It’s time for the April roundup. These are the top 5 articles written last month, based on page views. If you haven’t read them yet, take a look. Don’t forget that comments are welcome and encouraged. If you have something to add to the article, feedback on a product or don’t agree with what I wrote then say so in the comments. Posting was a little light last month so I’ve added a couple of posts from the end of March.

1. Top 10 Products to Avoid

This post was not only the most popular article of April but of all time with over 10,000 page views. I really must give credit to One Change (although I already linked to them in the post) who posted the list before me – I just added my comments to it. It’s a simple list of products we can avoid to do our bit for the environment.

2. How to Make Organic Yoghurt

Make your own yoghurt with these easy recipes. With a bit of practice you can end up with a yoghurt like no other. Add fruit and flavours, such as vanilla, to create something unique, healthy, and organic.

3. Organic Rosemary Tea

I’m really starting to get into herbal teas and rosemary tea has become a personal favourite. It’s easy to make and is delicious.

4. Alchemy and Akin Skin Care

Alchemy and A’kin products are free from parabens, silicones, petrochemicals, sulfates, artificial colours, ethoxylates, propylene glycol, and phthalates. They are natural and made without the use of animal ingredients or animal testing.

5. Cocolo Organic Chocolate

Cocolo organic chocolate review for all the chocoholics out there.

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Alchemy and Akin hair and skin care products are two of the most established natural beauty product brands available in Australia. While some of their products contain organic ingredients, they specialise in natural, chemical free haircare and skincare.

Alchemy and A’kin products are free from parabens, silicones, petrochemicals, sulfates, artificial colours, ethoxylates, propylene glycol, and phthalates. They are natural and made without the use of animal ingredients or animal testing.

The Alchemy and A’kin product range is currently on sale (some items include a free gift) at Thexton so now is a good time to try their products or to stock up on you favourite skin and hair care products.

Alchemy Natural Products

The Alchemy range of natural hair and body wash products include varieties to suit all skin and hair types. Those available online include:

• Jasmine Body Wash
• Lavender Body Wash
• Orange Blossom Body Wash
• Sandalwood Body Wash
• Lavender Shampoo
• Lemongrass Shampoo
• Mandarin Shampoo
• Rosemary Shampoo
• Ylang Ylang Shampoo
• Rice Aminos and Wheat Shampoo
• Unscented Shampoo
• Avocado and Calendula Conditioner
• Jojoba Conditioner
• Lavender and Anthyllis Leave in Conditioner
• Macadamia and Wheat Conditioner
• Gingo and Jojoba Intensive Vitamin Masque

A’kin Skincare Products

While Alchemy products are for the hair and body, Akin products are generally for the face and hands such as cleansers, moisturisers, night creams, and hand creams. Those available online include:

• Pure Facial Cleansing Gel
• Pure Creamy Cleanser and Toner
• Refreshing and Soothing Toner
• Jojoba and Corn Gentle Exfoliating Facial Scrub
• Rose De Mai Antioxidant Day Creme
• Lavender and Rose Repairing Night Creme
• Lavender Hand, Nail, and Cuticle Cream
• Unscented Hand, Nail, and Cuticle Treatment
• Lavender and Geranium Body Moisturiser
• Unscented Replenishing Body Moisturiser

Alchemy and Akin products are reasonably priced and readily available online. Thexton has the biggest range so visit them for more information on individual products.

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For today only (Tuesday 12th December) all orders with Absolutely Gorgeous will include free delivery to addresses in Australia. So if you’re planning to buy any organic beauty products, now is the time to do so.

Organic Beauty Products

Alchemy & A’kin products are range of natural-based hair, skin and body products that are pure, organic and free from sulfates, ethoxylates, parabens, propylene glycol, petrochemicals, silicones and artificial colours. They are certified organic ingredient rich, vegan, 100% natural botanical aromatherapy and formulated without animal ingredients or animal testing.

Badger Balms contain some organic ingredients and come in a variety of balms including:

• Badger sleep balm is a calming sleep enhancer
• Badger healing balm is a natural relief for chapped, cracked, hard working hands
• Badger sore muscle rub helps soothe aches and pains
• Foot Balm
• Evolving Body Balm
• Cuticle Care

Botani olive hand cream is enriched with plant squalene (derived from organic olives) & vitamin E to protect, treat and moisturise.

Kosmea has been formulated around organic rose hip oil and the finest herbal, plant and flower extracts. It contains:

• NO mineral oils
• NO artificial colours
• NO petrochemicals
• NO artificial fragrances
• NO sodium lauryl sulphate
• NO animal derived ingredients

La Clinica 100% organic rosehip oil.

The Living Nature range is 100% derived from nature, using organic and wild crafted ingredients such as Manuka Oil derived from honey.

Mama Cocos lips balms are certified organic and taste delicious.

Miessence oragnic cosmetic range is one of the most popular organic ranges in Australia.

Sante eye shadow is rich in certified organic jojoba and chamomile extract, olive and essential oils that care for sensitive skin. Made with certified asbestos-free Talc.

White Flower Lei is a brand new hand made organic soy candle company that is a celebrity favorite. White Flower Lei candles are designed, hand made & enriched with Reiki.

Wild skin care products are loaded with natural ingredients such as organic pure vegetable oils to nourish and soothe, heavenly aromatic blends of essential oils to care and pure plant extracts to enliven your skin.

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Looking for an organic gift for him? It’s not always easy to buy a present for my husband as he’s so fussy. He’s almost impossible to buy for but he loves anything organic, especially when it comes to skin care. After trying a few organic t-shirts this year he’s now insisting that all his new t-shirts are either made of organic cotton or bamboo. Luckily these kinds of things are becoming easier to find so if you want a natural or organic gift for your man then here are my recommendations.

Badger Balm Gift Box

The Badger Balm Gift Box includes three Badger Balms which contain organic olive oil and natural essential ingredients.

• Badger Sleep Balm
• Badger Sore Muscle Rub
• Badger Healing Balm

Badger Sleep Balm is a calming balm which helps to relax you, enabling you to fall asleep naturally.

Badger Sore Muscle Rub can be used to soothe aching muscles and joints. Great for after playing sport or a hard workout at the gym.

Badger Healing Balm is a rich hand cream perfect for soothing his dry skin.

Aesop Body Gift Box

Aesop skin care products are not organic but they are one of my favourite natural brands. This body kit would be perfect for any guy who is interested in caring about his skin. The Aesop Body Gift Box includes:

• Geranium Leaf Body Cleanser
• Rind Aromatique Body Balm
• Resurrection Aromatique Hand Balm
• A Rose By Any Other Name Body Cleanser
• Rosehip Seed Lip Balm
• Body Cleansing Slab

Botani Rescue Kit

Botani is another excellent natural skin care brand suitable for men and women. Botani products contain:

• No Petrochemicals
• No Mineral oils
• No parabens or propylene glycol
• No synthetic emulsifiers
• No artificial preservatives
• No artificial colours or fragrances
• No animal derived ingredients

Plus Botani used environmentally friendly packaging and their products are not tested on animals. All their products are made in Australia so is a good option if you want to buy local.

The Botani Rescue Kit includes:

• Purify Facial Cleanser
• Rescue Acne Cream
• Boost Balancing Moisturiser

Bamboo T-shirt

Shirts of Bamboo has many bamboo t-shirt styles and colours which are suitable for men including plain t-shirts, polo neck t-shirts, long sleeve, and sleeveless t-shirts.

Why Buy Bamboo T-shirts?

Bamboo clothing is an excellent organic choice and it has many benefits and advantages over cotton. Bamboo fabric is softer than cotton with a texture similar to silk. It is a naturally antibacterial and hypoallergenic product grown without the use of chemicals or pesticides. It is also quick to absorb moisture, therefore keeping you dry and odour free. Pure bamboo clothes can dry twice as fast as cotton clothes. Bamboo clothes can be worn all year round as they keep you cool in summer and warm in winter.

CafePress Organic T-shirt

CafePress offers a simple white 100% organic t-shirt for men. There are so many designs to choose from and some of the most popular designs are political and humorous. If you don’t find a design you like you can create your own by opening your own free shop. That way you can create a personalised organic gift for him.

Nada T-shirt

This organic fair traded cotton t-shirt is one of my favourites. I bought this for my husband earlier this year and it still looks great. The organic cotton is excellent quality and I especially love the Nada design. A great organic gift for him.

Lawns: Natural and Organic

If your man (or father, brother, friend etc) is in charge of keeping the lawn up to scratch then he might appreciate this book on growing organic lawn. People typically put a lot of chemicals on their laws from fertilisers to weed killers. This is doing a lot of damage to the soil and nearby waterways, not to mention the possible negative health effects for those using the chemicals.

About this book:

Want to grow a lawn that is the envy of the neighbourhood? Veteran garden writer and turf expert Don Williamson has written a timely new book that provides comprehensive knowledge and information on how to grow and maintain a chemical-free lawn. Filled with photos and illustrations, the topics covered include: – how to prepare the soil for seeding or sodding – how to check your soil for proper drainage – how to establish the correct grade for your lawn – planting strategies for seeding and sodding – the best turfgrass species for your lawn – instructions for effective mowing, edging, watering, fertilizing and aerating – integrated pest management for your lawn – identifying lawn problems, troubleshooting and strategies for repair – a yearly calendar you can use for maintaining your lawn.

You can also read my recommendations for organic gifts for her.

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