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My new branding was designed by the very patient and highly talented Becky from Mayk studios in Auckland.  I have loved my lovely logo by Kell...

Not just greenwashing - truly sustainable soap? As the last few years have unfolded, so too has our understanding of the climate emergency we now c...

It's been an interesting year. With inflation at record highs, many smaller businesses have been hit hard by lower than average takings. I decide...

Both hydrous and anhyrous products have their place, but which should I choose?

Brr, winter has definitely arrived in Wellington. As I write this rain is beating on the windows and it's freezing cold. This is the time of year ...

Each of the three products I have available in the Oh Goodness skincare range has a little genesis story. They were all originally designed for myself or my family, until I decided they were good enough to share :)

During my journey making skincare and soap I've discovered a lot of new ingredients. I've recently discovered an essential oil from a plant with th...

I recently ran out of a few different deodorant labels, so I'm ordering more. As always when reprinting I think, is there anything I need to change...

July has rolled around again, and though 2020 has so far been a fairly mixed bag, I am always excited by this month of focus on plastic free living...

  This picture was taken the other day at the beach, while on our daily walk. We're so lucky to have the beach nearby, and if this isolation situ...

Itching, burning, scaly flaky dry skin. Atopic eczema is a problem for roughly two to ten percent of adults and up to twenty percent of children, w...

Summer temperatures can play havoc with natural products, which usually aren't full of stabilisers and fillers that protect from the effects of heat like commercially prepared formulas. Ingredients like butters can melt and changes in consistency occur, so it's extra important to store your natural products in a cool dark place during the summer months. Watch this video for information on what can happen and how to fix it.