Heaven…

…Is a body wash which detoxifies your skin in the shower and reduces fluid retention.   It detoxes your body from the outside in. Contains patchouli, ylang ylang and sandalwood which will refresh, restore and tone the skin. The full range of skin and body treatments combine the potent power of nature with the latest breakthroughs in beauty technology.

Lavera Suncream at Latitude

Fresh back from Latitude Festival, I took the chance to try out Lavera’s First And Only Natural Mineral Sunscreen Range In Line With New EC And Colipa Recommendations on my pale skin throughout the 4 day festival. Camping in a field with limited washing facilities can play havoc with your skin over a period of time so I decided to give this new product a go.

Here’s the how the new mineral sunscreen works: Together with titanium dioxide, which also acts as a natural sunlight reflector, these mineral ingredients are coated with Stearic Acid (from coconut oil) rendering the particles inactive i.e. they cannot penetrate the skin. The lotions also contain skin-caring, cold-pressed organic sunflower oil, organic shea butter, organic calendula extracts, organic aloe vera gel, vitamins A, C and E, organic rose petal and lavender essences, and organic almond and jojoba oils.

This suncream will also start working the minute it hits your skin unlike conventional sunscreens, which means that you can just apply and go knowing that your skin is cared for, protected and chemical-free.

If it’s too late for your skin and you’ve already caused skin damage, then apply this pronto. It works!

DIY Massage

Massage is hugely important for the human body to maintain optimum condition, but its not always an option when you can’t afford expensive therapist fees or time simply doesn’t allow it. Step in new Tisserand Massage Oils which are the next best things for a tired or stressed out body. With organic ingredients and essential oils, which you can more or less massage into your skin alone, this oil will perk you back up in no time. I personally like the Energising Revive, which is great pick-me-up at the end of the day before a night out.

Willow Organic

Willow, a new organic skincare range has delicious products with unique scents to suit each and every mood, from soothing through to energising. Subtle and special, these products make great gifts both to yourself and your loved ones!

Blossom & Bloom

Skincare company Skin Blossom, have released their first range ‘Organic Bloom’. The cost-effective range features great organic skincare basics which are chemical-free, biodegrable and contain no GM ingredients. The range is purse-friendly, effective and long-lasting, perfect for taking your first steps into using organic skincare products.  I strongly reccomend the gentle cleansing milk which removes every last trace of make up leaving the skin calm and nourished.

Live Well, Buy Organic

Ochre & Ochre’s range of made in Europe, organic homeware products are just gorgeous and simple. All of the linen and cotton products have been made using 100% organic farming techniques. I just love these adorable organic aprons, they bring out the inner domestic goddess!

Indulge & Unwind

If like me, you have an extremely active lifestyle that requires you to do many things at once then you can appreciate how important time for yourself is. Even if it’s half an hour here or there, it can mean the difference between being frazzled or calm.

Neom Luxury Organics, who are famous for their natural candles have just realeased the most equisite set of bathing oil which can literally transport your mind to a calm, rested and centred place. Made from totally high grade organic materials and free from chemicals and synthetics you can also enjoy peace of mind that what your washing away at the end of your bath is causing no harm.

Lucky Gold

Now it’s not often that I’m drawn to Gold. but even I cannot resist the perfect, imperfectness of this beautiful organic golden coin necklace. It sums up everything that I love about Wabi Sabi style and it’s definately a ‘Forever Fashion’ piece that would last forever and go with everything.

Hats Off to Holland & Barrett

Who have created a high quality, cost effective, bio certified new range of body, hair and skincare products which rival similar collections in high-street chains Boots & Superdrug. The range caters for every skincare type using organic ingredients such as pomegranite, vitamin E, teatree, lavender manuka honey and aloe vera. My own personal favourite is the pomegranite range which features really effective eye cream and the day cream which protects the skin from antioxidants.

The Closest Thing To Going Barefoot

I absolutely am in love with my new Candy Terra Plana Viva Barefoot Shoes. It has been proven that our feet are in the worst condition in history because of our continued use of foot-restricting shoes. These special shoes help realign your posture, strengthen your foot muscles and stimulate every nerve ending in your body to enhance your sensory perception and bring your whole body back into natural balance. Get your own pair here and just be sure to ease into wearing them gently, your body will thank you!

Photography by Juliet Greig, 2009