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Surfactants, phthalates, sulfates, parabens and synthetic fragrances are just some of the secret ingredients that make their way into supermarket household cleaning products.  In our recent blog post we shared why we ditched these supermarket products within our homes, but glossed over what these ingredients actually are and why they’re not good for you. In this post, we are shining the light on surfactants and synthetic fragrances. Surfactants They’re  what you find in regular cleaning products, because they lower the surface tension of water. This makes the water molecules slipperier and less likely to stick to themselves, therefore, more likely to interact with...

With darker days and colder nights well and truly upon us, we need to ensure we are taking care of ourselves and creating daily rituals, to boost our immunity. Read on for our top 5 tips for Winter Wellness, that you can easily incorporate into your life.  1.) Get to sleep at the same time each night Making sure your body has a chance to rest and recover from the day is important for your immune system to function at full strength. Consistency is one of the most important elements in getting a quality night’s sleep. As with any habit,...

As a small business owner, it can be challenging to get the balance right between sharing too much about yourself, and not sharing enough. As a relatively private person, I've opted to keep business and life quite separate, up until now. However, there's something important going on in my life, and because Santosa is a huge part of my life, I feel it's right to share it all with you too. So at the risk of swinging towards sharing too much, I've written this post, to give you a little insight as to whats going on behind the scenes at...

There’s a few things that might just surprise you about regular supermarket cleaning products, even the ones that claim they’re “natural” or “green”.  Sure, they’re easy to reach for during your weekly shop, perfect to drop in the trolley along with the milk and toilet paper. They might be the convenient option, because each product has one specific job to do, and tells you so on the label. If you’re going to buy just one product a week, they’re also not going to break the bank. But despite their convenience, and alluring claims, regular supermarket products are not great for...