Organic beauty
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Organic products are praised for their natural ingredients and ‘no nasties\' formulas, while the harvesting of fair trade ingredients used in beauty products provide for the local communities and workers in developing countries. Good for your skin and good for the world.
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This summer saw the first soil association Fairtrade stamp of approval finally landing in the beauty industry. Yes, for the first time ever you can get certified Fairtrade beauty products to give you piece of mind.
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We\'ve trawled through all the products out there to bring you our favourites, from Weleda to Neal\'s Yard and The Body Shop. So if you\'re not already on the organic beauty bandwagon, get on it now with our favourite buys all under £20.
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1. Jigsaw Organic Hand Lotion
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jigsaw organic hand lotion
This pretty, delicately scented cream is the perfect way to keep your hands in tip top condition on a daily basis. Containing hydrating cocoa and shea butters, evening primrose oil and soothing aloe vera, this and the cute vintage packaging and sweet citrus smell will leave your hands in heaven.
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£15.50, johnlewis.com
2. Boots Extracts Fair Trade Mango Body Butter
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boots extracts fair trade mango body butter
We are hooked on this fruity smelling mango body butter which hydrates your skin instantly without being overly sticky which some body butters can be. Containing certified fair trade West African shea butter this product also helps to support the local African communities. In fact, this whole range was one of the first to get the official Fair Trade certification from the Soil Association. It\'s great to see such a large brand as Boots leading the way in ethical beauty.
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£7.50, boots.com
3. Wild Organics Fresh Lime Moisture Bath
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wild organics fresh lime moisture bath
This uplifting bath gel is perfect when you need to wake up the morning after the night before. Vitamin E and glycerine moisturise and the extracts of aloe vera will soothe and rejuvenate tired skin.
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£15, wildorganicsbeauty.com
4. EOS Lip Sphere in sweet mint
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eos lip sphere in sweet mint
This 100 per cent organic, paraben-free lip balm contains vitamin E, hydrating shea butter and jojoba oil to keep lips soft and in great condition. We love the cute packaging and the fact its size is handbag friendly. Now who said Space NK didn\'t do beauty on a budget?
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£5, spacenk.co.uk
5. Neal\'s Yard Remedies Sensual Jasmine Shower Gel
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neals yard remedies sensual jasmine shower gel
This sweet smelling jasmine shower gel will be your perfect pampering shower time treat every morning. Skin is left soft and smelling deliciously sweet - we defy it not to be kissable after use.
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£12, nealsyardremedies.com
6. The Green Balm by Moa
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the green balm by moa
This lightweight, non-greasy balm is a real multi-tasker and a best-seller. Designed to tame frizzy hair, help heal rashes and eczema, hydrate dry skin and give a gloss to lips, it\'s a herby little treat for your skin and hair.
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From £4.89, thegreenbalm.com
7. Weleda Skinfood
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weleda skinfood
This is a handbag essential for many celebrities, including Demi Moore, who are enticed by its multi-purpose function. Dry skin, heels, hands, lips, a tired sleep deprived complexion and more, can all be treated by this organic skin care treat that contains natural essential oils, plant extracts and waxes. For the price, no wonder it keeps selling out.
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From £4.95, available at selected Waitrose, independent health stores and weleda.co.uk
8, Yes To Carrots C Me Smile Lip Butter
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yes to carrots lip balm in berry
This number one selling lip balm is a real treat for dried-out summer lips. It\'s certified organic, contains natural olive oil, vitamin E, hasn\'t been tested on animals and is paraben, petroleum and phthalate free. Phew! The hardest thing will be choosing what flavour you want.
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£2.99 debenhams.com
9. Botanics Organic Moisturising Body Lotion
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boots botanics organic moisturising body lotion
This rich lotion keeps skin hydrated all day and contains jojoba oil which softens the skin instantly. It\'s organic, lightweight, right on budget and perfect for overly dry summer skin.
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£5, Boots.com
10. Green People Gentle Cleanser
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green people gentle cleanser
This popular two-in-one organic cleanser will wash away your skin\'s daily build-up of dirt and grime as well as suborn eye make-up. It won\'t leave your skin dry but polished, hydrated and soft. Join the organic bandwagon here.
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£14.50, greenpeople.co.uk or 01403 740350
11. Tara Smith Organic Shampoo And Conditioner
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tara smith organic hair products
We love this hair duo from celebrity stylist Tara Smith, which is free from any hair stripping chemicals. With its fresh minty scent and soothing ginkgo bilaba extract, your hair will thank you for keeping its routine as chemical-free as possible. At last, say goodbye to dry hair.
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£4.99, Tesco
12. L\'Occitane Olive Oil Toning Face Mist
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i occitane olive oil toning face mist
Revive tired skin with this soothing face mist, which contains the uplifting essential oil of mint. It\'s organic and won\'t cause any nasty reactions if your skin is prone to irritation. Perfect for travelling.
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£12.75, loccitane.com
13. The Body Shop Honey & Oat 3 in 1 Scrub Mask
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the body shop scrub mask
The particles of oatmeal grains and the fair trade Zambian honey work together to refine the skin\'s surface and leave it moisturised. It will smooth and decongesting pores without irritating your skin.
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£7.30, thebodyshop.co.uk
14. Boots Organic Fair Trade Organic Pads
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boots organic fair trade organic pads
Remove your make-up with these soft fair trade and organic cotton wool pads that will ensure that skin isn\'t aggravated just before you hit the sack.
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£2.14, boots.com
15. Trilogy Organic Rose Hip Oil
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trilogy organic rose hip oil
This popular organic rose hip oil is a wonderful product that will help to smooth fine lines, repair scars and blemish marks and generally help heal over-worked skin. Apply it at night - especially if you\'ve spent a lot of time in the sun this year - for some skin rejuvenation.
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£14.63, boots.com
16. Organic Surge Tropical Bergamot Body Lotion
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organic surge tropical bergamot body lotion
The sweet smelling body lotions in the Organic Surge range are the perfect skin care pick-me-up. Not only will the fruity scents lift your mind but the lightweight, easily absorbed lotions will combat dry skin instantly. We love, love, love the sweet fruity scent of the Tropical Bergamot Body Lotion, not too much and not too little - perfect!
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£5.86, organicsurge.com
17. Tisserand Essential De-stress Oil
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tisserand essential de stress oil
Containing organic patchouli oil, orange oil and rose oil this is a calming, relaxing roller ball pen for over stressed minds. Hate that afternoon mad panic at work? Keep this in your desk drawer for a moment of serenity among the storm.
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£4.40, boots.com
18. Saaf Organic Foot Softening Balm
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saaf organic foot softening balm
Keep your feet flip-flop perfect even as the summer starts to disappear. Why not have great looking feet all year round? This softening foot balm uses cocoa butter, softening olive oil and beeswax to smooth areas of dry, hard skin, while lemon myrtle and rosemary provide the natural anti-bacterial formula to keep feet healthy and smelling good. Important right? We think so.
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£19.99. saafpureskincare.com, 0845 060 6070
19. John Masters Organics Dry Hair Nourishment and Defrizzer
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john masters organics dry hair nourishment and defrizzer
Condition, repair and soothe a sore scalp with this organic, nourishing hair oil. Use it as an overnight hair treatment, on dry split ends or rub it onto a sore itchy scalp. Cedarwood soothes, jojoba oil moisturises and helio-carrot, rich in vitamins, will smooth and tame frizzy hair. A small bottle with a big impact on hair.
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£15.65, luxuryorganicskincare.co.uk
20. Eminence Herbal Eye Make-up Remover
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eminence herbal eye make up remover
Sensitive eyes will love this organically grown eye make-up remover. Cucumber and chamomile soothe tired eyes, green tea heals and protects, while lavender decongests the skin. Leave eyes clean and refreshed.
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£19 theskinsmith.co.uk
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