30 Second Body Detox 1) Drink Lemon Juice. Wow, this is literally easy-peasy-lemon-squeezy! After a good night’s sleep your body is dehydrated and ready to flush out toxins on its own. Give it a little help. When you wake up in the morning, don’t let tea be the first thing you reach for. Instead, squeeze the juice of half a… View Post
How To Detox Your Home in 30 Seconds 1) Stop using synthetic air fresheners and scented candles. You may have noticed that I have been writing about the harmful chemicals in conventional perfumes and other synthetically fragranced products on Facebook lately. That’s because a study was just published, highlighting that such fragrances are as bad as car fumes. You wouldn’t… View Post
Will lack of sleep affect your skin? Simply put, yes. There’s a reason it’s called beauty sleep. When you’re not sleeping properly, your cortisol (stress hormone) level increases. High levels of cortisol cause inflammation in the body, which translates to dry skin, a dull complexion, and even premature hair loss. Studies also suggest that cortisol decreases the production of collagen,… View Post
The honey bee is severely under threat, but you already know that. To save them, you should plant more flowers in your garden, and leave out little capfuls of water in case they are dehydrated. But you already know that too. I’m not going to write about the stuff you already know. But do you know it’s estimated that around… View Post
Do you worry about harmful chemicals in your home? I know I do! I avoid using conventional cleaning products in my home as part of my cancer prevention routine. I feel very strongly about this, especially because I have two young children and I know they are highly susceptible to the effects of harmful chemicals. If you want to drastically reduce… View Post
Last week, I got stuck behind the rubbish truck on our one-lane drive. I was waiting for quite a while, as the bin man rushed around trying to empty all the recycling and compost bins as quickly as he could. I had just finished dropping Ben off at school, and I didn’t bother to take my phone that morning, so I… View Post
We came across The Large G & C’s Georgie and Caz, two besties and TV Presenters, in a funny Instagram post about the vagina wigs trend (what has this world come to?), and a post about their search for a natural deodorant that actually works. This week we’re trying out aluminium-free antiperspirants and deodorants – with varying degrees of success!… View Post
Poor quality sleep negatively affects our energy levels, health, motivation, concentration span, our skin, and even our weight. So, if a good night’s sleep is the first thing you sacrifice when life goes bananas, this is your wake-up call. Poor sleep = Poor health. You should never intentionally deprive yourself of sleep for the sake of finishing reports and meeting work deadlines…. View Post
Did you know that you can polish your leather shoes and boots with banana peels? Conventional shoe polish contains potassium (among other things), which adds lustre and shine. What else is high in potassium? Bananas, of course! The more ripe, the better for this particular DIY. Watch our video to find out how to use your leftover breakfast to give… View Post
Our products are for people avoiding controversial chemicals, like parabens, synthetic colours and fragrance, as well as phthalates. Our signature formulas are infused with organic Hemp, Frankincense, Rose Geranium, Carrot Seed and Lavender, which are wonderful for keeping your skin supple, and also help boost your mood. Melissa xx
