Recommended Brands and Practises
Optimal health, the environment and sustainability are an important part of the Butterflies culture. Here are lists of practises & brands we recommend and can give personal testimonies for:
Eco-friendly disposable sanitary wear
- Natracare – “Say goodbye to plastics, perfumes and chlorine, with our organic and natural range of tampons, pads, liners and wipes. Trusted since 1989.”
- Organyc – “The world’s first clinically proven period products to reduce intimate skin irritations.”
- Petalpads – “We are more than just a period product business, we want to support the women/girls and people who are missing out of period products”
Eco-friendly reusable sanitary wear
Skin Care
- Beyond Organic Skincare – “Beyond Organic Skincare has been providing award winning, handmade, certified organic, all natural, and vegan products since 2004.We are committed to delivering outstanding innovative products using the finest and purest blend of ingredients, plant actives and essential oils. We are Cosmos Soil Association certified for all our Signature Organic Range.” CHECK OUT Beyond Organic’s informative page on: Organic vs Natural vs Certified – What is the difference?
- LUSH – “All business should be ethical and all trade should be fair.” Naked products – Fighting animal testing – Fresh cosmetics – 100% vegetarian – Ethical buying – Handmade with love.
Essential Oils for period related symptoms:
- Clary Sage
- Lavender
- Marjoram
Teas for PMS related symptoms
- Camomile – reduces stress, anxiety and relaxes muscles.
- Peppermint – reduces stress, anxiety and menstrual cramps
- Lemon Balm – reduces stress and relaxes the body
- Passion Flower – relieves anxiety and induces a peaceful sleep.
- Rose tea – calms the mind and induces a peaceful sleep.
- Ginger root tea – relieves nausea, inflammation, pain and menstrual cramps
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