Organic beauty

Cornwall-based company Spezia sells a complete range of products that are 100 per cent organic. The brainchild of Dr Mariano Spezia who has practised holistic medicine for 20 years, the products are all hand-made and created with your health and the environment in mind. The Facial Cleanser (£20/50ml) is one of their best-sellers and has been made from herbs and oils with decongesting and soothing properties. The Organic Baby Spritz (£16.50/50ml) is one of their newest products and is a room fragrance that has been designed to create a soothing and relaxed atmosphere around your baby.
www.speziaorganics.com

Green People was created in 1997 by Charlotte Vohtz who wanted to find an effective treatment for her two-year-old daughter's allergies. They now stock a great range of products including dietary health supplements and skin and dental care. Combining natural UVA and UVB filters with antioxidants, the Sun Lotion (£15.99) using extracts of cinnamon and edelweiss is highly recommended.
www.greenpeople.co.uk

From the makers of Green People, comes Organic Femme - a new skincare range designed to tackle wrinkles and the signs of premature ageing. Using organic oils including rosehip, jojoba and hemp, the range of products is rapidly expanding and in the future will include a hair care range. High in omega oils and antioxidants, the Face Oil (£17.95) helps improve elasticity and rejuvenate the skin.
www.organicfemme.com

Neal's Yard is a favourite for celebs including Kate Moss and Kylie Minogue. The Rose and Almond night cream (£15.75/30ml) helps restore natural oils that have been stripped by environmental pollution. Their new Rosemary & Cedarwood Hair Treatment (£6.75) is 100 per cent organic and is a deep-conditioning treatment for dry hair. Using coconut, rosemary, lavender and cedarwood oils, the treatment stimulates the scalp and adds shine and moisture to dry and frizzy locks.
www.nealsyardremedies.com

Marks & Spencer is the first high-street store to launch an organic beauty range. Organic Extracts contains a minimum of 70 per cent of organically grown produce. Containing no GM ingredients and rich in essential oils and vitamins the range also looks great; packaged in frosted glass bottles. From deep cleansing masks to deodorants, the range covers all aspects of face and body beauty. Particularly recommended is the Energising Body Scrub Gel (£7), which contains 81 per cent of organic extracts. With spearmint, aloe vera and granules of olive stones, the scrub will help get your body in shape for summer.
www.marksandspencer.com