With the Olympic games coming to an end, it seems appropriate to close them out with a few handmade bath products from Canada. And seeing how at Izzit we are huge fans of LUSH, who happen to make all of their North American products by hand in Canada, I want to highlight a few of their limited edition, Olympic inspired bath products.
Cradle cap. Snot. Head lice. (Ew.) If you have kids, chances are you’re going to have to deal with one or more of these ick-inducing afflictions, probably multiple times. If you don’t like the idea of lathering your child’s head with pesticides or coal tar, here are some natural, eco-friendly alternative products you can use. Read more »
Most kids love bath time – playing with giant soap bubbles, swimming with sharks and hippos, and splashing Mom and Dad. As a logical (sort of) adult, you’d assume that bath = clean and clean = good, right? Not always: some children’s bath products have additives that aren’t good for kids or for the earth, while others earn a gold star when it comes to natural, green ingredients. Make bath time not only fun, but also healthy – both for your little ones and for the environment.
Tubs
If your kids are big enough, they can soak in the grown-up tub. Littler ones will need special baby and toddler tubs. Steer clear of tubs containing PVC. The manufacture and disposal of PVC is terrible for the environment: it releases a cancer-causing chemical called dioxin, which becomes more concentrated as it moves up the food chain, and is extremely hard to get rid of. PVC often contains phthalates, additives that make it more flexible. Phthalates can cause developmental problems in children, including hormone imbalances. They’re also linked to various types of cancer. Read more »
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That’s right, I’m a sucker for Valentine’s Day, and on top of that I’m a sucker for cheesy presents, and on top of that I love trying new health and beauty products. Although this could be seen as a somewhat dangerous combination to the masses, I’ll hold back a little with your interest in mind. Maybe it’s the girl in me. Maybe I’m really just cheesy. Either way, I put together a list of some fabo bath and shower gifts for your green conscious Valentine, or for lets say, just you…
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