Hair Travel Box

The Hair Travel Box contains a collection of natural products for the hair and body to help you stay fresh and fragrant while travelling. A perfect inclusion for the hospital bag.

Contains:

Body Wash Tasmanian Pepper & Lavender 50ml
Body Lotion Sydney Peppermint & Rosemary 50ml
Cleansing or Nourishing Shampoo 50ml
Cleansing or Nourishing Conditioner 50ml

Packaged in a gift box decorated with Australian botanicals.

Ingredients Bondi Wash Avoid:

SULPHATES
Petroleum-derived foaming agents in shampoo, body wash, hand wash and laundry detergent which can cause skin irritation, rashes and allergic reactions with links to organ toxicity and hormone disruption. Look for: Sulphates

SYNTHETIC COLOURS
Artificial colours can be found in personal care products and are derived from petroleum, coal tar or heavy metals. Can increase the risk of irritation, blocked pores, breakouts and sensitivity. Look for: Synthetic or artificial colours

METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE
A preservative found in ‘natural’ products such as baby wipes, mouthwash, hand cream, makeup and cleaning products - reported to cause mild (sometimes severe) irritation of the skin. Look for: Methylisothiazolinone, Methylchloroisothiazolinone

SYNTHETIC FRAGRANCE
Used in a wide range of products as ‘fragrance’ or ‘parfum’. Derived from petrochemicals and known to cause skin irritation along with serious illness such as asthma, fertility issues and hormonal interference. Look for: Fragrance or parfum

TRICLOSAN
A well-known environmental toxin used for its anti-bacterial properties, often found in antiseptic cream, hand sanitiser, hand wash and toothpaste. Linked to skin irritation and interference with hormone function. Look for: Triclosan

PEGS
Used in personal care products such as shampoo, body wash and soap to make the ingredients softer on the skin. During their creation, products are contaminated with 1,4-dioxane - a well known human carcinogen. Look for: PEG & ingredients ending in ‘-eth’

PHENOXYETHANOL
A synthetic preservative used to extend shelf-life in cosmetic products. Very toxic in high doses with the potential to cause damage to brain cells and the nervous system. Look for: Phenoxyethanol

QUATS
Quaternary Ammonium Compounds are used in fabric softener to make garments more plush. Known to trigger asthma attacks and are thought to interfere with our reproductive system. Look for: Products advertised as anti-bacterial

SILICONES
Found in personal care products such as lipstick, foundation, hair care and sunscreen to give a ‘silky feel’. Shown to be detrimental to the environment, cause breakouts in the skin and dullness in the hair. Look for: Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane or Cyclotetrasiloxane

PHTHALATES
Found in personal care products such as nail polish and shampoo to help synthetic fragrance last longer. A well known endocrine disruptor, linked to obesity, birth defects, fertility issues and asthma. Look for: Fragrance or ‘...phthalate’