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Natural & Organic Beauty Products
In their quest for natural beauty many people are searching
for organic beauty products. The benefits
of eating organic food are obvious to our society and have been
hearing about why for quite some time. We choose to avoid foods
that have been sprayed with pesticides etc, so why not care about
the chemicals we put on our skin?
Research has been carried out into non-organic beauty products
and the findings have found that 60% of the chemicals used in
our beauty products are absorbed into our bloodstream. The possible
link between deoderants and cancer has caused many of us to look
for safer alternatives. Is it any wonder that we are looking
at the ingredients listed on the packaging of sin care products,
and thinking about the organic alternative. Organic beauty products
that are packed full of really great natural, organic ingredients,
instead of parabens, propylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulphate,
etc, etc.
The Soil Association is the biggest UK organic certification
body, and the company who has met the highest standards for organic
manufacturing and production is Neal's Yard Remedies. Lots of
their organic beauty products carry the Soil Associations symbol
and there are two organic beauty products that they produce that
are in special packaging, and so eliminates the need for any
preservatives. These organic beauty products are, their Rose
and Almond Night Cream - at £16, and Yarrow Cleanser -
at £9.75. Their website is http://www.nealsyardremedies.com
or to find your nearest stockist call, 0845 2623145 for a mail
order catalogue.
There is another company that pride itself on its high standards
and this is Dr Hauschka. The organic beauty products they sell
all carry the BDIH German Association Standard for being organic,
and their Rose Day Cream - at £16, is actually a favourite
of many celebrities. Their products include a range of organic
make-up which includes mascara - at £14, and is formulated
for sensitive eyes. To visit their website go here, http://www.drhauschka.co.uk
or call 01386 792622.
Another company who promise you wont find sulphates, parabens
or any synthetic perfumes or artificial colours in their organic
beauty products, is Circaroma. Their products include their Palmarosa
Face Polish - at £5.75, and it is an exfoliant that contains
organic jojoba oil. Their popular Rose Hand Cream - at £15,
also includes organic ingredients. To visit their website go
to http://www.circaroma.com
or phone 020 73591135 for a catalogue.
We have discussed organic beautyy products, but what about
hair care? The company MOP offers hair care products have been
certified organic under US law, and has many celebrity fans of
their C-System range, such as Sarah Jessica Parker and Cameron
Diaz. Their fruity Finishing Paste - at £9.95 will hold
your style without leaving you choking on hairspray fumes, it
is available in selected salons. Call 01282 613413 to find your
nearest stockist.
Although there are many organic beauty products online, you
can actually find some on the high street. They are actually
starting to catch up with the trend. So before you spend hours
on the internet looking for organic beauty products, go and have
a look round your shops.
Organic Blue is another organic beauty products company, and
many of their organic beauty products have gained the Soil associations
stamp of approval, and all their organic beauty products are
registered with the UK Vegetarian Society. Their Meditation Bath
Mood Blend - at £8.95 is perfect for a guilt-free soak,
and is available from larger branches of Sainsburys. To visit
their website go to, http://www.organicblue.com
or call 020 8424 884 for mail order.
Marks & Spencer also offer a range of Organic Extracts
products, and all the products contain at least 70% organic ingredients.
Their Protective Day Moisturiser - at £8 is 95% organic,
and it uses a combination of aloe vera, jojoba and green tea.
Their zingy Citrus Shower Gel - at £4 contains orange,
grapefruit and lemongrass oils
When you start looking for organic beauty products it is really
worth bearing in mind that fresh ingredients have a shorter shelf
life than conventional toiletries, so make sure you check the
use-by date. Also people with sensitive skins should take care,
because it is still possible to have a reaction to organic beauty
products. Its not just chemicals that cause irritation, Some
natural ingredients will have a irritating effect on the wrong
skin, so bear in mind what you are sensitive to.
There is still one thing that's certain - with organic beauty
products you know exactly what is going on your skin.
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