Safe to Exhale Shop: Personal Care & Beauty

I prioritise products that stay on your skin (body moisturiser, deodorant, lip balm, foundation) over rinse-off ones. 'Natural' and 'organic' aren't tightly regulated claims on Australian cosmetics, so read the ingredient list and look for recognised certifications. Patch test anything new, and introduce one product at a time.

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Skin and body

Dr Organic Manuka Honey Body Butter · START HERE
A leave-on product used over a large area, which is why I prioritise it. Patch test first, especially if you're allergic to bee products.
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No Pong Bicarb-Free Natural Deodorant · START HERE
Deodorant goes on thin, sensitive skin every day. Bicarb-free and low fragrance. Natural deodorants manage odour rather than sweat, so allow a few weeks to adjust.
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Noosa Basics Organic Deodorant Roll On · FRAGRANCED
An easy roll-on made with organic ingredients, scented with coconut and vanilla.
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Skin DIY Day Face Kit · GIFT
A short routine is easier on reactive skin and on an overwhelmed brain: fewer steps, fewer ingredients and less to second-guess.
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Beauty by Earth Aloe Vera Gel
A simple, cooling after-sun gel that can replace heavily fragranced after-sun products.
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Beauty by Earth Self-Tanning Lotion
A glow without UV exposure. Keep it away from eyes and lips.
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Dr Organic Charcoal Face Scrub
A physical exfoliant for oily skin. Use it once or twice a week at most.
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Exfoliating Gloves
Exfoliate without scrubs that contain microplastics. A slow shower ritual can also be a cue to settle.
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Bath and shower

weAQUA Heavy Duty Shower Filter · WAIT FOR THE SALE
Hot, steamy showers can mean more chlorine on your skin and in the air. According to the manufacturer, it reduces chlorine and heavy metals. Check whether your supply uses chlorine or chloramine.
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Crystal Quest Bath Ball Filter
Hot water can make chlorine harsher on skin and airways. According to the manufacturer, this reduces chlorine in bath water.
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Little Brown Goose Soapy Sampler · GIFT
A short ingredient list, no plastic bottle and usually fewer preservatives than body wash. Often scented with essential oils.
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Beauty by Earth Bath Bomb Gift Set · GIFT · FRAGRANCED
A warm bath an hour or two before bed may help you fall asleep more easily. Scent-sensitive? Use plain Epsom salts.
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Period care

Organyc Ultra Thin Pads · START HERE
Period products sit against sensitive skin for hours. Organic cotton pads avoid added fragrance.
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Organyc Organic Cotton Tampons · START HERE
Organic cotton and fragrance-free. Whichever brand you use, choose the lowest absorbency you need and change every 4 to 8 hours to lower the risk of toxic shock syndrome.
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Oral care

Dr Organic Coconut Oil Toothpaste
Used twice a day, so ingredients add up. The Australian Dental Association recommends fluoride toothpaste, so talk with your dentist before going fluoride-free.
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Dr Organic Whitening Toothpaste, Tea Tree
A fresher taste. The same fluoride question applies, and whitening pastes can be abrasive.
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Sun care for an Australian summer

Wotnot Non-Nano Zinc Sunscreen SPF50 · START HERE
A matte, fragrance-free zinc formula for daily face and body wear. Apply generously and reapply every two hours and after swimming.
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Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen SPF50+
A fragrance-free zinc option for sensitive skin. Check it's an Australian-supplied product.
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Eco by Sonya Driver Glory Veil SPF50+
A broad-spectrum mineral sunscreen developed with sensitive skin in mind, with a moisturising feel.
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SunButter SPF50 Vegan Surf Zinc
Non-nano zinc for beach and water days. Follow the current label for water-resistance time.
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MooGoo Natural Sunscreen SPF40
Zinc-based and water-resistant with a moisturising texture. For high-UV days, SPF50 or 50+ is generally recommended.
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Wotnot Natural Baby Sunscreen SPF30
Fragrance-free zinc for little ones. Shade, clothing and hats come first, and sunscreen isn't generally recommended under 6 months, so ask your child health nurse or GP.
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Makeup and lips

Organic Lip Balm · START HERE
Reapplied all day and partly swallowed, so ingredients matter. Keep one in your bag, car and bedside.
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INIKA Organic BB Cream Foundation
A light, skin-like base made with plant oils instead of a long synthetic ingredient list.
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INIKA Organic Makeup Range · GIFT
Plant-based and paraben-free. Fewer questionable ingredients on your skin is one less thing to worry about.
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Wotnot Tinted BB Cream SPF40
Foundation, primer, moisturiser and SPF in one, so fewer products and a faster morning. Keep a separate sunscreen for long days outdoors.
Nude → · Beige →

Avocado Zinc SPF50 Tinted Moisturiser
Light coverage to simplify your face routine. Use a primary sunscreen for long days outside.
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Wotnot Sensitive Face Wipes
For tired evenings when a full cleanse feels like too much. Fragrance-free, and rinse after if you can.
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Essential-Oil Perfume from a Transparent Brand · GIFT
'Fragrance' or 'parfum' on a label can hide dozens of undisclosed ingredients.
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Hair care

Dr Organic Aloe Vera Shampoo
SLS-free and certified organic, a gentle place to start. Introduce one new hair product at a time.
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Solid Shampoo Bar
Sulphate and fragrance free with a simple ingredient list, no plastic bottle, and it lasts for months.
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Dr Organic Tea Tree Conditioner · FRAGRANCED
Pairs with a gentle shampoo for oily roots. Tea tree has a noticeable scent.
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Dr Organic Argan Oil Shampoo and Conditioner Set · GIFT
A matched set for dry hair, with a travel bag.
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Real support. Better choices. Calmer you. 🌿 Julz, The LowTox Nurse