Natural Living Talk

Did you know many women wear around 85 chemicals on their body everyday?

It’s that time of year again — warm days, cool days, and everything in between here in the South Island. With the unpredictable summer weather come those unwelcome little visitors: the bugs that bother our pets, nibble our gardens, and sometimes find their way indoors. One ingredient I’ve relied on for years is neem . It’s one of those beautifully versatile, old-world remedies that fits perfectly into a natural home and garden. 🌱 What Is Neem? Neem oil comes from the seeds o

That's right.... Liquid shampoo is just that, soap mixed with enough water to create a liquid you can squeeze out of a bottle! The word shampoo comes from India champu meaning to massage. The Indians used soapnuts (Sapindus) boiled and mixed with herbs to create a soapy lather which left the hair soft, shiny and manageable. My first memory of liquid shampoo is Egg Shampoo and VO5..... maybe even with Farrah Fawcett Major advertising Wella Balsam with her beautiful hai

Today I thought I would share with you all another benefit of Activated Charcoal Powder . By using two great natural ingredients of Activated Charcoal and Bentonite Clay they are not only great for getting your teeth looking fab by absorbing toxins, removing tannins and stains and detoxifying your mouth……. they are also fantastic as a face mask! That’s right…… create a mixture of activated charcoal and bentonite clay (optional), then just splash some warm water on your