Beauty Blog

We know that when it comes to switching your oral care there are many different options out there, with some quite different to conventional toothpaste. That’s why we’ve created this little overview, hopefully, giving you a clearer idea of what to expect when you make the switch.Read this blog post to find out more about the variety of products and flavours we offer to help you discover the best zero waste options for you. What is it like to use each product? Mineral ToothpasteIf you’re completely new to zero-waste and natural oral care, our Mineral Toothpaste is a great place to...

STOP, SEAL AND SEED YOUR SKIN  STOP The first step is to give your bathroom a makeover and set free the toxic bottles of empty promises. There is no need for chemicals to feel fresh and to be clean.  Stop applying questionable “natural” products. Just because there is an image of lavender fields on the label does not mean the bottle is full of intelligent ingredients. Stop irritating the skin through the guts with processed food, refined carbs, synthetic sugars, soy, and processed vegetable oils that quickly oxidize, prematurely age, and hyper pigment skin.  SEAL The next step in healing the skin...

Phototoxicity occurs when a drug or substance taken orally or applied to the skin is activated by exposure to UV. Unlike a skin sensitization response, which is an allergic reaction, phototoxic responses are not immune reactions, which is why they are often referred to as photo-irritation. A photo-irritant response is more like an exaggerated sunburn. There are scores of substances known to be photo-irritating, including many antibiotics, antifungals, and antiseptics in medications, soaps, deodorants and other cosmetics. Dyes and coal-tars in cosmetics can also be photo-irritating. In essential oils, furanocoumarins are the naturally occurring plant molecules that may cause photo-irritation....

After many months of using facial  masks, many have developed acne and skin irritation. “Maskne” is the newly coined word describing skin issues resulting from fabric friction, extra humidity, sweat and environmental pollutants trapped under a mask. These mask-induced conditions can cause shifts or deficits in the skin microbiome resulting in redness, chapping, bumps, dry and flaky patches, blackheads, and whiteheads. Here are some ideas and a few tweaks to your daily routine that will give your tender tissues the extra care they need.   Extended Wear - If wearing a mask for an extended time, switch to a clean mask...