No longer is moisturiser the only way to hydrate your skin. Thanks to Shu Uemura’s pioneering oil-based range, facial oils are becoming a serious alternative to traditional creams. But which are the most planet friendly?
… Tried and tested: facial oils Ruth Styles | 17th February 2012 Ethical Living Health And Beauty Facial Oil Society Green Living Vaishaly Patel Ole … your skin. Thanks to Shu Uemura’s pioneering oil-based range, facial oils are becoming a …
Organic olive oil is the eco-friendly alternative to butter and rapeseed oils
… Green gold: organic olive oil The Ecologist | 21st February 2011 Ethical Living Organic Olive Oil Food And Drink Italy Food And Farming … Green Living olivetreeedit.jpg Organic olive oil is the eco-friendly alternative to butter …
It smells gorgeous and is 100 percent organic but does Skin Nectar’s Radiance Oil live up to its billing? Green Living editor, Ruth Styles, tried it out
… Review: Skin Nectar 'The Balancer' Radiance Oil Ruth Styles | 9th March 2011 Ethical … Skin Nectar Aromatherapy Organic Essential Oils Society Green Living … organic but does Skin Nectar’s Radiance Oil live up to its billing? Green Living …
High on petrochemicals and low on efficacy, it’s time to swap your Vaseline for something a little greener. Ruth Styles puts the planet-pleasing alternatives to the test
… Its single ingredient is a by-product of the oil industry and like crude oil, contains crystalline and liquid … process turns what was once a healthy natural oil into a toxin. ‘Of all cosmetics and …
OK, so Dr Hauschka’s cosmetics range isn’t really news, but the goodies coming out of Haushka and NATorigin HQ are well worth spending a few pennies on. Ruth Styles puts them to the test
… cult status and the wonderful Lavender Bath Oil, £17.95, isn’t far behind. But while its … synthetic pigmentation and use of crude oil by-products, but thus far, Haushka and … a small amount does come from vegetable oil. Even then it’s not perfect, as Carbon …
Essential oils and plant extracts can zap zits without causing lasting damage to your skin or the planet
… Health Green Living holding.jpg Essential oils and plant extracts can zap zits without … be absorbed by the skin, according to the Soil Association , so you should be wary of the … plant product on your skin, like tea tree oil, it’s antiseptic and it also encourages …
You’ve learned to avoid parabens and sulphates but what should you be using instead? The Ecologist takes a closer look at the natural beauty ingredients that can make a positive difference to your skin
… way as organic food and drink,' says the Soil Association's Clio Turton, 'so certification from the Soil Association or another reputable … the ingredient list on some labels so the Soil Association logo is an easy shorthand for …
Laura Rudoe, founder of organic beauty brand, Evolve, discusses superfoods, synthetics and greenwash with Ali Thomas
… From the moisturising properties of olive oil to the exfoliating efficacy of sea salt, … cleanse skin and hair. We also use nourishing oils like omega rich Peruvian Inchi oil, anti-oxidant Moroccan Argan oil and …
Beauty’s new eco-luxury brands with their emphasis on organic ingredients combined with wrinkle-busting efficiency give you the best of both worlds, says Ruth Styles
… organic hero products Davina Peace Body Oil, £45 A modern classic, Davina Peace’s body oil is Soil Association certified and is based on a …
Good for adults, but even better for babies: Gervase Poulden rounds up five chemical, phosphate and paraben free products that will really make a difference to your children’s skin
… And Beauty Green People Organic Ecocert Soil Association Baby Products happy-baby.jpg … to bill themselves as ‘organic’, while the Soil Association offers two levels of … Available nationwide Green Baby Baby Oil, £7.50 Every ingredient in this soothing …
Inspired by Croatia’s natural loveliness but made in the UK, Occo’s blend of Balkan beauty know-how and British practicality is one that will do wonders for your skin
… its luxe collection of spa moisturisers, bath oils and body lotions in an apothecary in … dead skin cells and anti-oxidant lime seed oil that’s great for brightening and firming … Review: Skin Nectar 'The Balancer' Radiance Oil It smells gorgeous and is 100 percent …
Matilda Lee meets the Estée Lauder of natural make-up, Terre d’Oc’s Valerie Roubaud, to find out why natural cosmetics are ready to take on the conventional kind
… are colours that come from earth, from the soil.’ But the arrival of synthetically made … women marinate bright petals in coconut oil for make-up. ‘We’ve found that these very traditional ingredients such oils, butters and powders that women have in …
With synthetic and chemical free formulas, and a colour range to rival Monet, modern mineral make-up is skin and planet friendly. Thea Byrgesen rounds up the best
… contains all-natural ingredients such as seed oil, flower extract, titanium dioxide and … products with 100 per cent natural essential oils and minerals if they could. ‘At Origins, … plants, 100 per cent natural essential oils and certified organic ingredients,’ says …
It will take decades to completely leave fossil fuels, writes Richard Heinberg. But we can do it, starting with the easy stuff: going big time for wind and solar, raising energy efficiency, replacing oil-fuelled vehicles, and moving to organic farming. But deeper changes will follow as we transition to a more enduring sustainability - consuming better, and much less.
… solar, raising energy efficiency, replacing oil-fuelled vehicles, and moving to organic … even though we've added coal, hydro, oil, natural gas, and nuclear to the mix). … heat pumps, replacing natural gas- or oil-fueled furnaces. We could also begin …
A natural moisturiser packed with antioxidants, honey is a sweet treat that can make a big difference to your dermis
… while a sticky mixture of honey and olive oil can give hair a softening boost. Because … it. Formulated using a mixture of essential oils, honey and calendula petals, its … while honey and orange flower essential oil soothe and soften. Our tester reported …
11 years after it opened, Islington’s Duke of Cambridge pub is still one of London's best organic eateries
… GREEN LIVING Green gold: organic olive oil Organic olive oil is the eco-friendly alternative to butter and rapeseed oils GREEN LIVING Top 10…Organic Wines Neil …
New EU regulations forbid the use of herbal remedies and plant essences to maintain animal health instead of antibiotics, reports Sandra Saadi. An organic ewe breeder in France has already been threatened with the loss of EU farm support payments.
… framework, after they discovered essential oil bottles and homeopathic remedies … collect plants for decoction or use essential oils, as under the new regulations they were … regulatory requirements on essential plant oils as for toxic chemicals and …
Combining rose, sandalwood and jasmine essential oils, the Green Grocery’s Love Letter perfume is organic, eco-friendly and utterly gorgeous
… Perfume Organic Health And Beauty Essential Oils Rose Jasmine Sandalwood … rose, sandalwood and jasmine essential oils, the Green Grocery’s Love Letter perfume … rose and sandalwood. The fragrant essential oils have a cocoa butter base, so last for …
Not only are its own products Fairtrade and organic, beauty pioneer Dr Bronner’s is taking on big business to get to the truth about how organic their ranges really are
… out. Their biodegradable, hemp and olive oil soaps are so good, even rapper Eminem … Review: Skin Nectar 'The Balancer' Radiance Oil It smells gorgeous and is 100 percent … organic but does Skin Nectar’s Radiance Oil live up to its billing? Green Living …
From natural facelifts to slow beauty, Ruth Styles takes a look at the trends, products and brands set to hit the big time this year
… afterwards. While Pink prefers pure sesame oil, the nutty smell can be a little … so try Spiezia’s Organic Body Softening Oil (£20.50, www.spieziaorganics.com ) which blends sesame oil with jojoba and sweet almond oil, plus a …
Jordans cereals founder Bill Jordan says his company's method of farming can feed the world and safeguard biodiversity
… stand on the use of sustainably-sourced palm oil? [ ABF was criticised by a recent WWF … haven't got the solutions we want yet on palm oil. The ideal would be a homegrown oil that has a long shelf life but that …
Done with daffodils? Treat your mum to some gorgeous natural beauty goodies instead. The Ecologist has some suggestions
… “me time” on Mother's Day.’ Jasmine essential oil, the key ingredient in the Jasmine Falls … uplifting grapefruit and bergamot essential oils, along with luxurious cocoa and tonka … GREEN LIVING Tried and tested: facial oils No longer is moisturiser the only way to …
Whether you’re foraging for ingredients or scouring the shelves of your local health food store, DIY beauty products are as good for the planet as they are for your skin
… food shop for organic base and essential oils. Here’s what to look out for Shampoo … works well on the dog too!’ Skincare ‘Almond oil and beeswax can both be used in making … crush them, put them in a teapot with boiling water) and rinse your face with it, it …
It’s resolution time again so start 2012 on an eco-friendly note by cutting out food miles and eating less meat
… Green Organic Food Eco-friendly Vegetarian Soil Association holding.jpg It’s resolution … the planet and the economy. According to the Soil Association , to produce just one tonne of nitrogen fertiliser takes one tonne of oil and 100 tonnes of water and produces seven …