Body & Beauty

I had a question last week about using deodorants during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Have you noticed that some of the natural deodorants that we sell here at Hello Charlie are not suitable for use during pregnancy? Let me explain. Deodorants...

The idea of baby massage is not a new one, but it's only recently that it's become more popular in Australia. There are so many benefits for both you and your baby when you start doing natural baby massages. The...

Did you know that, like humans, sea urchins are sensitive to light and chemicals? Sea urchins are such clever little guys. They create their own natural sunscreen to protect their little ones from the sun's harsh rays. And that's what...

Looking after babies outdoors can be a tricky business, especially now that the weather has warmed up again. Not only are their delicate skins susceptible to UV damage, but they can also easily become overheated which in turn can lead...

Don't you hate it when you peel your swimmers off after a long day at the beach and see the telltale redness of sunburn? You just know you're in for an uncomfortable few days. We all know we have to...

Summer is here! It's the season of sun and sand, thongs, and salty water. What a bummer that all these lovely fun things take their toll on your skin and hair.  Here's our top picks for lots of lovely summer...

Summer is on the way here in Australia, and my thoughts begin to turn to sunscreens and sun protection. How do you choose a good, natural sunscreen that's going to offer the sun protection that you need? We've just updated...

Eczema is a very common skin condition that makes your skin dry, scaly, red and itchy. It can affect anyone from babies to adults, but it's more common in children. Eczema can be even harder to manage in children, because...

There are all kinds of products that fall into the category of toner, but in the natural beauty world what we call by the same name can actually be very different. Used as a step between cleansing and moisturising, toners...

Mainstream cleaning products can contain chemicals that are toxic to women and children. And as women still do most cleaning (both in the household and as professional cleaners), we're more affected by these chemicals than men are. Some of these...

Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a type of inflammatory skin condition that commonly appears in babies and toddlers. However, it can also occur in children and adults. Eczema causes the skin to become scaly, dry, reddened and itchy....