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Calling all mums – Weleda needs your vote!
August 23, 2010 – 3:39 pm | No Comment
Calling all mums – Weleda needs your vote!

Weleda have asked us to ask you to vote for two of their products – Weleda Skin Food and our new Pregnancy Body Oil in the forthcoming Bloom Awards, where these two products have been shortlisted in the categories Best Organic Product (Skin Food) and Best Stretchmark Product (Pregnancy Body Oil).

New unique Organic Single Note eau de Parfums by Balm Balm
August 20, 2010 – 4:04 pm | Comments Off
New unique Organic Single Note eau de Parfums by Balm Balm

Balm Balm’s unique Organic Single Note eau de Parfums have been created by Glenda Taylor, founder of Balm Balm. Glenda is an aromatherapist & perfume designer. She consults on many natural brands, creates bespoke perfumes for celebrities and royalty, has written books

Get luscious locks with MÁDARA’s new hair care range
August 20, 2010 – 3:16 pm | One Comment
Get luscious locks with MÁDARA’s new hair care range

The award-winning natural and organic beauty brand MÁDARA, known for its fantastic skincare products, today launches its first ever natural and organic hair care range, which comprises of three different types of shampoo and conditioners designed to combat common hair problems.

Chantal Cooke tries out unusual spa treatments…
August 18, 2010 – 5:13 pm | Comments Off
Chantal Cooke tries out unusual spa treatments…

I’m feeling very nervous – will I still have all my toes in half an hour’s time? I am at Aqua Sheko, a new concept spa in Kensington, west London, where a tank full of tiny fish are desperate for a protein feast, with my feet providing the all-you-can-eat buffet.

Nature’s Boutique reaches finals of RSPCA Good Business Awards
August 18, 2010 – 4:54 pm | Comments Off
Nature’s Boutique reaches finals of RSPCA Good Business Awards

Merseyside online business has reached the finals of the national RSPCA Good Business Awards within just six months of trading. Founded in February this year by animal-lover and vegan Carrina Rowe, NaturesBoutique.com is one of only three UK companies shortlisted in the small company best accessories category.

Balm Balm – the gentlest way to care for your skin
August 17, 2010 – 5:19 pm | One Comment
Balm Balm – the gentlest way to care for your skin

Balm Balm have produced 5 new skincare products suitable for all skin types. This facial routine is a little bit different to the myriad facial skincare available. Very few if any facial products today are 100% Organic. To achieve our 100% status…

Weleda wins 4 new ethical awards
August 11, 2010 – 9:35 am | Comments Off
Weleda wins 4 new ethical awards

Weleda are celebrating four coveted new awards this week! In the Ethical Living Health & Beauty Awards, a shortlist of 10 categories was drawn up by the editorial team and readers’ panel. Weleda won each of the 4 categories where they were shortlisted thanks to readers votes.

Laugh more & leave your laughter-lines to me says Dr Spiezia of INLIGHT
July 30, 2010 – 2:57 pm | Comments Off
Laugh more & leave your laughter-lines to me says Dr Spiezia of INLIGHT

INLIGHT organic skin care’s 100% organic Line Softener is deeply restorative. This miracle balm has been formulated to reducing the appearance of lines and as excellent for the treatment of scar tissue, pronounced stretch marks and darkened patches from sun damage.

Moisturise, tone, firm and restore your skin this summer
July 14, 2010 – 1:19 pm | Comments Off
Moisturise, tone, firm and restore your skin this summer

INLIGHT100% organic Body Butter is wonderfully revitalising for the subcutaneous tissues, thanks to the nourishing effects of coconut, olive, evening primrose and rose hip oils together with horsetail, nettle, gotu kola, marigold and bilberry blended to restore mineral balance.

Botanicals rose & camellia range – the ultimate anti-aging flower power!
July 12, 2010 – 9:39 am | Comments Off
Botanicals rose & camellia range – the ultimate anti-aging flower power!

It takes thirty organically-grown roses to produce just one drop of the precious essential oil used in Botanicals rose & camellia organic skin care range. Botanicals rose & camellia skin care range has been specially created for it’s as anti-aging properties. It’s suitable for normal, dry and mature skin, and is certified organic by the Soil Association.