Spring Beauty Products

As you know I have made the big move over to London from little old Auckland, NZ. So naturally I researched and found spots where I could buy my usual vegan, organic, and enviro friendly products.

Organic fruit and veg are readily available for reasonable prices at most supermarkets here, however wholefoods and natural home and beauty products are mainly found in speciality stores such as Wholefoods Market. There's one just a short walk from our apartment, it's not a good thing for the wallet! Did I mention there's a wholefoods food hall upstairs too?!

Here are my latest home and beauty finds that are all vegan, animal cruelty free, natural, free from any nasty chemicals and eco friendly.

Clockwise from top left:

Avalon Organics Pepermint hand and body lotion - Scented with refreshing peppermint essential oil, this cream has helped soothe my eczema when it's inflamed while moisturising my dry skin. I love this cream!

Naked Rescue Shampoo and Conditioner - This shampoo and conditioner leaves my hair feeling fresh, clean and soft. They are free from any harsh nasties and smell so good!    

Dr Bronners Magic Soap - Hemp and tea tree oil - Not your regular foamy type soap as it's made from natural ingredients, all things I can pronounce! I love the smell of the tea tree oil, I feel so squeaky clean after my shower especially because I know tea tree has antibacterial properties.

A. Vogel Neem Oil - I bought this oil to help heal the recent eczema outbreak on my body! I'm a little paranoid that it may be dust mites or fleas, so luckily neem oil is a natural insecticide. Neem oil has been used for centuries in Asia, known for it's many health and beauty benefits. This is a miracle oil! Every time I have a random rash or skin irritation this neem oil blend does the trick. The A.Vogel brand contains: sweet almond oil, neem oil (Azadirachta indica), oils of bergamot, rosemary and eucalyptus.

Jason Soothing Aloe Vera - Great cream that's safe for face and body, not too fond of the smell though. Still testing this one out will keep you posted how it works long term. I am really missing my Huckleberry Farms cream!

Dr Bronners Magic Lip Balm - I love peppermint. It's perfect for dry, cracked and irritated lips.

Let me know if you have any questions. I can't wait to try out more hippy products!

Kim xx 

Favourite Summer Products

This summer I have discovered some new products that I am in love with! Some of them are old favourites that have become staples in my home.

All fab eco/skin/animal friendly reasons aside, many people don't realise that many of these products are found in local supermarkets and are quite affordable, especially when you nab them at special prices! You really have to think of the value or cost of your own health, wellbeing and of course the planet!

I will let you look at the photo for brands and product info. If you have any questions, please ask below.


Kim xx

Home and Beauty Essentials Guide

As I have become more conscious of what I put into my body, I have also been more conscious of what comes into contact with my skin.

Ever since I was a young girl, I have had severe eczema. Steroid creams had always been my go to, even knowing that it wasn't natural and was thinning and fading my skin. Now my skin is better than ever, and I credit this to my diet and the products that come into contact with my skin.

The things I look for in home and beauty products are anything plant and mineral based with no nasty chemicals such as parabens and products using only natural fragrances such as essential oils. Of course for the ethical side, cruelty free - no animal testing and products that are biodegradable as well as packaging that is recyclable.

Around the same time that I went completely animal free, I went semi hippy and made all my own home and beauty products, it was amazing and so much cheaper! I made my own moisturiser, deodorant, perfume, toothpaste, cleaning products and even bronzer from cocoa. This was all possible on my school/work holidays. These days I find it easier to buy eco products from my local supermarket. Maybe one day I will be a stay at home mum, then I will aspire to do it again!

The following is what we have available at supermarkets in New Zealand and Australia. What I buy depends on what's on special at the time. I know it seems expensive, but can you put a price on your health and wellbeing? xx

Beauty

Hair
Organic Care Shampoo and Conditioner
Chantal Extra Virgin Coconut Oil - Leave in hair mask 

Face and body
Huckleberry Farms Basic Cream - My daily face moisturiser = miracle cream! 
Chantal Extra Virgin Coconut Oil - body moisturiser, make up remover, sunscreen
Eco Store - Peppermint lip balm 
Eco Tan - Tanning products
Lush - There 'Dream Cream' is amazing for dry hands and ezcema

Hygiene
Eco Store - hand wash and body wash
Lush - A range of beauty any hygiene products
Thursday Plantation - Tea tree deodorant
Phyto Shield - Lemon myrtle toothpaste
Red Seal - Fluoride free toothpaste 

Cosmetics
Inika
Natio
Innoxa

Home

Cleaning
Eco Store and Earthwise - Dishwashing liquid, all purpose cleaner, laundry liquid and cream cleaner for the bathroom.  

Jewellery Cleaner
Toothpaste and an old toothbrush

I will update this page regularly when I find new and exciting products! xx