by Resham Khiani

Created on: January 03, 2009

TOP 7 HOLISTIC BEAUTY COMPANIES

Ever since the media exposed the chemical underbelly of women's toiletries and cosmetics, everyone has begun walking on the path of holistic health care. Channel 4s bare-all television programme How Toxic Are You? scrutinised women's intake of various unknown chemical ingredients, which research indicates, in the long term could lead to skin allergies and may be one of the cause behind cancer. With health articles questioning our toxic intake, people are shifting their awareness to adopting mother nature's beauty products.

Experimenting with nature's resources of herbs and essential oils is taking precedence. With a vast array of cosmetics promising to be "free" of chemicals, it certainly causes confusion over which holistic beauty line compliments your skin. Here is a tried-and-tested guide to organic beauty lines.

GreenPeople

The leading organic skin-care range contains a large percentage of essential oils and fruit extracts to provide a range of holistic goodies for smooth skin. Offering a wide range of toiletries, GreenPeople's products are number one for organic treats. I was lured by their "miracle" product Fruitful Nights: a blend of apricot, hibiscus and rosehip left my skin glowing and plumped first thing in the morning. For those just breaking into the organic skin care market, I would suggest this company. Trial sizes are available to experiment. www.greenpeople.co.uk

Lavera

In 2008 Lavera ranked number one in a study about safe cosmetics. The German brand has been in business for over 20 years and is now celebrating its 20th anniversary. Some of their best sellers include lipsticks, sunscreens and anti-ageing products. I would also recommend they're range of tinted moisturisers - a true heaven sent as they're made with aloe vera and wild rose for a healthy glow. Remember the colours aren't the exact representations so better call the hot line and explain your skin colour. www.lavera.com

Ren

The Guardian newspaper, Elle and Insight magazine have been raving about this beauty line. A British skin care brand, loved by Kate Moss and Sadie Frost, it is excellent for sensitive skins. Rose Otto Ultra Nourishing body oil, Biomimetic lip honey balm and Rose Cetifolia facial wash are the best sellers currently enjoying the editorial limelight in the above mentioned publications. www.renskincare.com

Weleda

The name of this Swiss brand was attributed to wise women and means prophetess. Their motto "In Harmony with Nature" seeks to balance

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