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  • Breast Care: The Best Care

    by Gemma Aloisio
    It's October, and that means: it's Breast Cancer Awareness Month...and THAT means: let's catch up with Michelle from Chelle's - Saving Starfish.
    Posted in Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Breast care

  • See Why This Is The Safest Aussie Made Natural Vegan Lip Balm Ever!

    by Tracey Hickmott

    Nobody wants dry cracked lips. Feel confident knowing that you’re applying 100% naturally derived, vegan friendly ingredients to help keep your lips softened, hydrated and nourished.⁣

    A BIG thank you to  Beautifully Well Box for this terrific article.

  • It's Time We Had a Chat: The Stigma Around Sweat

    by Gemma Aloisio

    Have you ever felt self-conscious about sweat? Have you ever thought about why?

    I think it's time we did. 

  • Sustainable Packaging: Which one is more eco-friendly?

    by Jacinta Shephard
    With so MANY types of packaging from recyclable to biodegradable - it's hard to know which one is which. I too, get stumped. In my newest blog, I'll give you the 411 on sustainable packaging and which ones are the most eco-friendly.
    Posted in Eco-friendly packaging, Sustainability, Sustainable packaging

  • Is Your Washing Machine Making You Stink?

    by Gemma Aloisio

    You've done the washing, your clothes still smell and now YOU smell too.

    Where's it all going wrong?

    Okay, okay. Before the stress sweats begin, let's start at the beginning...

    Posted in Natural fibres, Synthetic fabrics, Washing machine

  • Benefits of Australian Sandalwood Essential Oil

    by Jacinta Shephard

    It’s no lie we are constantly looking for the next best thing in skincare, or an absolute miracle ingredient we all NEED to get our hands on!

    Australian Sandalwood has been used for many centuries for rituals and ceremonies. But only now we are releasing it helps promote glowy and radiant looking skin! ✨

    Jacinta discovers the amazing benefits this holy grail ingredient encases, and why she loves this particular oil! 🙌

  • Natural Deodorant Myths - Debunked!

    by Gemma Aloisio

    We’ve all had the debate: stick to conventional deodorant or make the bold switch to its natural alternative? Which one actually works? What will it mean for my body? 

    Gemma recently made the switch to natural deodorant and discovered some interesting truths to the most alarming claims about its use. 

    “I’m not sure that I even experienced a ‘detox period.” 

    Read as Gemma reveals the biggest myths about natural deodorant. 

  • 5 Reasons Why I Converted To Natural Deodorant

    by Jacinta Shephard

    Jacinta was one of 'those people' that snubbed their nose at the thought of natural deodorant. She was very sceptical about its effectiveness and wondered if it would actually work.

    Here, Jacinta shares 5 reasons why she converted to natural deodorant.