The unintended effects of the chemicals we release into our environments. Our bees deserve better! – By now you’ve probably heard about colony collapse disorder, the recent phenomenon in which an unprecedented number of honeybees have died. Increasingly, colony collapse disorder, or CCD, is linked to chemical pesticides. The unfortunate situation threatens not only honeybees, [...]
Not all skincare ingredients may work the way they’re claimed to unfortunately. Vitamin E is an excellent antioxidant in creams and balms and has skin-soothing benefits (both of which are the reasons Nanna uses Vitamin E in the range) but scar removal is certainly a claim too far! – Whether it’s acne pock marks, stretch [...]
Lovely homemade toner recipe made from fresh mint! – Mint (mentha), whether one is referring to peppermint, spearmint, apple mint, pineapple mint, lemon balm, or any other variety, is a stimulating herb that is well known for its internal benefits (as a great digestive tonic and cure for indigestion, for example). But have you yet [...]
A good reminder that natural is best when it comes to our kids, especially when it comes to what gets absorbed by their bodies! – The drinks can contain not only high amounts of caffeine but other compounds, and the possible effects of these chemicals — especially in combination — on children’s health have not [...]
What most parents don’t realise about most commercial baby oils is that they use mineral oil (a petrolchemical byproduct). It’s unfortunately the same oil that is used in many moisturisers, lotions and creams. Inexpensive and with a shelf life that lasts interminably, it’s the easiest choice for many commercial products but not the best thing [...]
How little we know about what we feed our little ones. Always err on the safe side! – The report outlines the research that has been conducted on organic foods, including convincing evidence of lower exposure to pesticides and less contamination of livestock with drug-resistant bacteria. “At this point, we simply do not have the [...]
Four Cow Farm was started by a Midwife, Mum & Grandmother who wanted to make the best possible skincare products for her two little grandchildren (one of whom has eczema). Nanna's labour of love began as a gift to her two little ones. Today, the whole family is committed to providing 'nothing but the best' natural skincare products from our farm in the Blackall Mountain Range of South East Queensland (which runs on 100% green energy!) Learn more...