Fair trade beauty
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Farmer in field and lots of beauty products and money
By Beauty Editor, Katie CorcoranNearly every day we are hit with the words organic, natural, third world sustainability and economic crisis. The media hype is huge right now with every one asking; just what are these large global companies doing to give something back to their suppliers in third world countries? The suppliers, we might add, that produce the products that rake them in millions of pound each year.
But what is fair-trade? Well its all of the above, its about better wages, good working conditions for staff and producers and it aims to protect and enhance the working environment of farmers and those in poorer communities. It\'s a great way for beauty brands to ensure that the plantations growing their precious ingredients are run fairly, are ethical and most importantly give them a chance
put back funds back into the local communities. This way large companies give something back to their suppliers so each worker gets to improve their life and the life of their families. They can thrive rather than fall in this ever changing economic world. Read on to discover our favourite products and companies that are doing their bit for a better fairer beauty world
Patyka Face & Body Serum
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Patyka Face & Body Serum
Patyka is a luxury organic beauty range from France that produces certified organic and fair trade skincare products. All of the production of these products takes place with huge consideration for the environment and the community working to produce them. They call it the skincare brand with soul!
We love the Face & body Serum which contains active natural ingredients and essential oils to revitalise the skin without any chemical nasties. Perfect for when skin needs a boost whilst travelling, to repair dry hair or even to help nails and cuticles stay soft.
£26, puresha.com
Neal\'s Yard Neem soap
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Neal\'s Yard Neem soap
When we think of Neal\'s Yard we think of amazing natural oils and skincare products produced with the word Nature at the core of every one. We love their Neem Soap that is a fantastic blend of African coconut and palm oils to cleanse the skin without leaving it dry. It\'s also got strong antiseptic qualities making it perfect for those with problem skin. What\'s more this soap has been hand made in Tanzania where a non-profiting research group set up a sustainable village for local workers. All the local women who work to produce this soap are paid a fair wage and are activity encouraged to get involved in future plans for the village giving them a better out look on life and a stable home for them and their families.
£8.00, nealsyardremedies.com
Bio Etic Sugary Exfoliating Care
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Bio Etic Sugary Exfoliating Care
Revital have been supplying great quality natural health products for years and they certainly know what they are doing. We love the fact this natural body exfoliator is packed with organic Quinoa (think of a grain like rice or couscous) and also has fair trade sugar within it to make sure you naturally rid of any dry skin. The organic sesame oil also leaves skin moisturised and the pineapple fragrance is refreshing. So for a scrub with organic, fair trade roots, this is for you...
£10.95, revital.co.uk
The Sanctuary Zibu Body Butter
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Sanctuary Zibu Body Butter
This is a divine body butter from the famous spa The Sanctuary. This rich butter contains oils from two of Africa\'s trees, the Shea and the Marula. Both have great hydrating qualities and the Marula oil is jam packed with anti ageing properties. What\'s more this oil is produced under fair trade standards in Africa meaning you are not only getting luscious skin but also helping the communities to work in a better fairer environment.
£7.45, thesanctuary.co.uk
Lush Fair Trade Foot Lotion
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Lush Fair Trade Foot Lotion
Lush have always loved using natural ingredients packing then into nearly all of their hundreds of products. Now they are proud to step into the fair trade arena by funding products that help with economic, environmental and social sustainability. This means supporting local farmers, providing training and export help and even funding for local schools. One of their many projects is that they source their cocoa beans from a fair trade certified project in the Dominican Republic.
Back here on the British high street this is then found in their Fair Trade Foot Lotion to help keep your tootsies feeling soft and moisturised. Indulge in this pink cream with a refreshing minty smell to soothe over-worked feet and in turn support a good cause...
£7.25, lush.co.uk
The Body Shop Total Energy Exhilarating Body Wash
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The Body Shop Total Energy Exhilarating Body Wash
The Body Shop have always been known for being hugely passionate about natural products, the environment and helping to end cruelty to animals. There missions seem endless but never needless. Now they are making sure they are standing up and taking notice of the small remote communities which help to produce their products. We particularly like the Total Energy Exhilarating Body Wash which uses honey from Zambia. The Zambian Honey comes from remote tropical forests in the North West and it\'s farmed using traditional methods that are not only crucial for preserving the forest but also the helping to keep the beekeepers\' traditional way of life. They aim to support these communities with a steady income and help to replenish and protect the environment and communities who work in them. So be uplifted at shower time with this great shower gel with a heart...
£8.50, thebodyshop.co.uk
Yes to Carrots Eye Can C Clearly Now Eye Cream
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Yes to Carrots eye cream pot
The Yes to Carrots name might be quite strange but there is more to them than first meets the eye. They are a brand with a conscious that has set up the Yes to Carrots Seed Fund which is a non profit organisation that aims to help underprivileged communities worldwide by helping them to sustain their production of organic ingredients. A percentage of every sale of their products goes straight towards the fund to help remote communities and farmers. We love the Yes to Carrots Eye Can C Clearly Now Eye cream that is paraben free and uses organic natural ingredients sourced by local farmers to give the skin an instant lift and some wow factor! A perfect excuse to give your eyes some TLC.
£8.99, from Debenhams and select Boots stores nationwide
African Black Soap
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African Black Soap
Akoma source all their products from fair trade organisations mainly working in Africa. There are no chemicals or colour enhancers added into their products and each community that products these soaps are paid a fair wage, get sick pay, overtime and even a pension plan. This soap has been known for centuries in Africa for its healing properties, meaning it great for those with sensitive skin.
£3.00, exclusiveroots.com
Alaffia Fair Trade Shea Butter & Red Palm Lip Balm
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Alaffia Fair Trade Shea Butter & Red Palm Lip Balm
This is a great 100% natural lip balm packed full of conditioning Shea Butter and Red Palm Oil. These ingredients are also fair trade so have been produced by farmers and communities who are supported and looked after with fair working conditions. This lip balm also contains lots of vitamin A and also pure tangerine and clove essential oils. What\'s more the packaging is recyclable - perfect for those with an eco conscious mind...
£6.50, cebraonline.com
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