Eco & ethical living
A mobile phone designed and produced by putting people and the environment first sounds like an impossible dream. Surely if it could be achieved then one of the big names like Apple or Samsung would already be doing it. Instead it’s taken a small Dutch social enterprise called Fairphone to green up the cellphone industry […]
A smartphone is for life not just the length of your contract Read More »
I like Lush, producer of handmade cosmetics, for so many reasons but with one of the main reasons is their commitment to environmental issues. I find it very frustrating that my council will take plastic bottles for recycling but not the tops from the bottles, even though the tops are recyclable! My frustrated frown was
Lush want your plastic bottle tops Read More »
I really rate skincare systems which combine hot cloth cleansers used with an organic muslin face cloth so I thought I’d share with you this simple, cheap way to make your skincare even more effective, plus Emma Hardie’s facial massage using the cloth. Why do you need organic muslin face cloths in your daily skincare
Organic muslin face cloths: Simple way to supercharge your skincare regime Read More »
Milia are small white bumps or spots trapped beneath the surface of the skin which usually appear around the eyes, eyelids or cheeks. This condition occurs when dead skin cells cannot properly exfoliate. Milia are actually keratin-filled cysts. Keratin is a protein that provides strength in the skin that appears under the epidermis. They are
At the beginning of January I posted the questions below and said when I had given people a chance to respond I would update the post with people’s comments. Thanks to everyone who took the time to reply. It was interesting to see the range of opinions but have I now come up with a
Eye cream – do you or don’t you? Read More »
You may be surprised to know that you probably have many pest repellents already in your home. So before you waste money on strong chemicals which could be damaging to your family and the environment, try these cheap, natural and traditional deterrents: Ants Put down chilli powder, talcum powder, borax, dried bay leaves or lemon
Green and natural ways to control pests Read More »