Body & Beauty

I've recently come back from a trip to Vietnam with my two boys. The boys are 12 and 9 now, and as my husband didn't seem very keen on the idea of Vietnam, I thought this would be the perfect...

Oils not only make great moisturisers, they make great cleansers, too. Oils are filled with antioxidants and vitamins which are great for your skin, provided you choose the right type of oil. You don't need to have dry skin to...

From the day your child is born, there'll be many exciting 'firsts'. One of those precious moments will be their first tooth. But did you know that the importance of good dental hygiene begins before their first tooth even arrives? Baby dental...

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...

Why is mould a problem? Mould is not just unsightly, it can be the cause of health issues. The Victorian government health website says: "Mould associated with damp buildings can trigger nasal congestion, sneezing, cough, wheeze, respiratory infections and worsen...

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...

When winter comes, colds and coughs and snuffly noses seem to follow. One of the classic home remedies for stuffy noses is the good old vapour rub chest balm. There's no denying that it works, but I want to show...

What is nappy rash? Nappy rash isn't a disease, it's just an irritation on baby's skin that's found in the area of the nappy. It's also called diaper dermatitis in places where they don't call a nappy a nappy. It's...

Deodorants and anti perspirants are one of those personal care products you use on autopilot, every single day without much thought. Does it prevent body odour? Yup. Does it stop you perspiring? Yup. OK great, if that's covered then it's...

I'm a certified lip balm-aholic. I have them everywhere - purse, car, bedside table, bathroom, kitchen... you name it, I've got them stashed everywhere. But when I was chatting to one of my brothers the other day, he said to...

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...