Chemical Info
Fluoride Toothpaste Smackdown - Natural vs Mainstream
We know that fluoride can be controversial. But if you want fluoride in toothpaste, does that mean that you have to h...
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Toothpaste Toxins: Toothpaste Ingredients To Avoid
You brush your teeth twice a day, and spit out the toothpaste. And because you spit it out, it doesn't matter whethe...
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Toxic Chemicals: What to Avoid When Pregnant
When you’re researching how to have a healthy pregnancy you’ll probably see a lot of scary stuff. Unfortunately there...
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Fluoride in Toothpaste: Yes or No?
Do we really need fluoride in toothpaste? Many places in Australia have had fluoridated water since the 1950s (althou...
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What to Look for in Disposable Nappies?
I've been selling disposable nappies here in Hello Charlie for years, and I'm still fascinated by how they work. I kn...
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Synthetic Microfibers: Why You Should Avoid Them
If you care about the environment, you’ve probably been trying to live a plastic free life as much as possible. You m...
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Toxic Living: Baby Soap And Baby Wash
Bath soaps for adults often contain harsh synthetic ingredients. But that’s not true for children’s bath products, is...
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Silicones In Makeup and Skin Care: Should You Avoid Them?
A while back, I decided to stop stocking a 'natural' brand of skincare here at Hello Charlie because they reformulate...
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Shopping Guide: What To Look For In Natural Laundry Powders
Your favourite laundry detergent may get your whites white and your colours fast, but have you ever wondered how it a...
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How to Find the Best Natural Lip Balm
Why is it that some lip balms seem to leave your lips dry and flaky, no matter how many times you reapply? It's becau...
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Shopping Guide: What To Look For In A Natural Toothpaste
We all use toothpaste twice a day. So it makes sense that our toothpaste should be one of the things that we look at ...
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Why You Shouldn’t Clean with Bleach
People have been using chlorine bleach to clean their homes and clothing since the 1950s. For many, the smell of ble...
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