Amber Botanics is a mother & daughter run business, making a range of low-tox body products. Handmade in Australia using locally sourced ingredients helping support other local businesses and communities. Low-tox with no hidden nasties, all products are made in small batches packaged in sustainable and recyclable packaging. Their mission is to help create a positive impact in both your home and the environment.
We chat to Founders Tania and Allana to learn more about them and their business Amber Botanics.
What inspired you to start your business?
We started making low-tox products 5 years ago to reduce the toxins in our home. We had spent hundreds of dollars on natural deodorants that didn’t work, and mumma bear Tania was determined to find something that was safe for her daughters, and that she could be proud of. Ever since our first successful batch of deodorant, we have been replacing nasty chemicals with natural ingredients for an endless list of products, as well as continuing to make conscious choices as both a business and as consumers – and we couldn’t be happier!
Why do you choose to use only natural or organic ingredients?
Why not!? We love all of the benefits natural products have on our skin, and we know exactly what goes into it! There are so many ways you can get creative in using ingredients that nature intended us to, and it has a positive impact on the environment too!
Your favourite product?
Our go to product is Nourish. It’s one of our natural roller blends, perfect for blemishes & acne – and it never lets us down!
What’s your favourite way to look after yourself?
Spending time with our pups is the best way to keep us active and outdoors (and they love it too!)
Currently creating?
We’re looking at creative ways to reduce waste around the home, and starting to make our own beeswax wraps. Terrariums are also a new favourite hobby because we can make really unique pieces out of recycled jars!
Favourite travel destination?
We like to stay local and love camping around Australia, visiting all the best spots here in our back yard!
Favourite quote?
“We are not about making millions, but changing a million homes.”
Here’s a great low-tox recipe to add to your cleaning routine at home, lovingly shared by Amber Botanics.
DIY Window & Glass Cleaner Recipe
Low-tox alternative to glass cleaners. This easy recipe takes just 5 minutes to whip up, and actually WORKS!
What you’ll need:
1 cup filtered, cool boiled or distilled water
1/8 cup vinegar
1/8 cup colloidal silver (optional, helps with bacteria/germs)
10 drops lemon essential oil
1tsp cornflour
Here’s how:
1. Mix together and put in a spray bottle
2. Use a rag or a micro fibre cloth to clean!
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