The average woman applies 515 chemicals to her face every day

A recent study from Bionsen found that the average woman applies 515 chemicals to her face a day. The study revealed that the typical woman uses about 13 different beauty products a day. Most of these products contain at least 20 ingredients and additives, many of which can have a detrimental effect on the body [...]

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Struggling to write your resolutions? We asked some of the top names in social change and our mumzine experts to give us theirs.

Eugenie Harvey from 1010 – My resolution is to get involved in something locally – if you’re a mum with children at school, make it the PTA. PTA’s are the backbone of school communities and they are usually run by a very small group of dedicated mums who are desperate for support and help.  Plus [...]

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Make your own beauty products; save money and avoid toxic chemicals

Most of us use many beauty products on a daily basis, often containing toxic chemicals.  Although the chemicals in any one product are unlikely to cause harm, think about how many products you use in a day, year, and over a lifetime. Small amounts of toxic chemicals add up and accumulate in our bodies through [...]

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Etsy – the place to buy and sell all things handmade

Crafting is officially everywhere, and if you have caught the bug you may have come across etsy. But for those who haven’t its a dream if you either make handmade goods, vintage items and craft supplies or are looking to buy them. The genius bit is that if you also want to cut down air [...]

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One christmas jumper too many? Get re-gifting at the first ever international day of swishing

Land a few dodgy xmas presents? Can’t face taking them to the second hand shop or worse still binning them?  Your in luck! Save it for the first ever international day of swishing on 9th January (Click here for details of the UK event in London). Swishing (clothes swapping) is a way of re-gifting on [...]

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Seasonal cooking from The Black Douglas – Parsnip, Apple and Celeriac soup for 6 and some for baby

Dalziel Douglas of The Black Douglas Coffee House introduces us to her ever popular Parsnip, Apple and Celeriac Soup. “This a really popular soup at The Black Douglas at this time of year because the organic parsnips are SO GOOD! Serve with a glass of  good apple juice or a glass of dry white wine [...]

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Save money at christmas – lots of discount codes on ethical and eco products

Here are a whole load of discount codes for ethical and green products.  Great for very last minute xmas presents. NATURAL BEAUTY Free organic skincare when you subscribe to The Green Parent magazine – it only costs £19.99 for a year and you get a free gift worth £19.99! 15% off gentle fresh skincare – [...]

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Chic headbands and earmuffs

Personally I’ve never been a fan of ear muffs but as middle age approaches and it’s snowing these beauties have definitely got me turned. Little Fille creates uniquely designed earmuffs and beautiful headbands that can be worn in a variety of ways. Each piece is handmade. Look out for their upcoming headbands using recycled fabrics.

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Wow – 10% off all Green & Blacks!

Mumzine has been asked to do some taste tests for Green & Blacks (woop woop) and has found out about a last minute 10% discount for xmas if you buy online. Mumzine reader and mum to be Melissa, introduced me to their fairly incredible boxes of chocolates so I am going to stocking up for [...]

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BPA free baby bottles

Following the recent launch of Breast Cancer UK’s campaign to get the government to ban the use of the controversial chemical Bisphenol-A (BPA) in baby bottles, you may be wondering what are the alternatives? Plastic has long been associated with many health and environmental problems. Although glass is a preferable material on both fronts, the thought [...]

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