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What we put on our bodies can have a significant impact on our overall health and well-being. The skin is the largest organ of our body and can absorb substances that come into contact with it. Therefore, it’s important to be mindful of the products we use, such as skincare and personal care items, clothing,…
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Where did perfumes start? The first perfumes are thought to have been made back in Ancient Egypt times. In fact it is thought they invented glass for the sole purpose of housing perfume. Originally herbs and the aromatic parts of some trees such as frankincense and myrrh were used to give perfumes their scent. It…
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What is the difference between an antiperspirant and deodorant? An antiperspirant prevents your pores from sweating. Sweating is an entirely natural process designed to release toxins from our body, which causes the unpleasant body odour. I don’t use antiperspirants because I don’t believe we should be preventing this natural sweating process from happening. All the toxins…
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Here in Australia we are exposed to high intensity sun for hours each day, ranging from 5 hours in Winter to up to 9 hours in Summer. Sunscreen has been commercially available since the late 1920s, however it wasn’t until the 1950s that it began to look like the product we know today. The SPF…
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We’ve all heard so much about diffusers lately – they’re the new cool thing to have in your home right? But do you really need one? The answer: maybe, maybe not. It all depends on the reason you think you need one. Do you want to sleep better? Do you want your kids to sleep…
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Did you know commercial Fabric Softeners are not only bad for the environment but are also detrimental for your health? I know, surprising right! We have been so conditioned (yes a play on words there) to think they are a necessary part of our washing lives. As a society, we started using Fabric Softeners soon after commercial…
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What is the best thing for you to use in the bath? Why I don’t use the stuff from the shop anymore The first present I remember getting once we announced we were pregnant was the purple Johnson’s bubble bath – once we announced we were having twins we only ever received the giant sized…
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