Posts belonging to Category 'Organic'

Beauty Product Review: Peachface for Children and Tweens.

Today we’ve got a very special article from our newest beauty writer in the making, Kate! Kate is 12 years old and has trialled some skincare products from Peachface range for us, because kids deserve high quality prods with minimal nasties too. Read on to see what she thinks, and if you have any younger girls in your life this could be a good way to get them started on a love affair with healthy skincare early on.

FIRST IMPRESSION

My first impression was “wow”, it looked really appealing and I wanted to try it straight away

PACKAGING

When I first saw the packaging I thought it was really pretty. I liked the purple background and I really liked the quotes on the products like “I am wonderful and Beautiful” and “I am Following My Dreams”. They send a very important message to girls. I thought the little peach character was so cute. I think the products would be very appealing to girls like me!

CLEANSER

The Sweet Blossom Face Cleanser was a nice product it smelt of apricot. It felt nice as I smoothed it over my face and when I washed it off my face felt clean.

TONER

The Refreshing Mist Toner was a spray on and it smelt like roses. It was like a refreshing mist of air. I had never used a toner and it was a fun experience and very easy to use.


MOISTURISER

The Honey Bee Moisturiser was a sweet smelling delight that made my skin softer and I think it is a really effective moisturiser. I think this a good moisturiser for night time. In the morning I like to use a moisturiser with SPF 15 or 30.

MASK

The Rosie Pink Mask was a new experience for me because I haven’t used one before and I can say that it was a great experience. I liked the sweet smell and the texture. My skin felt so clean and refreshed.

FINAL COMMENT

I really liked using these products and my favourite was the Rosie Pink Face Mask because it was fun using a mask and I felt like it was helping keep my skin soft and radiant.

I would recommend these products to my friends and I believe they would enjoy the experience and results of these products as much as I have.
Thank you for the opportunity to use these lovely products.

Review by Kate, age 12

Gorgeous right?! Do you have any kids or teenagers who could benefit from skincare that is a little more natural?

Be well,

xoxo

How to Detox Your Hair, Get Rid of Chemicals and Boost Your Health!

Detox. Even the word doesn’t sound fun. I think it’s the presence of the letter x. X, tox, toxic. I understand the etymology but it sounds like it’s going to hurt. But what about a HAIR detox? Now that’s something I could get behind…that sounds painless? I was interested so decided to get some more info from The Purist Company’s in-house Botanical Chemist Annabelle Personeni.

Her four simple suggestions will detox the hell out of your hair and it wont hurt you (or the planet) one little bit!

While silicones might give you hair like this in the short term, in the long run your hair will suffer.

Cut out the silicones

Silicones are like fast food to the hair, a quick fix with immediate results. Often found in hair styling serums, silicone based products don’t actually treat or nourish the hair. Used long term, product can build up, weighing hair down.

BEWARE! Silicones can be found in most “nourishing” shampoos, in almost every conditioner and serum. Products containing silicone may also be listed under its synonyms (i.e. Dimethicone and Cyclopentasiloxane). If there is a cone or silane at the end of an ingredient, it is likely to contain silicones.

Invest in a quality shampoo and conditioner

To nourish the hair and scalp, switch your silicone based conditioner to a natural conditioner. Using a natural conditioner will “re-boost” your hair with the nutrients and proteins it needs to look shiny and healthy. A deep cleansing shampoo will aid in removing product build up.

Try: Al’chemy Lemongrass Shampoo, Vanessa Megan Tangerine & Geranium Shampoo or (for fine haired ladies) Weleda Calendula Baby Shampoo & Body Wash.

If it is too difficult to part with your current styling regime, try reducing the use of silicones by choosing a natural based shampoo and conditioner but keep your silicone-based serum for a while. Then, slowly reduce the use of the serum and switch to a leave on natural hair conditioner.

Try: Al’chemy Leave in conditioner

Make good use of the basics

Break the habit of over washing: Wash hair with a gentle shampoo once every few days as using shampoo daily can strip hair of its natural oils while over stimulating the production of sebum. Those who perspire a lot from physical activity or weather may still rinse hair daily if necessary as perspiration is freely washed off with pure water.
To get the most out of your conditioner, rinse it out in two steps as it enhances the deposition of natural conditioning ingredients. Apply conditioner as usual and but rinse with only ½ cup of water first, followed by a full rinse. Doing so will break down the emulsions, releasing more nutrients to the hair.

Try: Al’chemy Jojoba Light Conditioner, Vanessa Megan Ylang & Lemon Myrtle Conditioner or Dr Hauschka Neem Hair Lotion.

Read your labels

Healthy hair will benefit from products that are free from harsh chemicals like parabens, sulphates, ethoxylated and petrochemical cleansers, silicones, phthalates, mineral oils, DEA and artificial colours. If you come across an unfamiliar ingredient, sites like www.skindeep.org are a great resource for ingredient profiles and its safety ratings.

♥ Just at first!

Thanks Annabelle! And, let me finish off by saying don’t be scared about switching to organic hair care brands! It won’t fall out! It might feel a little straw like for the first few washes but that’s just your hair adjusting back to its NATURAL state and (guess what) DETOX-ing all that silicone out of your hair and out of your life.

Then your hair will return to the lustrous bouncy state of a young maiden who cares for goats and lives in the mountains. Yodel! Stick with it beauties…

More information about Al’chemy products available at www.purist.com

More information about all other products listed, available at Peachy Clean.

Be well,

Adriane

xoxo

Organic Skincare Review: Laviol Organic Range!

As we get older and wiser our lifestyle choices experience a little bit of a change. As teenagers our ideal lunch may have been a Happy Meal followed up by a large chocolate sundae (extra topping), but as adults the more vegetables and super foods packed into healthy meals the better. I’ve found that my skin routine has followed this cycle too, as a teenager showering every night was the height of my skin-care schedule and now as an adult I look for products that I know are putting goodness into my pores. So when the Laviol Organic products arrived on my doorstep I felt as though I had a big, delicious and healthy meal waiting for me to enjoy!

Laviol Organic is an Australian owned and made certified organic skin brand. Their delicious smelling products are made with only pure, natural and certified organic ingredients. The brand ‘Laviol’ has a beautiful meaning, the name comes from a combination of Lavender, Violet and Olive Leaf and these plants symbolise constancy, modesty, simplicity, peace and healing. They helped give my skin that extra bit of organic love it deserved and here are my thoughts;

Shea Butter Cleanser – $38.50 / 125ml

The orange scented cleanser was like a well deserved dessert for my skin, indulgent and delicious. It’s said to gently lift away surface impurities and cleanse, balance and keep skin soft and hydrated- which it did.

Rosehip Antioxidant Cream – $59.95 / 50ml

This was my favourite product. I loved the wonderfully thick cream and the luxurious feel of it on my face. I also found it extremely versatile, easily enjoyed as a day or night cream. Smelling like a delicious cup of herbal rose tea didn’t hurt either!

Bearberry Brightening Moisturiser – $62.50 / 50ml

Whilst this product didn’t suit my personal beauty routine, the hydrating natural oils and antioxidants would be perfect for women who have a tired, dull or uneven skin tone.

♥ The perfect combo.

Rose Otto Hydrosol – $34.95 / 125ml

With the addition of Aloe Vera this product is perfect for any lover of sunshine, I’ve been making sure to spritz myself after every beach trip to rehydrate my dry and salty skin.

Seaweed Antioxidant Eye Cream – $55 / 30ml

I’ve always had a fascination with eye creams. As a younger version of myself I watched my mum apply hers delicately every night and this one was no different. You only need to apply a tiny amount to leave your eye region feeling renewed and brighter.

Laviol Organic is available online through their web store.

What do you think of the look of the range? Any other organic favourites you’d like to share? Comment below! 🙂

Review by the wonderful Jade, now with added organic face nourishment!

Be well,

xoxo

Perth’s Newest Deluxe Day Spa: endota, Perth CBD.

♥ Photos by Kelly-Anne

The moment I’ve been waiting for has finally arrived! After what’s seemed like years, the amazing certified organic day spa franchise, endota, has finally made it to our West Australian shores with it’s flagship store on Hay Street in the city! *MEGA CHEERS*

Nestled between Dick Smith & Guys Grooming, the new endota day spa offers an escape from hectic city life. Just ascend the staircase to your own personal nirvana, where the organic herbal tea flows like water and your most fantastic day spa dreams can be realised.

Perth beauty media were invited to the launch last week, and treated to mini manis, massages, skin mapping & more, as we ducked in and out of rooms, discovering new treats within each.

There’s something for everyone here, and before leaving this heavenly upstairs hideaway, I booked in for their signature endotarama mini-package ($135) – the organic treatment sampler: billabong footbath, half hour organic facial and half hour massage. In other words: pure bliss. It’s going to be exactly what I need after a string of late nights up doing assignments and generally stressing about my studies 🙂

And doesn’t a billabong footbath just sound incredible? I don’t even know what it is yet!

So heaven is here, and to give us all a little extra reason to treat ourselves (not that we should need one!) endota have an extremely generous opening offer, with a free 30 minute facial with every 1 hour massage booked until the 31st of May!! You’d be mad not to give it a go!

endota day spa perth cbd
Level 1, 856 Hay St
Perth WA 6000

t: (08) 6181 9858
e: perthcbd@endota.com.au

endota is open 7 days (surcharge on Sundays & public holidays)

What do you think of the look of the new endota spa? I would love to hear your thoughts…and if you are keen to snap up any pampering treats for yourself!

Be well,

Annette

xoxo

Wellness Recipe: A Simple, Energising Morning Smoothie!

Bonjour! I’ve recently become the happy owner of an iPhone, so you will be seeing a lot more piccies on Wellness WA which should make things much more colourful and visual. I hope you enjoy 🙂

I’ve had this smoothie the last two mornings and it’s definitely pepped me up and gotten the day off to a great start…

Magnificent Morning Smoothie!

♥ 1-2 x cup of chilled, filtered water
♥ 1 x frozen banana
♥ 1 x cup of frozen blueberries
♥ 1 x small (organic) apple
♥ 2 x cups of spinach
♥ 1 x tbsp Grants Liquid B Vitamins (love, love, love this stuff in helping to manage stress)
♥ 1 x tbsp Pepitas

Optional

♥ 2 x tsp pea protein powder

Whiz this all up for 1-2 minutes and you’ll have a vitamin packed, cooling breakfast treat that is sure to make your toast eating housemate jealous!

I like to add the protein powder to give a more sustained energy boost, and I’m trying to gain a little weight at the moment!

Tah dah! Final smoothie + messy bench top & gratuitous organic fruits and veggies for good measure.

What do you think of this smoothie recipe?

Let me know if you end up trying it 🙂

Be well,

Annette

xoxo