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low-tox beauty
T H E B O D Y W A S H
The tropical scent
of Love Beauty and
Planet Coconut Oil
and Ylang Ylang
Body Wash ($9) will THE DEODOR ANT
transport you to palm Made with arrowroot, sodium bicarbonate
trees, warm breezes and organic coconut oil to absorb
and ocean swims – moisture, Black Chicken Original
and we’re all for it. Axilla Deodorant Paste ($18.50) is an
Plus, the virgin coconut award-winning deo that smells great and
oil hydrates the skin. will actually keep you feeling fresh. It’s
invisible on application, so you don’t have
to worry about marks on your clothes.
This one doesn’t necessarily block sweat
glands, so opt for day-to-day wear rather
than for super-sweaty intense workouts.
T H E L I P B A L M
With its plastic-
free compostable
packaging, Pure
Planet Lip Balm,
($30 for three)
contains no aluminium,
parabens, artificial
colours, flavours or
sweeteners. It comes
in four flavours – mint,
raspberry, vanilla and
natural – and looks like
a mini icy pole for
your lips. Delicious!
THE MA SC AR A
While non-toxic mascaras have been
few and far between, the new wave
of all-natural players has completely
revolutionised this space. Inika Long
Lash Vegan Mascara ($45) is packed
with vitamin E and sunflower oil to
condition lashes, while boosting
length and volume. On top of that,
T H E CL E A NSER the pure mineral pigments make the
Perfect for even the formula flexible, long-lasting and
most sensitive skin delightfully clump-free. wh
types, the Mukti
Organics Balancing
THE HAIRC ARE Cleansing Gel ($59.95)
If you’re struggling with dryness and is made up of Aussie
flakes, Shea Moisture’s Jamaican botanical extracts,
Black Castor Oil Strengthen & Restore including flame tree
Shampoo ($19.99) is a real gem. and mountain pepper
Trichologist Carolyn Evans-Frost at leaf, to help deal
Absolique Hair Health Clinic in Brisbane with breakouts and
says, “Castor oil is beneficial in dry hormonal acne. Plus,
scalp conditions and with dandruff, chamomile and aloe
due to its antimicrobial properties. soothe the skin.
This can also ease scalp inflammation.”
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