Simply Soaps make products that are the stuff of hippy dreams. The hemp soap (pictured) is one of a range of natural soaps that are not only completely vegan and free of chemical nasties; they also come beautifully wrapped in bio-degradable packaging.
If that souds like something you'd like to rub all over your body, the good news is you can do it at a bargain price, as Simply Soaps is offering you a 10% discount on the entire soap range including the Fair Trade Black Palm soft soap. Follow the jump for details!
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You may well have picked up on the excitement about mineral makeup; those elusive, natural beauty products that some people swear by and just as many don't know the first thing about.
To clear up all the confusion, our friends at Kiss and Makeup have come up with a comprehensive guide to using minerals that starts today. They'll be guiding you through how to apply the makeup, reviewing different brands and listing where they're available. Meanwhile, I'll be testing some of the products and finding out whether they're gentler on the skin.
So what is mineral makeup and why are people going on about it so much?
Basically, the exciting thing is that mineral makeup is created OUT OF MINERALS. (Duh). And that's it. No parabens, no free radicals and no extra oils. This makes is non-comodegenic, which means it doesn't block pores, so it's perfectly fine to sleep in it. I'd advise against that as a rule (!) but compared to when you feel asleep in your usual slap it's 100% better for your skin.
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Popeye was barking up the wrong tree when he decided to get into canned spinach. What he should really have been guzzling is the contents of this can: Green Barley Leaf Powder, as every one is bursting with health benefits.
With plant nutrients, vitamins, minerals and trace elements, this canned goodness is a convenient way to add green vegetable goodness to your diet. All you need do is add it to smoothies, meals and drinks for a really powerful start to the day. It's also high in fibre and certified organic. £7.95 at Natural Collection
I dread to think what sort of google searches will bring readers to this site now I've used that header, but this wonderfully named bathroom range will make you feel anything but dirty.
The Filthy Farmgirl range will wash not only you and your special friends, but your dog, too (see 'muddy puppy' soap). Cheekily packaged in eco-friendly materials, the products are made from all natural ingredients one might find down on the farm. The hemp washcloth (pictured) will help you lather yourself with scrummy creamy coconut, sassy honey oatmeal or coffee vanilla vixen soap. A great gift idea or treat for a girls' night in. From £2.75 at Fair and Fabulous
The first thing I noticed when I tried the new Beyond Organic skincare range was the deliciously fresh fragrance that jumps out of every product as soon as you open the tin. With scents like mallow and Lady's Mantle, burdock and yarrow, these aren't smells you get to experience every day, and the quality is no disappointment either.
Unlike some paraben-free moisturisers, there's no chalkiness or stickiness to the moisturisers, which are super-smooth and blend into the skin like a dream. The replenishing hand cream (£11.25) is great for overworked hands, and worked wonders on my dry and cracked fingers. Another favourite of mine from the range I tried is the exceptionally light moisturising day cream (£14.50), which quenches delicate facial skin without a hint of greasiness.
All products in this range are certified organic, free from parabens, petrochemicals, GM materials and artificial colours and fragrances. This makes it ideal for sensitive and reactive skins, so why not give it a try? You can buy all products online.
It's not just the IT industry that's pulling out all the stops to clean up its act for 2008: the beauty business is at it, too. Read on for a roundup of newly-launched cosmetics ranges, most of which are paraben-free, organic and as natural as possible.
Africology
This range fights free radicals and re balances the skins PH with its use of South Africa's indigenous healing plants, including Rooibos, Aloe, Marula and African potato. All their active ingredients are Organic and their products are free of toxic chemicals.
Their philosophy: We select actives that bring balance and harmony to the skin. Our passion for plant life the restorative power of essential oils and the wisdom form our traditional healers.
Their style: Old school glass bottles in a avarie ty of shapes and colours, with lovely curling script.
Most exciting product: Natural Mist- a crystal charged Roobibos extract that purifies and re-moisturizes
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It may sound like an entry in a list of unfortunately named foreign products, but Munchskins Bum Bum Balm will in fact work wonders for little ones with nappy rash and parents who don't want to rub obscure chemicals into their babies' most sensitive parts.
Now available in the UK, the Canadian-made balm is completely natural, made from pure, organic and cruelty-free ingredients such as unbleached beeswax, organic Calendula infused Sunflower Oil and Vitamin E. £6.49 at Global Kids
[Via Ecofabulous]
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