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FEATUREFACE&BODYWASHES
Pure cleansing for your
face and body needn’t be a
SOAP
OPERA
D
id you know that your skin absorbs
60% of what you put on it? Yet
many soaps and shower gels
contain a great deal more artificial
ingredients than you think. So if you
believe your cleansing routine is soft and
gentle, you may have to look again.
Your outer layer is, in fact, your largest
organ. Harsh chemicals can be drying and
abrasive, leading to itchy, flaky, dull skin
or even cause a build-up in pores leading
to pimples and blotches. Using natural
products ensures that your skin is getting
the treatment it deserves.
Try our top tips for healthy, glowing,
natural cleansing:
Green People’s natural and organic
body & shower gels and washes have formulations contain organic sesame oil Emollients and humectants that will
something to suit everyone - even those which is a natural antioxidant and free deeply moisturize and soften the skin.
with sensitive skin. They are suitable for radical catcher, organic and biodynamic Sensually fragranced to revitalize and add
all skin types, including sufferers of dry, plant oils which provide pro-vitamin A, pleasure to your bathing experience. No
itchy skin or those with conditions like vitamin B and E, together with fragrance Lauryl/Laureth Sulfates or Parabens.
eczema or psoriasis. Using only the purest, from pure essential oils. The eco-friendly
natural and organic ingredients, hand cleansers, made from sugar and coconut The Weleda Baby range has been voted
made in small quantities, to ensure the (endorsed by the BDIH certification Top Skincare Brand in the highly-
freshest products possible. For skin that scheme and Eco-test) are some of the respected midwife-tested TIPS awards In
feels its best everyday use these highly most natural and environmentally-friendly addition to the overall award, Calendula
effective and unique natural shower creams available. Shampoo & Bodywash won Best of
formulations with proven results. Ideal the Best Baby Wash, and Calendula
for use in both bath and shower, natural Jason from Kinetic’s Apricot Scrubble Cream Bath won Best of the Best Baby
body washes are great for all the family. Wash and Scrub is an extra gentle scrub Bath. Weleda’s nappy change cream,
www.greenpeople.co.uk especially formulated to renew your baby lotion and baby oil also won
complexion naturally by exfoliating with individual Best Budget awards in their
Organic Lavender Creamy Body Wash the special cleansing action of Apricot categories.
www.weleda.co.uk
comes from Weleda’s fair trade farm Kernels plus the soothing care of Aloe
project in Moldova, which is one of the Vera Gel and Jojoba. Your skin will feel Once your skin is clean and well protected,
oldest fair trade partnerships that Weleda refreshed and radiant. there are other simple, natural precautions
has. This relaxing body wash cleanses the Also by Jason, the Aloe Vera Satin you can take to ensure that your skin
skin whilst gently calming the senses with Shower Body Wash is a luxuriously keeps healthy and in tip-top condition.
the soothing and aromatherapeutic foamy body wash with soothing Certified Drink plenty of water during the day to
benefits of pure lavender essential oil. Organic Aloe Vera Gel, relaxing guarantee that you are well hydrated. A
Weleda’s skin-friendly creamy body Chamomile, rich natural oils of Sunflower, lack of water will make your skin look and
washes are especially mild, gentle and Almond and Vitamin E. Jason Aloe Vera feel dry. Avoid too much caffeine and
naturally pH balanced. These unique Satin Shower Body Wash combines alcohol to maintain hydration.
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