The lungs are often overlooked during a detox but along with the liver, kidneys and skin, they function as a major elimination route for toxins

This is my healthy take on a Greek classic pastitsio. Instead of a rich cheesy sauce, it’s topped with a much lighter blend of yoghurt, tahini and parmesan. It can also be made with beef mince if you prefer, but I personally prefer to use lamb.

BABY     ecostore Baby Body Wash For full disclosure, I do not have a baby of my own. However, my very lovely cousin came over with her 2-month old, Isla, for a weekend of pampering (for Isla, not us). Each and every ecostore product we used on little Isla was like magic. I was […]

FRAGRANCES     Dindi Desert Wood 100% Natural Perfume Since choosing to live a natural, toxin-free life, my senses have really started to refine themselves. Now, I can taste and smell synthetic fragrances and other nasties in the air – to the point that it’s almost unbearable. I can no longer wear standard perfumes but, […]

MENS   Country Life Soap For Tradies To test this product I enlisted the help of my brother-in-law who is a carpenter. When he comes home of an evening, he is often covered in sawdust, dirt and grime and needs a thorough clean! On top of this, he has very sensitive, dry skin so is […]

HAIRCARE     ecostore Dry Damaged & Colour Shampoo & Conditioner Shampoo:  Because I spend so much time in the surf, my hair is prone to sun damage and serious tangles. Luckily, ecostore Dry Damaged & Colour Shampoo exists to care for my hair naturally. The shampoo smells beautiful and works wonders in hydrating and […]

SKINWASH: FACEWASH     Dindi Cucumber Natural Cleansing Oil Dindi’s Cucumber Natural Cleansing Oil certainly contains real cucumbers! It’s the fresh and crisp smell of cucumbers that hits you first when you rub this gorgeous cleansing oil into your skin. Free from palm oil, PEGs, synthetic fragrances, artificial colours, preservatives and other nasty toxins, Dindi’s […]

SKINWASH: BODYWASH     Country Life Fresh Linen & White Clay Bar Soap The added ingredient of white clay caught my eye when it came to trying this product. I’ve tried a lot of soaps and body washes, but none have a fragrance so clean, pure and fresh as this option. Not only is it […]

SKINCARE: NAILCARE     Kester Black Miracle Treatment Base Coat I recently got a Shellac manicure, against my better judgement, for a wedding. This particular form of manicure destroys my nails, leaving them brittle, short and paper thin. Enter Kester Black’s Miracle Treatment Base Coat. It truly is a miracle packed into a tiny little […]

SKINCARE: EYECARE     Dindi Anti-Ageing Eye Serum Anti-aging eye serum? Yes please! Now that I’ve hit 30, I’ve definitely noticed a few new smile lines around my eyes. I’m choosing to embrace them (along with my two random grey hairs) but I’m also giving them some extra love at night-time, thanks to Dindi Anti-Ageing […]

SKINCARE: ODOURCARE     Fresca natural deodorant Jaisara Fresca’s natural deodorant in jaisara offers a wonderful natural solution to stinky pits. Blended with essential oils like delicious ylang ylang and jasmine, the deodorant is aluminium- and alcohol-free because who want’s those nasties directly rolled onto their skin and glands? Not me! It’s easy to use, […]

SKINCARE: LIPCARE     Karinda Hemp & Calendula Lip Balm Everyone needs a good lip balm at the bottom of their bag. You never know when you might need to pucker-up, blow kisses or give your dry lips some love. Karinda’s Hemp & Calendula Lip Balm is my new go-to when it comes to nourishing […]