My Low Tox Life

"Recently on my social media you may have seen me hanging upside-down from the roof in some weird but wonderful poses. Perhaps just holding on with one arm with my legs outstretched to the side, or hanging only by my feet with my arms on the floor and palms up, letting the blood rush to my head. No, I haven’t joined the circus, or turned into a vampire that sleeps upside-down, I’ve begun doing anti-gravity yoga!" 🧘‍♀️

Follow to link to find out why I'm loving The Gravity Room classes! 💖

Why I'm Currently Loving Aerial Yoga Recently on my social media you may have seen me hanging upside-down from the roof in some weird but wonderful poses. Perhaps just holding on with one arm with my legs outstretched to the side, or hanging only by my feet with my arms on the floor and palms up, letting the blood rush to my head. No,

"Having cancer was not in my power. However, being afraid, stressed, anxious and worked up was. Although it’s completely natural and understandable that I would be up to my armpits in worry, it wasn’t serving me well, was sucking the joy out of my moments, and most importantly was impacting my sleep. So as a result, I set out to find ways to reduce my stress and anxiety and increase my comfort and quality of life. 😟

Essential oils were one step on this path that have brought me so much relief and joy since." 💖🧘‍♀️

How I Calm My Anxiety and Deepen My Nightly Rest with Essential Oils My love of essential oils began early 2018 when my Mum’s friend Liz suggested I look into taking Frankincense internally to support healthy cell renewal. I did a little research and the seed was planted, but it wasn’t until I saw my boyfriend’s Mum’s collection, had a little sniff and test a...

Cleaning product manufactures are not required by law to tell you what’s actually contained in their products. 🙈 Some of the wicked ingredients lurking in your mainstream products are:

• Harmful & toxic hormone disruptive ingredients. These can interfere with the body's natural chemical messages, either by blocking or mimicking the actions of hormones.
• Undisclosed, potentially carcinogenic fragrances.
• Optical brighteners that cause skin irritation and are an eczema sensitive persons worst nightmare.
• Bleach which is the leading cause of injury by cleaning products.
• Biocides that pose a particular risk to pregnant women, unborn children, small children and people with chronic health conditions. Health hazards caused by disinfectants or other dangerous biocides include effects on skin, eyes, respiratory system, nervous system, and other organs.

Check out my blog post for more info, including a low-tox, organic brand solution with a 15% discount code in there, bringing the price down to $95 for a ONE YEAR SUPPLY of laundry detergent. Meaning it's essentially only $7.50 a month to keep your laundry, family and household low-tox! https://www.happi.earth/brandpartner/jessica-olson/

Laundry with Happi Earth for a Happy Earth I’ll admit, before I moved out I had never done my own washing, let alone cleaned a room that exceeded the space of my bedroom. My Mum loves to have the house in check, always looking like a display home whenever people come over and let’s just say… My cleaning was never up to scratch. As I ne...

Australians use more than 5 BILLION plastic bags each year 😱 with less than 4% being recycled. Meaning they end up in the ocean endangering our marine life 🐬, clog drains & waterways as litter 🛍 and degrade into small toxic parts that are detrimental to human health.

One way you can help the earth is by using reusable bags in every way possible. 🌎 My fave grocery bags are my Kappi that not only allow me to ditch the plastic but also keep everything super organised in my fridge 🥦 They’re also hella cute as you can see

You can make a change and start by:
♻️ Educating yourself about how plastic bags affect the world & all of its inhabitants
♻️ Use reusable grocery bags when you shop (keep them in your boot if you’re forgetful like me)
♻️ Replace plastic containers with glass for your meal prep (they’re also way easier to clean)
♻️ Find stores that give you a discount reward for bringing your own bag
♻️ Refuse - request that your smoothie come without a straw
♻️ Replace - Bring your own cutlery 🍴 and refuse the plastic forks

Headaches can be a thing of the past with my DIY head tension roller! 🌟
Instructions on how to make at the link ⏬

DIY Head Tension Roller _ with Young Living Essential Oils Head tension can cripple even the best of us whether it’s that mid-morning strain before you’ve had your cup of coffee (I feel you, I’m addicted too!) or that late afternoon pain when you’ve had a big day. No matter what time it is or where you are head tension can take you from on top of th...

Adoring my latest purchase 🌹 a rose quartz roller, designed to:

⋆ Improve circulation ⋆

⋆ Reduce puffiness ⋆

⋆ Stimulate collagen ⋆

⋆ Reduce redness ⋆

⋆ Smoothe wrinkles ⋆

⋆ Promote lymphatic drainage ⋆

⋆ Tighten pores ⋆

💕 I’ve been using this baby to roll on my Copaiba oil & rosehip oil, for a nourishing, nightly moisturiser 💕

Rather than spending a ridiculous amount of money on carcinogenic and worrisome products, in this first part series of DIY skincare with Young Living Oils, I show you how you can do it for yourself! 💖 Both empowering and rewarding, DIY is a fun way to make products for yourself and as gifts for other fab females (or men) in your circle.

DIY Skincare with Young Living Essential Oils The average, unaware woman applies 515 synthetic chemicals to her body each day. If that’s not a shocking statistic I don’t know what is! See my previous post on parabens and sulphates here . In an attempt to remove these hidden nasties from my every day beauty routine, I’ve scoured the mark

Eating clean doesn’t have to be hard, complicated or filled with a million superfoods that come with a hefty price tag, found in the Amazon jungle. 😂

My diet is heavily influenced by getting back to basics: eating from the Earth, eating simple unprocessed foods and fuelling my body for energy and vitality rather than taste and indulgence. 🍏 It also takes the guilt off ordering a cheeky Uber eats meal or pizza for dinner because I know my breakfast & lunch were spot-on and gave me my daily nutrients. It’s all about balance, am I right?

Below is one of my favourite University lunches that I’ve found to keep me full & nourish my body at the same time!

RECIPE ~ Spinach, Kale & Healthy Carbs Salad There are numerous reasons we pre-prepare our lunches prior to University, school, events, work or even just to meal prep for the week ahead and encourage efficiency. Sure when you were younger it may have seemed nerdy (like when your Mum packs sandwiches to the Easter Show so that you can’t get c...

My favourite naughty pleasure is by far mint chocolate ice cream. Of course there are dairy-free alternatives to fill my cravings, but unfortunately they’re jam packed with sugar and other artificial flavourings that just don’t serve my body well. 😫 So I’ve come up with the ultimate, healthy solution: a mint choc protein shake! 🌟🍫

Recipe at the link 💖

RECIPE ~ Choc Mint Protein Shake My favourite naughty pleasure is by far mint chocolate ice cream. Of course there are dairy-free alternatives to fill my cravings, but unfortunately they’re jam packed with sugar and other artificial flavourings that just don’t serve my body well. So I’ve come up with the ultimate, healthy sol...

Do you have feet phobia? 😅 If you're not rubbing your oily goodies on the souls of your feet, you're missin' out ✨
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There are points on the foot, linked to the organs in the body & by massaging the foot’s organ-linked points you are actually stimulating that organ’s work.
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Essential oils are great to rub on the feet as the skin is less sensitive there & the pores are thicker so the oils are absorbed quicker and enter the bloodstream faster.
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Besides the fact that certain points are helping certain organs, experts recommend full feet massage because even though you do not need to improve certain organ’s work, that organ will still appreciate little bit of stimulation. (see Josh - I do NEED foot massages every night 😉)
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Reflex massage is mostly used for treating headaches, migraines, sport injuries, shoulder and knee pain, menstrual pain and spine problems. But this type of massage can also improve digestion and treat stomach pain.
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Asthma, sinus inflammation, bronchitis and airway treatments are also plausible if you massage the right points on your feet. Many people often use reflex massage to improve their immune system or to get rid of fatigue.
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And last but not least, reflex massage has pretty good effects when it comes to depression, improving concentration and creativity.

"I realise that stress is only fear. I now release all fears" - Louise Hay 🌸✨

We are the gatekeepers & what we bring into our home matters 🏠
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Thieves household cleaner is one way I've been able to dramatically cut down on artificial substances in my home. ✨ Now that I've moved out I have complete control over what products I use and I choose to make them all non-tox ❣️ We are exposed to so many toxins & nasties in this modern western world that we cannot block or control - so taking steps to minimise exposure is vital 🌸

It make look like I'm just sleepin' but my cells are workin' ✨ Does anyone else feel refreshed AF when they sleep with their diffuser going?
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I'm mostly a frank + lav girl overnight but recently have been loving R.C. too! Whats your go-to nightly blend? ⏬

The ultimate cold weather buddy ⚡ I am loving adding Thieves to my herbal teas for immuno support ❣️ So far - not sick 😉
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I make a blend of:
• 1 drop Copaiba
• 1 drop Thieves
• 1 drop Lemon or Peppermint

An essential oil blend to start your day on a high 🌸 Peppermint always gives me a little perk up & I love dropping a few drops in my morning shower ✨

Patchouli has a rich, earthy aroma with a herbal & balsamic scent. 🌸
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When diffused it's said to have a balancing, grounding effect on emotions 🖤 - perf for meditation or end of day relaxin'
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Use in your skincare routine to promote a smooth, glowing complexion & reduce the appearance of wrinkles, scars, and stretch marks.

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How to use oils for beautiful skin! ❣️
• Add 1-2 drops of essential oil to your face wash every morning for daily cleansing.
• Mix a penny-size amount of raw honey with 1 drop of oil in your hand. Massage over your face and let sit 5-10 minutes before rinsing.
• Combine ½ cup of oatmeal with 7 drops of essential oil. Stir well. To use, mix ½-1 teaspoon of your new facial wash with a little water and apply it to wet skin. Rinse thoroughly.
• Blend 1 drop of oil with 4 drops of V-6™ Vegetable Oil Complex and use a cotton ball to apply the solution to your freshly washed face.
• Create your own facial mist spray with 2 ounces of water and 10-20 drops of essential oil. Spritz lightly over skin for a refreshing, revitalising effect.
• Make a DIY toner by filling a 3-ounce glass bottle with witch hazel and adding 10-15 drops of oil. Shake before applying with a cotton ball.
• Give yourself a steam facial at home! Heat 4 cups of water, pour into a bowl, and add 6 drops of your favourite skin loving essential oils. Put your face over the bowl and drape a towel over your head and the bowl. Stay there for 5-10 minutes while the steam opens your pores.
• Add a few drops of this essential oil to a DIY face mask or use it during a stress-reducing facial massage.
If essential oils aren’t a part of your skincare routine yet, they should be! 😍

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Low-Tox Cleaning Solutions For Your Home - KOH Since moving out to my own apartment I’ve been able to make a lot more independent decisions surrounding what I clean my home with and the chemicals I expose myself to and have been able to create an environment that I feel safe in. Whilst we will never be completely non-tox in this modern, wester...

These are a few of my favourite things 🎶 I take Franky internally to support my bod & diffuse it for grounding, diffuse Stress Away + roll it on for some tropical scented natural perfume vibes 🌴 & diffuse Purification in the kitchen to rid any lingering odours + create DIY room sprays for the bathroom, laundry & bin ✨

Dreamy balcony bath filled with Copaiba Oil 🛁 to reduce inflammation + ease pain 🧘🏼‍♀️💦

The newest oil I am LOVING from Young Living is 🌸ENVISION 🌸

• Stimulates feelings of creativity & encourages renewed faith & strength
• Designed to awaken and inspire your goals
• May help release the fear of moving forward
• Elevates the mind, brings balance to the emotions, and helps with procrastination

Lavender + Frankincense is one of my favourite relaxing blends 🌸 I love diffusing this one when I'm getting ready for bed & winding down

Thieves oil is an essential oil blend based on a story from around the 15th century when the bubonic plague was running rampant through Europe and Asia. ⚡Four thieves from Europe, who were notoriously robbing the infectious dead bodies of all their possessions, miraculously never contracted the highly infectious plague. ⚡

Protect yourself with Thieves a blend of Cinnamon, Clove, Eucalyptus Radiata, Rosemary and Lemon essential oils 🍋

TAKE NOTE: Hitting you with some serious ROSE facts for your Thursday ❤️

🌹The vibration frequency of essential oil reflects its bio-energy or life force and it determines its therapeutic value
🌹Rose oil has extremely high vibration frequency (320mhz) It's actually the highest vibration frequency of all essential oils on the planet
🌹Used for spiritual attunement, meditation and prayer it's known to strengthen and balance the heart chakra and inspire positivity
🌹Also known as the flower of seduction ~ it attracts love and promotes self-confidence. Cleopatra and Josephine Bonaparte are just two of the many great seductresses to utilize the rose fragrance

Review on some of my all time favourite organic La Mav makeup solutions to the heavily toxic products used by mainstream brands. ❌🆘

In this video I review and chat to you about the La Mav Primer, La Mav BB Creme, La Mav Mineral Foundation and La Mav Eyeshadows ✨

La Mav Review - Organic Makeup Spotlight Review on some of my all time favourite organic La Mav makeup solutions to the heavily toxic products used by mainstream brands. In this video I review and c...

As a woman who likes to feel beautiful, I often find I am torn between wanting an amazing cosmetic product and avoiding it due to its harsh, toxic and unsafe chemicals. ❌🆘 As I've mentioned before, the beauty industry is highly unregulated and unfortunately our mainstream products can contain some pretty nasty ingredients that really aren’t in our best interest to apply to our largest organ - our porous, absorbent skin.

I’ve made it my mission to find the most amazing organic beauty lines that ensure I don’t have to sacrifice pampering, self-love and a beauty routine for my health.

Follow the link to read what I think of La Mav's Organic Makeup range 💖

Organic Makeup Spotlight - LA MAV As a woman who likes to feel beautiful, I often find I am torn between wanting an amazing cosmetic product and avoiding it due to its harsh, toxic and unsafe chemicals. As I mentioned in my Tahitian Body blog post, the beauty industry is highly unregulated and unfortunately our mainstream products c

One oil that's consistently in my monthly ER order is Lemon 🍋 I love adding it to my diffuser blend for a fresh scent, to my roll-ons for an uplifting and energising boost and to my water or tea for detoxing benefits ⚡

Which one will you be? 🌸

"Why would you DIY when you can just buy it in store?"

• I know ALL of the ingredients in my products (no hidden nasties)
• I can rely on the products to do an amazing job because they're all made from the highest grade essential oils
• I can change the formulas and the blends to increase variety in my home and in my roll-on natural fragrances
• I can make my friends + fam cute little gifts
• I get to share fun recipes with my essential oil sistas

Need I go on? 😜