MONKEY + MOON | CLINIC

Personal care choices can impact your well-being.

From ingredient lists to the benefits of mineral formulas, our clinic is your go-to resource for safe, effective products and leading a chemical-free lifestyle.

What is TPO in nail polish - and why has it been banned?

As of 1 st September 2025, the EU has banned TPO (trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide) from all cosmetics. TPO is used to harden...

Monkey + Moon Scoops Four Silver Awards

We’re thrilled to share that Monkey + Moon has been awarded three silver medals at the 2025 Free From Living Awards , and another silver...

your ingredients cheat sheet

Ever felt overwhelmed by those long, confusing ingredient lists on products? Tiny fonts, vague labels, and unfamiliar terms can make it...

Is Your Toothpaste Triggering Perioral Dermatitis?

Perioral dermatitis is a skin condition that causes red, inflamed patches around the mouth, nose, and eyes. It can be both frustrating...

Monkey + Moon Wins Gold at the Free From Living Awards 2024!

Last week, Monkey + Moon’s Charcoal Toothpaste for Allergy Sufferers was awarded gold in the ‘Free from achievement’ category and bronze...

My Allergy Story: Chapter 3

The Monkey + Moon 'My Allergy Story" trilogy is told from the perspective of our Founder, Maxime Renfrew. These three allergic reactions...

My Allergy Story: Chapter 2

The Monkey + Moon 'My Allergy Story" trilogy is told from the perspective of our Founder, Maxime Renfrew. These three allergic reactions...

My Allergy Story: Chapter 1

The Monkey + Moon 'My Allergy Story" trilogy is told from the perspective of our Founder, Maxime Renfrew. These three allergic reactions...

What is contact dermatitis?

Approximately one third of allergies resulting from cosmetic products are caused by fragrance. These figures are likely underestimated as...

Deciphering Cosmetic Ingredients

Cosmetics are now an essential part of daily life for many consumers – but have you ever questioned what the long ingredient names on the...

Why we love charcoal toothpaste

Through years of marketing by conglomerates, consumers have been conditioned to believe that toothpaste needs to be minty, frothy and...

Why hypoallergenic products don’t exist

As a brand built on transparency, we will never claim to be hypoallergenic. This is a term coined by cosmetic companies to promote their...