Fragrantly Beautiful

Avoid the Toxins: Four Ranges With a Purer Approach

NAKED

* ONE of the more affordable ranges of natural beauty products. Using plant, flower and mineral-based detergents, the range is on average 97 per cent natural, and around a third of the price of high- end organic labels. They cover all toiletry concerns from body scrubs to bath soaks, including Manuka Honey hand lotion and White Ginger Laid Bare Refreshing Body Wash, GBP 3.99, left. All are available at most Boots stores nationwide.

NEAL'S YARD

* ANOTHER great alternative to the high-street choices, Neal's Yard works on the principle that what we put on our skin, can go into our bodies. They eschew the use of many chemicals, including parabens, with the aim of reducing the amount of toxins in our bodies and in the environment. Covering all aspects of holistic health, its natural cosmetic products like this Rose Body Cream will luxuriate without overloading your skin. Their trademark dark blue bottles and jars also look fab on your bathroom shelf. Go to www.nealsyard remedies.com

DR HAUSCHKA

* MADE famous by celebrity fans such as Madonna, the Dr Hauschka range is one of the leading natural alternatives to traditional cosmetics. It uses bio-dynamically or organically grown herbs (so fewer chemicals) as much as is commercially viable. Plants, petals and herbs are gathered by hand at sunrise and the products are developed using a rhythmical method of extraction rather than alcohol (which can dry some sensitive skins). The Dr Hauschka's Toned Day Cream is a tinted version of the best-selling Rose Day Cream (which is rumoured to be a favourite of Kate Moss) that moisturises while adding a gentle healthy glow. Available from Harvey Nichols, Space NK or www.drhauschka.co.uk

AUBREY

* THIS cosmetics range is 100 per cent natural and is never tested on animals. Synthetic chemicals are replaced by coconut oil, essential fatty acids and a natural preservative of citrus seed. Try the organic shampoo which has no parabens or petrochemical detergents (such as sodium laurel sulphate), priced at GBP 8.99. Available from Real Foods in Edinburgh (0131-557 1911) or Grassroots in Glasgow (0141-353 3278).

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