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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Does water based lubricant kill sperm?
When a customer asked us 'does water based lubricant kill sperm?' this week, we went on a mission to research the topic to see what we could find out. Please note, this article does not constitute medical advice -
Introducing OmieBox - the 1st insulated bento box for hot and cold food
Have you ever wondered if there's an insulated bento box that will allow you to keep some food hot and some food cold in the same bento box? Enter OmieBox, the first bento lunch box with an insulated -
Up close with the Oasis Insulated Sports Bottle with the best Sippy Straw Cap
Looking for a quality and affordable insulated water bottle with a straw? The original Oasis Insulated Sports Bottle in the 780ml size has been joined by 2 new sizes, a 550ml bottle which is great for kids at -
What is deodorised coconut oil?
Back in 2014 when we wrote the first version of this blog, coconut oil was mainstream. Since then it has become so mainstream that you can find it in the supermarket, at the butcher, the fruit shop too -
Green With Envy - organic green makeup shade guide
UPDATE: Zuii is no longer stocked in store. Green makeup is not easy for everyone to pull off, especially eye makeup. It takes the perfect balance of the right eye colour, the right makeup, the right tools and -
Supermarket shopping bags - your #1 choices at the checkout have changed + a new ban on heavyweight plastic bags
In June 2023, it was announced in the media that Woolworths have gone back on their promise to only sell paper bags made in Australia as their supermarket shopping bags of choice, a decision they made over 2 -
Can you use coconut oil as leather conditioner?
Back in 2015 when we wrote the first version of this blog post, I wish I had dome some research. If I had found an article called 'can you use coconut oil as leather conditioner' and read it -
The best 3 natural mosquito repellent for kids
What's the best natural mosquito repellent for kids? Something that's gentle on the skin and the nose and makes your kid unappealing to the insects. Most Australian schools yards are filled with gorgeous tall trees, shrubs, grassy areas -
How to add essential oils in the bath the safe way using only natural ingredients
Are you adding essential oils in the bath safely? It's one of the most common uses for them, for the kids evening bath, popping in something that's soothing and relaxing that will help them sleep is a great -
Australian 1st - natural kids makeup kit with pressed powders
This is a kids makeup kit like you haven't seen before. An Australian first, this is a natural play makeup kit with pressed powders inside instead of loose powders. Less mess = better value for money in the -
Patch testing skin care for sensitive skin, babies & kids
How important is patch testing products for babies and young kids? We think it's vital. January 17th 2017, when this post was originally written (it has been updated in 2023), we saw a shocking case of a baby -
Does tinted sunscreen stain clothes? The best 3 tips to avoid the issue.
If you have ever asked yourself 'does tinted sunscreen stain clothes?' and wondered whether it's a good idea to use it or not, we have some good news. Tinted sunscreen, when applied correctly, is far less likely to