Going 50% Clean

Over the years, Domestic Goblin has dabbled with and tested many 'clean' items such as:

• Makeup (mineral powder foundation, mascara, lipstick, eyeshadow)
• Hair/bath (shampoo, bubble bath)
• Skincare (cleanser, eye cream, sunscreen)

All with varying success...

In continuation of Domestic Goblin's attempt to become at least 50% 'clean', here is a list of products that have been purchased and in the testing phase:

~ Unscented Gentle Deodorant Cream by The Natural Deodorant Co

~ John Masters Lavender and Rosemary shampoo 

~ Lily Lolo Big Lash Mascara

~ Lily Lolo Vegan Lipstick in the colour 'Stripped'

~ Peppermint and Aloe Toothpaste by Green People

~ The Environmental Bamboo Toothbrush

~ Sarakan Mouth Wash


Read Domestic Goblin's September 2019 blog post to see what she thinks of the products so far...


Below are items on the wish list:

~ Dr Bronner unscented castile liquid soap

~ Natracare or Eco Naty sanitary towels

~ John Masters Volumising Foam

~ Kitchen and bathroom cleaning products by Method

~ Ilia Limitless Lash Mascara

~ Always Loved or Joyful by My Daughter Fragrances

* 'clean' = natural, organic, no chemical nasties, environmentally friendly, safe to use on humans, won't harm other living things *

Hair Advert

Timotei Pure
(A childhood favourite)

REN Oat and Bay

Apivita Propoline Honey and Tea Tree 

Klorane Oatmilk

Lush Shampoo Bar

L'oreal Elvive Multi Vitamins
(although not as pure and natural as other shampoos, it gives a noticeable salon effect for long hair)

LUSH - Fresh Handmade Cosmetics

Headquarted in Poole, Dorset, United Kingdom.
Founded in 1994 by husband and wife team: Mark and Mo Constantine.
Offers handmade face, body and hair products that are solely tested on human volunteers.
Click here to read their values.

I have to admit that since LUSH opened their first stores, I have avoided them like the plague - mainly because of the overwhelming scent as soon as you step foot into any of their stores - inducing headaches and sneezing in myself and my shopping partner. Therefore I have never stayed longer than three seconds and therefore never really found out why so many people rave about them.

Sixteen years later, my shopping partner and I walked past a LUSH store, but this time our senses reacted differently. The smell emitting from the store actually intrigued and enticed us inside and we did not suffer from any of the allergic reactions we had previously experienced. For once we were actually able to spend some time looking at the products on offer.

I am currently intrigued by their solid bubble bars and their solid shampoo bars particularly as they do not contain preservatives like liquid products do. By choosing a solid product, there is no need for packaging, eliminating the use of plastic bottles.

You never know, LUSH bath products may appear on my list intended for people who are not sure what to buy me for Christmas or for my Birthday...