Health & Beauty

Gin Gins BOOST from The Ginger People

boost single Having been a sufferer of travel sickness as long as I can remember, I was pleased to give Gin-Gins BOOST ginger remedy a go. They certainly go down well, delicious! Travelling in the back seat of a car is unpleasant for me, and I do think there was an improvement with the sweets - (I may have eaten more than I needed). Ofcourse for me the ultimate test will be taking the ferry to Ireland - I will be taking a couple of boxes.

Goodbye to Summer Sweat - the safe way.

Although health scares associated with using deodorants are widespread, the use of aluminium zirconium is the most worrying ingredient and has been associated with breast cancer and Altzeimers Disease. The under arm area is particularly vulnerable to absorbtion of the toxic ingredients used in commercial deodorants.Below are a selection of chemical free deodorants you can feel confident to use.

JASÖN^® Pure Natural Deodorant Roll On in lavendar - unlike many roll on deodorants runs on smoothly without the stickiness. A mild smell of lavendar that works all day - you just don't know you're wearing it. Also available in Aloe Vera and Tea Tree, it contains a unique combination of nature’s best known odour neutralizers that will keep you fresh and odour free throughout the day. The naturally sourced ingredients including Corn Starch, Baking Soda and Zinc Ricinoleate help fight odour-causing bacteria, while the Grapefruit Seed extract, known for its powerful antibacterial properties, delivers all-day odour protection.www.jasonnaturalcare.co.uk

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A gentle and effective natural deodorant from Neal’s Yard, free from preservatives and pore-blocking aluminium salts. Instead with tea tree, ylang ylang and extracts of alpine moss (lichin) to prevent the growth of odour-causing bacteria, this deodorant has the added cooling and soothing properties of aloe vera for your comfort. £7.40100ml

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This push-up stick eliminates odour-causing bacteria and allows perspiration without body odour. Made from 100% pure natural rock crystal, this deodorant contains no aluminium chlorohydrate, does not block pores, is paraben free, contains no toxic ingredients and is hypoallergenic.

Use after a shower or bath, applying to wet skin under the arms. Alternatively, dampen the crystal and apply. Rinse the stick after use, and do not use on damaged or broken skin.

Green People

Refreshing and organic, Green People Gentle Control Rosemary Deodorant is a lightly scented and trustworthy. Rosemary and witch-hazel have anti-bacteria properties, and the deoderant is free from alcohol and aluminium. Will not prevent perspiration, an essential function of the body.

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lavender and eucalyptus kill the bacteria that cause body odour, whilst the floral waters of peppermint, cypress and thyme restrict bacterial growth.

All Organic Homme products are free from ethyl alcohol, artificial perfumes, parabens, petrochemicals colourants, lanolin, and other unnecessary synthetic ingredients.

Weleda Sage Deodorant is a spicy herbal fragrance with subtle woody undertones. Made using pure essential oils distilled from Mediterranean and tropical plants including sage, pine, rosemary and lavender, to produce an effective long lasting deodorant. This subtle combination works to counteract unpleasant body odours without inhibiting the important functions of the skin. Free from aluminium salts.

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carefully formulated for energising freshness.
Pure, carefully balanced organic ingredients, Jason deodorants are totally free from parabens, mineral oils, petrolatum, drying alcohols, lauryl/laureth sulphates, aluminium chlorohydrates, all pore-clogging ingredients, known irritants and environmentally hazardous materials, artificial colours and animal by-products.

Dead Sea and healing - earth home spa therapies work their magic in mineral skin nutrition

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Pioneers in ‘Dead Sea’ and ‘healing-earth’ home spa therapies, Finders International’s highly successful, Dead Sea Spa Magik range has brought men and women skin perfecting, hair lavishing and body beautifying solutions for 30 years. leading brand harnesses the powerful therapeutic virtues of a Dead Sea Water Base and certified organic extracts to nurture wellbeing and restore skin, and hair health and harmony.

Many hand creams are absorbed so quickly it’s difficult to feel the benefit , but with Dead Sea Spa Magik Super Hand Cream, hands still feel soft and smooth for some time after application. It is not greasy or sticky and is a steal at only £7 for 75ml, £7

Each treatment from the Dead Sea Spa Magik range will help to normalise mineral levels in the body (imbalance is the trigger for many skin conditions) and has been formulated to alleviate even the most troublesome of skin conditions and give you a taste of pure spa relaxation at home. Paraben free and with an allergen-free fragrance, each product has a Harmonised Water base, and an Organic Blend of Matricaria Flower Extract and Linden Blossom Flower Extract, Lemon Balm Leaf Extract and Rooibos Leaf Extract, certified as organic according to EEC council regulation No. 2029/91.

The Dead Sea Spa Magik range is available from www.shopforspa.com, Holland & Barrett, GNC and other independent health food stores. Also available at Debenhams, John Lewis and Kalmora Spas, for details of your nearest stockist call 01580 211055.

Further products in the range.

Have you got the right Sunscreen Factor?

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Don't let the sun age your skin.

INVISIBLE ZINC was developed and tested in Australia. It works as a physical sun block using micro-fine Zinc Oxide as the only active ingredient. It is Free from chemical absorbers, mineral oil free, non-greasy and contains no Titanium Dioxide. Suitable for babies and children. www.cultbeauty.co.uk alt