Interview with Jayn Sterland from Weleda UK

When I think of original natural beauty brands Weleda is one of the first that springs to mind, a brand that is nearing 100 years of history, it is a cornerstone of the natural and organic movement. I caught up with Jayn Sterland from Weleda UK to talk about Organics, sustainability and Organic September:

Bath time Bliss with Tisserand bath oils

British brand Tisserand is an Aromatherapy pioneer, founded by Robert Tisserand, the brand now has a substantial range of bodycare and aromatherapy products for you to choose from. As well as being British, the brand has great natural and free from properties, no animal ingredients and gentler ingredient alternatives to the common SLS and parabens. 

A'Kin Cellular radiance serum review

When it comes to serums and face oils things can sometimes get very pricey, but I personally don't believe you to have to spend a fortune if you don't want to. Do I love some pricey oils? Absolutely, in fact I have a review coming up that makes my bank balance cry at the thought, however fear not because there is great skincare for every budget and this serum is a great example.

Talking all things NATRUE with Francesca Morgante

As part of ongoing Organic September posts I been exploring what organic certifications truly mean. Today we will be delving deeper in to the Natrue certification with brand manager Francesca Morgante, to find out what it means when you see the NATRUE stamp of approval on a product

Weleda sponsors the Model zone at London Fashion week and a giveaway!

It is the start of London Fashion week and Natrue certified brand Weleda, a personal favourite of mine, has once again announced it will be sponsoring the British Fashion Council initiative of The Model zone. A place where models can recharge their batteries and look after their health and wellbeing, I personally think we could all do with a zone like this available!

Chatting Organic Beauty Week with the Soil Association

As part of Organic Beauty week I am delighted to bring you an Interview with Emma Reinhold, Trade relations manager for Textiles and Beauty at the Soil Association. As one of the main organic certifying bodies in the UK for cosmetics, the Soil Association plays a key role in the promotion of organics. This year the campaign to promote the organic beauty sector has been kicked up a notch with the well thought out Campaign for clarity, I spoke to Emma to find out more

For the love of Herbs: Behind the brand at Herbfarmacy

Tucked away in the beautiful Herefordshire countryside is a unique organic herb farm and the setting for the creation of the beautiful Herbfarmacy skincare range. When you speak to Paul Richards, botanist and creator of Herbfarmacy you realise that growing anything other than organically was simply never an option, such is his passion and conviction that organics are simply the only way for him that he has been growing herbs organically on the farm for over thirty years.

Taking a closer look: Behind the brand Odylique by Essential care

Margaret and Abi Weeds of Odylique by Essential Care

Today marks the start of Organic Beauty Week, a whole week dedicated by the Soil Association to championing those brands that carries it's certification. Although this blog has never been 100% organic, mainly due to the sheer quantity of brands and products featured, championing organic brands has always been something lose to my heart.

Hollybeth organics Chocolate Peppermint Hair and body silk and an offer!

This is one for the chocolate lovers and that definitely would be me! Whilst I adore eating chocolate there is also something quite irresistible about a product that smells good enough to eat. 

Your guide to organic cosmetics

As we kick off organic September a month long initiative by the Soil Association to raise the profile of organics, I will be bringing you a whole month of organic content including lot's of Interviews, my favourite organic beauty products and what you need to know about organics as a consumer. Organics in cosmetics can often be confusing, unlike the organic food industry, organic cosmetics are not tightly regulated and therefore the variation in standards can catch people out.

Naturisimo: Haircare Heroes discovery box

Another limited edition Naturisimo discovery box for you today and this time it is all about haircare. I snapped up the last haircare box and took the products on holiday with me and I loved them! I am pleased to say this one is also great value for money.

Organic September: Getting involved

September has rolled around so quickly again this year, for me it is the perfect month to make small changes for the better and to discover new things! Every year the Soil Association runs the Organic September campaign to promote all things organic and it is a month full of promotions, tips and excitement.

New Launch: Weleda Almond Bodycare range

As we kick off September and the cold weather looms we have a fantastic new launch from Weleda UK, to compliment their popular Almond skincare range there is now a body care range consisting of three products so sensitive skins are taken care of head to toe. If you live in Europe and are thinking that the range looks familiar, that is because it has already been released in other countries for a little while now, but for the UK market this is launched today.