Going clean and green

Greenwashing is EVERYWHERE and the only way to really break through all the marketing hogwash is to understand how to decipher the ingredients on product labels. This blog is going to help you do just that… it’s a crash course in cosmetic label language. Get to know the ingredients, how to find those that are foreign to you and start to feel empowered to make clean choices.

Being environmentally conscious, I have looked for alternatives to the traditional plastic nappies. I am planning to use cloth nappies but knew that for the first 3 months of Maeve's life I wanted to use an eco friendly disposable nappy. I've tried and tested 4 brands and wanted to share my experience so here is my honest review of Eco nappies. 

   Let’s work on demystifying some of the chemicals used in conventional skincare, personal care and cleaning products; the ones that we come into...

Do you know your skin is craving some attention and just not sure which of The White Pigeon Said Masks to add to your green and natural beauty regime? You’re not alone. We often get asked which mask best suits different skin types so we thought we would simplify things in one place and outline why each of our clean, green and toxin free botanical face masks are unique and which should be the next natural skincare product you welcome into your ritual.

  Let’s talk face cleaners, Cleansing should always be a high priority in your skincare ritual to keep your skin clear and healthy. But finding the...

So on average, women use 12 personal care products every day that contain around 168 ingredients. And get this; our skin absorbs 50-70% of these i...

The second most important place (after the kitchen) to start making eco conscious product swaps is your bathroom! There are some great, effective toxin free products on the market but not that many packaged with the environment as a consideration. Here we offer you up some suggestions for a few easy bathroom swaps to help you reduce your plastic use.

Does the idea of Grocery shopping plastic free seem unrealistic? Daunting?

Yes, there are challenges aplenty but the key to overcoming these challenges is getting educated AND organised. Here we explain how you can be prepared and introduce you to a few shopping options you might not be aware of.

Everyone is saying the right things; ecofriendly this, plastic free that. It's time to start acting and making lasting changes. This July we are committed to making changes in our lives and helping you do the same. A few simple steps to audit your habits and reduce your environmental footprint. Together, we've got this!

So, you’re reading this because you’re pondering whether or not to ditch the synthetic laden commercial shampoos for a greener, more natural alter...

There is definitely a right way (and a wrong way) to apply a face mask. We have created three amazing natural botanical masks that we want you to get the most out of. Preparing your skin is key to getting the maximum benefit from the treatment and we strongly recommend following these steps!