Essential tips for essential oils

The other week I took part in a fantastic webinar run by some friends of mine who work for doTERRA, producers of high quality essential oils. I’ve always used essential oils for scent (normally burning them which I now know is a big … Continue reading

Shea (butter) bliss

You’re no doubt familiar with shea butter (Butyrosperum Parkii) as an ingredient in many skincare products, especially natural beauty ones. It’s a top-notch moisturiser and skin superfood with high levels of vitamins and fatty acids and a host of benefits that have seen it rise … Continue reading

The flaw in your anti-ageing beauty routine…

Why am I posting a picture of a bin full of unused samples? This stash had been sitting on my dressing table for months but, tempted as I was to try them out, I finally relegated them to the trash. Why? Read … Continue reading

The Natural Deodorant Co. baking soda free deo for sensitive skin

Between the April showers there are occasional glimmers of warmer weather approaching and so a good natural deodorant is a must! There are so many mediocre brands out there and I’ve wasted a small fortune over the years in my … Continue reading

Little Ondine non-toxic nail varnish

When I first heard about non-toxic peel off nail varnish brand Little Ondine I was sceptical. Memories of Tinkerbell peel off children’s nail polish came to mind, thin and flakey and covering the carpet with flecks of pink plastic within … Continue reading

Appuru, organic beauty salon in London

Appuru is a natural organic beauty boutique and salon in Pimlico, central London. And given that it’s a four minute walk from my home (we Londoners are precise when it comes to distance on foot) I’m confused as to why it took … Continue reading

Elate Clean Cosmetics autumn/winter make-up collection review

I’ve never hidden my passion for Canadian brand Elate Clean Cosmetics. This super natural, vegan-friendly make-up brand offers really superior quality, an amazing range of colours and pure, non-toxic ingredients. If I had to use one green beauty make-up brand … Continue reading

For the kids: natural hand wash and hand freshener spray

Paddy's Foaming Hand Wash and Kinder By Nature's Hand Freshener

Having recently conquered the potty training milestone, the focus in our house has been getting little hands clean – almost more challenging than the potty training itself. Here are two natural children’s products we have fallen in love with: Kinder … Continue reading

Schmidt’s: the Holy Grail of natural deodorants

Schmidt's Ylang Ylang and Calendula Deodorant

“How are your pits?” “Amazing, yours?” This little overshare follows a scorching day out having convinced my sister to try Schmidt’s Natural Deodorant. My sister doesn’t usually buy in to my natural-is-better campaign. But two days later I get a … Continue reading

MooGoo Anti-Ageing SPF 15 Face Cream

MooGoo Anti-Ageing SPF 15 Face Cream

I often get asked for reviews of natural face creams with SPF. They’ve been somewhat lacking on the blog as my own preference is for non-nano zinc oxide as a UV blocker and when I started there weren’t that many … Continue reading