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"Natural" yeah right.

"Natural" yeah right.

I am constantly seeing advertising of skincare products, claiming they use “natural ingredients”. So of course, I pick up the bottle/tube/box and when I start reading the ingredients, it reads like a complicated science recipe, with brackets and unpronounceable words – how on earth can that be natural? Because it’s made from chemicals that are found on our planet? My definition means that it’s not made or caused by humankind, it exists in or comes from nature.So, we’ve put together some comparisons from popular supermarket brands to show you the differences.

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Have boobs? Give them some TLC

Have boobs? Give them some TLC

Breast cancer is the most common cancer for Kiwi women. Nine New Zealand women, on average, will hear the news today that they have breast cancer. Think about that for a minute – for every eight women you know, one of them will be diagnosed or suffer from breast cancer. Julie has her own story, which you can read here – and it’s a big contributor to the reasons for starting Mumma J’s and the natural products she creates. It’s not hard to hear about stories from mild through to traumatic – everyone knows someone. A 60+ year old woman in...

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Have trouble getting to sleep?

Have trouble getting to sleep?

Nearly everyone has trouble getting to sleep at one stage or another, but for some, it can be a regular ongoing problem. When this occurs, not only do you feel fatigued, but it can really interfere with your day-to-day tasks and impact your health. Sometimes making small changes can make a big difference. Try these to help you sleep better. Reset your body clock – go to bed and get up at the same time each day, including weekends Wind down – have an hour of quiet time before bed, including avoiding electronic devices Avoid stimulants – within 2-3 hours...

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Why should you switch to shampoo bars?

Why should you switch to shampoo bars?

I confess, it originally started with trying to create a bottled shampoo, but it just didn’t work – trying to keep it natural and safe. But at the end of the discovery process, we ended up with a shampoo and conditioning bar that has less packaging and doesn’t clutter up the shower. Five reasons to switch to bars… Reduced packaging Very concentrated Great for travel Multi-purpose Clean hair Being planet friendly always results in a good feeling, and with reduced packaging, you’ll be contributing to a better future. Our bars are wrapped – no plastic bottles. Shockingly, more than a...

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