ADULT SUNSCREEN| There are numerous studies that show chemical UV filters generate free radical damage, endocrine disruption, damage to your hormones and DNA damage at a molecular level. WE have the choice in what we use on our skin and choosing NOT to use chemical sunscreen is such an easy and important decision to make. Not …
There is nothing pretty about pain, there is nothing pretty about a broken heart. It’s quite astonishing to grow a baby. Until you first see the little bean shaped teddy bear, you don’t quite believe it. The tiny silver flicker galloping loud like a race horse, smaller then a grain of rice. For me it …
Opening the door into grief is never a chosen one. Quite often it falls upon you like a ton of bricks. Death is often a very taboo subject, unspoken, silent and tucked away neatly like a freshly ironed shirt. Some words that were unfortunately spoken to me after Alexander died: “Oh well, you’ll just have …
It takes 26 seconds for chemicals to enter our bloodstream. Babies skin is one third thinner and more delicate than adult skin and babies absorb more chemicals from products than adults do. Making your own baby wipes is not only better for your baby and the environment it has shown to save upwards of $600 …
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 …
SIMPLY TUESDAY REVIEW| SUDOCREM Zinc Oxide= One of safest ingredient to use in a cream according to the EWG- Environmental Working Group. They class it as a number 2 health hazard. Zinc Oxide is an inorganic oxide used as a colorant and sunscreen agent. Possible human respiratory toxicant- only applicable if in a spray, lotions creams not …
SIMPLY TUESDAY REVIEW| FOOD COLOURING Queens Blue Food colouring- The addition of colours to food and beverages has been common practice for many centuries. Colours were generally added to serve as a visual cue for quality, to induce the perception of flavour and to meet consumer expectations. The addition of colours to foods and …
SIMPLY TUESDAY REVIEW| FINISH RINSE AID “Save yourself the water, the elbow-grease, and most importantly, the time – because in the end that’s what it’s all about isn’t it?” Finish website 🔹Oxirane= More commonly known as Ethylene oxide. A recognised carcinogen, recognised reproductive toxin. Skin and eye irritatant. Effects on the respiratory, cardiovascular, developmental kidney, …
SIMPLY TUESDAY REVIEW BATISTE TROPICAL DRY SHAMPOO| Butane= Effects on the nervous system. Hazardous if inhaled in large amounts. Caution advised. Derived from gas and petroleum Isobutane= Best avoided. Effects on the nervous system. Derived from gas and petroleum. Eye, skin and lung irritation. Suspected Neurotoxicity. Propane= Caution advised. Derived from gas and petroleum. Eye, …
