Natural + Sustainable Beauty + Hygiene

Want to avoid smearing liquid microplastics on your skin, hair and teeth? Me too! The fact that companies are still adding liquid polymers and microbeads to cosmetics, like makeup and skincare, is shocking. If you want to reduce the microplastics you rub on your body., here are 10 eco-friendly beauty brands with plastic-free ingredients.

Sunscreen is at the top of the list of most confusing eco-friendly products, don’t you think? In the last few years, I’ve heard from so many people who bought sunscreen free from chemical filters and it turned out they were greenwashed. Non-nano mineral sunscreens are the safest when it comes to environmental impact so today I’ve listed 10 non-toxic sunscreens along with reviews for each.

Is Odylique eco-friendly and sustainable? A close-up look at natural beauty brand Odylique’s ingredients, manufacturing and supply chain.

The best kinda beauty gifts are kind to your skin and the planet. Here is a review of the sustainable beauty gift set by ethical skincare brand Odylique, now called Hydration Heroes

Wondering if Hairy Jayne’s shampoo bar is right for you? I’ve tried over a dozen different shampoo bars and in this review I’ll tell you everything you need to know about Hairy Jayne’s solid shampoo, including what ingredients are in it, and how sustainable it is.

In this detailed review of grüum’s shampoo bars, I will break down the ingredients so you can see if grüum’s solid bars will work well with your hair. I will also be sharing my review of the grüum nourishing shampoo bar.

This is a review of Fussy deodorant. I’ve been searching for an eco-friendly deodorant that’s natural (aka free from aluminium) and doesn’t leave white marks… let’s see if Fussy’s refillable deodorant does the job.

Does Kitsch's solid shampoo contain silicones? This Kitsch review analyses the ingredients in its shampoo bars to see if they are both non-toxic and effective at cleaning hair.

I’m waking up my neglected sense of smell by reviewing Scentered’s refillable aromatherapy products. You choose your desired mood and complete the three step Wellbeing Ritual whenever you need. Today I’m reviewing three products from the Sleep Well and De-Stress ranges. The natural, eco-friendly candle, a portable balm and an oil to put in the bath or on your skin.

Plastic-free conditioner, why is it so hard to find a good, solid bar? As a sleep-deprived mum who rarely remembers to brush her hair, I need a conditioner that helps me to keep on top of the tangles so I can avoid the dreadlock that lingers on the side of my head. While there are ‘natural’ liquid options available in recycled plastic packaging, a solid conditioner bar has a lower carbon footprint so I really wanted to make the swap.

The best kinda beauty gifts are kind to your skin and the planet. Here is a review of the sustainable beauty gift set by ethical skincare brand Odylique, now called Hydration Heroes

I’m on a quest to find an eco-friendly shampoo and conditioner bar that won’t leave me scratching like I’ve got nits. One that cleans well in hard water, is plastic-free and has no transition phase or vinegar.

Here is a review of 5 products by Ethique: the frizz wrangler shampoo bar, the heali kiwi shampoo bar, st clements shampoo bar, the guardian conditioner bar, and the wonderbar conditioner bar.

Did you know a shampoo bar “transition phase” is a myth? This guide will tell you everything you need to know about switching to solid shampoo and how to avoid waxy hair in hard water areas.

If you’re new to shampoo bars, you may be wondering how you use them properly. There are many different opinions online, but I’ve spent the last six years researching and testing different shampoo bars and today I’m going to share the 8 steps I use to wash my hair with one.

Do you know which of the three types of shampoo bars is best for your hair type? Whether you have curly, wavy, or straight hair, read this to find out what ingredients will work best for your individual hair and how to ensure product build-up doesn't become a problem.

Going plastic-free with your hair care shouldn't be so hard. I get a lot of questions about which shampoo bars work best so I thought it’d be useful to create a list. All 13 bars are cruelty-free with zero waste packaging.

Are you fed up with shampoo bars leaving your hair greasy? Or nervous about trying a new zero-waste hair product? Wherever you are on your zero waste journey, this list of American shampoo bars will effectively clean your hair.

Let me guess - you switched to a solid shampoo bar and now you’re wondering if this greasy nightmare will ever end? I hear you, the same thing happened to me (and it wasn’t pretty). It’s been over two years since I figured out what the problem was with certain shampoo bars and I’ve been researching ever since. In this post, I'm going to list the most common reasons your shampoo bar isn’t cleaning your hair and offer some solutions.

This guide shares the pros and cons of non-toxic, sustainable period products so you can work out what is best for you. Learn more about reusable cloth sanitary pads, period underwear, menstrual cups and discs.

If you’re new to sustainable living or would like to learn more about which plastic-free products work (and where you can buy everything at once to save on postage), then this blog post is for you. Stick around to find out which sustainable businesses sell a wide range of zero-waste bathroom products and for my ultimate list of plastic-free swaps.

In this guide to natural deodorant (where I share the best brands), I'm answering all your FAQs about transitioning to aluminium-free deodorant. If you want to know how to detox your armpits, read ingredient lists or make your own DIY recipe, this post is for you.

If you’ve become aware of the potentially harmful ingredients in mainstream products, you may be looking to switch to a natural, vegan deodorant. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by choice, or cringing at the price of some of the plastic-free deodorants, making your own is a cost-effective solution.