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20 November 2023
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Shopping List of Gift Ideas for a smaller budget
Bare Kind Bamboo Socks - 10% of profits on every pair are donated to one of 25+ global animal saving charities (£9.95)
Battle Green Lip Balm & Soap Slice Letterbox Gift (£10.95)
Chalke Valley Soaps Love, Peace & Joy Botanical Soap Gift Box (£12.50)
Chococo - 5% from every sale of vegan Oat M!lk Turtles is donated to Ocean Giants Programme and Tuandua the Vegan Orangutan supports SOS (Sumatran Orangutan Society) to plant trees in Sumatra
Pure Thoughts Soy Wax Melts Festive Spice/Bergamot & Lemon/Lavender & Rose (£10)
Sow Many Seeds Wildflower Seed Reindeer Poo (£5.50)
The Little Peace Company Bath Salts 75g sachet (£5.90) and Room & Pillow Mists (£12) various scent options are available in both products
The Silicone Straw Co Single Reusable Straw & Tin (£6.95)
Vent for Change recycled notebooks and sustainable stationery
31 July 2019
8 August 2017
I wrote/filmed a similar budget skincare article to this one a few years back (in 2012 & 2014 to be precise) but thought it was time to update. I think people assume natural and organic brands are going to cost them a fortune and whilst that is true of some brands, there are several which I class as affordable. Of course you're never going to match those bargain basement supermarket prices but I want to show that some basics might not be as expensive as you imagine. When putting together this article I've focused on what I think are the essentials - cleanser, moisturiser, shower gel and hair care. I'll show you some products and brands to look out for and I was looking for items under £10.
15 February 2014
Natural and Organic skincare doesn't have to be expensive. There are many products on the market that fall under £10 price bracket. Here are some great examples for you to look out for.......
Dr Organic Pomegranate Cream
HNZ Blemish Cream
Nourish Relax Toner
Suvana Paw Paw & Honey Balm
Crazy Rumors Lip Balms
Pure Thoughts Lip Balm
Ruth Romano Lip Balm
Oliella moisturiser
Sarah x
(prices correct at time of publication)
12 July 2012
UPDATE: this brand no longer exists, Kind Natured is the closest alternative available in Boots.
I recently picked up Naked Sensitive Scalp Shampoo Naked products use naturally derived ingredients, without sulphates, parabens, petrochemicals and not tested on animals. When it comes to my hair I battle with dryness and irritated skin. It was the marketing blurb that enticed me to purchase this shampoo. Who can resist “If you suffer from sensitive scalp, some products can be like a red rag to a bull. But Naked Care is formulated to avoid aggravating itchy, inflamed or scaly scalp. Oatmeal extract and Neroli essential oil are both believed to soothe and comfort dry, inflamed skin so this meek and mild formulation should leave hair clean, soft and pleasantly fragranced. “
I recently picked up Naked Sensitive Scalp Shampoo Naked products use naturally derived ingredients, without sulphates, parabens, petrochemicals and not tested on animals. When it comes to my hair I battle with dryness and irritated skin. It was the marketing blurb that enticed me to purchase this shampoo. Who can resist “If you suffer from sensitive scalp, some products can be like a red rag to a bull. But Naked Care is formulated to avoid aggravating itchy, inflamed or scaly scalp. Oatmeal extract and Neroli essential oil are both believed to soothe and comfort dry, inflamed skin so this meek and mild formulation should leave hair clean, soft and pleasantly fragranced. “
Firstly,
the "pleasant fragrance" is an attack on my
senses. I have never been a fan of
neroli and in this shampoo the fragrance is far too over powering for my
liking. Secondly, my scalp and neck
began to itch after the first wash. Why am I not surprised. Often I find products marketed towards sensitive skin are guaranteed to cause me a reaction. It is some weird mystery that I have never
understood. I persevered for a couple
more washes but now this has been banished to the back of the beauty cabinet.
I have to say that with the couple of washes I did manage this did nothing for my hair and I felt it was making my dry ends worse. To put it bluntly I couldn’t wait to switch back to Organic Surge Moisture Boost Shampoo. I do not think I will be straying any time soon. Looking at the reviews on Naked website this shampoo has a lot of fans. Natural products use essential oils in place of artificial fragrances. The trouble is essential oil can also cause irritation. So my words of advice are that extremely allergic, eczema prone, sensitive types like me, need to be cautious when trying this shampoo or any other natural product on the market.
I have to say that with the couple of washes I did manage this did nothing for my hair and I felt it was making my dry ends worse. To put it bluntly I couldn’t wait to switch back to Organic Surge Moisture Boost Shampoo. I do not think I will be straying any time soon. Looking at the reviews on Naked website this shampoo has a lot of fans. Natural products use essential oils in place of artificial fragrances. The trouble is essential oil can also cause irritation. So my words of advice are that extremely allergic, eczema prone, sensitive types like me, need to be cautious when trying this shampoo or any other natural product on the market.
I like Naked products but they are only free from certain synthetic ingredients. Some people do feel the brand gives a false image and you will find other brands have better ingredients.
Sarah x
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