Apple Cider Vinegar is a natural wholefood that seems to be good for everything. Improving digestion and losing weight. Cleaning benchtops and dressing salads. Shrivelling warts and making you immortal. What can’t this tangy condiment do? Today we want to share what it can do for your hair – which is a lot. And better still, we have a really delightful way that you can apply it. First up, what is Apple Cider Vinegar? Apple Cider Vinegar (or ACV) is made from crushed apples fermented in … [Read more...] about The everyday condiment that resets, refreshes + revamps your hair and scalp
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Magical Marleen Farms – One Secret of Our Success
Over the coming weeks and months, Beauty and the Bees will be sharing content about the unique Tasmanian businesses we work with and admire, from farmers and beekeepers to scientists and artisans. Our first piece focuses on Marleen Herbs, suppliers of some of our finest ingredients. From seaweed to goat’s milk to Leatherwood Honey, Beauty and the Bees’ natural products are built on our proximity to the wonderful raw ingredients of Tasmania. It’s science with a touch of … [Read more...] about Magical Marleen Farms – One Secret of Our Success
The Science Behind a Cure-All: How Leatherwood Honey is as Beneficial as it is Delicious
The next time you’re spreading some leatherwood honey across your morning toast or scone, make sure you’ve got a back-up supply. From digestive health to skincare, this amazing natural product has oh-so-many other uses. If you’re smart, you’ll keep a supply in your pantry and your medicine cabinet. In addition to its unique unmistakable silky and pungent flavor, it’s a reliable home remedy for a number of maladies. For years, Tasmanians have used it for everything from stomach aches to … [Read more...] about The Science Behind a Cure-All: How Leatherwood Honey is as Beneficial as it is Delicious
The Cold Hard Facts About Hard Water (And How To Stop The Carnage)
From plumbers and home economists to epidemiologists and dermatologists, experts have one message about the effects of hard water: watch out! Hard water is tough on dishes and fabrics, causes build up and damage to your pipes, and may contribute to a number of serious diseases. It’s also really bad for your hair and skin. Grungy Dishes and Heavy Metal Hair The term “hard water” means that your water supply has a high mineral content. It’s formed when water rises up (“percolates”) through … [Read more...] about The Cold Hard Facts About Hard Water (And How To Stop The Carnage)
The invisible imbalance that can wreck your hair (and how to correct it)
Have you ever wondered why some shampoos make your hair soft and shiny while others make it scary? Do you look at peoples’ perfect manes and feel silent rage because nothing you do seems to calm the frizzies? Do you battle brittle strands, boofy curls, an itchy scalp, dandruff, greasiness, brassiness, hair loss, tangles and generally hard-to-manage hair? There’s actually a pretty simple explanation that, for some mysterious reason, isn’t often talked about. It’s called pH. PH is … [Read more...] about The invisible imbalance that can wreck your hair (and how to correct it)
Tassie Rainforests Grow Some Awesome, Ancient Trees
Pub Quiz question: What’s the world’s oldest tree? If you guessed the mighty sequoia, ancient oak, swamp gum, or something equally majestic, you lose. No cheese tray and bottle of merlot for you! The winning answer is The Huon Pine (Lagarostrobos franklinii), an unassuming rainforest tree that can look more like a weeping willow than the king of the forest. And, with very few exceptions, it’s found only in the southwestern corner of Tasmania. Just How Old are we talking about … [Read more...] about Tassie Rainforests Grow Some Awesome, Ancient Trees
Kunzea – Tasmania’s Natural Wonder Oil Distilled From the Humble Tick Bush
As a user of natural products, you’re probably familiar with tea tree, eucalyptus, thyme, and other essential oils, but one Tasmanian ingredient you may not know about yet is Kunzea (Kunzea ambigua), part of the Myrtaceae family. Kunzea has a native sound, but the plant was actually named for German Botanist Gustav Kunze (1793-1851), a Zoology Professor and Director of the Botanical Gardens in Leipzig. Though the plants grow in Southern Australia, the most effective oil is derived … [Read more...] about Kunzea – Tasmania’s Natural Wonder Oil Distilled From the Humble Tick Bush
