Healthy Living Guide - Natural Beauty Articles
Our natural beauty articles cover everything you need to know about the products you’ll find in our hair care, skin care, makeup and body ranges. While we prefer to only stock products that are 100% naturally derived, there are lab derived ingredients that are safe to use in small quantities and there are plenty of natural ingredients that can cause harm. This is why each product and formula is judged on its individual merit. The EWG’s Skin Deep database is just one of several valuable tools that helps us decide what to stock.
We disclose all ingredients and make mention of anything we feel someone looking for natural products should know. The biggest one for us is nail polish. It’s impossible to formulate a nail polish that actually works that’s 100% natural. Brands like Hanami have successfully produced a quality product by removing the 10 worst offenders, a 10-Free polish, and have even formulated a polish remover that doesn’t take your breath away.
As soon as you introduce water into a formula, it’s a breeding ground for bacteria and the products need to be preserved. Natural preservatives are really expensive. Some budget friendly brands will use phenoxyethanol. Unless you have a specific sensitivity to the ingredient, allowing this ingredient gives us budget friendly options for customers who may not be able to afford the luxe products that use the expensive stuff. Our motto is simple, to provide balanced information and products and trust that our customers are capable of deciding what is best for them. We are always here to answer questions if you would like some clarity on anything.
Latest Articles
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Introducing RAWW cosmetics
New to our store in late 2017, RAWW Cosmetics are the only superfood based Australian made, Australian owned cosmetics and natural skin care company. They believe that woman should treat their skin to the power of natural superfoods -
Why you should use a tongue scraper
The Ayurvedic self-care ritual of Jihwa Prakshalana is commonly known as tongue scraping. A tongue scraper or tongue cleaner is a simple piece of equipment that you can keep in your bathroom with your toothpaste and your bamboo -
New kids makeup products from No Nasties
No Nasties is an Australian company produce a range of beautifully crafted kids makeup. From play makeup to face paint, hair chalk and temporary tattoos, there's a product to suit both boys and girls of any age. The -
New! The Natural Family Co dental care range.
From the makers of Jack n Jill Kids Toothpaste comes an adult offering in natural dental care. The toothbrush handles in the range are made from non-GMO corn starch and are biodegradable like a bamboo toothbrush is but -
What's the difference between the Inika Liquid Foundation & the BB Cream
I am the first to admit that I'm not a leading expert on the intricacies of foundation and makeup. When I wear natural makeup, I keep my foundation as light as possible, usually with a quick dusting of -
Your ultimate guide to picking the perfect natural sunscreen
Natural sunscreen can be hit and miss for so many people. TGA regulations mean we are not allowed to sell and pack off samples, so instead, we lift the lid on all the sunscreen in store and give you -
4 reasons to use natural zinc this summer
UPDATE: we no longer stock this brand, but we have other zinc creams and zinc sticks available in store. Sun & Earth is a natural zinc cream is thicker than mineral sunscreen and a throw back to years -
Natural makeup options for girls.
There is no doubt about it - lots of little girls love makeup! From kids play makeup and face painting as toddlers, makeup required for dance and ballet recitals, to tween and teen exploration - we have plenty -
Inika Eyeliner Pencils arrive
I have been busy in our photo studio again, this time shooting the eye makeup. Today the Inika Organic Eyeliner Pencils were added to store after each one was carefully photographed and colour matched. Above you can see -
Inika Long Lash mascara really does out perform regular mascara
I have mentioned at least once or twice now how thrilled we are to have Inika back in our store after a hiatus for a few years. I am being very thorough adding the stock back on, taking -
Inika Certified Organic Lipstick
We are getting closer to having the complete Inika range of makeup available for purchase online in our store, and the next few weeks should see the opening of our Natural Beauty Bar where customers can make an -
How do you clean a dry body brush?
Do you own a dry body brush yet? If not and you like to invest in quality, this is the brush you're after. Buy once, use for a lifetime. While many people use exfoliants and body scrubs, and even
