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Good Clean Fun....  As a nation we’ve become switched on to organic skincare according to the Soil Association (the UK’s leading organic certification body). In their 2012 market report, despite the general economic downturn, they highlighted that organic

health and beauty sales rose by nearly 9% as we continue to realise the benefits for both our bodies and the environment of going organic. Despite understanding that we should be using fewer chemicals on our skin however there is one product area where we haven’t fully embraced organic yet, despite it being one of the most important and fun. Woohoo hope to change this in 2013…

Dietitian and British Dietetic Association (BDA) Spokesperson, Anna Raymond, gives her views and advice on the number one selling gift for the occasion – Chocolate!

The truth about chocolate

“After the over-indulgence of Christmas – we can all just
about fit back into the jeans we were wearing last year, and we might even be
thinking about the bikini we want to wear for this year’s summer holiday!  However, the next big feeding frenzy is coming
upon us – Easter!  And, with that comes
chocolate in all shapes and forms, and plenty of it.

Rhodes to Heaven –‘All IN ONE’ Rose Refining Skin Polish to remove all those dead skin cells, and leave skin bright and smooth. Contains Rose extract, Rosehip Seed Oil, Organic Rose Oil, Vitamin E, Allantoin, Rosewater, Grapeseed, Sweet Almond Oil, Papaya and Lemon Extract,

We say- fabulous smell, and not too gritty, covers well leaves skin feeling really fresh. rhodestoheaven.co.uk.

SEASCAPE -  island apothercary, a fresh new brand from Jersey. Refresh Hand Lotion, and Refresh Hand Wash. 300ml £16.00. Contains 100% natural essential oils of Jersey Lavender to soothe and calm, Lemongrass to tone and refresh, and Geranium to balance and cleanse. seascapeuk.com

We Say: Lovely packaging, the product has a luxury feel to it with a sensational smell that lingers. Really leaves hands feeling cleansed and nourished.

GreenPeople, Eye Gel - £8.50 for 10m. A firming eye gel that cools and refreshes tired eyes, using plant proteins to reduce puffiness. A new formulation offers organic anti-aging benefits, wrinkle reduction and improved long term elasticity.greenpeople.co.uk 

We say: - Cooling and non-sticky, prevents eyes feeling dry, and goes a long way.

GreenPeople, Gentle tone -£9.95 for 50ml. A beautiful organic formulation which can increase collagen by 100%, reduce wrinkles by 7% and improve the skins elasticity.

We say: We love this product! It’s hard to say if it will do as it says on the tin over time, but we’d give it the thumbs up, and the time to prove itself.

Caffeine and coffee grounds are amongst the ingredients, in the Decadent Mocha Body Polish from Earth’s Wisdom range by Aranais. It also contains natural cleansers, Castor Oil, Rhassoul Clay, Dead Sea salt, brown sugar which micro massages and exfoliates the skin to remove dead cells. Frankincense, Oatmeal, Vanilla and Rhassoul Clay work together to condition the outer layer of the skin. Available from www.aranais.co.uk  60ml at £5.50.

We say:- Looks delicious enough tho eat, envigorating and makes you feel like you’ve given your skin a thorough detox.

 JASON’ Glowing Apricot Pure Natural Hand & Body Lotion. - £6.99 for 227g. Made from Apricot Kernel Oil which is sought out for its high Vitamin A & E content and softening properties. It penetrates the skin to retain elasticity and suppleness for extremely dry skin. jasonnaturalcare.co.uk

We Say: - Gorgeous smell, non greasy, certainly makes dry skin feel more supple.

Essential Care-Organic Ultra Rich £18.00 for 175g. Hands, face and body, a multi tasking balm formulated for distressed skin. Hand-made using raw shea butter, plant oils, vitamin-rich extra virgin olive oil and coconut oil. Ultra Rich absorbs into the skin layers to rehydrate, replenish and protect - also great for frizzy weather beaten hair. essentialcare.com

We say: - A balm that goes on easily and soaks into the problem area making it feel instantly softer, great for cracked lips and heels.

Aranais Earth’s Wisdom – Calendula & Comfrey cream, very effective for all kinds of damaged skin including eczema, psoriasis, dry and cracked skin and minor burns. aranais.co.uk

We say:- A fairly lively fresh smell, a lovely creamy product that keeps dry skin feeling moist.

Having struggled with poor skin himself, Dale can empathise with thousands of teenagers and adults around the UK who suffer with skin conditions such as acne and psoriasis. In his newest book The Clear Skin Cookbook (£7.99), he explains how what we eat affects our skin, offering tasty, healthy solutions that will leave you glowing with radiance.