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Enjoy your spring and banish hayfever.

haymax aloe veraHayMax is the award winning drug absent, organic nose balm, which claims to banish the effects of hayfever. This is the must have product for those that suffer from the allergy, especially as the summer is fast approaching us.

The innovative balm works best when applied to the base of the nostrils and only a small amount is needed in order to take effect. This particular product has undergone various tests and trials in order to ensure noticeable results, these particular trials were in fact undertaken by The National Pollen and Aerobiology Research Unit and reveal that this clever little balm works to trap pollen. By trapping the pollen results in less pollen and therefore less annoying reactions such as an itchy nose, watering eyes, headaches and sneezing.

The best thing about this balm is that there are no drowsy side effects, which often become apparent when taking drug-based medicines. The HayMax balm even claims to be suitable for both pregnant women and small children.

HayMax has been voted the Best Organic Product on the market to date and has been featured by the radio and the national press as well as the TV Doctors.

The HayMax hayfever treatment balm is available from an array of independent health food stores and chemists and comes in a total of three different assortments such as lavender, pure and aloe vera; each formula is housed in a handy sized container that can be carried around with ease.

Balaton Spa face mask.

balaton-spa-face-mask-tried-and-tested-250At a price of £25 for 100ml-sized pot, this product boasts to contain a total of 16 full facials. It is in fact the most popular product in the Balaton Spa range and has a strong following of A-list Celebrities; these such celebrities include the likes of the fashionable Gok Wan, actress Gwyneth Paltrow and the ‘ten years younger’ duo, Trinny and Susannah.

This particular product is available at certain spas, salons and shops throughout the country and also by mail order, or alternatively the Balaton Spa Face mask can be obtained online.

This mask boasts to be made up of 100 per cent natural ingredients and contains over 331 skin friendly elements, which are sourced from lowland moor water and organic elements which aid in renewing, refreshing, firming and tone the face. The results reveal a noticeably younger looking complexion that is both full of life and portrays a healthy glow. This product has in fact been described as a mini face-lift.

The Packaging is the perfect reflection of the brands concept and appears as if it has just been plucked from the shelves of an expensive spa. The casing is minimal, sophisticated and stylish and is the perfect addition to any bathroom.

The consistency of this product is extremely thick and luxurious in texture and offers an exfoliating grain like structure, which is still slightly creamy. Despite the mask containing so many elements the mask in fact has no aroma, making it suitable for those with very sensitive skin.

100% natural make-up from Une Natural Beauty.

une_gamme_rangeThe introduction of an innovative new make-up range is certainly causing a stir in the fashion world. Backed by the creators of French beauty line Bourjois, Une Natural Beauty boasts both a widespread colour palette as well as promising to house only the finest ‘all natural’ ingredients.

Pieces in the Une Natural Beauty range are all created using 98 to 100 percent organic and natural ingredients, each item has been thoroughly tested by the French Organic certification organisation, ‘ECOCERT’ in order to ensure only the finest ingredients are used. This method of testing is usually reserved to the more expensive and prestigious make-up lines.

The Une Natural Beauty collection includes a range of over 170 pieces, featuring everything from 100% natural mineral powder foundations to colour tinted lipbalms. All are numbered in order to enable an easy selection process and each item comes in a smart sleek white casing which is extremely lightweight and minimalist in appearance, making any one of the items the perfect product to carry around in your handbag.

The main concept behind the launch of Une Natural Beauty collection is all in the name, the make-up brand claim to achieve a look of natural beauty. This is make-up that won’t hide your features but instead accentuates them, no matter what your complexion. The brand boasts to provide for all skin tones whether you have a pale or darker complexion.

Prices range from as little as £4.99 and go up to £13.99 so they certainly won’t be breaking the bank.

A hard-working, nature-friendly and nourishing body cream, certainly one for the eco enthusiast.

Nourishing Cream

Nourishing Cream

This nourishing body lotion is certainly one for any eco enthusiasts as the Madara brand believes in being kind and adoring towards nature. The Beauty brand originates from Latvia, a place renowned for earth rich in qualities and where generations of individuals have used these qualities and the lands purest herbs in order to create natural beauty products.

The brand has won both plaudits and design awards for the success and exquisiteness of their product range. The beauty trademark is one of the first natural and eco-friendly cosmetic ranges to reveal itself from Latvia. The whole concept behind their various products revolves around the theory that beauty goes further than just external looks and a pleasing appearance is made possible through both a healthy mind and lifestyle.

Not only does the product offer a refreshing and lightweight scent, it also feels foamy and soft to apply to the skin. The results are instantly noticeable after the first application and leave the skin looking both radiant and even, with the added bonus of no product deposit. These results are achieved through the various organic elements that are encased in the lotion. Elements such as minerals, natural plant vitamins, bioflavanoids and an array of biologically active substances aid in evening and smoothing the skin.

The product should be applied to dry skin daily straight after bathing; the user should pay more attention to problem dry areas, such as knees, hands, feet and elbows.

The results boast to last all day and the packaging is both aesthetically pleasing and of course nature friendly.

Just what nature intended…

Pure Beginnings

Pure Beginnings

Designed for both men and women, Pure Beginnings body washes and lotions have been formulated to gently cleanse and smooth the skin whilst assisting in the prevention premature aging.

The ingredients used to create these particular products are all organic, meaning there are no traces of synthetic chemical elements, which can in the long-term cause harm to the body.

Organic cosmetics are derived from a variety of botanical extracts, which are grown without the aid of any artificial fertilizers, herbicides, fungicides or pesticides. All these elements have to undergo tests in order to establish that they are in fact from sustainable sources; they are therefore screened and approved by organic certification bodies in order to achieve the stamp of approval.

The products are available in a convenient pump style container and include an extensive organic ingredient list. The natural scent offers no artificial fragrance and the vitamin E packed moisturizer will absorb well into the skin, without robbing it of moisture.

These products are ideal for those who suffer from agitated skin as they are designed to sooth and smooth the surface, whilst the caring properties are gentle enough for sensitive skin. The Pure Beginnings range offers a variety of personal care products, including shave cream, body care, hair care, toothpaste and deodorants, all featuring the finest organic ingredients.

Not only do these products leave the skin feeling nourished and revived, being part of the Eco living range they also help to reduce the impact on the earth’s natural resources.