We now have the research and science to back it: What you put on your skin goes in. And all those mainstream beauty products we’ve been applying for years; we now know to contain a cocktail of parabens, synthetic preservatives, chemicals, neurotoxins and endocrine disruptors ...ingredients you probably don’t want anywhere near your skin ! But just as there is no one-size-fits-all skincare routine, our reasons for ‘making the swap’ to clean beauty, are deeply personal. You might have decided to make the swap to natural products for health reason...

From humble beginnings selling small batches locally to becoming one of the front runners of the clean beauty movement , Ere Perez has made leaps and bounds. The Natural Almond Oil Mascara , that launched the brand has achieved cult-status, followed closely by the Oat Milk Foudnation . Ere’s upbringing in rural Mexico , surrounded by her vibrant entrepreneurial family , instilled in her an appreciation for the natural environment and the idea of working with what you have. Her background in nutrition and natural therapies taught her that beaut...

Image | Brooke Cagle As we approach the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year, it’s the perfect time to cosy up at home and nest. Take yourself on a mini winter retreat without leaving your home. In nature everything shuts down in winter, to rest and restore, ready to burst forth with fresh new energy in Spring. In winter it’s okay to move at a slower pace and generally be less productive. You might also find your body is craving more sleep. Make the most of nature’s designated ‘down time’ and set the scene for solitude with yours tru...

When we came across PearlBar recently, it was love at first brush! And we knew we had to get it in store to share with you. Natural dental care has come a long way in the last few years , but PearlBar takes it one step further with their range of natural oral care products that are healthy for our bodies and the planet . Concerned with the chemical-laden products being used in the mainstream dental industry and equally the world’s plastic problem , founder Bridget was inspired to create a brand that solved both . We’re big fans of the charcoal ...

What is a beauty balm when it’s at home? The idea of a fix-all balm might seem old-fashioned , like something your nanna might have kept in the medicine cabinet. But she was definitely onto something! A good balm is the missing item in your beauty kit, we would even consider it a skincare staple! Balms are perfect for winter, when our skin and kin’s skin can suffer the effects of the dry season and needs extra moisture and hydration . They’re suitable for all members of your family and can be kept on hand for all those SOS situations, when you ...

We love getting to know the creative minds behind the beautiful products we get to stock at conscious.kin. Every maker has a unique story and often a pivotal event that lead them down the path of clean beauty and natural skincare . Be Fraiche founder Helen , is truly committed to her craft. She spent years formulating and testing her range of natural skincare products ; the Bean Face Scrub took 23 trials to perfect ! Helen developed Be Fraiche specifically to deal with her sensitive, oily / combination skin when she was experiencing flare ups....

Photography | George Gvasalia As we leave Autumn and head into Winter, it’s the perfect time to give your hair the extra hydration and nourishment it's craving . The cooler months are a typically drying time for skin and hair and you’ve probably started to notice your hair just doesn’t have the same lustre and radiance it had in summer. At this time of year it’s best to er on the side of less is more, when it comes to heat-based styling . Over-styling with blow dryers or straighteners, combined with the drying effects of indoor heating and the...

We are delighted to introduce to you the inimitable founder of Luk Beautifood , Cindy. A self-confessed foodie with a background in Nutritional Science , Cindy combines the best of both worlds to create her range of Lip Nourish Natural Lipsticks made from food, not synthetics . We’re a little bit obsessed with Luk lippies here in the conscious.kin office; they’re lip-smackingly good, 100% natural, cruelty-free and utterly delicious. Cindy pours her heart and soul into all areas of Luk, from the unique and nourishing formulations (which she beg...

Image | Lesley Juarez When you first decide to 'make the swap ' over to clean beauty and natural skincare, we understand you can easily feel swap-verwhelmed . You've checked skincare off the list, only to realise there’s makeup, deodorant, hair care, pet care, feminine hygiene, household cleaning products and even dental care . The flip side is we now have choices ! In the same way that options for natural deodorant and makeup were few and far between, natural dental care products were virtually unheard of several years ago . Fast forward o...

Photography - Alef Vinicius Oil Cleansing ! Have you heard of it or tried it? It might be a relatively recent skincare trend to grace the industry but rest assured it’s not a passing fad . Where traditional foam or cream cleansers can strip skin, Oil Cleansing provides a natural and effective deep cleanse , removing impurities, dirt and makeup residue from pores while working with skin’s natural oils . As we come into Autumn, and particularly with this cold snap, it’s the perfect time to change up your skincare routine. Swap over from a foam o...

Mother’s Day is coming up this weekend ! If you’re still looking for that perfect gift to say ‘ thanks mum you’re the best ’, we’ve curated a selection of our favourite natural and clean beauty goodies that we know your mum will LOVE ! 1 | The Beauty Chef Cookbook | The Beauty Chef Written by gut-health guru Carla Oates of The Beauty Chef, t his book is almost too pretty to hide away in a cupboard! It’s packed full of skin-loving recipes (gluten and dairy free too), and expert knowledge about what foods we should eat for optimum skin health. ...

Beauty fads come and go but every now and then you come across a game changer! Crystal facial rolling is having a moment right now, but beyond the hype, there’s a multitude of benefits from including a facial rolling practice in your daily skincare routine . The skin on our face is the most delicate but it’s also an area of skin that we expect the most from. Our facial muscles get overworked and over time we can experience an accumulation of tension in the tissue, especially around the jaw. Don’t even get us started on frown lines (hello parent...

This week we had the pleasure of getting to know Jeannie Lynch, founder of Australian natural skincare label Natural Wonders. A cosmetic chemist by trade, Jeannie set about creating a range of clean beauty products that would be better for our skin and the environment, as well as effective natural treatment alternatives. Their Good Riddance Mozzie and Midgie Mousse range of natural family-friendly insect repellents are formulated without nasty chemicals like DEET. The products were even tested for effectiveness on fisherman in the far north of...

Our pledge: You will find in every conscious.kin store recycle points for all skincare and cosmetic products Earth Day is a dedicated time to deeply connect , observe and access the impact we have made and continue to make on our earth and its ecosystems. Governments, large organisations, small business, schools, families and as individuals we are all responsible for the impact we have on the health of our planet. Established almost 50 years on the 22nd of April 1970, a day where millions of people took to the streets to protest the negati...

Image Credit - Sarah Dorweiler ‘Minimalism is the intentional promotion of the things we most value and the removal of anything that distracts us from it’ - Joshua Becker At conscious.kin we’re all about less but better. Less quantity, more quality . That kind of thing. It’s an ethos that can be applied to everything including the products we shop for, how many items we think we ‘need’ in our beauty cabinet and how often we are buying them. As individuals it might not seem like a big deal. But when we’re making these choices together en mass...

It’s no secret that there are some amazing natural skincare companies out there, but it’s not everyday we come across a brand quite like Essence Of Humanity . For a start, they’re a 100% social enterprise , which means beyond the costs of running their label, all surplus profits go to helping children in some of the world’s most vulnerable communities . It’s not a model that would work for everybody, but Stacey Fraser , the founder, wouldn’t consider doing business any other way. Essence Of Humanity products themselves are just as beautiful as ...

Image Credit | Christin Hume Happy Earth Day Week ! Since the theme of Earth Day 2018 is Reduce Plastic Consumption , we’re focusing on ways to minimise how much plastic we use, how much waste we create and how we can work together to leave a smaller footprint in general. Being mindful consumers and ‘buying intentionally ’ is the first step. You will have no doubt heard the catchphrase ‘ Buy Less, Choose Well, Make it Las t’ in reference to fast fashion, but it’s an ethos that can be applied to all of our consumption choices. Which is where o...

If the idea of swishing liquid oil around your mouth first thing in the morning grosses you out, you’re probably not alone. However, like lemon-water or cleansing your face, Oil Pulling is something you might really want to consider adding to your daily wellbeing routine . We all know that beauty trends pass through in interesting shapes and forms, many of which we’re more than happy to leave to the beauty vloggers. But Oil Pulling, like dry body brushing , is actually an age-old practice that we’ve only recently recycled back into general use...

This week we’re shining a spotlight on clean beauty brand, Ethique ! If you’re already using Ethique products then you’ll know what we’re talking about when we say that this brand is revolutionising the way we use and consume natural skincare . Ethique takes the skincare products that we use every day, like shampoo, conditioner, cleanser, liquid body soap and deodorant and solidifies them down into bar form. Yes it’s magical but it’s also clever! Solid bars have a multitude of benefits - as a concentrate, they last for a long time. One bar of...

Designated date nights with just the two of you are a great idea in theory, but hard to wrangle in reality. Now that you’ve officially merged together with a mortgage and offspring to show for it, dating can just seem like so much effort. Another box to tick on top of everything else. Oh we get it. It’s the easiest thing in the world to fall into the roles and routines prescribed to us by the household and after a while it can feel like you are more co-workers in operation ‘family life’, than lovers. Who is this person standing in front of you...

This week we had the pleasure of chatting with the founder of natural skincare label, Lewin and Reilly, Kim . We are proud stockists of Lewin and Reilly, one of the most luscious organic skincare brands on the natural beauty market. And just like the pristine environment of Waiheke Island in New Zealand where Lewin and Reilly is produced, the products are as close to nature as you can get . During a life-changing holiday to the Cook Islands, Kim and partner Andi, were left awestruck at the abundance of wild botanical produce around them and ret...