Lavera Natural Self Tanning Lotion

Well, autumn is here and no doubt your tan is fading. If this is the case and you are a lover of organic and natural ingredients you must give Lavera Self Tanning Lotion a try. Lavera Self Tanning Lotion will not last as as it's chemical filled brethren but you will go out knowing you will not turn yellow and that if a mozzie lands on you it will survive.

Tiny Tribe Shampoo Review

General review:

Tiny Tribe Shampoo, with orange and patchouli, is a divine smelling safe shampoo for your baby. Designed by Mums (for Mums), Tiny Tribe Shampoo is made with natural and organic ingredients and has a gentle and non-drying affect of your baby's skin.

Even though Tiny Tribe Shampoo is free from sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS) it lathers up very nicely and will not sting little baby's eyes.

Pros:

• Fantastic packaging
• No sulphates
• No artificial fragrances
• No parabens
• No tears
• Plant based
• Australian owned & made

Cons:

• Wish they made more products
• Availability

RRP: $12.95

To see our range of natural baby shampoo's click here.

Eco Store Baby Goat Soap Review

General:

Eco Store Baby Goat Soap is ideal for any baby, or baby's who are suffering from psoriasis and eczema. Goat's milk has excellent medicinal qualities for dry skin.

Eco Store Baby Goat Soap is a mild plant based soap with creamy goat's milk, essential oil of lavender and wheatgerm oil. Rich in vitamin E.

Pros:

• Made in New Zealand
• Excellent baby skin soothing qualities
• SLS free
• Recycled packaging
• Not tested on animals
• Price
  

Cons:

• Due to quality and popularity it is hard to find
• Bigger bar would have been nice

RRP: $4.40

Murchison Hume Bathroom Cleaner Review

Pros:

• Colloidal technology
• stylish packaging
• PET plastic recyclable bottle that gives an early 1900's look
• Kills bacteria and germs naturally by neutralising proteins
  
• Can be used on basins, bath, tiles and toilet
• Free from
• Comes in a value for money and groovy box set
  

Cons:

• Can't buy refills
• Hard to find
• Palm oil used
  

Ingredients: All natural cleaning formulation made from sugar cane, Palm oil, coconut oil and many other natural ingredients.

General: Murchison Hume Bathroom Cleaner works really, really well and was a complete surprise. Like with any natural cleaning product you benefit from cleaning without inhaling bleach or any other toxic fumes.

To learn more about Murchison Hume Bathroom Cleaner click here.

Soleo Sunscreen

Soleo Organics SPF 30 Natural Sunscreen is designed with organic and natural ingredients and is bonded with natural botanical extracts to moisturise, protect and care for your skin. Soleo Sunscreen is for all skin types, including sensitive skin. Soleo Sunscreen is ideal to use on your face as it is less oily than other natural sunscreens. Great for baby's, children and adults. Fragrance free. Patented nanofine zinc technology that won't leave your skin white. To see this product click here.

This is a great product that is both Australian made and owned and really does work! In fact, it was recently metioned on Today Tonight

Contains:
NO chemical UV-absorbers, NO synthetic preservatives, NO titanium dioxide, NO benzoates, NO petrochemicals, NO artificial colours or fragrances. NHCS Accredited. Australian Made.

Ingredients: Active Ingredient: Zinc Oxide 22.3%. Inactive Ingredients: Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil (Grapeseed), Helianthus Annus Seed Oil (sunflower), Capric/Caprylic Triglyceride, Vegetable Oils (and) Candelilla Cera, Cera Alba (beeswax), Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (green tea), Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract (roman chamomile), Lecithin, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil (safflower), Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract (cucumber), Tocopheryl Acetate and nothing else.

Yes Organic Personal Lubricants

Yes Pure Intimacy Lubricants are an exciting development in the certified organic industry. Yes personal lubricants are non-toxic and are safe for every person.

Yes Organic Personal Lubricants:

• Sensation intensifying
• Are made from pure, natural and organic ingredients
• Are completely free of parabens, glycerin, hormones, silicones & petroleum products
• Perfect for all types of people

Yes Pure Intimacy Organic Lubricant is an oil based, certified organic personal intimacy product that is set to revolutionise the industry & has taken years to produce - the only certified organic product in it's field.

Yes Organic Personal Lubricants are a really great products and, I believe, set a new benchmark in the standards and makeup of personal lubricants.

If you would like to learn more about this product click here.

RRP - 25ml $15.00

Andrew

Ecotanka Stainless Steel Water Bottle

The Ecotanka stainless steel water bottle is a great and relatively inexpensive alternative to plastic water bottles. Ecotanka water bottles are sturdy, non-toxic, and are safe for the whole family.

Ecotanka stainless steel water bottles are made from solid high quality stainless steel (food grade) and have a 1 year warranty against faulty manufacturing. Bottles come in 3 sizes - 350ml, 600ml & 800ml.


If you would like to learn more about these fabulous and safe drinking containers click here.


Andrew

Voila Wooden Toys

Voila Wooden Toy are finally here. Voila toys are educational, creative, urge thought, require skill, are non-toxic & are earth friendly.

Voila Natural Wooden Toys use rubber wood trees as their source of timber, which comes from the southern parts of Thailand. The purpose of these rubber trees is to extract liquid latex to make rubber. As the tree gets older is simply ceases to produce any rubber, it's then cut down and another is replanted - thus called plantation wood and not forest wood. It is with this old wood that all Voila toys are made. Cool story huh! Vist Voila Toys company website.

See our new and exciting range of Voila Toys.

Read related article on our new direction.

Andrew

Sanctum Natural Moisturisers

Sanctum natural skin care products are made from at least 90% certified organic ingredients, they are made in Australia and are inspired by the natural elements of the ocean and hinternland in Byron bay.

Sanctum organic and natural skin care products encourage a youthful complexion, naturally.

Featured Product - Sanctum Moisture Balance

Sanctum Moisture Balance is light and oil-free, gel based formula designed to guard against moisture loss, while reducing excess oil production. Sanctum Moisture Balance will leave your skin feeling cool and hydrated. Read more about this Sanctum Organic Care product.

To see all Sanctum skin care moisturising products click here.

CERTIFIED ORGANIC INGREDIENTS:
Aloe Leaf Juice, Oak Bark Extract, Rose Flower Oil, Glycerin, Calendula Flower Extract, Orange Oil, Chamomille Flower Extract

Andrew

Lavera Hair and Body Baby Shampoo

Lavera Hair and Body Baby Shampoo has been made for soft cleaning of your baby's hair and skin. Plant based moisturisers will keep your baby's skin looking healthy, naturally.

Lavera Hair and Body Baby Shampoo will also help treat an irritated scalp and will not irritate the eyes. Lavera Hair and Body Baby Shampoo contains no flower or herbal extracts, or essential oils. This fantastic organic shampoo is designed to care for your baby and children in a natural and homoeopathic fashion.

Ingredients :

Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, Lauryl Glucoside, Sucrose Laurate, Glucose Glutamate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate

Yet another great product designed by Lavera that will keep you family safe and clean, naturally. To learn more about this product click here. To see the whole range of Lavera products click here.

RRP - $15.40

Andrew

Natralia Natural Sunscreen 100g

Natralia Nourish Natural Sunscreen is non greasy, 4-hour water resistant and broad spectrum SPF 30+. It contains a rich mix of grape seed, aloe vera, ginseng, vitamin E and green tea that protects from UVA/UVB rays. Natralia Natural Sunscreen also contains titanium dioxide that contains a mineral that essentially reflects the rays the sun puts out.

Is titanium dioxide safe? Read more.

I have a very personal and practical opinion on the toxicity on titanium dioxide - unless you wan to stay indoors and live the life of a hermit wearing a sunscreen that does not contain unnecessary chemicals, but has titanium dioxide, I deem as the lesser of two evils. That is, better titanium than skin cancer.

Natralia Natural Sunscreen works, is chemical free, uses natural sun repelling agents, is non-greasy, is safe for your baby and really works.

If you would like to know more about this product click here.

RRP - $22.50

Keep you and your baby safe.

Andrew

Mozzie FO Natural Insect Repellant

Mozzie FO Natural Insect Repellent, as the name suggests essentially tells mosquitos to FO with a safe blend of Lavender, Peppermint, Eucalyptus, Thyme & Lemongrass.

Mozzie FO Natural Insect Repellent will last for hours and will also double as a soothing lotion if you are bitten by pretty much anything.

Mozzie FO Natural Insect Repellent will also keep you protected against flies and midgies.

Being Diethyl-meta-toluamide (DEET), Mozzie FO Natural Insect Repellant is safe for the whole family.

If you would like to know more about this product click here.

RRP - $9.00 (AUD)

Wotnot Natural Sunscreen

Wotnot Natural Sunscreen offers you and your kids, or baby natural protection from the harsh sun - SPF 30+! Wotnot Sunscreen has a great list of organic ingredients and will give you protection from UV-A & UV-B rays, Wotnot Sunscreen donates a percentage of each sale to children's charities.

Directions - apply 20 minutes before swimming and sun.

Wotnot natural sunscreen is a non-greasy, safe, alternative for your family - safe for your baby to. If you would like to know more about this product click here.

RRP - $24.00

Andrew

Soleo Organic Sunscreen

Summer is fast approaching and you are on the look out for a sunscreen free from nasty chemicals. Look no further that Soleo Organics all Natural Sunscreen.

Soleo Sunscreen features:

• NO chemical UV absorbers
• NO titanium dioxide
• NO synthetic preservatives
• Active ingredient is zinc oxide 23%
• Fragrance free
  

Soleo Organics all Natural Sunscreen is safe and formulated for adults, children and babies and on all types of skin. It has an SPF factor of 30 with broad spectrum protection.

Some of the ingredients include:

• Grapeseed oil
• Macadamia oil
• Green tea extract
• Roman chamomile extract
• Sunflower oil
• Lecithin
• Theobroma butter

Soleo Organics all Natural Sunscreen is a safe, albeit a little think in consistency, sun protective solution for the whole family.

Read more about this product.

RRP -$24.20

Be sun safe, naturally.

Andrew

Lavera Organic Mascara - Review

Lavera Organic Volume Mascara with Advanced Shaping Brush: adds lasting volume & length to lashes for beautiful, bright eyes! Nourishing extracts of Organic Jojoba & Wild Rose Oils deeply hydrate allowing flake-free volume throughout the whole day. This pure, paraben-free and heavy-metal-free formula rinses off with a mild cleanser and is ideal even for very sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers. Your personal assistant for tired looking eyes.

Application: To achieve extra lash volume, apply two coats of lavera Volume Mascara, adding a layer of powder in between.

Review & Comments - made by customer in-store

* "My eyes have always itched after an hour or so of applying mascara - to the point of being unbearable. I finally made the switch to Lavera Organic mascara and my irritated eyes became a thing of the past. Natural mascara contains no carmine - which is used in most cosmetic and is highly irritating to the skin - especially sensitive areas such as eyes..."

See Lavera Self Tanning review.
See Lavera Faces Summer Glow review.

To learn more about this product click here.

Andrew

Nuby BPA Free Baby Bottle Easy Grip

Nuby recently launched this fantastic non-toxic, bisphenol (BPA) free baby bottle that comes with an easy grip, straw, and silocone teat. To see all Nuby product click here.

This brilliant Nuby BPA free baby product is a stage 3 baby bottle and is 260mls in size. This Nuby baby bottle is very durable and will last you years.

Verdict

Nuby have made an excellent bottle here that is safe, non-toxic, practical and that also comes in a few cool colours. With the bisphenol scare running so hot at the moment this type of bottle is a cheap way to ensure the safety of your babies and kids.

RRP - $16.50

Andrew

Beetroot Chips By Absolute Organic

Imagine a piece of beetroot, sliced finely, shallow fried in organic palm oil, then sprinkled with a pinch of salt and you have an organic taste sensation.

Absolute Organic Beetroot Chips have a really defined sweetness, are crisp and are very deep red in colour. Absolute Organic Beetroot Chips are great for a snack or have them with dip, Absolute Organic Beetroot Chips are fit for any occasion.


Absolute Organic Beetroot Chips are made in Sydney and are certified by the Biological Farmers of Australia (BFA).

RRP - $3.50-$4.00

Andrew

Lavera Self Tanning Lotion

Try getting a tan, safely, with Lavera Organic Skin Care Self Tanning Lotion - without any exposure to the harsh sun. Active ingredients like soy extracts and DHA from sugar cane will give you a smooth, all over body tan evenly.

Other ingredients, in Lavera Organic Skin Care Self Tanning Lotion, like jojoba oil, calendula, aloe vera and rose water will act as an amazing moisturiser for your skin, while leaving it feeling refreshed.

Lavera Organic Skin Care Self Tanning Lotion actually won a special innovation prize in Europe in 2002. Perfect for all types of skin.

This is a really fabulous natural skin care product that gives surprisingly effective results. It's safe for all types of skin and is very effective in giving you a summer glow. It's also worth noting that all Lavera products are paraben free and are certified by EcoCert which is the equivelent to Australian Certified Organic.

If you would like to know more about Lavera Organic Skin Care Self Tanning Lotion click here.

It's also worth looking into Lavera Faces if you like the look of this product as it is designed specifically for your face.

RRP - $28.00

Lavera Faces Summer Glow

It's time to give your complexion a summer glow with Lavera Faces Summer Glow moisturiser. Lavera Faces Summer Glow is a gentle, face and skin friendly self tanning and moisturising lotion for your face. Lavera Faces Summer Glow is light, non-oily and has a beautiful citrus and calendula smell to it.

Lavera Faces Summer Glow tanning properties come from active ingredients like soy extract and DHA, a common tanning additive coming from plant sources like sugar cane.

I tried this Lavera organic skin care product the other day, as it was free with my purchase of Green Magazine, and I was surprised at how effective it was, and how quickly it worked - one sleep will do it. Great moisturising qualities too.

RRP - $29.95
* Vegan friendly

If you would like to learn more about this Lavera Faces Summer click here.

Andrew

Headlice Blitzer Review, Essential Health

Back To School Does Not Mean Back To Nits

Essential Heath Headlice Blitzer is just what Mum's need to tackle stubborn lice naturally.

• Contains safe and effective Pure Essential Oils
• Effective after 15 minutes
• Easy application
  
• Oil base makes it simple to comb the yucky eggs out

Contains: Macadamia Nut Oil, Pure Essential Oils of Thyme, Eucalyptus, Rosemary, Tea Tree and Lavender. To learn more about this product click here.

Now you can finally fight headlice naturally.

This is a really effective product that really works on those stubborn headlice and nits.

RRP - $18.00

Andrew