May 2017
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Get rid of mosquitos naturally
We have received incredible feedback from customers using our Ultrasonic Diffuser to repel mosquitos with our Good Riddance Mozzie Essential Oil Blend. It can be used inside by plugging into a phone charger (it has a USB plug) or used outdoors with a portable battery pack (available at places like Big W). It is highly […]
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Growing Ban on Triclosan
Japan is one of a growing number of countries to ban Triclosan, a common chemical found in everyday personal care products like anti-bacterial handwashes/gels and toothpaste. The decision follows the US, with the FDA finding that triclosan was no more effective at preventing the spread of illness than washing hands with soap and warm water. Research […]
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Fragrance and Toxicity
There is growing awareness about the toxicity of fragrances in our everyday personal care products. Kate Grenville, an acclaimed Australian author, has just released a book about her investigation into fragrances, The Case Against Fragrance. It is now well established that phthalates, which are the component of synthetic fragrances which make them last longer, are endocrine […]
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Diluting essential oils safely
Essential oils are a 100% natural, non-toxic fragrance and have renowned therapeutic benefits. There are many ways to use essential oils other than vapourising in an essential oil burner or ultrasonic diffuser (although this is a wonderful way to use them!). You can develop your own sprays or oils to use for different purposes. For example, […]
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Babies' skin and sensitivities
It is a little known fact that babies’ skin is still forming for at least three months after birth. It is not yet a proper barrier under this age and it is for this reason we recommend that as little as possible is applied directly on babies’ skin. The skin of babies differs from adult skin in several […]
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Toxicity and Candles
Scented candles have become a staple, go-to gift idea. They are renowned for their mood enhancing and emotionally soothing benefits, as well as creating a lovely ambient atmosphere. The truth is however, that most commercially produced candles contain substances that when burned, may emit small amounts of toxins such as acetone, benzene, lead and mercury, polluting […]