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Discover how superabsorbent polymers are reshaping industries with unparalleled liquid retention, from personal care products to sustainable agriculture solutions.

We've been selling disposable nappies here in Hello Charlie for years, and we're still fascinated by how they work. We know this makes us sound like a complete geek,  but the engineering behind disposable nappies blows us away.  There are nearly 1,000 patents registered that...

Updated 25 April 2023 The other day, I was talking to someone who was telling me that her baby had been hospitalised because he had such bad nappy rash. She said that until she read our Safer Baby Wipes Cheat Sheet,...

Some babies don’t need nappy rash creams at all. Some need them at every nappy change. No matter what your baby needs, here's how to choose a non toxic nappy rash cream. Why do you need to use a nappy...

A while back, I decided to stop stocking a 'natural' brand of skincare here at Hello Charlie because they reformulated and introduced silicones to their product formulations. I had lots of questions about why I don't like silicones, so I...

Your favourite laundry detergent may get your whites white and your colours fast, but have you ever wondered how it affects everything else it touches? What does it do to your skin, your lungs, your pets, the air in your...

Bubble bath isn't an essential skincare product in the way that say, toothpaste is. But it makes bathtime fun for little ones, and feels luxurious and relaxing for adults. But before you pour a capful of bubble bath into the...

Because of its cheerful yellow and orange flowers, calendula is a popular addition to home gardens and lawns. But did you know that this gorgeous herb is also a valuable medicinal plant? For centuries, people have been using calendula (Calendula...

Germs are bad, which is why you need to wash your hands with soap. And antibacterial soaps kill even more germs, so they should be better than normal soap, right? Well, maybe not. Recent studies show that: "Antibacterial soap containing...

Updated 2 November 2017 There's something about sunshine that makes you happy, isn't there? Coming out of a really cold winter in Victoria this year, it's lovely to finally be able to sit out in the sunshine, feel the warmth...

If you're thinking about living a greener life, knowing where to start can be tricky. There's so much information that it can feel overwhelming, especially at the beginning. That's why I suggest that you make small changes to the tasks...