Fresh and fragrant Elderflower Cordial is really simple to make at home and you can add it to soda, sparkling water, simply water or your favourite tipple to jazz up your drink! Here, Louise from Salix Moon Apothecary, who makes some of our magical skincare products shares her tried and tested recipe.
If the question on your mind is how can I have a plastic free bathroom, we are here to help you with what we believe are the ultimate zero waste bathroom items. Ditch the plastic bottles of shampoo, conditioner and shower gel, disposable wipes, plasticshower puffs and myriad of plastic tubes and switch to eco friendly, natural and plastic free loofahs, solid soap bards, shampoo bars and a zero waste dental routine.
Choosing an eco-friendly nail varnish is unexpectedly difficult when many contain harmful chemicals and animal derived ingredients. We have done the research for you and put together our guide explaining what ingredients to avoid so you can have an eco-friendly manicure at home including cuticle oils, 10 free nail polish and natural nail varnish remover.
There is no legal definition or regulation of claims such as 'natural' beauty products, 'clean', 'toxic-free', 'no nasties' and 'chemical free' and you only have to look at the back of a shampoo bottle to realise the amount of synthetic chemicals inside everyday cosmetics. We've put together our top 10 toxic ingredients you should avoid in your personal care products so you feel empowered to shop safely.
Are you looking to avoid and replace plastic in your kitchen? We are here to help you with what we believe are the ultimate zero waste kitchen essentials. Say goodbye to plastic bags, plastic wrap, microfibre sponges and more and say hello to natural plant based bristle kitchen brushes, reusable siliconesandwich bags and how to go plastic free when storing your food. You can shop our full plastic free and eco friendly kitchen and home range here.
We have always believed the packaging materials we use are just as important as the product itself. Find out how we pack and post your orders completely plastic free.
If you are keen on making your own all-natural cleaning products which work perfectly with our amber glass bottles, I’ve teamed up with Amanda from @small_sustainable_steps to showcase just how easy it is to make them yourself!
Want to reduce plastic packaging but prefer liquid soap over a traditional soap bar? Did you know that you can make your own liquid hand soap at home in the kitchen from a bar!
The average woman uses 11,000 disposable sanitary items in their lifetime. If you're looking to reduce the waste in your bathroom and want to find out how to have a plastic free period, here's The Kind Store guide. Whether it's reusable cloth pads, menstrual cups, leakproof pants or organic cotton tampons, there's something for everyone looking to lower their waste when it comes to periods.
No transition phase. Until recently, switching from liquid shampoo to a plastic free and natural shampoo bars meant going through a transition phase where your hair recovers from harsh foaming agents, parabens and synthetics and adapts to natural ingredients. Our guide identifies exactly what you need to look out for to avoid the transition phase altogether and which shampoo bars are best for your hair type.
