australia’s hot, humid Summer months are now behind us, and we are now enjoying the cooler, dryer Autumn days. With this change in season, you may also notice changes in how your skin feels. Now is a great time to change up your skin care routine to something that provides hydration, nourishment and brightening,...
Jo here, founder of Viva La Body. I was born and raised in Queensland and in 1992 moved to Darwin to go to Uni. I fell in love with Darwin and a certain human called Micko (he was raised in Melbourne) and never left!! Viva started back in 1999 on the kitchen bench in...
For healthier, smoother, brighter, more glowy skin, Vitamin C is one of the best ingredients to add to your skin care routine. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant, and works to protect skin from UV damage and pollution, reduce skin inflammation, clear irregular pigmentation and promote healthy collagen production. The easiest way to incorporate...
If your skin gets itchy after shaving, it could be a sign of razor burn or folliculitis. Read on as we share some easy ways to help you avoid it. What is razor burn and folliculitis? Razor burn develops immediately after shaving and generally occurs when people dry shave, use an old, blunt blade,...
