Yummy mummy alert: natural pregnancy skincare

Whether you’re striking a hot yummy mummy or radiant Mother earth figure, natural beauty and skincare are oh, so key. Monica Perdoni writes.

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Top 10 gifts for mama and babe

Everyone wants to treat their little bundle of joy sometimes, but without putting unwanted chemicals or toys that are unfriendly to the environment. Jenny Butler looks at the best baby products on the market for everything you need for your newborn. Read more

EXCLUSIVE interview: Forest Secrets founder Dr Barbara Olioso

Dr Barbara Olioso is a breath of fresh ethical air in an industry that sometimes can get a little careless and chemical in its quest for beauty. She’s a chemist with a cause – to get women looking good naturally with the help of her skincare range, Forest Secrets, which made it onto the film set of Mamma Mia! Lisa Cugnetto writes.

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Symbol savvy: organic certification explained

We all love a little natural pampering and keeping our skin in tiptop condition. But, did you know that any beauty product that says it is natural or organic doesn’t have to be?  Jen Marsden writes.

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Celebrity hair colourist Karine Jackson explains organic hair dye

When hair dye horrors hit the headlines, it’s a sudden reminder how highly chemical hair colourants are. Karine Jackson hairdressers in London loved by Neve Campbell and Patricia Arquette, specialises in a low chemical, organic dye. Yanar Alkayat trialled the service to see how well they work and what benefits they bring…

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Is green chemistry the latest green beauty movement?

Green chemistry is one of the most environmentally friendly and sustainable ways to produce beauty products as it means using cleaner and safer chemicals with less waste and pollution. Yanar Alkayat meets the creator of Medik8, a British beauty company championing this green beauty movement…

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What’s in your favourite natural beauty products?

If you’re a frequent user of natural beauty and natural skin care products one swizz at your beauty shelf will show up at least a couple of the ingredients below. You’ll be very familiar with names like rose, eucalyptus and patchouli, and probably the scents too, but do you know what they really add to your beauty routines? Here’s a guide to five popular natural beauty ingredients, courtesy of BigGreenSmile.com. Read more

Meet the beauty expert: Nicola Elliott, co-founder of NEOM Luxury Organics

Kylie, Gwyneth and Sienna are all fans of NEOM Luxury Organics (formerly Natural Magic) because the heavenly products are stylish and organic. Launched in 2005, the cult candles were the first to rival the big candle brands offering a luxurious alternative to polluting ingredients. Yanar Alkayat talks to founder Nicola Elliott about the making of her brand…

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Summer beauty special: A safe place in the sun…

Summer is fast approaching (hoorah!) and our beauty focus turns to sun protection. The choice of suncare is vast but there’s a hot debate brewing over ingredients and possible side-effects. What are the issues and what do the experts say?

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Pai’s Sarah Brown helps reader Katie blitz spotty skin

Sarah Brown, award-winning founder of organic skincare brand Pai, has devoted over five years to researching common skin complaints, understanding how they might be alleviated and creating her natural skincare range to help sufferers. It all started when Sarah herself suffered from sensitive skin and couldn’t find products that didn’t irritate. Sarah has kindly put her expert knowledge to good use to help three Greenmystyle.com readers combat their troublesome skin. Second up is Katie, who suffers from “depressingly spotty skin”. Sarah offers her expert advice and recommends products Katie might like to try. Read more

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