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10 Ways Adults Find Baby Barrier Cream Useful Too

10 Ways Adults Find Baby Barrier Cream Useful Too

Most people think of barrier cream as something only babies need—especially at nappy change time! But zinc oxide balms are surprisingly versatile, safe, and protective for grown-up skin too. Because...

10 Ways Adults Find Baby Barrier Cream Useful Too

Most people think of barrier cream as something only babies need—especially at nappy change time! But zinc oxide balms are surprisingly versatile, safe, and protective for grown-up skin too. Because...

Barrier Creams Explained: From Baby Bottoms to Beauty Counters

Barrier Creams Explained: From Baby Bottoms to ...

The truth about “barrier boosting” skincare Barrier creams were once only smeared on baby bottoms, but are now one of the latest buzzwords on beauty counters. But what does barrier really...

Barrier Creams Explained: From Baby Bottoms to ...

The truth about “barrier boosting” skincare Barrier creams were once only smeared on baby bottoms, but are now one of the latest buzzwords on beauty counters. But what does barrier really...

The Secret to Stylish Solar Lighting That Actually Works

The Secret to Stylish Solar Lighting That Actua...

Some lights don’t just brighten a space — they transform it. Clip one of these delicate-looking lanterns onto a hook, or hang it from a tree, and suddenly your balcony,...

The Secret to Stylish Solar Lighting That Actua...

Some lights don’t just brighten a space — they transform it. Clip one of these delicate-looking lanterns onto a hook, or hang it from a tree, and suddenly your balcony,...

The Fridge Hack That Could Save You $800+ A Year

The Fridge Hack That Could Save You $800+ A Year

Open your fridge right now. What’s hiding in the bottom of the crisper?  If you said “slimy lettuce” or “mystery mush,” I hear you! Every time those sad greens hit...

The Fridge Hack That Could Save You $800+ A Year

Open your fridge right now. What’s hiding in the bottom of the crisper?  If you said “slimy lettuce” or “mystery mush,” I hear you! Every time those sad greens hit...

Screen-Free School Holiday Ideas For All Ages

Screen-Free School Holiday Ideas For All Ages

As the school holidays roll in, it’s a great chance to put devices aside and spark creativity, connection and learning through screen-free fun! From puzzles and art to nature and...

Screen-Free School Holiday Ideas For All Ages

As the school holidays roll in, it’s a great chance to put devices aside and spark creativity, connection and learning through screen-free fun! From puzzles and art to nature and...

Two young girls holding seedlings. Title says 10 Free & Eco Friendly Holiday Activities for Kids

10 Free & Eco Friendly Holiday Activities for Kids

With weeks of school holidays to fill every year, it's common for parents and carers to hear the dreaded words "I'm bored" on repeat!  Never fear, at Biome we have...

10 Free & Eco Friendly Holiday Activities for Kids

With weeks of school holidays to fill every year, it's common for parents and carers to hear the dreaded words "I'm bored" on repeat!  Never fear, at Biome we have...

Natural Care Kit for Aussie Holidays

Natural Care Kit for Aussie Holidays

September holidays in Australia mean beach mornings, bush walks, bike rides, and picnics in the park to make the most of sunny, mild days. Natural solutions can keep things comfortable...

Natural Care Kit for Aussie Holidays

September holidays in Australia mean beach mornings, bush walks, bike rides, and picnics in the park to make the most of sunny, mild days. Natural solutions can keep things comfortable...

Wilson Payne socks – putting Aussie icons on yo...

How did Wilson Payne socks begin? Wilson Payne started in 2018, when two Melbourne graphic designers created a tea towel covered in Australian flora and fauna as a Christmas gift....

Wilson Payne socks – putting Aussie icons on yo...

How did Wilson Payne socks begin? Wilson Payne started in 2018, when two Melbourne graphic designers created a tea towel covered in Australian flora and fauna as a Christmas gift....

Conscious Step Socks: The Story of Ethical Socks That Give Back

Conscious Step Socks: The Story of Ethical Sock...

Who knew a pair of socks could plant trees, provide clean drinking water or protect elephants? Conscious Step makes all of these social impacts possible through the purchase of their...

Conscious Step Socks: The Story of Ethical Sock...

Who knew a pair of socks could plant trees, provide clean drinking water or protect elephants? Conscious Step makes all of these social impacts possible through the purchase of their...

Vaseline’s Remarkable Legacy—And Why Choose Plant Based Alternatives

Vaseline’s Remarkable Legacy—And Why Choose Pla...

Discover the fascinating history of Vaseline, how it changed skin care, and why plant-based balms like CastorGuard offer a sustainable alternative.

Vaseline’s Remarkable Legacy—And Why Choose Pla...

Discover the fascinating history of Vaseline, how it changed skin care, and why plant-based balms like CastorGuard offer a sustainable alternative.

The Fake Fragrance Illusion: How Companies Sell Emotions in a Bottle

The Fake Fragrance Illusion: How Companies Sell...

Somewhere along the way, companies stopped selling products and started selling emotions in a bottle—with claims so far-fetched they’d be laughable if they weren’t also harmful. From laundry scent booster...

The Fake Fragrance Illusion: How Companies Sell...

Somewhere along the way, companies stopped selling products and started selling emotions in a bottle—with claims so far-fetched they’d be laughable if they weren’t also harmful. From laundry scent booster...

5 Reasons Biome is a Fake Fragrance-Free Zone

5 Reasons Biome is a Fake Fragrance-Free Zone

At Biome, the number one reason we are a 100% Fake Fragrance-Free Zone is because we care — about people’s health, the wellbeing of our team and community, and the environment...

5 Reasons Biome is a Fake Fragrance-Free Zone

At Biome, the number one reason we are a 100% Fake Fragrance-Free Zone is because we care — about people’s health, the wellbeing of our team and community, and the environment...

12 Truths About The Mystery Fragrance Ingredient

12 Truths About The Mystery Fragrance Ingredient

Fragrance is sold to us as romance in a bottle, the loving hug of freshly laundered sheets, or a tropical holiday in your shampoo.  But, behind that scented whiff is...

12 Truths About The Mystery Fragrance Ingredient

Fragrance is sold to us as romance in a bottle, the loving hug of freshly laundered sheets, or a tropical holiday in your shampoo.  But, behind that scented whiff is...

Why Magnesium is Your Best Friend in the Cold Months — and How to Make Sure You’re Getting Enough

Why Magnesium is Your Best Friend in the Cold M...

When the chill sets in, our bodies work a little harder. We’re more prone to stiff muscles, lower moods, restless sleep, and seasonal bugs. That’s why winter is the perfect...

Why Magnesium is Your Best Friend in the Cold M...

When the chill sets in, our bodies work a little harder. We’re more prone to stiff muscles, lower moods, restless sleep, and seasonal bugs. That’s why winter is the perfect...

Clean Laundry, Dirty Secret: Why Your Clothes Still Smell Bad After Washing

Clean Laundry, Dirty Secret: Why Your Clothes S...

Are you feeling sick (literally) when you open a load of finished washing and instead of a fresh, crisp scent, it's a chemical fog, a musty tang, or just a...

Clean Laundry, Dirty Secret: Why Your Clothes S...

Are you feeling sick (literally) when you open a load of finished washing and instead of a fresh, crisp scent, it's a chemical fog, a musty tang, or just a...

A Gentle Caress of Plastic: What’s Really in Your Cuddly Softener

A Gentle Caress of Plastic: What’s Really in Yo...

The hidden plastics we don't know we're washing down the drain with our laundry water. It’s Plastic Free July, and while you might have swapped cling wrap for beeswax and...

A Gentle Caress of Plastic: What’s Really in Yo...

The hidden plastics we don't know we're washing down the drain with our laundry water. It’s Plastic Free July, and while you might have swapped cling wrap for beeswax and...

What Makes a Good Remineralising Tooth Powder?

What Makes a Good Remineralising Tooth Powder?

If you’re passionate about natural health and sustainability, chances are you’ve already made the switch to a more natural toothpaste. But if you’ve been hearing a lot about remineralising tooth powder...

What Makes a Good Remineralising Tooth Powder?

If you’re passionate about natural health and sustainability, chances are you’ve already made the switch to a more natural toothpaste. But if you’ve been hearing a lot about remineralising tooth powder...

You Brush With Liquid Plastic Every Day — And No One’s Telling You!

You Brush With Liquid Plastic Every Day — And N...

If toothpaste brands had to list “liquid plastic” on the front of the box, how many people would still toss it in their trolley? We’re talking about plasticisers, thickeners, and...

You Brush With Liquid Plastic Every Day — And N...

If toothpaste brands had to list “liquid plastic” on the front of the box, how many people would still toss it in their trolley? We’re talking about plasticisers, thickeners, and...

What Is Neem Oil Good For? Everyday Uses in the Garden, Skincare And Cleaning

What Is Neem Oil Good For? Everyday Uses in the...

We hear this all the time in store at Biome (places where customers know they can come to get the real answers about the hype they see on the socials!)...

What Is Neem Oil Good For? Everyday Uses in the...

We hear this all the time in store at Biome (places where customers know they can come to get the real answers about the hype they see on the socials!)...

How to Refresh a Beeswax Wrap That’s Lost Its Coating

How to Refresh a Beeswax Wrap That’s Lost Its C...

In my house Gladwrap is banned.  We've found that going "cold turkey" and having no cling wrap is the only way not to use it!  When it is not in...

How to Refresh a Beeswax Wrap That’s Lost Its C...

In my house Gladwrap is banned.  We've found that going "cold turkey" and having no cling wrap is the only way not to use it!  When it is not in...

How Long Do Beeswax Wraps Last For?

How Long Do Beeswax Wraps Last For?

In a nutshell Beeswax wraps usually last 12 months, sometimes longer with good care Lifespan depends on how often you use and wash them Signs they need replacing or refreshing:...

How Long Do Beeswax Wraps Last For?

In a nutshell Beeswax wraps usually last 12 months, sometimes longer with good care Lifespan depends on how often you use and wash them Signs they need replacing or refreshing:...

Help! I Found Moth Eaten Holes in My Wool Carpets. What Can I Do?

Help! I Found Moth Eaten Holes in My Wool Carpe...

If you’ve spotted moths or mysterious bald patches in your wool rugs or carpets, it’s a sign you need to act quickly. Moths can do serious damage fast—especially in quiet...

Help! I Found Moth Eaten Holes in My Wool Carpe...

If you’ve spotted moths or mysterious bald patches in your wool rugs or carpets, it’s a sign you need to act quickly. Moths can do serious damage fast—especially in quiet...

Rechargeable Solar Lanterns - Lifespan, Care & Usage

Rechargeable Solar Lanterns - Lifespan, Care & ...

How long do solar lanterns actually last, and can you leave them outside all year?  In Australia we have some extremes of weather from searing hot sunny days, to cyclones...

Rechargeable Solar Lanterns - Lifespan, Care & ...

How long do solar lanterns actually last, and can you leave them outside all year?  In Australia we have some extremes of weather from searing hot sunny days, to cyclones...

Help! I found holes in my woollen jumper. What can I do?

Help! I found holes in my woollen jumper. What ...

If I found holes in my woollen jumpers in the wardrobe, here's what I would do to stop the damage, fix what I can, and prevent it from happening again....

Help! I found holes in my woollen jumper. What ...

If I found holes in my woollen jumpers in the wardrobe, here's what I would do to stop the damage, fix what I can, and prevent it from happening again....

Just Because It's for Sale Doesn’t Mean It’s Safe: The Toxic Truth About Mothballs

Just Because It's for Sale Doesn’t Mean It’s Sa...

You’d be forgiven for thinking a product must be safe if it’s for sale in your country. In fact, people often say to me—"The chemicals wouldn't be allowed if they're...

Just Because It's for Sale Doesn’t Mean It’s Sa...

You’d be forgiven for thinking a product must be safe if it’s for sale in your country. In fact, people often say to me—"The chemicals wouldn't be allowed if they're...

Silverfish vs Moths: What’s the Difference—And Which Oil Should You Use?

Silverfish vs Moths: What’s the Difference—And ...

Oh oh!  You've noticed tiny winged moths flitting out of your wardrobe or silverfish skittering across your bathroom floor.  Or worse, you've pulled out your winter woollens and found the...

Silverfish vs Moths: What’s the Difference—And ...

Oh oh!  You've noticed tiny winged moths flitting out of your wardrobe or silverfish skittering across your bathroom floor.  Or worse, you've pulled out your winter woollens and found the...

"PEGs Aren’t Plastics” — Are You Sure About That?

"PEGs Aren’t Plastics” — Are You Sure About That?

You’ve probably heard it. Maybe you’ve said it: “PEGs would not really qualify as a plastic... it's a water-soluble liquid that cannot be set into a solid material” Fair. PEGs...

"PEGs Aren’t Plastics” — Are You Sure About That?

You’ve probably heard it. Maybe you’ve said it: “PEGs would not really qualify as a plastic... it's a water-soluble liquid that cannot be set into a solid material” Fair. PEGs...

How to Spot Hidden Plastics in Your Skincare (And What to Use Instead)

How to Spot Hidden Plastics in Your Skincare (A...

Even the most ingredient-savvy shoppers often miss this in both conventional and "clean" beauty skincare brands... Plastic. Not in the packaging — in the the formula!   Tiny, invisible forms of...

How to Spot Hidden Plastics in Your Skincare (A...

Even the most ingredient-savvy shoppers often miss this in both conventional and "clean" beauty skincare brands... Plastic. Not in the packaging — in the the formula!   Tiny, invisible forms of...

Microbeads Are Banned... Sort Of. What’s Still Slipping Through?

Microbeads Are Banned... Sort Of. What’s Still ...

Key Takeaways Microbeads may be banned — but plastic hasn’t gone away.New forms like liquid polymers, plastic powders, and nanospheres are still legal and widely used. Common offenders include PVP,...

Microbeads Are Banned... Sort Of. What’s Still ...

Key Takeaways Microbeads may be banned — but plastic hasn’t gone away.New forms like liquid polymers, plastic powders, and nanospheres are still legal and widely used. Common offenders include PVP,...

Winter-Proof Your Face: Top 6 Natural Moisturisers Australian Users Love

Winter-Proof Your Face: Top 6 Natural Moisturis...

Winter skin doesn’t play fair. Cold air outside, dry heat inside, and the loss of humidity all gang up on your face, leaving it tight, flaky, irritated, and red overnight....

Winter-Proof Your Face: Top 6 Natural Moisturis...

Winter skin doesn’t play fair. Cold air outside, dry heat inside, and the loss of humidity all gang up on your face, leaving it tight, flaky, irritated, and red overnight....