Monthly Archives: July 2011

‘Wash your face with honey challenge’: end of week 2

Posted on July 29, 2011 by | 3 Comments

Honey in HoneycombIt’s gone so quickly, and what an amazing two weeks it’s been! We haven’t gone a single day without washing our face with honey, and what an improvement… Skin washed with honey just glows – pores shrink to an itty bitty size, skin looks healthy, vibrant and fresh and smells delicious (good enough to eat!). And all this happens very quickly – at the end of week 1 we were already seeing a big difference.

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Skin care ingredients that don’t mix well

Posted on July 27, 2011 by | Leave a comment

Row of poison bottles on shelvesIf you only used one product in your skin care routine, wouldn’t things be so much simpler? Sadly until we find a cleanser / exfoliant / toner / moisturiser / weekly masque all in one we have to rely on multiple products to do the job.

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Natural laundry: the better choice

Posted on July 25, 2011 by | Leave a comment

Laundry drying on a lineWithout advocating a return to boiling and scrubbing laundry with an oversized bar of soap, we still think most commercial laundry liquids and stain removers have a lot to answer for. Continue reading →

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Care for a bath cookie?

Posted on July 23, 2011 by | 1 Comment

Recipe Card for DIY Bath ProductsAt the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, they don’t just make educational animated films about the danger of certain skin care ingredients*. They also have some quirky DIY recipes in e-card form! Continue reading →

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The Story of Cosmetics is turning one!

Posted on July 22, 2011 by | 2 Comments

This amazing little film has almost reached 800,000 views in its first year of existence – and its creators are hoping it will reach 1 million views on its birthday. If you haven’t watched it yet, please do – it could be a life-changing 8 minutes… Continue reading →

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‘Wash your face with honey challenge’: end of week 1

Posted on July 22, 2011 by | 2 Comments

Jar of honeyLast Monday we solemnly swore to wash our face with honey every day for two weeks, no exceptions, no excuses. Not only have we kept our word, we’ve noticed that our skin really loves it – it’s looking more plump, glowing and clear. So much so that we’re thinking of keeping the honey challenge going indefinitely.

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7 habits your skin routine needs

Posted on July 21, 2011 by | Leave a comment

Woman gently cleansing her skin in front of a mirrorDoing less to the skin rather than more is a good idea – you have a greater chance of keeping its pH levels intact and avoid irritation or dryness. Beauty editor Melisse Gelula has compiled 7 non-negotiable steps for fresh and healthy skin. Continue reading →

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Win win: current Echolife giveaways

Posted on July 20, 2011 by | Leave a comment

Jar of Echolife Hydrated Green Clay (Calcium Bentonite)Remember to head over to Wellness WA to enter the draw to win one of five jars of our hydrated – super all natural cleanser and detoxifying facial masque – clay! Entries close tomorrow, July 21st.

Bottle of Weleda Almond Soothing Facial OilAnd over at the Belle Lumière you can win a bottle of Weleda Almond Soothing Facial Oil: perfect to apply on freshly cleansed skin for a boost of natural moisturising and beneficial nutrients. Entries on this one close on July 23rd.

Thank you to Annette and Jessica for hosting the giveaways, and good luck!

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Green your beauty routine: all natural body lotion

Posted on July 20, 2011 by | 1 Comment

Bottle of all natural body lotion from BotaniPractically Green has a really good article on switching to all natural body lotion: why it’s good for you, a quick list of ingredients to avoid, and how to make the switch. Continue reading →

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The ‘Wash your face with honey’ challenge

Posted on July 19, 2011 by | 4 Comments

Banner with spoonful of honey for the Crunchy Betty Wash your Face with Honey ChallengeThe beauty of a natural skin routine is how much skin likes it: moving to all natural products can show dramatic improvement and make skin glow quicker than a blink.
Whatever your current routine, gentle cleansing is a good place to start. Continue reading →

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