Natural Shampoo Bar (All hair types)
Would you like to be more environmentally friendly? Reduce the amount of chemicals you’re using on your body? Try something new? Well, our shampoo bars may be for you!
Made using only ingredients you can pronounce, these bars are gentle on your scalp. They clean your hair without detergent, sodium laurel sufate (SLS), or any other nasty chemicals.
You’ll notice these bars lather really well; as well as other shampoo, and without the potentially harmful chemicals you will find in commercial shampoos. You’ll still get lovely clean hair, though it may take a while to adjust. It takes between one and six weeks for your hair to stop ‘freaking out’ so to speak. Stick with it! It will adjust.
In the meantime, maybe try an acid rinse. Mix a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar with around 250mls of water. Once you’ve washed and rinsed your hair, tip this solution over you head, and leave for 1-2 minutes. Do this maybe twice a week for the first couple of weeks, then less as time goes on. This will prevent any build up of soap, and leave your hair shiny. This should also deter dandruff if this is an issue for you.
Shampoo bar ingredients: Olive oil, distilled water, coconut oil, mango butter, sodium hydroxide, castor oil, essential/fragrance oils.
Lasts for approximately 35 washes
Denttabs – Toothpaste Tablets
Toothpaste Tablets
Denttabs are amazing tooth tablets that have simple, organic ingredients that polish the teeth instead of abraise the surface. A polished, smooth mouth is less likely to harbour germs.
These organic tablets are FREE of bleach, builders, and preservatives. They not only provide a better clean for the teeth’s surface, but also ease sensitivity in teeth by polishing and smoothing the surface. Get the look and feel of a professional clean each morning and night with just your brush at home.
These package-free toothpaste tablets are available in flouride or non-flouride variety, with a natural menthol flavour. If the menthol is too strong, you can leave them in the open air to lessen the intensity.
Activated Charcoal Acne Face Soap
A mild soap particularly useful for acne prone skin.
Activated charcoal – Attracts toxins like a magnet!
Sea salt – Purifying, draws out nasties
Bentonite clay – Cleanses, unclogs pores, softens skin
Ingredients: Coconut oil, olive oil, avocado oil, sodium hydroxide, water, activated charcoal, sea salt, bentonite clay, essential oils of lavender, tea-tree, peppermint, and rosemary
Natural Nourish Soap Range
How do you care for and nourish your skin? Do you know what’s in the body wash/soap you’re currently using?
These days it seems there are unnecessary chemicals everywhere, especially in skincare. However, you can change that right now.
Our Nourish range of soap contains coconut oil, shea butter, sweet almond oil, apricot kernal oil, and vitamin e. This is a delicious, nourishing combo for your skin!
These bars are about as natural as you can get. We do feature some fragrance oils as well as essential oils. This is the only synthetic addition to our soap range.
This range is also gentle enough for your face, should you choose to use it for this purpose.
We will be featuring some ‘one off’ fragrances in this range, so keep an eye out for these. Some of these will be fragrance oils rather than essential oils.
Ingredients: Coconut oil, shea butter, sweet almond oil, apricot kernel oil, water, lye, essential/fragrance oils, vitamin e, mica
Natural Castile Soap
Natural Castile Soap
Our Castile Coconut Soap is based on the traditional Spanish recipe for Castile Soap. What this means is that it’s as simple as soap gets. It contains as few as 3 ingredients; distilled water, sodium hydroxide, and olive oil. That’s it!
With this in mind, Castile Soap is not designed to produce a lot of lather, so the ‘bubbliness’ of this soap is still less than the store bought soap you would otherwise find.
What Is In This Castile Soap?
This soap contains very few ingredients, and therefore is very mild. As a result, my clients have told me they use this on their face, body, babies, sensitive skin, and even their dogs!
Castile Soap is traditionally much softer than other soaps, but will actually harden over time, making it last longer. Therefore, if you take care to store it properly, it’ll last well. Whilst some of the scent may dissipate over time, the soap is totally safe to use, and can sit there for years. Have a read of the blog post I wrote on Soap Storage to give you some more background on this.
Hemp Soap Bag
Hemp Soap Bag
Do you use bar soap? Then you need a soap bag!
Why Do I Need A Soap Bag?
This particular soap bag is very useful. Why?
- Use it to keep a full bar of soap in. Simply place the bar in the bag, use it to wash your body, then hang it up to dry. It helps keep your soap from going mushy and allows it to dry out between uses.
- Soap scraps now have somewhere to go! If you’re like me, then you try to stick little pieces of soap to the next bar. Well this is a problem no more. Simply place all of your soap scraps in this bag, wait until it’s full, then voila! A new bag of soap to wash with.
- Exfoliation. This hemp bag is perfect for helping rid your body of dry skin. Simply place your soap inside and use this bag to scrub your body. It’ll help eliminate dead skin and leave your skin feeling smooth.
- Hang them anywhere there’s a tap! We have these in our bathrooms and laundry. Super handy to keep soap in.
Natural Lip Balm Stick
Natural Lip Balm
Lip balm! But not as you know it. This natural lip balm comes in a cardboard tube which is compostable at the end of its life. No plastic in sight!
These are the perfect size to stash in your bag.
Why Buy It?
- It’s about as natural as you can get.
- There are only 4 ingredients, and you can pronounce them all. No chemical nasties here.
- It’s portable and easy to use. Just push up from the bottom.
- It comes in a cardboard tube! Win for the environment!
Head Lice & Nit Shampoo Bar
Head lice! Nits!
Every parent dreads finding these right? So, when you find head lice, what do you do? Buy a shampoo specifically designed to get rid of the little blighters!
How do you choose the shampoo that’s right for your family?
Are you keen to try a natural way to treat head lice and nits? Would you like to avoid industrial chemicals which are not necessarily effective in treating lice?
Whilst wet-combing has been shown to be the most effective method for removing all eggs and lice, it is time consuming, and your little one may not be willing to sit still for long. Treatment with essential oils helps to cut down on combing time.
Natural Head Lice Spray
Natural Head Lice Spray
Head Lice are the enemy of parents everywhere. Help to prevent and treat them with this natural head lice spray. If you’re sick of using commercial treatments that may or may not be effective, how about trying this spray instead?
How Does It Work?
The spray is very handy for kids who hate their hair being combed, brushed, or generally messed with in some way! Head Lice dislike strong smells. Simply using this spray helps to hide the ‘human’ smell, thereby deterring head lice. Win!
Dish Soap
Zero waste dishes!
This is possible with Totally Balmy’s dish soap and Modish’s soap shaker. No more plastic bottles.
How do you use it?
Simply put the bar of soap into hot water and shake. It works better if you do this under running water. It works best when you use the soap shaker.
Kiwi Collection – Soap
Introducing the Kiwi Collection of soap from Totally Balmy!
We Kiwis are patriotic about a few things; one of which is our classic Kiwi food. I guess you could call sweets/lollies food. I know there’s probably a long list of food that comes to mind when you think of classic Kiwi delicacies. We’ve just added three new scents to our Nourish range of body soap.
What is the Kiwi Collection?
In this range we have:
- Chocolate Pineapple (Smells just like Pineapple Lumps, though I’m sure that name is trade-marked!)
- Chocolate Orange (Again, this smells just like Jaffas!)
- Coconut Ice
If you’re looking for a gift for someone, this would make a quirky and fabulous present!
Hemp Lip Balm
Hemp lip balm is here!
Not only that, it’s sold in cardboard tubes!
What’s so special about hemp?
Hemp seed oil is said to do the following:
- Possesses powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties
- Aids in the healing of skin conditions
- Has a light consistency, and is said to be helpful for acne-prone skin
- Helps to soothe and calm irritated skin
- The fatty acid profile of hemp seed oil mimics that of our own skin, making it great for all skin types
- Finally, it’s a great conversation starter! You won’t find hemp lip balm in the supermarket…
Hemp Tote Bag
Hemp tote bags are here, and they’re fabulous!
We all know plastic is slowly destroying many beautiful parts of our planet. We hear all too often about sea mammals and birds dying, being cut open, and discovering their tummies are full of plastic straws, bags, and other rubbish. So what can we do? We can take steps to immediately reduce our use of single use plastics.
Down with the plastic bag!
Getting rid of plastic bags is easier said than done (Think rubbish bin liner or a place to store wet/soiled nappies). However, it can be done. How? Make new habits. Better habits. Buy a reusable tote bag.
Why is hemp fabric so special?
I’m glad you asked. Not all fabric is created equal. There’s an environmental impact linked to everything we do. Hemp just happens to be pretty fabulous for a few reasons:
- It’s extremely fast growing
- It requires much less water to produce when compared with cotton
- There are no pesticides required to grow hemp
- It’s durable and strong (Stronger than both jute and cotton)
- It’s drought tolerant
- Ok, that’s probably enough reasons. There are a load of reasons why you should also think about consuming hemp oil/powder/capsules, but that’s for another day!
Fresh Mint & Mild Mint Toothpaste – Fluoride Free – 25g
Fresh Mint & Mild Mint Fluoride Free Toothpaste – Travel Size – 25g
The Original toothpaste with many a loyal follower, Grants Mild Mint Fluoride Free Toothpaste is guaranteed to be a winner with the whole family. The flavour may be mild, but the benefits are extraordinary. Packed full of healing ingredients like organic Aloe Vera, which soothes teeth and gums, and natural herbs for gentle oral care and fresh breath, it’s ideal for those with sensitive gums or mouth ulcers.
Fresher than a morning breeze- Grants Fresh Mint Fluoride Free Toothpaste is second to none. Tea tree oil works its magic, helping reduce bacteria and inflammation caused by gingivitis, while mint oil gives the toothpaste that extra minty hit. Perfect for those who love that cool mint flavour and want fresh breath all day long.
CERTIFIED VEGAN, PROUDLY AUSTRALIAN MADE & OWNED
Canstar Blue’s Most Satisfied Customer’s – Toothpaste 2020
Kids Natural Toothpaste – Fluoride Free – 75g
Grants Kids Fluoride Free Toothpaste in Blueberry or Strawberry!
Add a burst of fun to brushing with Grants Blueberry Burst toothpaste! Kid tested and approved, this toothpaste has a pleasant blueberry flavour and is jam packed with natural bacteria-fighting ingredients. The extra Xylitol boost kills bacteria to minimise plaque and reduce tooth decay. Fluoride free and no added nasties like sugar, SLS and Parabens, so mum and dad will love it too!
Kid tested and approved, Grants little taste testers have come back with the verdict: Grants Strawberry Surprise toothpaste is berry good! The extra Xylitol boost kills bacteria to minimise plaque and reduce tooth decay. Fluoride free and no added nasties like sugar, SLS and parabens, so mum and dad will love it too!
CERTIFIED VEGAN, PROUDLY AUSTRALIAN MADE & OWNED
Canstar Blue’s Most Satisfied Customer’s – Toothpaste 2020
Soap Swish – Stainless Steel Soap Shaker
Want to get rid of plastic bottles in your kitchen? Enter the Swish Dish! A stainless steel soap shaker.
So you’ve upgraded to using bars of soap, shampoo, and conditioner in your bathroom. Now it’s time to add the zero waste treatment to your kitchen. Time to invest in a stainless steel soap shaker.
Our grandparents had many things right! One of the best was the stainless steel soap shaker.
Why are they great? Quite simply because they eliminate the need for plastic bottles of dishwashing liquid, and the unnecessary added chemicals that come with the liquid.
Invest in a soap shaker and some dish soap, and you’re sorted.
- These soap shakers will last for years!
- Simply buy the dish soap to go in them, and you no longer need dishwashing liquid
- Expensive? Yes, initially.
- Worth it? Absolutely! It is an investment.
Laundry Soap & Stain Remover
Would you like to reduce waste in your laundry? Try our Laundry Soap and Stain Remover Bar!
I developed this bar predominantly as a stain remover. It’s made with really basic ingredients that are quite effective for hand washing and spot removal on your clothing and linen.
Ingredients: Coconut oil, distilled water, sodium hydroxide, essential oils of lavender and orange (For the scented version).
Charcoal & Pumice Exfoliating Body Soap
Let me introduce you to Totally Balmy’s Charcoal & Pumice Exfoliating Body Soap!
Affectionately known as ‘Concrete Soap’, this bar forms part of the Nourish range of face & body soaps. However, this is designed with tradie’s in mind as it’s great for removing dirt, paint, grease, and whatever else your hands come into contact with.
Who is this good for? The Charcoal & Pumice Exfoliating Body Soap is good for:
- Citrus lovers (It’s scented with bergamot & cedarwood, so has a woody/citrus smell)
- People who work with their hands a lot
- Those who want an exfoliating soap that won’t dry out their skin
- Lovers of activated charcoal (Attracts toxins like a magnet!)
Ingredients: Sweet almond oil, distilled water, coconut oil, shea butter, sodium hydroxide, apricot kernel oil, essential oils of cedarwood & bergamot, pumice, bentonite clay, activated charcoal, vitamin e.
Coffee & Clay Exfoliating Body Soap
Let me introduce you to Totally Balmy’s Coffee & Clay Exfoliating Body Soap!
This soap forms part of the Nourish range of face & body soaps. However, this is designed with tradie’s in mind as it’s great for removing dirt, paint, grease, and whatever else your hands come into contact with.
Who is this good for? The Coffee & Clay Exfoliating Body Soap is good for:
- People who work with their hands a lot
- Those who want an exfoliating soap that won’t dry out their skin
- Coffee lovers!
Ingredients: Coconut oil, shea butter, sweet almond oil, apricot kernel oil, water, sodium hydroxide, ground coffee, whisky woodsmoke & leather fragrance, cedarwood essential oil, vitamin e.
Tea Towel
Tea Towels – to match your Spruce cloth!
Now in stock we have the Green Collective designer tea towels in XOXO and Mystic Stories patterns.
Why I love them:
- Large size (50 x 70cm)
- Designs by NZ designers
- The more you wash, the more absorbent they become
- Has a hook sewn in!
Why you should invest in one
Our designer Tea Towels are a 50:50 blend of cotton & linen. These towels are designed in New Zealand and screen printed in Sweden with environmentally friendly water based dyes.
Each wash softens the linen fibres increasing their absorbency while staying strong and ready for everyday use. The towels are mid-weight and a beautiful generous size of 50 x 70cm. An ideal size for eco wrapping your gifts!
A hook is conveniently sewn in to hang your Tea Towel up. Our paper tag is attached with biodegradable hemp twine.
Warm 40’C or cold wash suitable
Size: 50 x 70 cm
Tea Towel & Spruce Dish Cloth Set
Your favourite Spruce cloth now has a tea-towel buddy!
These Spruce cloths and tea towels are designed by NZ artists, and made from a 50:50 cotton/linen blend. So why settle for a mismatched kitchen when your dish cloth and tea towel can match?!
Why they’re great:
- Designed in NZ
- Linen cotton blend
- Printed with eco water-based ink
- Generous size
- These last well
- Compost your Spruce cloth at the end of its life
They’re strong and absorbent
Our designer Tea Towels are a 50:50 blend of cotton & linen. These towels are designed in New Zealand and screen printed in Sweden with environmentally friendly water based dyes. Each wash softens the linen fibres increasing their absorbency while staying strong and ready for everyday use. The towels are mid-weight and a beautiful generous size of 50 x 70cm. An ideal size for eco wrapping your gifts!
A hook is conveniently sewn in to hang your Tea Towel up.
Warm 40’C or cold wash suitable
Size: 50 x 70 cm
SPRUCE are your all round superstar. This super absorbent cloth will replace paper towels, wash over 200+ times and being all natural will end it’s life in your home compost.
Size: 17 x 20 cm
Goats Milk Body Soap
Goats Milk Soap – For Sensitive Skin
Goats milk is rich in vitamin A, selenium, and has a high fatty acid profile. This makes is perfect for soap.
Why is it so good?
- The high lactic acid content means it gently removes dead skin cells, making it a mild exfoliant.
- As it helps remove dead skin, this keeps pores clear, and skin smoother and brighter.
- It’s very gentle.
- Goats milk soap doesn’t strip the skin of moisture, thus preventing your skin from drying out.
***These bars are the first batch of this product, and as such are a smaller size. Each bar is between 70-80gms***
Hoodies – By Totally Balmy
(These hoodies are a pre-order item. Please note the release date for the first order is 1st September 2020. If you add one of these hoodies to your order, the whole order will be sent together once the hoodies arrive into stock).
Hoodies are in! And Totally Balmy Hoodies are super cool!
I’ve been wearing my branded hoodies for over a year now, and often have people ask where/when they can buy one. Well, from here, and now!
But why should you part with your hard-earned cash for one of these?
These hoodies are cotton-rich 310gsm fleece, so are good quality, warm, and snuggly. You can pick your size and colour, as it’s custom made for you. You get to choose from one of three fabulous, conversation-starting, prints! And lastly, you’re supporting two NZ businesses; this business, and the one I buy the garments from.
Which slogans can I choose from?
- Save the earth; it’s the only planet with chocolate!
- Totally giving a sh!t about our planet since 2013
- My book club only reads wine labels
Please look at the gallery images to see these graphics. You’ll have to imagine them on each colour as we don’t have printed versions of them all.
(The pink hoodie shown is one that I wear. This is a different brand of hoodie, so is not available for sale currently. If this colour is the one you’d like, please contact me to discuss this. I’ll need to contact the supplier to check availability).
What about colour?
You can choose from black, navy, gunmetal (charcoal), royal blue, or red.
The writing it typically in either black or white. However, there are endless colours available, so I’ll contact you before ordering to find out your preference.
