Natural and organic beauty buys

Top natural beauty buys

We\'ve chosen our favourite beauty products that are free of parabens and other nasties, with most fully certified 100% organic. Of course you want to make sure the product still does a good job - so we\'ve tried out all of the following to make sure they do! From moisturiser to cleanser, hair care and bath-time, we\'ve picked the products to take you through your beauty routine from morning to night.

Perfect cleansing

This is great. A foaming facial cleanser with white tea, goes on easily and washes off like a dream. As well as white tea, known for its antioxidant properties, the blend also contains soothing oils like magnolia, orange, bergamot and spearmint.

Origins Perfect World White tea cleanser 150 ml £15 www.orgins.co.uk

0800 731 4039

Organic haircare advice

Some organic hair care products can leave your hair in a tangled mess - but not these. Organic they may be, but they still do the job, leaving hair fully cleansed, fresh smelling and silky soft. The shampoo is based on organic aloe vera and jojoba oil, with pineapple extract to add gloss; conditioner uses herbal infusions of green tea, organic horsetail and quinoa oil for hydration.

Green People intensive shampoo & conditioner, 200ml, £8.99 each www.greenpeople.co.uk

01403 740350

Summer organics

One for summer. 100% organic sunscreen with anti-ageing properties as well as added Aloe Vera for deep moisturising.

Santaverde Anti-Aging Sun Screen £24 www.pure-girl.co.uk

Buff up

Nice and gentle to use - it won\'t tear strips off you but feels very effective - this organic exfoliator contains aloe vera, coconut plant extract and lavender oil, with tiny jojoba beads to do the necessary. Gives skin a lovely healthy glow - use once or twice a week.

Skincare Café Organic Grapeseed & Aloe Vera exfoliator £12.99 www.skincarecafe.com; also available from selected Waitrose stores nationwide; 0870 443 2744

Save your skin

Add a little zing to your morning shower - this organic citrus blend Oasis Fruit smells so gorgeous you will actually look forward to getting up! With notes of grapefruit, tamarind, lime, tangerine and a hint of ginger, it\'s also a rich source of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. The company is also committed to protecting the rainforests through charitable donations.

Save Your Skin Oasis Fruit shower gel £10.50 www.nutricentre.com

020 7436 5122

Luxury bath-time

Is it a bath oil? Is it a body oil? In fact it\'s both, and at this price, might be a little more than you would normally pay for either, but high end organic doesn\'t come cheap and this is seriously luxurious. From the beautiful bottle to the replenishing skin treatment inside, it\'s packed with eight of the richest organic oils and essential fatty acids, including bergamot, French lavender and patchouli. Perfect for mature or dry skin in need of nourishing rehydration.

Neom Bath and Body Oil, £32 www.neomorganics.com; also available in Selfridges

Natural tanning

Designed to activate the melanin in the skin, so you can tan without over-exposing yourself to the sun - it\'s also a great post-holiday treatment to make your tan last even longer. And, because it\'s fully organic, you\'ll also get the benefits of its natural oils and vitamins as well - protecting against the signs of ageing and providing maximum hydration. Our tester reports that her skin has never been softer!

Earth-Line Tan Accelerator 200ml £13.99 www.riohealth.co.uk also available in independent health food stores nationwide

Help through menopause

Dr Hauschka is a well-known name in the organic beauty world, and now a new product from the range promises to balance and fortify the skin during menopause. Using a special combination of nature\'s treasures, it helps to reduce menopause-related pigmentation on the face and neck, as well as redness associated caused by hot flushes. The intensive solution is designed to fortify the skin, helping it regenerate itself throughout the 28-day treatment course.

Dr Hauschka Intensive Treatment 05 40ml £59 www.drhauschka.co.uk

01386 792642