Shampoo bars have become more common recently as people begin to ditch liquid shampoo, packaged in bottles, for a more sustainable option. Changing hair care products is not a move that one takes lightly especially when you’ve found a product that works well for your hair type, so I was fortunate to have been intuitively guided to switch out my regular bottled shampoo for the … Continue reading Review: Christophe Robin Hydrating Shampoo Bar
Kuleana Beauty, alongside its parent company Pacific Biodiesel, is joining the dots between the beauty industry and biofuel industry with its range of natural beauty oils and cleansers. The sustainable beauty brand handcrafted in Maui, Hawaii and its portfolio of skincare products are part of a zero-waste, community-based farming, and renewable fuel initiative. Kuleana Beauty’s product range includes beauty oils made in Hawaii with locally … Continue reading Kuleana Beauty: Bridging the gap between the beauty and biofuel industries with sustainable Hawaiian skincare
Beauty Kitchen is helping to reverse the stat that 99% of beauty packaging is thrown out after just one use with their Return • Refill • Repeat programme. The sustainable beauty brand – founded by chemist, herbal botanist and beekeeper Jo Chidley – has made their new Seahorse Plankton+ range of products available in glass and aluminium packaging that customers can Return • Refill • … Continue reading Beauty Kitchen: Natural beauty brand pioneers sustainable packaging with Return • Refill • Repeat programme
Tea Tree Oil has gained worldwide recognition in recent years for its healing properties. The essential oil, which is extracted from the leaves of the Melaleuca alternifolia plant native to Australia, holds antiseptic and antibacterial properties. While Tea Tree Oil commonly used in the home for first aid, it also has a multitude of uses for hair and scalp. Fight Dandruff Tea tree oil has … Continue reading Tea Tree Oil Benefits for Healthy Hair and Scalp
Deodorant is one of those hygiene products that you may try out many before finding the one that’s right for you. There are a number of issues to consider when buying a deodorant. Deodorants and antiperspirants on the market today are laden with chemicals. The main active ingredient in antiperspirant is aluminium, which temporarily blocks sweat ducts at the skin’s surface until it’s washed away or wears … Continue reading Make Your Own Deodorant
Beauty and hygiene products are readily available yet these essential resources are taken for granted or amassed in such large quantities at home, that they are never used or see the light of day after purchasing. Tackling two issues here – “hygiene poverty” and beauty excess – PR Jo Jones and writer Sali Hughes have teamed up to create Beauty Banks. Beauty Banks is a non-profit organisation … Continue reading Beauty Banks: Helping to tackle “hygiene poverty” and beauty excess in the UK
If you’ve noticed a sudden change in your hair but are still loyal to your go-to products, it could be time to take a look at your water. Water hardness differs from state to state and may be to blame. Read on to learn what hard water is, how it affects hair, and how to get your hair back to its roots. via How to deal … Continue reading How to deal with Hard Water Hair [Infographic] — ecogreenlove
Meow Meow Tweet have created a range of natural beauty products that are both palm oil-free and multipurpose. Among Meow Meow Tweet’s multipurpose range is the Geranium Palmarosa Face Toner, which also doubles up as a make-up setting spray; Skin Cream which can also be used as a facial cream or body cream; Rosemary Avocado Shampoo Bar, which as an eco-friendly alternative to plastic bottled … Continue reading Meow Meow Tweet: The cat’s meow when it comes to palm-oil free and multipurpose skincare
If you’re experiencing skin problems, your first instinct may be to shop the skincare aisle for problem-solving products. But the cause of your skin woes may be simpler than you think. Before spending on new products, check the common habits below to see if any of them could be the culprit. via The effect of Foods on a Healthy Skin [Visual] — ecogreenlove Continue reading The effect of Foods on a Healthy Skin [Visual] — ecogreenlove
Hair goes through a lot on a daily basis – aside from pollution, the elements and hair styling, hair is put through all the hoops to achieve “less frizz”, “volume”, “bright colour”, “luscious waves” or “poker straight”. Hair products – spray, spritz, gel, and serum – cause build up over time. Commercial liquid shampoos and conditioners, which often contain synthetic silicones and silica, coat the … Continue reading Natural Remedies for Detoxing Hair and Removing Product Build Up
