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TGF Ethical Christmas Gift Guide – Day 44

Brenda — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 08:00:03 +0000

Today is the last post in the series of TGF Ethical Christmas Gift Guides. Over the last 44 posts, we have highlighted over 250 wonderful ethical gifts. We hope that the posts have given you inspiration in your Christmas Gift Buying and thank you all for all your lovely comments and feedback on the posts. Look out for news of further gift inspiration ideas from TGF in the New Year!

Gift Ideas for £100 and under

Bella Pierre Eye Shimmer, available from Naturisimo for £59.95.

Belaqua Spa Voucher, available from Belaqua for £69.

Twinkle Toes Gift Basket, available from Cool Green Attitude for £75 now £52.50.

Katherine Gymbag, available from NV London Calcutta for £75.

Wahanda Spa Voucher, available from Wahanda for £80.

Teachers Salary for a Term, available from Present Aid for £96.

Baby Bamford Collection, available from Bamford for £100.

TGF Rated Review: Rawganic Facial Cleansing Wipes

Brenda — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:00:57 +0000

What is it?

Rawganic Facial Cleansing Wipes.

Who is reviewing it?

Me.

In use

I normally do not use cleansing wipes, I have a face cleanser which I use in the shower, but I have been trying these out and I have to say, they are fab. Coming in an easy to open and reseal pack. The wipes are made from organic cotton and are free from colour and fragrance, so great if you have sensitive skin. They are very refreshing to use and get off any gunk on your face with no problems.

Any negatives

No none.

Price and availability

Available from Naturisimo at present for £2.50 for 25 wipes.

Overall

I have really enjoyed using them and have just bought a packet for my daughter to start using, they were great for getting off the face paints she used when she went to a halloween party!

TGF Rating

5/5

Jo Wood Langa Organic Gift Set from Naturisimo

Brenda — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 17:00:15 +0000

A friend of mine was recently given a body soap from the Jo Woods organic range for a pressie and has been raving about how lovely her skin is feeling since using it. So I decided to have a look at the range and see what was on offer.

Naturisimo have a choice of 17 products ranging from the body soaps to candles in the Jo Wood Organic range. I have picked out the Langa Organic Gift Set as I think this would make a fantastic gift for a girlfriend or even for your mum on Mothers Day.

All the range is made from natural, organic sources in Devon, they are suitable for veggies like myself and comply with all the European and FDA safety regulations. The Langa Organic Gift Set comes in it´s own gorgeous gift box with 200ml Langa organic body cream and 200ml of Langa organic body mousse. Price is £29.32.

Update your look with organic cosmetics

Brenda — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 12:00:24 +0000

Brenda writes…

Recently in the news, there has been a few headlines about the dangers of mass produced cosmetics, with the toxic chemicals that are composite in the makings of our cosmetics. So it got me thinking that, even though I am not a big user of cosmetics (I prefer the natural look), I should really have a tidy up of my make up bag and instead of keeping lots of old make up ( which is one of the worst things you can do), I would throw them away and just buy the few essentials that I will use on a regular basis.

I was lucky that it was my birthday recently so I got my girlfriends to each buy me one item. It is a great idea and helps cut the cost down and now I have a new make up bag filled with wholesome cosmetics that I actually want to use.

Inika Mineral Bronzers

If you are on the pale side like myself, sometimes we need a little extra help to look healthier. So for me I like to go for a bit of artificial help. This bronzer gives you a warm tanned look; use it on your face or mix it with your body moisturiser, to help create an all over tan, all year round. Coming in a choice of 3 skin tone colours, it is certified 100% vegan and cruelty free. Available from Buy Organics for £17.99.

Natural Lipstick

This gorgeous natural lipstick, which includes in its ingredients shea and cocoa butter, which help soften and condition your lips, comes in an array of 14 shades from which to choose from. Available from Barefaced Beauty for £9.95.

Sante Mascara Brown no 40

Beauty Bazaar have a range of Sante Cosmetics, which are made from a specially developed formula using natural ingredients, including vegetable oil and wax for the mascara. Available in a range of colours. £10.50.

Borlind Natural Eye Shadow

Naturisimo is a favourite of mine as they have lots of organic goodies for skincare, make up etc. Its a great place when looking for a pressie for a girlfriend. I love their Borlind natural eye shadow. You can choose from 12 different colours and it’s suitable for vegans and is made in a cruelty free way. £10.95.

Best of…Organic Cosmetic Companies

Brenda — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 11:00:44 +0000

Brenda writes…

I personally am not a big cosmetic user and only use for nights out, weddings etc, although I have many friends who will not step out of the house unless they have their face painted so this is for them! Again if you want to start to make greener choices in your life, it would be very expensive to just run out and replace your entire make-up bag immediately but if you replace bit by bit when you finish the old one is a good option. Here are some organic cosmetic companies who can help you find your way.

Nvey Eco Make Up

Made from pure organic ingredients and bio formulas, they do not contain any of the nasties that are found in your usual brands of make up. Made by an Australian company, the make up has gone through stringent testing to make sure it gives you a professional finish look. Range includes face, cheeks, lips and eyes. Prices starting from £12.95 for eyeshadow.

Borlind Cosmetics

Developed by Anne-Marie Borlind after her quest to find a natural solution to her teenage acne, she founded the company which today brings you many different natural cosmetics and natural skin care products. Her make up range starts from £7.50 for a natural eye liner.

Elysambre Natural make Up

Well renowned for its unique brand of natural refillable make up, the products are 100% natural with organic and fair trade ingredients used where possible. Prices start from £6.95 for nail hardening base.

All these products are available to buy from Naturismo.

Mummy & Daddy Beauty Essentials

Brenda — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 15:00:58 +0000

Brenda writes…

PUKKA ROSEWATER

This is just perfect for those hot summer days (well we can dream). This delicious organic rosewater has many uses. It is suitable for all skin types and it’s recommended for the following: lifts the spirits, reducing inflammation, reducing perspiration, to freshen and tone the skin and also it can be added to food or to make a refreshing drink. To use as a drink place 1 tablespoon in a glass of water. Add to food as required. Or to use externally spray liberally over the face and body as desired. Comes in a 100ml bottle. Available from Love Lula for £9.75.

ROSA FINA CREAMY FACE WASH

Coming from the fantastic company Barefoot Botanicals is the Rosa Fina creamy face wash. This product refreshes and nourishes without drying or irritating the skin. Rosa Fina creamy face wash is GM free, suitable for vegans, cruelty free and made from 100% plant origins. Available from Naturisimo for £14.95.

MENS FACIAL MOISTURISER FROM TREVARNO

So many glorious products to choose from this wonderful company. But I have decided today to feature one for the men. I have to say my hubby is more obsessed with creams and potions than I am so I will probably invest in a tub of this as part of his birthday pressie. This light moisturiser contains: Jojoba oils, Olive with Calendula and Sesame with Carrot oil, Grapefruit seed extract enriched with Vitamin E. It has been blended with Teatree, Lemongrass and Rosewood essential oils to help tone and soothe the skin, just perfect for usage after shaving. Available in 2 sizes from Trevarno - for 30mls it is £10.35.

EDELWEISS SUN LOTION SPF15 with TAN ACCELERATOR

This sun lotion was voted the best Sun Protection by the Natural Health and Beauty Magazine 2008.

It offers you 3 layers of sun protection with a natural sun tan accelerator. It protects against UVA & UVB, contains natural antioxidants to protect against cell damage and helps support the immune system. It is suitable for medium complexions, people who are prone to eczema and psoriasis, and for vegetarians and vegans. Also 30p from each sale goes to the Penny Brohn Cancer Help Centre. Available from Green People for £15.99.