Have you heard about the ‘no poo’ shampoo method? Short for ‘no shampoo’, this method has a lot of devoted fans who have abandoned the petrochemicals and detergents in conventional shampoo, and let their scalp return to its natural oil balance, saving them time, money and their long-term health. Why Go ‘No Poo’ When...
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With autumn weather upon us, many of us are reaching for scrubs, clay masks and moisturisers to buff and nourish dry skin. An autumn skin care routine needn’t be complicated though. Read on as we show you four easy ways to simplify your autumn skin care routine, with eco friendly products made from close...
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Solutions that help you simplify, reduce toxins and live more gently on our planet is what we’re all about here at Biome, and this is one of our new favourites. In this recipe we show you how to combine a few simple ingredients to make either a DIY foundation cream, DIY concealer or DIY...
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Freshen up and deter moths, insects and other pantry and wardrobe pests with these pretty scented sachets. Depending on the essential oils used, you can create a sachet for keeping drawers, cupboards and wardrobes smelling fresh, or a bug buster sachet for keeping your pantry free from ants, weevils and other insects. This pantry...
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So many of you love using soapberries to wash your clothes (and why wouldn’t you – they’re organic, natural, hypoallergenic, plastic free, palm oil free, compostable and they work!), but did you know you can turn them into a washing up liquid too? Read on as we show you how to make a natural...
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This is the perfect handbag size hand sanitiser! Combining palm oil free glycerine, alcohol free witch hazel, lavender hydrosol and a blend of germ fighting essential oils, this DIY hand sanitiser is easy to make and will leave hands feeling clean, fresh and soft. Find the recipe for our DIY hand sanitiser spray below....
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Most of Biome’s readers are already on board with the health and environmental benefits of using natural skin care rather than petrochemical skin care. And in fact, much of the commercial world has cottoned on to this demand from consumers, so there is a plethora of brands representing themselves as natural. But, how do...
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Our gorgeous sweet as honey chamomile and coconut sugar lip scrub will leave your lips feeling smooth and looking refreshed. Combining nourishing apricot kernel oil, exfoliating raw and coconut sugars, antioxidant rich raw honey, and soothing chamomile. Find the recipe and ingredients below. Make Your Own Sweet as Honey Chamomile & Coconut Sugar Lip...
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By switching to a traditional moisture-rich shaving soap, reusable stainless steel razor and shaving brush, you can reduce waste, avoid skin-irritating ingredients, lessen the likelihood of razor burn and ingrown hairs, and save money. What better results could you want from shaving! But how do you use them? Shaving soaps are used for shaving...
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Combining rose, shea butter, coconut oil and pink clay, our heavenly rose whipped body butter will nourish, soothe and heal dry skin and leave it feeling wonderfully soft and moisturised. Find the recipe and links to the ingredients below. It is so easy to make and is such a fun activity to do with...
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Our DIY roll on deodorant combines magnesium, witch hazel, sea salt and your choice of essential oils to keep you feeling clean and fresh. It is a great alternative to natural deodorants made with bi-carb soda. It is vegan, easy to make and will help prevent and eliminate body odour fast. Magnesium is naturally...
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Our DIY liquid soap is a really easy recipe which combines Biome’s pure castile bar soap, your favourite carrier oil, essential oils and distilled water. Use this recipe to wash hands, your face, body or hair. You can also use it with Biome’s 3-in-1 Face Clay to make your own facial cleanser. This recipe...
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Cleanse and exfoliate skin with our DIY face and body cleansing clay bar. Pure white kaolin clay and witch hazel will gently clean, draw toxins from the skin, and improve skin tone and texture. While alcohol free, pure witch hazel is non-drying, clarifying and will soothe inflammation. We’ve used white kaolin clay as it...
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Our DIY coconut hair conditioner treatment cream combines the deep conditioning properties of coconut oil, nourishing shea butter and moisturising jojoba oil, and will leave hair feeling soft, shiny and manageable. This easy recipe will help you save waste and money, and is an excellent alternative to mainstream conditioner, free from petrochemicals, synthetics, palm...
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Our coconut lip balm combines moisturising coconut oil, luxurious mango butter, and an uplifting combination of essential oils that will transport you to the tropics! It will keep your lips hydrated and healthy all year round, plus will save you money and waste. Our DIY coconut lip balm is so incredibly easy to make...
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