Green Beauty Trends

The importance of going green, being energy efficient, reducing your carbon emissions and being more Eco friendly has become even more paramount in the last decade. But why has beauty also entered into the Eco, natural and organic phase? Links with cancer, although not proven could be a reason why more and more people are opting in to the Eco friendly beauty market. Or is it simply the appeal of fewer chemicals the can be detrimental to the skin. But with a rise in treatments such as botox are we a nation of fad loving fickles? Organic food perhaps has paved the way for organic products, but whatever has enticed us into the natural beauty market, there are product a plenty to choose from.

Malki's Dead Sea range was first formulated 200 years ago, with natural ingredients to sooth skin. Free from parabens - which are a cheap preservative and sodium lauryl that helps liquid to foam the Malki formulations are great for sensitive skin, capturing the benefits of the Dead Sea found at the bottom of the Jordan Valley. Available from Boots.

The Celtic Herbal Company are specialists in natural, handmade herbal soaps and pampering products. This invigorating new bath and body range, created with 100% organic ingredients, features a selection of plant based products rich with botanicals and essential oils, all sourced from nature’s own store. This sulphate and paraben-free collection includes Revitalising Shampoo, Intensive Conditioner, Moisturising Shower Wash, Moisturising Hand Wash and a gentle Baby Shampoo and Wash, all designed to leave you relaxed and rejuvenated. www.celtic-herbal.co.uk

Natural Empathy is a luxury skin and hair care range from the heart of the British Countryside. Inspired by British heritage and a love for the outdoors Natural Empathy is a range of pure and natural skin care products that provide nature's way to beauty without the need for synthetic preservatives or fragrances, packed with pure virgin oils, fragrant essential oils and natural vitamins. Available from Selfridges.

If we eat and drink badly, what we put inside our bodies can be seen on the outside in the form of dull, greasy or blemished skin. But it can work in reverse too. The Nelsons Pure & Clear range harnesses Nelsons roots in natural health care to develop a unique holistic anti-blemish skincare range. The Nelsons Pure & Clear range relies on a combination of natural plant extracts. Combining three plant Calendula, Arnica and Hypericum - with Tea Tree Oil, creates the perfect topical skincare system. Nelsons Pure & Clear anti-blemish products are dermatologically tested and free from chemical skin irritants such as parabens, artificial colours and fragrances, SLS, PEGs, lanolin and silicones. Available from Boots.