Head lice review Head lice or nits are tiny, wingless insects that lay their eggs on hairs next to the scalp. Common among school aged children, they are about 2-3.5mm long, with six legs, each with a claw at the end. Head lice feed on human blood and need the warmth of a human scalp …
SHAMPOO Here is my list of the lowest tox shampoos I have found. I’m sourcing shampoo’s that don’t contain harsh preservatives inc Phenoxyethanol which you know I don’t like. I’ve tried to find as many Australian owned and made that fit into my small category and organic where possible. Shampoo bars| I’m yet to try …
Cosmic, Greenpan, Crumble & Neoflam Review: 🍳Cosmic Cookware has the Swiss ILAG Certified Coating. This is probably the best I have seen in the enamelled cast iron range. The coating Xerogel/ Xeradur which also has the European certification knife and fork LFGB. It consists of 7 layers and Two inner coatings of ILAG certified ceramic. …
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Chlorine Pool Review Chlorination is the most popular method for disinfecting swimming pool water. It kills pathogens in the water effectively. (DBPs) disinfection by-products are formed when Chlorine interacts with natural organic materials in water. DBPs can be absorbed via the skin, via the mucous membrane, inhaled & swallowed. Competitive swimmers are the most vulnerable …
SALTWATER POOLS- Saltwater pools produce a pure form of chlorine that’s delivered in a controlled way to prevent irritating byproducts called chloramines. They still contain chlorine, It just a smaller amount. A saltwater pool gets cleaned using a filtering system called a salt chlorine generator. The system uses electricity to turn salt into chlorine, which …
Children’s Sunscreen We all want to protect our children, so let’s start with their skin and what we put on it. This is my list of children’s sunscreen. I’m passionate about supporting Australian brands. I have personally checked every ingredient in every bottle I have listed here. Remember slip, slop, slap, seek and slide.(In no …
LIPSTICK It’s often applied daily and inevitably you eat a bit of it each time, so it’s important to know just what is in your lipstick. Research has shown that many lipstick brands contain heavy metals including cadmium, aluminum and even lead. Companies don’t go about adding these into their formulations. They exist in the …
Just like preservatives can be bad to eat, they can also be bad for our skin. Human skin acts as the first line of defense against infectious and toxic external agents. Skin is populated by various microorganisms, the microbiota, such as bacteria, viruses, yeasts, fungi, and archaea bacteria. The skin microbiota is in constant contact …
COLOURS IN OUR COSMETICS At the most basic level, cosmetic colourants can be divided into three groups: organic, inorganic, and fruit/vegetable colourants. ORGANIC COLORANTS In this case, ‘organic’ just means it contains carbon atoms. It doesn’t have the conventional meaning of ‘organic’ that we usually associate with food or cosmetics. All organic colourants are either …
DETOX YOUR BEDROOM- Things you can do to turn your bedroom into a healthy, safe place to rest and restore. DECLUTTER ELECTRONICS – Remove ALL electronics. TV, Digital radio, IPhone chargers, Laptops, printers, computers, Ipads, cordless phones (SO BAD), electric blankets, light emitting devices. They have been shown to emit high levels of AC magnetic …
