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The Best Salicylate-Free Makeup and Skincare in Australia

The Best Salicylate-Free Makeup and Skincare in Australia

You’ve spent years perfecting your makeup and skincare routine only to discover you have a salicylate sensitivity…now what!? While safe for most people, those with a salicylate sensitivity need to limit their exposure to the pervasive chemical, found in everything...

The Best Salicylate-Free Toiletry Products in Australia

The Best Salicylate-Free Toiletry Products in Australia

Nothing says pamper like slathering yourself with body lotion after a hot steamy shower. Unfortunately, many bath products and toiletries (i.e. lotions, scrubs, deodorants, toothpaste) contain salicylates, rendering them unsuitable for those of us with a...

The Best Salicylate-Free Cleaning Products in Australia

The Best Salicylate-Free Cleaning Products in Australia

One of the ways I know I'm going to react to a cleaning product is if it has a strong fragrance - just getting a whiff of a cleaning spray can set off a migraine. As someone with salicylate sensitivity, I need to be mindful of what I put in my mouth and on my skin so...

Low Salicylate Cashew Noodles with Greens

Low Salicylate Cashew Noodles with Greens

BC (before child), when Dan and I lived in the city, every Thursday we would stroll around the block to our local Taiwanese restaurant for dinner. Quite the regulars, we were always greeted with a warm smile before being sat at 'our table' by the window, a spot which...

Low Salicylate Maple Whisky Sour

Low Salicylate Maple Whisky Sour

A born and bred Scotsman, Dan is partial to the odd whisky. While his preference is for it to be served neat, he won't say no when I suggest a mixed version - personally, I need a little somethin'-somethin' to make his tipple of choice more palatable. A zingy...

Low Salicylate Choc Banana and Pear Smoothie

Low Salicylate Choc Banana and Pear Smoothie

During the warmer months when I find myself straying from my usual bowl of porridge (gasp!), I seem to alternate between bircher muesli and a smoothie bowl for breakfast. One of my favourite smoothie formulas is this chocolate, banana and pear combo, a refreshing...