Castile soap is a totally natural, nourishing and incredibly versatile soap. It’s a hero product of the Olive & Ash range and I’ve put together a few (actually, 12) good reasons why you should always keep some handy at home and on the road. ...
What does spring mean for you? Warmer weather and beautiful blooms …or spring allergies? Sneezing, congestion, runny nose, itchy throat, and irritated eyes. Allergies aren’t fun and can put a real dampener on the change of the seasons. ...
Happy plastic-free July! We all love to make things a little more convenient in our daily lives. Sometimes though, these conveniences come at a huge cost. Plastic items, especially single-use plastic, are wreaking havoc on our precious...
Natural cold and flu remedies are incredibly effective during the season of sniffles and sore throats. Staying healthy during winter doesn’t have to mean dosing yourself up with a myriad of prescriptions and over the counter medications. I’ve put...
How well your skin ages isn’t just about a great skincare routine, it has a lot to do with how many anti-ageing foods you put on your plate every day. Getting skin-saving foods on the menu doesn’t have to mean complicated recipes and expensive...
Planning a trip in the great outdoors? I love spending long weekends away in nature bushwalking or hanging out at the beach with plenty of outdoor time. These types of trips can be a little more challenging to take care of your skin though. If...
Hello Autumn. Falling leaves, hearty soups, a new scarf or two and…….flaky, dry skin. Your skin can really dry out quite quickly in the cooler months. When the temperature drops outside, we crank up the heating inside and this combination can...
It’s possible you’ve never thought twice about spraying yourself with an insect repellent full of chemicals. All you want to do is enjoy the BBQ or camping trip without being eating alive by mozzies! In this post, we’ll look at the danger of...
Have you ever taken the time to do the math of how much you spend on beauty products? Or does just the thought of it make your bank account tremble?! Looking after yourself doesn’t need to be expensive. If your 2019 goals included some budgeting...
This picture is of one of our youngest independent customers who uses her own pocket money when she needs to restock her soap. If only we could train everyone from a young age to understand how beneficial it is to use good quality basic...
Christmas shopping can so easily become a frantic blur of shopping centre crowds and budget blowouts. Sometimes we’re so rushed we don’t even have time to think about the gift or its purpose, we know we just need to get SOMETHING. What if this...
I believe there is incredible value in prioritising the care for our bodies and minds but in the busyness of daily life, it’s easy to let self-care take a back seat. It doesn’t have to be this way! Self-care doesn’t need to be complicated or take...