Psyched in Stilettos

The modern world we live in is now so thick with chemicals that you can’t even sit on a leather couch without its protectant spray seeping into your bloodstream. Research has shown that the average woman who wears face creams and make-up on a daily basis absorbs over 2kg of chemicals through her skin every year… which from there travel to the lymph, liver, bladder, across the placenta, into breast milk, into the brain, and into all different parts of your body. Yuck, right? Yup. And as a report by the Environmental Working Group puts it, ‘Unborn US babies are soaking in a stew of pollutants’.
Switching to toxic-free skincare, deodorant, shampoo and nail polish is one thing, but don’t forget to get those chemical cleaners out of the house, too. And yes, you CAN enjoy a clean house without them – your grandmother achieved a sparkling clean finish using bicarb soda, vinegar and lemon juice! Fortunately, the 21st century brings more sophisticated options, such as B_E_E – one of many new brands on the market offering everything from laundry powder and dishwashing liquids to whiteners and multi-surface cleaners, all of which are ‘green’. This particular award-winning eco-chic New Zealand brand has been made according to the highest international standards, carries world-leading eco accreditation, and is tested for skin safety and greywater suitability. Visit www.bee.co.nz