Organically Satisfying...

Skin is a remarkable organ - the body's largest but we often take it for granted &, being too busy to pamper and preen, only really pay attention when dryness, oiliness, a rash or a wrinkle rouses our attention.

Some of us Busy Girls may be committed to natural foods & remedies, but we tend not to be as selective when it comes to skin care products.

We're smart cookies when it comes to GM foods or fatty additives but most of us will grab any shampoo, skin cleanser or lotion on sale or claiming to add shine & health to our precious locks.

It's nothing new, but it makes sense that as new skin is constantly being generated & because it plays such an important protective role to our bodies, we should choose nourishing natural skin care products.

For advice on the best way to go natural, we spoke to Victoria at Lovely Organic, based in Cranage, Cheshire. Lovely Organic aims to provide us with the most ethical, effective & gorgeously sensual organic products on the market...

What makes Lovely Organic products different?

"Our secret is to only select advanced Organic skin care formulas & ranges which use the best of cutting edge science & a thousand years of herbal wisdom to create organic skin & hair care ranges that goes beyond hype."

Why Organic?

"The products simply work! Plus, while your skin bathes in therapeutic active ingredients & is pampered by luxurious textures, your mind can enjoy the benefits of our unique aromatherapy blends".

What makes something truly organic?

"Unfortunately, products that have semi-organic ingredients are often passed off as totally organic. One of the best ways to tell is to look at the bottle - organic skin care can't be bottled in glass as it reacts with the glass chemicals... this is always a good tell tale sign that it's only partially organic.

"Like food, some of the ingredients of skin care products can be absorbed into the blood stream within a few minutes which is why you should really look for a product that has no harsh chemicals or complex formuals.".

What ingredients should we be looking for, or avoiding?

"Lovely Organic always source the finest, most effective & natural ingredients, certified organic wherever possible, from all over the world. Avoid Paraffin, Parabens, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Lauryl Sulphate & a host of other petrochemicals if you can. These are unfortunately very common in many so-called natural skin & hair care products".

Lovely Organic skincare ranges are available online at www.lovelyorganic.com