Wipes, wipes and more wipes!  Convenient. Disposable. Available. Let's take a close look at commercial wipes. While each may have its specific goal, all products need scrutinizing. Wipes for...  - Cleaning babies- Removing Makeup- Acne- Eliminating stains- Freshening up- Cooling down But what exactly are ‘wipes’?  We know they are supposed to clean.  But do they? Are they healthy?  High concentrations of surfactants, stabilizers and emulsifiers can be left behind on the skin after using a wipe, which can then cause skin drying and irritations…

When you completed your bathroom ablutions today, did you use deodorant? Toothpaste? Mouthwash? Did your routine involve soap? Body wash?  Facial wipes? Shaving cream?  Perhaps your baby or grandchild was nearby, comfortably Zen with a teething ring? Toxic invisible Triclosan may have been in any one or all of these products. Triclosan, the super anti-bacterial whitish crystalline powder is often added to skin care. It is a synthetic chemical, first introduced in the 70’s for hospital use to keep medical instruments sterile. But then its use spread.…

If 2019 calls you to move forward with the resolution to live a more natural lifestyle then these tips and tricks are for you! I will not go on and on about how toxic chemicals are bad for your mind, body and soul. You hear about that enough already! Let's focus on making choices that will propel us forward into the natural realm of health, well-being, energy and vitality. Tips and Tricks Make a habit to read every ingredient listed when scoping out products. You'd be surprised how tricky companies can be. If you cannot pronounce something, toss it. If the ingredient list is quite long, you…

Holidays are here! Can you feel the excitement? Or perhaps your anticipation has been creeping up inside as tension, nervousness and anxiety. Not many of us can float around calm and collected as we shop, clean, work, prepare, cook, clean more, decorate and organize. Finding patience in the ice and snow during traffic and parking madness can be a feat of futility. We breathe. We try to relax. We attempt the art of gratefulness. Sometimes holding it all together is more challenging than not. "What have I forgotten? Will family time be flawless or fury? I've checked my list twice, but am I…

Holiday Season is the perfect time to freshen up the pooch. Now we that are all on board with natural shampoos... Well, most of us hopefully... We can begin to get our dogs chemical free as well! Shampoo Bars are the best way to clean your dogs coat without the mess and toxicity of liquid shampoos. See our article on Zero Waste Shampoo Instructions: 1. Wet dog thoroughly using warm water. 2. Rub the bar directly on your wet dog's coat. 3. Massage into a foamy lather, avoiding the eyes. 4. And Rinse! 5. We also recommend the Apple Cider Vinegar Hair rinse to wash away odour, residue…

Coconut.  Miraculous. Superior. A Life Saver. Back in the 50’s there was a huge campaign against coconut, claiming it was an unhealthy saturated fat contributing to heart disease and other ailments. No thanks to the American doctor, Ancel Keys, who documented this misinformation, we all stopped eating coconut. In the 80’s, the ‘disparagement’ on coconut was further documented. We were told to eat a low-fat diet free of saturated fats. Unfortunately, coconut was still erroneously lumped in with ALL saturated fats. Instead, recommended were polyunsaturated fats such as margarine…

Frankincense, (aka olibanum) an aromatic resin retrieved from the boswellia trees in India, has been highly revered since ancient times as a sacred medicine. As an incense, it was burned to ward off negative energy in temples, churches and used for sacred rituals. Modern research is discovering its anti-inflammatory and hepatoprotective properties to be beneficial in treating serious illnesses, including cancer! No wonder it has been called 'The Father of All Essential Oils'.  Although our ORGANIC FRANKINCENSE ESSENTIAL OIL is of a pure therapeutic quality, we…

As we all try and do our part in reducing waste, we simultaneously begin to look at how consumption is affecting our health. We become aware of what we eat, use and eliminate down the drain and into our garbage and recycle bins. Our skin improves with the decrease in chemicals and our environment throws their branches up in a cheer for a cleaner world. Since we started making shampoo bars, (basic, esp, regular) many years ago, you have given us wonderful feedback on how they lather, how they make our hair clean and fresh and how your scalp is happier and healthier. The pesky eczema on…