What 4 ‘S’ words are we talking about? Shower, Sight, Scent and Sound Yep these four S’s can help you to unwind this weekend. Take the time to slow down a little. Replace the week’s busyness with some calm and quiet. Here’s a simple way to create some indulgence, relaxation and mindfulness in your shower this weekend. All it takes is …
No-fuss water filtering solution – Activated Charcoal Sticks
Are you saturated with drinking water options? Try Activated Charcoal Sticks. Sparkling or still water? Water that is flown in by Himalayan Sherpas who have collected it from a spring on the southern flanks of the mountain? Water with a touch of lemon or a sprintz of lime or both? Who knew the marketing of drinking water would become so competitive? Enter, …
Today is the first day of…
March! No matter what season you are heading into around the world, welcome to a new month. Earlier in the year we wrote a post about setting new year skin and body care intentions. Did you make any resolutions or new commitments for 2017? Maybe you just had an idea of how you hoped 2017 would go. A new month …
Activated Charcoal and other Hero Ingredients
11 Natural Ingredients in Activated Charcoal Products Activated Charcoal skin and body care products often contain a range of hero ingredients. The word “hero” means ingredients that benefit your body and your skin well. Whilst activated charcoal powder is often used by itself, many other skin and body care products contain activated charcoal and other ingredients. Those hero ingredients have …
Product Review: Clay Mask (Black) by Fig and Yarrow
Got time for a spot of pampering tonight or this weekend? Maybe this Clay Mask from Fig and Yarrow could get you on your way. Combine this with our skincare ritual tips and you can create your own home day spa in no time. Brand claims An exceptionally detoxifying and pore de-congesting clay mask; especially suited for challenged and oil-prone skin …
Got 25 seconds? Here’s a day changer for you
In our busy lives we race from here to there and everywhere. We have about ten different conversation threads running through our mind at a time and it’s go, go, go for most of the day. What if we told you that in just 25 seconds you could reclaim some of your sanity. You don’t even need to “schedule” this …
Product Review: Slap Shot Soap by Seattle Sundries
Product information Slap Shot Soap by Seattle Sundries Brand claims Handcrafted from premium, natural ingredients. Long-lasting 4 ounce round bar, made with odor-fighting activated charcoal that will NOT stain Give me the good stuff This artisan soap is made from natural ingredients. It uses palm oil BUT the palm oil is organic and sustainably sourced Ingredients Olive Oil, Coconut Oil, …
Not All Activated Charcoal Toothbrushes are Created Equal
“Hey look at that amazingly huge pile of plastic toothbrushes that will NEVER decompose” said no one ever! Consider activated charcoal toothbrushes. You will be making a small but meaningful contribution to the world we live in. We’ve already talked about activated charcoal tooth powders and cleaners on the C&B blog, however, what about taking your teeth cleaning experience to another …
Activated Charcoal for Valentine’s Day?
Happy “Day After” Valentine’s Day Everyone! Rose are red, Violets are Blue, Activated Charcoal says “I love you”. Yep. If your Valentine gave you some activated charcoal goodness for Valentine’s Day then they obviously really love you! Sure, it may not have been on the top of your wish list but roses are so 2016! If you have never come across …
A Quick Guide to Cruelty Free Activated Charcoal Skin Care Products
What does “cruelty free activated charcoal” actually mean? In the animal rights movement, cruelty free is a label for products or activities that do not harm or kill animals. Products tested on animals are not considered cruelty free, due to these tests often causing pain and suffering of animals. For a product to be cruelty free, there should be no …