Summer is upon us in the Southern Hemisphere and with it the sizzling heat and inevitable sweat, kindly served by our largest breathing organ- skin. Our meat’s container is not only our largest detoxifying avenue but also a factory for our vitamin D reserves, a necessary hormone which plays a role in immune regulation and a myriad of other functions in the body .
Lord knows I am still not 100% toxin free in my life ( hello occasional Shellac, big brand make up and hair dye ) but I do try to bring chemical use in my environment to as low as possible to avoid triggering autoimmune issues that come with my MTHFR gene mutation, especially in the heat and humidity when pores open to breathe. Harvesting powers of Nature in concoctions that smell great is the easy part, the next mile is making a product which excels when compared to a more toxic counterpart.
Love, love everything about Fluff : natural ingredients, a subscription model, insistence on sleek, cool and sustainable packaging. All hail the skincare revolution.
Nutra Organics After Sun Mist uses the power of collagen peptides, cooling botanicals and Aloe Vera to soothe a sun kissed face, calm redness and cool down hot
Recreation Bondi Beach’s Stardust Body + Hair oil , smells like a musky sandalwood dream apres beach. I use mine with Imbibe’s Contour Body Gua Sha for the ultimate lymphatic drainage experience
Phthalates added to conventional perfumes have been associated with a ridiculous amount of health concerns from menstrual irregularities and infertility to heart issues, asthma and autoimmune problems.
While not as long lasting as their toxic cousins, these babies smell delicious and don’t mess up your health in the process.Clockwise from the top : Heartwood’s Touch Wood ‘s blend of Indian sandalwood, Cedarwood, Amyris, Nagarmotha, Black pepper, Cardamom, Frankincense, Geranium, Vetiver, Myrrh and Patchouli is a sensual and comforting scent, Vahy’s Isle of Blanc fragrance is a light, summery scent with an edge of marine with notes of Coconut, Patchouli and wood, Mihan Aromatics’ Munlark Ash perfume is a warm blend of Bergamot, Black Pepper, Fir Needle, Tree Sap, Australian Blue Cypress, Vetiver and Frankincense, Wyalba Australian Virtues Perfume Oil smells like Lemon myrtle, Rosalina and Eucalyptus – Australian summer in a bottle and Recreation Bondi Beach Stardustrefreshes and alights through scent of Bergamot, Lemon, Thyme, orris, Geranium, Galbanum, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Musk.
La Mav vitamin C hand cream contains ingredients CoEnzyme Q10, Shea Butter, Hyaluronic acid, botanical extracts and vitamin C plus adaptogenic actives such as Ashwagandha and Amla to help neutralise the impact of external stressors, reduce inflammation and leave hands feeling smooth and supple.