In packaged food, swerving sensitivities is pretty straightforward: itwill always state in the ingredients if common allergens (eg. nuts, fish and eggs) are present. But when it comes to fragrance, these kinds of warnings aren’t so cut and dry. Via the link in bio, we look the current legislation surrounding allergens and how to tell *exactly* what’s in a spritz.
I am so super excited to share with you our brand new look as we usher in a new era for ONE SEED, and for natural perfumery.
There’s no universal or official definition for "clean" when it comes to beauty, so any brand can make this claim without the need for certification. This isn’t surprising given that the cosmetics industry is incredibly lax when it comes to labelling laws. But this lack of transparency is frustrating for consumers who unwittingly believe they are making an informed choice about what they’re choosing to use on their skin.
Fragrance has an enormous impact on our health, so why aren’t brands more willing to disclose what goes into their formulas? Here, we talk about Trade Secret laws and why it’s so important consumers demand answers.
Despite environmental issues becoming increasingly more obvious, brands are talking the talk without walking the walk – especially when it comes to what we’re loading into our washing machine. Learn about the impact this is having on your health and the wellbeing of the world, and how to know which laundry products you should love or lose.
According to legislation, companies aren’t required to disclose anything they deem a Trade Secret or proprietary on the packaging. Meaning your favourite perfume brand may be highlighting harmless additions (like citrus oils) while conveniently glossing over any potentially toxic chemicals.
It's the catch-phrase of the year: clean.But what if clean is not as pure as you think? We explore what clean really means, and how to find perfume and cosmetics that are truly natural, healthy and safe.
Have we become desensitised to cancer because of its prevalence (recent stats show almost 1 in 2 of us will have cancer before we hit 85 years of age), or is more a case of apathy because cancer has been casually linked to almost every conceivable thing in the modern world?
Think going low-tox is just for women? Think again! Men absorb just as many toxins as women (of course), and it's time they made the switch to natural products too.
By choosing to buy natural, vegan perfumes you are not only contributing to a more friendly planet, but a healthier one too. What does it mean when a perfume is labelled vegan, and what should you look out for?