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Jess Berentson-Shaw lives on a windswept Wellington hill. She has two kids, is a part-time scientist and manages a social enterprise called Muka Kids. Muka Kids is part of Jess's plan to create a s...
Buying less and making do with what we have are great things to aim for but what do we do with all the stuff we no longer need? It seems many people are still in the dark about how best to recycle ...
Mineral oil is an ingredient that's derived from crude oil and has gone through different levels of processing and refining depending on its end use. The name ‘Mineral oil' is used quite broadly t...
We love to support other Kiwi companies that are making a difference and Zee Zee merino is doing just that. The Zee Zee Merino journey began 8 years ago when Becky's son Jacob was 3 and needing so...
1. Get moving for stronger hair Exercise is thought to increase blood flow to your scalp, strengthening the roots of your hair, which can help reduce hair fall and breakage. 2. Embrace your natura...
Do you suffer from sneezing and itchy skin? Are there some things you can't eat? If so, you're not alone - more and more New Zealanders are finding themselves living with allergies and with related...
We tend to use our feet a lot. In fact during a typical day, we can spend up to four hours on our feet and take up to 10,000 steps, yet they are often one of the most neglected areas of the body. ...
Microbeads are tiny little plastic beads that are added to products like body washes, cleansers and facial scrubs, to help exfoliate your skin. The problem is that after they're rinsed off, they go...
That silky, slippery feeling in your hair after conditioning it in the shower, probably comes from an ingredient called Dimethicone but is it really necessary for beautiful, healthy hair? What is ...
Benzalkonium chloride is an antibacterial chemical that's added to household cleaners and cosmetic products because it kills germs, but that's not all it does. It also has the potential to cause sk...
Greywater is the name given to the wastewater that comes from your shower, bath, hand basin and washing machine and with proper, council-approved systems in place, it can be safely re-used on your ...
Celebrate summer with our thirst-quenching, summery drink (or mocktail) that not only tastes delicious, it sparkles with festive colours too! Ingredients (makes around 6 glasses) 2 cups fresh or ...
