I am trying to live more
mindfully in terms of what I am putting in through my skin, and also down
the drain, but still being realistic about the cost of these products. I can’t afford to buy $40 specialist shampoos
and $80 boutique moisturisers.
As I use up a product, I am
replacing it with another that should be better in many ways, both health-wise and environment-wise. I am trying
to remove from my life the proven nasties like Parabens and Lauryl Sulphates etc, (see
the nasties list at the end of todays rant).
I am undecided about mineral oils being bad or neutral, as there is clinical
documentation both ways. (As always, I have done my scientific homework but don't want to bore you with the reference list!)
Anyway, here is a short list of
what I have tried so far, and my ‘review’ of each. J or L. More reviews to come. Also, some ‘antiviews’
and a wish list.
My hair is normal and my skin is
normal to dry-ish, if that helps you decide to try any of these.
Shampoos and Conditioners
© E-Scen-Cia by Samy Shampoo and Conditioner
Ok, but doesn’t give a satisfying shampoo. Not enough suds. Hair is a bit wild and dry
feeling afterward. Smells nice though. L
© Eco Store Shampoo and Conditioner
A bit like the one above, does the job but ........ doesn’t feel right. Very little perfume. L
Hand Cream
© Swisse is an Australian Company ( did know that?) who make the
vitamins that are heavily advertised.
I am using their hand cream at the moment, nice
citrus smell and it works great. Not
greasy and does the job. Reasonably
affordable ($12 in Chemist Warehouse). J
They have shampoos and conditioners too which I will
try next, once I use up the other ones.
Skin Care
© Sukin – Cream Cleanser – I like this, and I like the
smell too. $10 for a pump bottle in Chemist
Warehouse. I am going to get around to trying their other products when I use
up what I have already. J
© Nivea - the Cream, the one in the blue tub that has been around for years and years.
There is mineral oil in it, but no other known nasties that they have on the
ingredients list. Love the smell, reminds me of my childhood. A bit heavy if you have oily skin, but I love
it at night, or on my hands, legs, anywhere! J
© Rose Hip Oil (any brand so long as it is 100% pure
and organic) Sukin, Natio,
Moogoo, Trilogy etc – This is great
stuff. Not too heavy and I love the
feel. Good at night. Prices range from
$12 to $30 a bottle. J
Stuff I would like to try
The products from these companies would be great to
try but a bit out of my price range:
© Miessence range
© Say Yes to Carrots and Say Yes to Blueberries
Antiviews
These are the products that are not nasty free but
should be as they make out they are.
Body Shop – most products here have at least 3 off the nasty list. L
Natio – same as above but with essential oils added (apart from their rose hip
oil!). L
Avene – same as above L
Palmers cocoa butter/olive oil ranges- ditto L
House hold products
© Ecostore: Dish wash tabs- work as well as the brand name ones. 30 tabs for about $18. They come with water soluable cellophane
wrappings, just bung in a start washing! J
© Earth Choice: All the products I have tried from this company have worked well and
are affordable.
Dish washing tabs - 25 tabs for about $12.
Laundry liquid – (the one in the clear bottle). Nice
perfume, really cheap and works well, good for soaking clothes in too. The concentrate is too perfumed for my
liking.
Toilet cleaner: works well and great scent.
Multipurpose spray: works well on everything.
More to come.
In case you were wondering ... how did I go at Ikea? $20 over my return budget, so I am selling one of my handbags, a Country Road
canvas tote, on Ebay. Feeling virtuous!
Toxic Ingredient
Directory.
These chemicals
are present in many products and have been shown to have varying degrees of
toxicity, and some have been shown to be carcinogenic.
does animal testing bother you? i think that Nivea tests on animals. just found your blog, love it so far!
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