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Oily Scalp with Dry Ends: We have a Shampoo Bar Solution for your Combination Hair

Combination hair isn't difficult. It just needs a product you can apply differently at the roots versus the ends. Solid bars are the only format that lets you do that. Read more...

Natural Perfume Layering: How to Build Scent Depth Without Phthalates

The reason department store perfume lasts all day isn't quality. It's chemical fixatives. Here's how to match that longevity without the endocrine disruptors. Read more...

Aluminium vs Magnesium Deodorant: Why Magnesium Actually Works Better

Sweat doesn't actually smell. The bacteria that breaks it down does. Understanding that changes everything about how you choose a deodorant. Read more...

What's Actually in Your Perfume? Synthetic Fragrance and Thyroid Health

The word "fragrance" on a label can legally hide hundreds of individual chemicals. Here's what some of them do to your hormones. Read more...

Balanced Scalp, Healthier Hair: Why Solid Shampoo Bars Restore Natural Oil Regulation

Your scalp produces oil for a reason. Stripping it with harsh shampoo just makes it produce more. Here's how solid bars break the cycle for good. Read more...

Why Natural Soap Bars Last 5-6x Longer Than Liquid

You're paying soap prices for a bottle that's 90% water. Here's the maths on why natural soap bars are better value, gentler on skin, and create zero plastic waste. Read more...

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Why solid natural perfume is the better choice (And Why the Wax Base Matters)

Natural solid perfume has three things in it: a wax base, essential oils, and nothing else. Here's what each one actually does, and why the wax base is the ingredient... Read more...

The Sensitivity Question: Natural Deodorant for Reactive Skin

Baking soda is great for cleaning ovens. For sensitive skin, there's a gentler way to control odour, and it actually works. Read more...

Solid Shampoo Bars for Curly Hair: The Complete Guide

If your curls are dry, frizzy, and angry no matter what you use, the problem isn't your hair. It's a formula built for someone else's hair type. Read more...

Bye Bye Bicarb, Adios Aluminium: Why We Chose Magnesium Instead

Natural deodorant shouldn’t leave your underarms itchy, irritated or uncomfortable. Here’s why we made our deodorant both bicarb-free and aluminium-free using magnesium instead. Read more...

Is Synthetic Perfume Bad for You? How to Switch to Natural Perfume (The Right Way)

Is synthetic perfume actually bad for you? We break down what’s really inside “fragrance”, the ingredients being questioned, and how to switch to natural perfume in a way that actually... Read more...

Natural Soap Guide: How to Choose the Right Soap Bar

Not all natural soaps are created equal. Learn what makes Viva La Body soaps different, why ingredients matter, and how to choose the right soap bar for your skin. Read more...