Maintain a natural look with these vegan, eco and make-up brushes. Botanical Brands has added two new make- up brushes to the Living Nature certified natural skincare and cosmetics range from New Zealand, both of which are vegan friendly, cruelty-free and offer a high level of efficacy. Foundation Brush boasts tapered bristles, making it perfect for applying Liquid foundation and it allows for easy maneuvering around areas such as the nose or inner corners of the eyes, creating a beautiful...

Give your skin some organic care while supporting a good cause. New to Neal’s Yard Remedies is a range of two deodorants, and during October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, £1 of every deodorant sold will be donated to the charity, The Haven, which supports those affected by breast cancer through support groups across the country, offering therapies, counselling and more. You can choose from Rose and Geranium and Peppermint and Lime varieties. Both are aluminium free, and clinically proven to...

You can learn how to make your very own organic beauty products with the help of a new book. Karin Berndl and Nici Hofer have penned All Natural Beauty, published by Hardie Grant, which explores the world of herbs, fruits, seeds and natural oils to bring a collection of homemade recipes that will nourish the skin, and even taste good too. Nici and Karin recommend the very best of ingredients and how to store them. Ensuring all treatments are free from nasty parabens and synthetic colours, you...

If you’re starting to plan your Christmas gifts, then Green People should be top of the list when it comes to organic indulgence. The organic skincare brand has unveiled its festive offering of gift packs, which have the added benefit of supporting the Butterfly Conservation with donations from sales of the beautiful new gifting range. In line with this, the natural, ethereal beauty of these gentle creatures is reflected in the gifts’ hand drawn designs, created by Green People in-house...

One of the most crucial pieces of exercise kit for a woman is a good bra, and the people at Anita have just the thing. Anita Active Light & Firm is a great choice for those taking part in activities such as yoga. This lightweight bra still offers firm control on the breast, keeping control and caring for the connective tissues of the breast. It’s available in black, white or skin colour.

If you’re looking for baby clothes for your young ones that care for the skin, take a look at the new range from eco experts, Boody. The new eco bamboo babywear range, Boody Baby, is made up of soft yet practical tops, bottoms, onesies, bibs and wraps. Stretchy, seam free fabric provides plenty of movement, while the range is affordable and with the added benefit of being made from 100 per cent organic bamboo, ideal for babies’ sensitive skin because, in addition to being incredibly soft, it’s...

The summer season can leave us with some extra weight, so now is the time for a post holiday health kick. Holistic Health and Wellness Coach, Tara Jackson, is running a programme through October, which includes four 45 minute coaching sessions (via phone/Skype) to offer support and guidance, as well as for accountability, spread over two to three months, email support between sessions and personalised handouts and healthy recipe ideas based on your, lifestyle dietary requirements and tastes....

When the weather turns colder, we change our wardrobe but how much thought do you give to the best diet for different seasons? As summer draws to a close, many of us head straight into the next season without pausing to tweak our diets and lifestyle. If you find yourself repeatedly suffering from colds and ‘flu, lethargy and the winter blues, it may be that you need to make some small changes to tap into the season’s natural rhythm and maintain your health. Leading Holistic Nutritional...

A new campaign aims to education women of the risk of heart disease. The national charity, Heart Research UK, has teamed up with clothing company, Damart, for the campaign #LovingHearts, which will focus on the misconceptions associated with women and heart disease, as well as offering advice, tips and guidance on how to best look after their hearts and reduce risk factors. With women more than twice as likely to die from heart disease than breast cancer, the campaign will not only help women...

The warmer weather means we’re all spending a bit more time outside, but with that comes the increase in those irritating bites. You can banish the urge to itch and scratch bites – and avoid the need for chemical relief – with Zap-It! This little wonder tool should be kept on hand in the event of any bite; Zap-It! is a small but effective piezo (meaning to squeeze or press) device that generates a harmless and mild (no stronger than a gentle pinch) low electrical impulse created by crystals....

Our new gym buddy is this sweat and slip proof Thermos Double Wall Hydration Bottle. Featuring double wall construction to keep your drink cooler for longer, there is a hygienic rear button lid for one-handed operation and lock to make sure you don’t get wet while running or exercising at high impact. Made from BPA free, impact resistant and dishwasher safe Eastman Tritan copolyester, we love the sweat proof design, a silicone spout for comfortable drinking and an integrated carry loop. The...

Readers are being offered the opportunity to win a holiday to France courtesy of Salcura Natural Skin Therapy. The brand, which specialises in products for those with skin conditions, has launched its new Trip around the World in Ingredients – #SalcuraBigWin competition. The campaign lasts eight weeks, in which Salcura will be sharing all there is to know about eight of their favourite ingredients, sea buckthorn, zeolite, aloe vera, argan, jojoba, rosemary, sunflower and lavender. Salcura has...