Category Archives: skin & body care

Avoid Zinc Oxide in Sunscreens

Posted on May 11, 2012 by

Time to check your sunscreens in preparation for Summer (if we ever get any…)! I have always recommended non toxic sunscreens as I think most of the problem comes from the toxic chemicals the vast majority of them contain, not … Continue reading →

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Free From Food Awards Shortlist

Posted on February 21, 2012 by

I SO look forward to the Free From Food Awards shortlist coming out each year. It answers the simple question: ‘Which are the best, tastiest, most innovative freefrom foods around?’. And that’s something we all want to know isn’t it? … Continue reading →

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#Skin Allergy Link To #Food Allergy Explained

Posted on June 1, 2011 by

Touching a food allergen can cause a skin reaction just as surely as if you had eaten it – and now researchers think they have found the reason why (my emphasis in bold): “More than 40% of children with atopic dermatitis … Continue reading →

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7 Cream For #Eczema

Posted on May 31, 2011 by

I was alerted to this herbal/homeopathic eczema treatment called 7 Cream by Sharon, a patient needing something for her family’s eczema.     Sharon said:   “ Eventually seem to have found a cream that helps the eczema on my hand.  … Continue reading →

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Skincare Ranges Article

Posted on April 26, 2011 by

skinsmatter.com     the resource for problem skins and   freefrom natural and organic beauty Check out my new article about the best allergen and toxin-free skincare ranges published by SkinsMatter. I have updated my choices to take account of new ranges … Continue reading →

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Not-So-Simple Cleanser

Posted on February 8, 2011 by

I got a press release today launching a new Simple vitamin cleanser. Now I know just because it is called ‘Simple’ doesn’t mean it’s going to be non-toxic (although many people would infer that for obvious reasons), but I thought … Continue reading →

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Eczema Cream Review

Posted on January 28, 2011 by

As per my post about Gentle Green’s new Ecz-Tend cream for eczema, Sue trialled it for us and concluded: “I have tried Gentle Green’s Eczema cream over the last two weeks, and it certainly does soothe itching and relieve inflamed … Continue reading →

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Natural Toothpaste Alternative

Posted on January 25, 2011 by

I have been looking at exactly what is in toothpaste recently, and it doesn’t make for good healthy reading. So, I have had a go at making my own with bicarb and a oral herb mix I made myself. It’s … Continue reading →

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Hidden Parabens

Posted on January 10, 2011 by

Crafty toiletry manufacturers getting wise to those of us avoiding their toxic products are hiding parabens etc by using names on labels we don’t recognise!  An example is ’Phenonip‘ - see this note someone sent me recently: “I recently bought a face cream … Continue reading →

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Christmassy Food, Gifts, Wrap & Eco Gifts Now On Site

Posted on October 26, 2010 by

Yep, I have all but finished my trawl around the various sites for the best eco-friendly, non-toxic Christmassy stuff I can find, and I have created some Christmas Guides for you.  The Eco Gifts Guide includes a set of 3 … Continue reading →

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