Body & Beauty

Coconut oil has so many uses - in cooking, for health and beauty, even for medicinal purposes. It's safe for babies, children and pregnant women to use, and there are just so many uses for it! Using coconut oil in...

During pregnancy, your skin glows. Your hair is thick and lush. And then the baby comes. Your hair falls out and your skin becomes dehydrated from breastfeeding. You get spots and skin pigmentation from the raging post natal hormones. It...

What is cradle cap? Cradle cap is a form of dermatitis affecting babies in their first few months of life. It looks like  a bad case of dandruff or psoriasis - it's in fact a form of seborrhoeic dermatitis that shows up...

Colic has no identifiable cause. It's not a medical syndrome, digestive malfunction or an illness. And yet according to Dr Luisa Dilner in the Guardian, it's estimated that between 5-20% of babies are affected by colic. What is colic?  Colic...

We had a reader ask about the how-tos of removing zinc oxide sunscreen. Now, zinc oxide is a type of mineral sunscreen (also called "natural sunscreen" or "physical sunscreen"). Mineral sunscreens are non-toxic and not irritating. They also work well...

The importance of understanding your skin type Embarking on a skincare journey involves more than just picking products off the shelf. It requires understanding your skin type. Like tailoring an outfit to fit perfectly, selecting skincare products that match your...

You’ve likely come across spray sunscreens when looking for sun protection. They’re fast and seem easier to apply. Plus, they’re convenient and portable. But they’re not as good as you might think, and even the Cancer Council warns against them....

I’ve written before about how much I love transdermal magnesium products like Ancient Minerals. They’ve really helped with my headaches and insomnia. Your body actually absorbs magnesium better when applied to the skin than when taken orally (especially if you...

Weakness of the pelvic floor muscle can occur during pregnancy as well as post delivery, therefore it is important to strengthen the muscle both whilst pregnant and after delivery (both vaginal delivery and c-sections). Pregnancy puts a strain on a...

You’ve probably already heard of shampoo bars, maybe from friends who backpack or travel a lot. They might sound like a quirky idea. Do they actually work? Can you really wash your hair with a solid shampoo bar?  What are...