Solution dyed nylon carpet is a disaster. I was wandering along the beach recovering from ankle surgery when I came across a half buried pile. I got upset. I can’t stand solution dyed nylon carpet, and I don’t understand why people choose to live on top of it. It emits tiny microplastics which clog the …
Liquid castile soap is becoming more popular as a home and household cleaner. This is for good reason. Made with simple, safe ingredients it packs a powerful cleaning punch without the harsh toxic chemicals present in commercial cleaners. Realistically, you could replace your entire suite of specific cleaning products with a natural castile soap. Forget …
Our beautifully natural liquid soap leaves your skin clean and soft, and subtly scented with the fragrance of pure essential oils. Castile soap means it is made from vegetable oil, not lard, tallow or other animal fat, and at Be Natural we use only the best certified organic, locally sourced, sustainably produced, cruelty-free and ethically …
All about borax in soap One of things we get asked about a lot is borax – and why we use it. This is usually because customers have read about borax, boric acid and/or sodium borate and have got a little confused. The first thing to say is that it is NOT boric acid. Boric …
Welcome to Plastic Free July! This month we will be giving you a plastic free living tip everyday via our Facebook page. Small changes have a big effect and every action has an impact. We know there is a plastic problem, it’s washing up on our beaches, our marine life is eating it – and …
Homeschool during Lockdown? Many of us are parents, and we are facing weeks at home with our children. And we feel we are facing ‘homeschool’ during lockdown. We’ve all be plunged into a situation we thought inconceivable not very long ago. I don’t want to use the word, ‘surviving’, and ‘thriving’ is laced with hard …
Welcome to the our Liquid Castile Soap Line Up! We’ve worked with Razz Print, a local Taranaki business to bring a new fresh look to our old favourites, and some new exciting products. We love the new labels in the glass flagons! We chose the flagons because they will be sent back to us for …
This is not your everyday small soap business blog. I’ve decided to publish it here so that it can be read by people. It is a social issue affecting us all – and my own mental health is one of the reasons I’ve decided to pursue this little business over other options available to me. …
Is there such a thing as Zero Waste? What is zero waste anyway? Zero Waste is a set of principles focused on waste prevention that encourages reusing all products. The goal is for no rubbish to be sent to landfills, incinerators, or the ocean. Zero Waste compliments our drive to provide natural and safe soap products to our …
Giving Up Plastic in The Home – Plastic Free Living There’s a lot of concern about the use of plastic because we use so much of it. Here in Aotearoa , hundreds of thousands of plastic bags, trays, cups, wrappers and other single use items are used everyday! We use plastic in so many different …
Why You Should Stay Away From Antibacterial Soap (And Use Natural Soap Instead) We all want to live safe and healthy lives, and the personal hygiene and cleaning products we select for ourselves and our loved ones indisputably play a role in that. But sometimes certain products, like antibacterial soap and even some hand sanitizers, …
Shea Butter 101 Shea Butter is becoming more widely known as a fantastic addition to soap and body balms. This is because of the calming and nourishing effect it has on problem skin. It can even be used alone, simply rubbed onto dry or sensitive skin. Lets find out a little more about this amazing …
Christmas gifts – time for a rethink? Christmas is almost upon us – time to think about all the little christmas gifts you need for family, friends, co-workers and your great aunt. We have all spent time driving to the mall, scouting for a car park along with hundreds of others, and then spent the …
Natural Organic Lip Balm Here at Be Natural, we are pretty particular about what we put on our own skin, and therefore only make products which contain the best quality organic ingredients. Many people started asking us about organic lip balm and after some experimenting, we settled on a formula which nourishes and repairs lips, …
Natural Liquid Soap Be Natural’s Organic Liquid Soap is a pure castile natural liquid soap that you can use in many different ways, including as a hand soap. It is made with organic oils of coconut, New Zealand Avocado and essential oils of Sweet Orange and Lavender – which makes a rich lather and …
