Can allergies be caused by chemicals touching your baby's skin?
A recent research study published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology highlights a point we believe everyone especially those with newborn babies, need to know.
What’s the problem? The problem is that we don’t know how the contact of chemicals with newborn skin affects the formation of their skin barrier and their immune system.
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By ThinkWise Team
19/04/18 7:27 PM
Do you purify your water?
Find out why I choose to purify our water. There is also a discount code so you can get your own water filter at a great price.
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By Jodie - ThinkWise Founder
16/02/18 4:05 PM
Make-up Bag Detox
Check out what make-up expert Emma Peters from Belle & Sage recommended when she had a look at my make up bag.
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7/09/17 2:01 PM
3 top Beauty Tips for new mums
Find out what Belle & Sage make-up expert Emma Peters recommends for mums
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7/09/17 1:04 PM
Make your own Laundry Powder
Wanting a safe and gentle alternative to the laundry powders from the supermarket? Why not make your own, check out one of Wendyls fabulous recipes
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15/08/17 11:02 PM
Make your own Natural Weed Killer
What do you use for killing weeds? Try out our easy homemade recipe
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15/08/17 10:45 PM
Do want to give your baby the safest start?
It is highly likely that your baby will be born with toxic chemicals already in his or her body.
These chemicals can be everywhere in our environment and once baby is born their exposure increases through everything they touch, eat, drink and inhale.
Find out what you can do to help their chemical load.
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15/08/17 10:21 PM
Why we choose Badger Sunscreen
Whilst we advocate for cover, shade and timing as your first line of protection from the sun. There are times when you need a sunscreen for your baby. Find out why we choose Badger.
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1/12/14 10:37 AM
Looking after your baby in the sun
If like me you grew up with Bony M’s “Brown girl in the ring” and brown Coppertone sunscreen bottles you somehow felt come summertime it was just better to be brown. Research now however overwhelmingly refutes this rationale and is slowly changing the tide on this way of thinking. Find out from Nurse Fi how to keep your baby safe in the sun.
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24/11/14 11:15 AM
What is Patch Testing?
With skin reactions on the rise in NZ and around the world we need to be careful when introducing skincare products. Find out what Nurse Fi, our resident health expert, recommends.
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28/08/14 8:05 PM
A Cuppa with Wendyl
Wendyl Nissen is passionate about helping people live 'chemical free'. So why not make yourself of a cup of tea and enjoy what she has to say!
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By Jodie - ThinkWise Founder
11/08/14 10:38 PM
Ingredients - Whats Inside?
It’s hard to believe, but many of the thousands of chemicals in everyday products have never been tested. ThinkWise only stocks and recommends skincare and household products that list all of their ingredients, so you know exactly what you are buying.
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By Jodie - ThinkWise Founder
3/10/13 12:15 AM
What Chemicals Should I Avoid?
Want to know which chemicals you should avoid in skincare and clensing products? Here is a list of common ingredients that are risky or dangerous that you and your baby should avoid.
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By Jodie - ThinkWise Founder
2/10/13 4:35 PM
Baby Skin and your Home Environment
Have you noticed redness, little bumps or a rash on your baby’s skin? These are often signs that his or her body is responding to something they’ve come in contact with.
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2/10/13 12:02 AM
What are VOCs?
Some of the most common nasties found in and around the home are VOCs. What are they and what can you do to avoid them?
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1/10/13 12:22 AM