Non-toxic beauty

If you're concerned about parabens and other so-called 'chemical nasties' contained in your daily products, take a look at our pick of the best non-toxic skincare and make-up ranges on the market

If you're concerned about parabens and other so-called 'chemical nasties' contained in your daily products, take a look at our pick of the best non-toxic skincare and make-up ranges on the market

Organic Pharmacy

The Organic Pharmacy is dedicated to health and beauty, using organic products and treatments, and aims to offer the best products, advice and treatment free from all the toxic ingredients commonly found in cosmetics and health products.

They are fully registered with The Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain.
www.theorganicpharmacy.com

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Ren

Ren specialises in 'clean' products to help achieve and maintain healthy skin.

Products are formulated with cutting edge, clinically proven bio-actives while avoiding skin-unfriendly ingredients and irritants such as synthetic fragrance, propylene glycol, petrochemicals, sulfate detergents, synthetic colours, animal ingredients and parabens.
www.renskincare.com

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Nude

Nude is free from the chemicals you would rather your body didn't absorb, such as parabens, sulphates, PEGs, propylene glycol, TEA, DEA, mineral oil, silicones and potential carcinogens.

Wherever possible, organic ingredients are used, and supplements are also available to support the skincare products.
www.nudeskincare.com

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Face Boutique

Face boutique have developed a range of skincare products for younger consumers using skin-friendly ingredients in place of potentially irritating or harmful chemicals such as parabens or petrochemicals.

Face boutique takes a simple approach to controversial ingredients. If there is any doubt, they are left out.
www.faceboutique.com

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Inika

Inika pure and natural mineral cosmetics are made with crushed minerals and many are 100 per cent certified organic.

They guarantee not to use potentially harmful chemicals, toxins, talc, parabens or GM ingredients.
www.inikacosmetics.co.uk

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Bare Escentuals

Bare Escentuals is the No.1 mineral make-up brand, and dedicated to the pursuit of improving skin.

The foundation, bareMinerals®, is composed of 100 per cent pure bareMinerals with no additives, preservatives, fillers, binders or irritants. According to the company, its make-up is 'so pure you can sleep in it.'
www.bareescentuals.com

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Ina

This pioneering range offers a naturally balanced approach to skincare, and has been formulated around white gold crystal salt, plus other premium ingredients that are free from irritating petrochemicals, parabens and synthetic solvents.

Available at Space NK or call 020 8740 2085

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