Browse main article categories

Family & Food

- Green parenting - Nutrition - Bodycare - Superfoods

Green home

- Gardening and pest control - Green cleaning - Environment issues - Reduce, Reuse, Recylce

Green technology

- Energy saving - Travel and transport - Waste and recycling - Water conservation - Ethical consumerism

Health & Wellness

- Common ailments - Home health treatments - Health advisor - Tonics and supplements

Mind & Spirit

- Esoteric - Mind power and psychology - Moon-astrology - Nexus Magazine - Ritual and celebrations

Home » Archive by Category

Articles in Bodycare

  • Bodycare
Chemerical film review for a non toxic home
Thursday, 11 Feb, 2010 – 6:00 | No Comment
Chemerical film review for a non toxic home

Andrew Nisker sent me his docu film;  “Chemerical” to watch. Andrew was on his way to the Green Planet Blues, International Environment Film Event, in Romania when I caught up with him to get the …

Review of bamboo and organic washable menstrual pads
Monday, 16 Nov, 2009 – 6:00 | 5 Comments
Review of bamboo and organic washable menstrual pads

Here’s one for the girls! It’s a subject close to my heart and one which I’ve talked about before.
If you’ve used washable nappies, you’re only one step away from using washable sanitary pads (or the …

Campaign for safe cosmetics video
Friday, 30 Oct, 2009 – 6:09 | 4 Comments
Campaign for safe cosmetics video

A few weeks ago we showed a new video made by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics team.  It highlighted safety issues surrounding cosmetics and some of the toxic ingredients contained in them.
At the beginning of …

Toxic ingredients in child’s lip gloss
Monday, 26 Oct, 2009 – 6:00 | No Comment
Toxic ingredients in child’s lip gloss

After my post the other week on Toxic chemicals in cosmetics, I was faced with my own toxic moment.
Little Miss Green had some money to spend and she bought a magazine.
On the front of the …

Toxic chemicals in cosmetics
Monday, 28 Sep, 2009 – 5:50 | 5 Comments
Toxic chemicals in cosmetics

We’ve been concerned about the safety of synthetic chemicals in toiletries and cosmetics for years here at Little Green Blog.
The Campaign for safe cosmetics have released the first in a series of short videos that …

Five reasons to use organic beauty products
Monday, 20 Jul, 2009 – 5:00 | No Comment
Five reasons to use organic beauty products

Last year, sales of organic beauty products increased by 69% to £27 million. More and more of us are turning to organic health and beauty products, but have you stopped to think why you and …

Beauty Products To Carry The FAIRTRADE Mark For First Time
Friday, 26 Jun, 2009 – 6:46 | No Comment
Beauty Products To Carry The FAIRTRADE Mark For First Time

From today, Boots, Bubble & Balm, Essential Care, Lush and Neal’s Yard will be selling the first beauty products carrying the Fairtrade mark. There are 57 licensed Fairtrade Foundation products currently available with mamy more …

The First Harmonised Standard For Organic Health And Beauty
Monday, 22 Jun, 2009 – 5:04 | No Comment
The First Harmonised Standard For Organic Health And Beauty

As more of us are aware of the health and environmental benefits of using organic products in our homes and on our bodies, UK sales of organic health and beauty products are increasing rapidly. Last …

Travel-Size Skincare Essentials From Lavera
Monday, 1 Jun, 2009 – 6:00 | No Comment
Travel-Size Skincare Essentials From Lavera

Lavera are one of the pioneers of organic and natural skincare.
At the beginning of June, they are launching a travel-sized introductory set of their best-selling “Faces” Organic Wild Rose facial care line. Perfect for weekend …

Natural hair conditioners - homemade recipes
Tuesday, 28 Apr, 2009 – 6:00 | 8 Comments
Natural hair conditioners - homemade recipes

I love experimenting in the kitchen with natural beauty products. Not only can you come up with some great recipes, but you can reduce food waste too!
Over ripe fruits can make the perfect base for …