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Proudly Supporting  The feeling that the way we look is a barrier to our success in life is one of the most significant causes of personal concern for young Australians. Over 70% of adolescent girls have body dissatisfaction, while the Mission Australia Youth Survey (2015) identified body dissatisfaction as one of the top ranked issues of concern for young people. In a society where so much focus is on body shape and size, we are seeing an increase in high risk behaviours in young people and increased rates of reported eating disorders. Butterfly strives to be a catalyst for change:...

Say hello to your new favourite hand soap.We collaborated with Melbourne artist, Tegan Lloyd and The Butterfly Foundation to change the conversation about beauty, one Hand Soap at a time. Made with natural ingredients, without any chemical foaming agents, with the fresh scents of Sweet Orange & Cedarwood, to lather beautifully with a moisturising after-feel. And the best part? Every pump is a step closer to raise community awareness about the reality of eating disorders, to support anyone affected by eating disorders and promote positive self body image.  It's the ideal gift this Christmas and you can get your hands on one here  #loveyourskin  ...

Let’s face it, we all have days when we feel ugh!  Perhaps it's hormonal mood swings accompanied by unpredictable moods, or navigating the tricky minefield of relationships..and don't even get me started on the looming Christmas panic! Not to mention, we now live in a digital world, so we are constantly bombarded with images detailing every aspect of people’s lives including their food, outfits, exercise regimes, events and often their bodies. There’s no doubt it can all feel overwhelming at times and we might notice ourselves making comparisons that leave us feeling less than good about ourselves or just plain UGH!...

There's a key culprit that scientists are now studying for its role in everything from obesity and diabetes to heart disease and depression: chronic inflammation. And if you’re serious about staying healthy and vibrant, it's important to take action to calm it. Unlike acute inflammation, which is temporary and beneficial in protecting us from infection and injury, chronic inflammation occurs when your immune system’s switch gets stuck in the “on” position. As a result, it wages a continuous war on your own cells—a war that could stack on the weight (especially around your waistline) and makes you wake up feeling tired and sore, head-achey, and just pretty crappy. ...