Healthy Living Guide
Shop Naturally is one of Australia’s original online health & wellbeing stores, founded in 2009. We have always been a voice with a balanced view for leading a healthy life. We understand that our customers all have different needs and are capable of doing their own research and making their own informed choices about what best suits their needs. As a privately owned family business, we are not beholden to shareholders or investment companies. All the choices about what we stock and the information we share is 100% controlled by us.
Our Healthy Living Guide is a series of articles split into 5 categories, Eco Friendly, Wellness, Natural Beauty, Natural Home and Shopping Guides. We hope you find the information helpful in living your own healthy life and choose the products that are right for you. Jump straight to your favourite topic or read our latest articles below.
Latest Articles
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The use of synthetic preservative Phenoxyethanol in natural skin care products
Let's answer some questions about a lab derived preservative that is used in a variety of products that are predominantly natural ingredient based. Is Phenoxyethanol Safe?What about the FDA warning about PhenoxyethanolWhy is Phenoxyethanol used when there are -
Sometimes it's about reducing the amount of plastic you're using
We saw an interesting post by Who Gives A Crap this Plastic Free July and we really loved the message (see the bottom of this post for the full graphic). It explains how not everyone has the privilege -
How do natural mould cleaners work compared to chlorine bleach based products?
There are two different styles of formulas of natural mould cleaner, in this blog we will explain what they are, how they work, how they compare to what you find at the supermarket and which one we prefer -
Are you candles safe or toxic?
Candle Lovers - warning. There's a chance the candles you're burning are creating some toxins in your home, espeically in cooler weather when the home isn't well ventilated. Are your candles safe or toxic. What ingredients can cause -
Giovanni Curly Girl Styling Guide our top 3 favourite tips
Before Giovanni launched a dedicated Curl Habit range to look after curly hair, they still had a great selection of products that were curly girl approved. A lot more care and attention needs to happen around styling curly -
How long do Beeswax wraps last for?
Lots of people buy beeswax wraps thinking that they are helping the planet by reducing plastic use, which is correct. At this point in time most things are better for the environment than single use plastic. But if -
The best way to clean your reusable water bottle
How often do you wash your reusable water bottle? How often to do you wash the lid? The team at Tredmill Reviews did some swab testing back in 2019 with some alarming results. We predict that reading this -
Waters Co Filter Kit - 1 kit for 2 years. The importance of changing your filters at the right time
Did you know the Waters Co Filter Kit on the Ace Bio Jugs lasts you for 2 years? With the start of Plastic Free July, the movement to rid the world of single use plastic gets a more -
Our stainless steel pegs compared
A trend we have noticed in 2021 is the continuing growth of the stainless steel pegs market in Australia. Like coffee cups, straws and water bottles before them, they're starting to become a mainstream product being sold by -
The 2 best bar soap storage choices
In our ever changing eco world, one trend we see emerging is the switch to products that are either completely plastic free, a reduction in plastic or the elimination of single use plastic products. Bar soap storage is -
Your Guide to Plastic Free Body Moisturiser - Bar vs Liquid
UPDATE: we are no longer stocking these 2 products but we do have other natural body moisturisers in stock format. Going plastic free in a lotion is not an easy thing to do. Most lotions will come in -
Help. My peppermint essential oil is crystalised and I can't get it out of the bottle.
Imagine this. You get your peppermint essential oil bottle and use it with no issues. The following day the weather is super cold and you tip the bottle up to get a couple of drops in to your