When it comes to mattresses, many of us will think little about ‘what lies beneath’. However, your choice of mattress may be the one step between a good night’s sleep and a bad one. If you consider that many of us spend a third of our year sleeping, what you are sleeping on suddenly becomes …
If you’re like me when I first heard of them, you may be wondering what on earth earthing shoes are?! Are they just another natural living trend, or is there evidence to it? Most of us have some kind of damage to our feet from the shoe choices made over the years. Women damage their …
Hair brushes are a part of our everyday routines and many of us are guilty of using the same brush for years and years… and years (without washing them)! If you are looking to change your hairbrush of choice, why not try a boar bristle brush? There are lots of great benefits to using this …
When you’re brushing your teeth, you might not think about the ingredients that you’re actually putting in your mouth. If you’re buying toothpaste in the UK, all of the ingredients used will have been tested and deemed safe by the relevant authorities. However, some ingredients can cause irritation and discomfort for some people. One of …
These days, it’s fairly common to see all kinds of hair colours when walking around the streets: black, bleach blonde, pink, purple and everything in between. Dying one’s hair has become a common way to make a fashion statement, as well as disguising grey hairs—one of the most obvious visual signs of aging. But not …
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Noticed a red and itchy rash appear suddenly after you use a particular cosmetic? Skin feel very irritated after you do the washing up? You could be sensitive to methylisothiazolinone, a chemical that is found in the majority of cosmetics and many household cleaning products like washing up liquid and laundry detergent. Luckily, there’s an …
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Mosquitos are one of the deadliest creatures on Earth. In addition to the skin irritation, redness and swelling they cause with their bites, they can also carry diseases such as malaria, dengue fever, Zika virus, yellow fever, encephalitis which account for over a million deaths every year. While we’re more likely to suffer the milder …
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Non-toxic rugs and carpets are the healthier choice when it comes to decorating your home. Sustainable, recyclable and eco-friendly, these non-toxic rugs are grown without chemicals. They’re created without potentially toxic glues and other chemicals and don’t harm fragile ecosystems or kill wildlife. If you’d like to know more about the dangers of regular rugs …
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Are synthetic rugs toxic? The answer might surprise you. Synthetic rugs do indeed contain a large amount of chemicals which could be considered harmful to both humans and the environment. Although cheaper than natural, eco-friendly rugs, the health risk these pose completely outweighs the financial savings. That’s why, if you care about the health and …
If you have sensitive, reactive skin, you might find that regular face wash products packed full of artificial chemicals do more harm than good. One particular culprit is sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS). SLS is a foaming agent that can irritate the skin and dry it out, which is why people with hypersensitive skin are often …
