Eco Lou Beginnings
Humble Beginnings started this simple Natural concept. Welcome to my story thats turned into a passion, Lisa's vision. It was not always about all of this, Natural Candles started this and realising quickly that ethics had a part to play. I was enlighened very quickly that there is so much secrets in the Home and body industry. I also went down a rabbit warren about disruptors and parabens, synthetics and to say I was shocked is pretty close. I will summarise some of this as my research often takes a long time.
I do not mind sharing a few glimpses of my findings. Not all things that thicken your products are good for your skin. Not all colours are ethical, no one could gaurantee no child labour was involved and I struggled with this. Many said this and that. I have allergies and simple needs started making items for myself and found it great my skin was better and I liked them better, I had used supermarket bits all my life. It was a revolution to me. I am now sharing my revolution. I like not getting itchy scalps using my hair products. I like using oil on my skin to moisturise, I like hair products that thicken my hair. I like oils that don't feel oily. I love nice smells that are not synthetic and I have nothing to worry about. I have a different spin on this industry to many and that's ok, because I keep it real.
Eco stands for Eco products that bring eco principles of environment, quality products, ethical practices. I believe in ingredients that are on products. I believe natural is best whenever you can that should be first. I also think they are better. When your body does not need to fight what your using it is a win win situation. You will learn I am opinionated, definate, kind and well meaning. You will learn I keep a clean area I work in and test my products, I also have product labels that tell you what is in them. Not only does New Zealand Law say you have to, but I want to and I dont want to hide what I use.
I do research everything I make and I prefer tried an proven, also I have many colleagues that I can talk to and bounce ideas off, its a treasure trove of data now thankfully if you know where to look. Also I am a research buff so I am in my element. I am not sure I have a favourite product, I like them all. I have tried them all except if I use something with nut oil (I am allergic big time). I am on instagram, facebook and tiktok but not that seriously on tik tok. I have a pinterest but not heaps there. I want my website to be my best resource. Every product has a story, every soap has a purpose, I know which oils do what now and this is what excites me in the wonderful world of creating. Maybe boring to some but not me, it keeps me up at night.
I will keep sharing my products and my thoughts, I hope you enjoy.