Head lice review Head lice or nits are tiny, wingless insects that lay their eggs on hairs next to the scalp. Common among school aged children, they are about 2-3.5mm long, with six legs, each with a claw at the end. Head lice feed on human blood and need the warmth of a human scalp …
SHAMPOO Here is my list of the lowest tox shampoos I have found. I’m sourcing shampoo’s that don’t contain harsh preservatives inc Phenoxyethanol which you know I don’t like. I’ve tried to find as many Australian owned and made that fit into my small category and organic where possible. Shampoo bars| I’m yet to try …
Cosmic, Greenpan, Crumble & Neoflam Review: 🍳Cosmic Cookware has the Swiss ILAG Certified Coating. This is probably the best I have seen in the enamelled cast iron range. The coating Xerogel/ Xeradur which also has the European certification knife and fork LFGB. It consists of 7 layers and Two inner coatings of ILAG certified ceramic. …
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Chlorine Pool Review Chlorination is the most popular method for disinfecting swimming pool water. It kills pathogens in the water effectively. (DBPs) disinfection by-products are formed when Chlorine interacts with natural organic materials in water. DBPs can be absorbed via the skin, via the mucous membrane, inhaled & swallowed. Competitive swimmers are the most vulnerable …
SALTWATER POOLS- Saltwater pools produce a pure form of chlorine that’s delivered in a controlled way to prevent irritating byproducts called chloramines. They still contain chlorine, It just a smaller amount. A saltwater pool gets cleaned using a filtering system called a salt chlorine generator. The system uses electricity to turn salt into chlorine, which …
Children’s Sunscreen We all want to protect our children, so let’s start with their skin and what we put on it. This is my list of children’s sunscreen. I’m passionate about supporting Australian brands. I have personally checked every ingredient in every bottle I have listed here. Remember slip, slop, slap, seek and slide.(In no …
Cookware PART 2 Before you think yikes, I’m throwing all my pots and pans away, let’s see how to dispose of them correctly. Check with your local council recycling program. Some do accept clean pots, pans and other metal cooking dishes (even with plastic handles) but some will say no ceramics, crockery or Pyrex. If …
Cookware | PART 1 This would have to be my most asked question. I knew I would have to complete significant research before I could write a post about it. I have not fully made all the swaps I am recommending below, mostly because I haven’t had the time to research it like I have …
Why I don’t like Phenoxyethanol?? 🧪Phenoxyethanol was introduced around 1950 and today it can be used in up to 1% of cosmetics worldwide and is deemed safe. 🧪Phenoxyethanol is a hidden “Fragrance” ingredient and also used as a preservative. It can be found in nature such as in green tea, but now the version used …
What does GOTS certified mean? Having one common standard means textile processors and manufacturers can export their fabrics and garments with one organic certification that is accepted in all major markets. Anyone who intends to sell, label or represent any textile product with the trademark registered GOTS logo, with GOTS labelling and/or any other reference …
