Absolute Aromas
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Aubrey Organics
It is what’s inside each biodegradable, recyclable plastic bottle that makes Aubrey Organics products so special. Founded in 1967 by one of the heroes of truly natural hair, skin and body care, Aubrey Hampton, all the products are 100% free of synthetic and chemical ingredients and preserved with powerful antioxidants and the anti-fungal, citrus seed extract. And owing to the purity of the ingredients, be prepared to shake well before use. The excellence of the ingredients is matched with excellent pricing.The shampoos are wonderfully cleansing, great value and a real Aubrey Organics speciality. I would particularly recommend Aubrey’s Blue Camomile Hydrating Shampoo as it lightly conditions as well as cleanses hair and their durable, gorgeous smelling bars of soap are another favourite. I also use the Baby Shampoo and Soap for both babies. Ummmm, just the smell reminds me of the bubbles and splashes of bathtime and soft clean hair and skin.
Preservatives Used: Citrus Seed Extract and antioxidant vitamins: A, C & E.
Surfactants Used: Decyl Glucoside (Coconut Oil-Corn Oil Soap) and Sodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Soy Protein (Hydrolyzed Soy Protein).
Organic ingredients are marked as such in the ingredients list and certified by Quality Assurance International. Inc.
Products made in small batches at Aubrey Organics HQ in Tampa, Florida, except the soap bars which are made by traditional soap-makers in France.
Packaging is made of biodegradable, recyclable plastic.
All Aubrey Organics products are suitable for Vegetarians (except the GPB Conditioner), most are suitable for Vegans.
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Avalon
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Barefoot Botanicals
Barefoot Botanicals offer skin and hair the therapeutic benefits of essential oils, herbs and plant oils with loads of glamour. Barefoot Botanicals have always been considered a benchmark for quality natural skin and hair care and since their stylish re-launch in 2007, they are they are now beautiful inside and out. Founded by homeopaths, Hilery Dorrian and Jonathan Stallick, this range focuses on skin and hair care with a wide array of skin benefits (check-out each product’s lengthy list of 100% natural ingredients). Divided into Rosa Fina, which offers unique innovative skin products alongside classic lines with high amounts of skin nourishing Rosa Mosqueta to boost skin collagen, and S.O.S., which comprises of specialist products to cure problem skin.
We know a lot of therapists who really rate Barefoot Botanicals and recommend it to their patients. I would particularly recommend SOS Resuce Me Face & Body Cream for all dry skin complaints and the Rosa Fina anti-ageing product - Supernatural Instant Youth Serum - for its measurable efficacy to reduce the signs of ageing instantly and for being completely unique in the natural skin care market. Rightly one of the most popular anti-ageing products in the health industry.
Preservative Used: Alcohol from sugar cane.
Surfactants used: Sodium Cocoamphoacetate (Coconut surfactant), Lauryl Glucoside (Coconut surfactant), Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate (vegetable surfactant) & Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate (vegetable surfactant).
Products made in Holland.
Packaging is recyclable.
All Barefoot Botanicals products are suitable for Vegans.
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Beaming Baby
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BrightBridge Salt Co.
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Bioforce
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Cotton Soft
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Crystal Spring
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Dr. Bronner's
I discovered ‘Dr Bronner’s Magic Soaps’ on Woody Harrelson’s ecowarrior site voiceyourself.com a number of years ago. They are undoubtedly first class ethically, advocating 'constructive capitalism' and using organic and fairtrade ingredients, but also a treat for your skin and home. The gentle lather of the organic oils cleanse without drying and they are ideal for people who need to wash their hands regularly. The potency and freshness of the fragrance is all natural high quality essential oils. The liquid soaps (although thinner than you might be used to) are concentrated and have no added water.
The Peppermint Liquid Soap makes me think of my son George coming in from the garden after a busy morning of digging and getting messy, holding out his little hands for some Dr Bronner's soap and then rubbing them together to make bubbles and loving the smell. Pick your favourite flavours and enjoy for hands, face and body, cleaning and laundry!
Preservative Used: Vitamin E.
Surfactants: Saponified Organic Coconut & Olive Oils.
Products made in U.S.A.
Packaging is recycled and recyclable.
All Dr Bronner’s products are suitable for Vegans.
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Desert Essence
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Eco Cosmetics
Eco Cosmetics were introduced to the U.K. by the esteemed herbal company A.Vogel and as expected the range meets their stringent criteria: 100% natural, certified organic and possessing therapeutic benefits. The packaging is plain and gender neutral as it is suitable for men and women. The quality of the ingredients used is high and unusual - - favourites are Vine Leaf Extract and the powerful Antioxidant, Pomegrantate Oil - and the prices are good.
Eco cosmetics come with high recommendation. I particularly like the Freshner with the anti-ageing ingredient, Hylaronic acid, and I rate the Hair Gel for its effectiveness.
Preservative Used: Alcohol.
Surfactants Used: Lauryl Glucoside (Coconut surfactant), Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate (vegetable surfactant) & Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate (vegetable surfactant).
Ecocert certified organic ingredients used where indicated.
Products certified by Ecocert.
Products made in Germany.
Packaging is made of recyclable plastic.
All Eco Cosmetics products are suitable for Vegetarians, most are suitable for Vegans.
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Eco Cosmetics Baby & Kids
The highly appealing Eco Cosmetics Baby & Kids range offers top quality products for babies and children that are organic (certified by EcoCert), all vegan and are safely preserved without alcohol - excellent for babies and children with very sensitive skin. Specially formulated with organic Pomegranate and Sea Buckthorn to keep skin skin moist, supple and protected. Highly recommended, particularly for babies and children with dry and difficult skin.
The stand out products are the high protection (SPF45), Full Spectrum (UVA, UVB & UVC), non-whitening, waterproof sun cream that just glides on to the skin. It is suitable for baby and children and adults with very sensitive skin and comes in a handy pump which is great for travelling. Also packaged in the handy pump dispenser, which stops too much coming out at once, is the highly recommended 100% natural and vegan Nappy Cream which is nourishing, healing and a barrier cream and smells divine.
Preservatives Used: Vitamin E & Lactic Acid.
Surfactants Used: Coco Glucoside (coconut surfactant), Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate (vegetable surfactant) & Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate (vegetable surfactant).
Ecocert certified organic ingredients used where indicated.
Products certified by Ecocert.
Products made in Germany.
Packaging is made of recyclable plastic.
All Eco Cosmeics Baby & Kids products are suitable for Vegans.
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Earth Friendly
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Essential Care
I feel a great deal of good will towards Essential Care, not only because their skin care range is based on purity, accountability and efficacy but also as a small family run business, headed by mother and daughter team Margaret and Abi, they are kindred spirits. Attaining the high standards of Soil Association Certification and hand made in Suffolk, Essential Care have tremendous integrity and produce outstanding skin care with such pure ingredients.
I highly recommend Essential Care's Rose Moisturiser because it is light, moisturising, can be used day or night and as an eye cream and because Rose and Aloe Vera offer so many benefits to skin of all types. It is particularly good for dry or sensitive skin and for any inflammation. I also highly rate the Ylang Ylang & Orange Body Wash - it has a mild lather, conditions the skin and is good for sensitivity.
Preservatives Used: Levulinic Acid, Potassium Sorbate,.
Surfactants Used: Coco-Glucoside (coconut surfactant).
Organic ingredients are marked as such in the ingredients list and certified by the Soil Association.
Products made in U.K.
Packaging is recyclable.
All Essential Care products are suitable for Vegetarians, most are suitable for Vegans.
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Green Baby
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Green People
Founded by Charlotte Vohtz in 1997 Green People has developed into one of the most trusted natural and organic skin care ranges and was awarded Ethical Company Accreditation by the Good Shopping Guide. Offering products with integrity at good value prices with gender neutral packaging means that it is suitable for men and family use. Our selection of Green People highlights their most popular and best products, including fluoride free toothpaste and sun lotions.
The Rosemary Shampoo and Conditioner has been a permanent fixture in my bathroom for many years as my partner has very thick hair and a sensitive scalp and it is his favourite natural shampoo. It is also concentrated and has no water added so a little goes a long way. For those that need a really effective deodorant I can personally recommend the Rosemary and No-Scent Roll-On Deodorants for effective performance whilst caring for sensitive skin and for people who like the bronzed look the whole year round but don’t want the chemical nasties in mainstream tanning products, the Self-Tan is a must.
Preservatives Used: Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic acid, Dehydroacetic acid, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin and Sodium Benzoate.
Surfactants Used: Decyl Glucoside, Sodium cocoamphoacetate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Cocamoniumcarbamyolchloride & Cocamidopropyl betainamide mea chloride.
Organic ingredients are marked as such in the ingredients list and certified by the Organic Non-Food Federation.
Products made in West Sussex, U.K.
Packaging is recyclable.
All Green People products are suitable for Vegetarians, most are suitable for Vegans.
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Hubner
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John Masters
John Masters, the famous New York hairdresser, has created the most extensive range of safely preserved botanical and organic hair products available, and an excellent range of skin care. With their stylish packaging and simple message - 'super natural beauty' - they are also the best looking products in my bathroom. Famously endorsed by the New York based TV series, Sex In The City, these products are where style meets substance.
John Masters Organics are luxury products and make very welcome gifts and we have customers that can't live without their favourite John Masters’ shampoo and conditioner and stock up on the Evening Primrose Shampoo, Lavender Rosemary Shampoo and Lavender and Avocado Conditioner, which all come with high recommendations.
Preservative System: Sodium Benzoate & Potassium Sorbate or powerful antioxidant vitamins A, C & E.
Surfactants Used: Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Sodium Cocoyl Sulfoacetate, Babassuamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Lauramidopropyl Betaine & Sucrose Cocoate.
Organic ingredients are marked as such in the ingredients list and most products are certified by QAI and CCOF or QAI and Ecocontrol.
Products made in USA.
Packaging is recyclable.
Many (but not all) of John Masters Organics products are suitable for Vegans.
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Lavera
Lavera is a mainstream German brand founded by Thomas Haase, committed to effective products made with safe natural and organic ingredients. Started in 1975 to develop products for his own sensitive skin the range of skin and hair care has grown and grown into the broadest natural skin and hair care range I know of. So broad in fact that it is divided into sub-sections, such as Lavere (anti-ageing for 30+ skin), Body Spa, Men, Sun, Make-up and more and Lavera just keep adding ranges and products. Hurrah!! The latest range being Hair, including specialist shampoos and styling aids.
Lavera is excellent for: choice (there really is something for everyone), high quality natural ingredients, efficacy and price. Many customers purchase products from the Body Spa range for presents because with the great choice of fragrances and stylish packaging they are an affordable treat. I can recommend the Lavere Hydro Sensation Energy Cream because it is so light, effective and can be used for day or night. It is an invaluable travel companion. My other favourite is the hand bag sized Basis Hand Cream. At £1.30 why leave home without it.
Preservative System: Alcohol.
Surfactants Used: Coco Glucoside, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, Sodium Coco Sulphate, Lauryl Glucoside, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Lauroyl Sarcosine.
Organic ingredients are marked as such in the ingredients list and certified by INAC GmbH or Ecocontrol.
Products made in Germany.
Packaging is recyclable.
All Lavera products are suitable for Vegetarians, most are suitable for Vegans.
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Lavere
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Minami Nutrition
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Natures Aid
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Natures Plus
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Pure Health
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Preserve
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Phyto Shield
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Pukka
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Quest
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Rio Trading
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Simply Gentle
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Solgar
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Trillium Organics
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Urtekram
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Viridian
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Weleda
Weleda has the fabulous pedigree of being founded in 1921 by the father of the anthroposophical movement, Dr Rudolf Steiner. The natural skin care is an extension of their homeopathic treatments and encourages good health and self-healing through using plant ingredients for their therepeutic benefits to the skin and bio-dynamically and organically grown ingredients wherever possible.
Weleda’s eco credentials are excellent and they justifiably call themselves the ‘original ‘green’ brand’. Despite their Swiss background and Swiss name Weleda products have been manufactured in the UK since the Second World War and their packaging is fully recyclable. The high quality of Weleda’s skin care products and reasonable pricing means that it remains one of our top selling skin care brands.
I would particularly recommend Weleda’s Wild Rose Day Cream and Wild Rose Night Cream for their quick absorbency on dry skin, their delicate scent and their sheer popularity with our customers. I love their Birch Cellulite Oil. Pregnancy changes the levels of oestrogen (which plays a large role in the elasticity of connective tissues) but two babies and a few bottles of Birch Cellulite Oil later my thighs are as toned and firm as they were before.
Preservative System: Fermentation grade ethyl alcohol produced by fermenting plant sugars.
Surfactants Used: Coco-Glucoside, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Lauryl Glucoside, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Cetyl Betaine, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate & Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate.
Weleda use organic and biodynamically grown plant ingredients wherever possible.
Products made in Derbyshire, UK.
Packaging is made of recyclable plastic.
All Weleda products are suitable for Vegetarians, many are suitable for Vegans.
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