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- Bloom and Blossom<p> Mums and mums-to-be should keep an eye out for skincare brand Bloom and Blossom. From aloe vera and lavender to marigold flower and shea butter, the brand uses natural products to soothe and cool the skin, beat stretch marks and most importantly, lift the spirits!</p> <p> Star products include the Mother and Baby Oil and the Baby Balm.</p> <p> Available from £6 at <a href="http://www.bloomandblossom.com/" target="_blank">blossomandbloom.com</a></p>
- Lanolips<p> If you haven't already been swept up in the Lanolips craze, you soon will.</p> <p> When Kirsten Carriol first came across super ingredient lanolin - found in freshly shorn sheep's wool - during her summer holidays on a sheep farm in New South Wales, she had the idea for a natural, ultra hydrating cosmetics range.</p> <p> Now, her lightbult moment has transformed into a collection that includes the award-winning 101 lip ointment, the Triple Buttermilk Body Balm, the Golden Ointment with Manuka Honey and Vitamin E and Rose Balm for dry hands and nails to soothe tired skin.</p> <p> The range is available from £8.16 at <a href="http://www.boots.com/" target="_blank">Boots.com</a></p> <p> </p>
- Madara<p> Madara launched in 2006, when Lotte got so fed up with finding organic skincare products in her native Latvia, she created her own collection.</p> <p> Now, the award-winning eco range includes face care, makeup, hair products and a baby range, which all use natural and organic ingredients.</p> <p> Shop the full collection, from £6.95, at <a href="http://www.pravera.co.uk/madara-eco-skin-care" target="_blank">Pravera.co.uk</a></p>
- Shavata<p> After 25 years in the beauty business, Shavata Singh knows a thing or two about brow-grooming.</p> <p> She is launching 20 brow salons all over the UK and has recently developed a line of utensils, from slanted tweezers to brow tamers.</p> <p> Look out for her latest tweezers and compact sat from 1st May - 30% of all the proceeds will go to Fashion Targets Breast Cancer.</p> <p> The set will be available for £12.95. Shop the full collection at <a href="http://www.shavata.co.uk/" target="_blank">shavata.co.uk</a></p>
- St Kitts Herbery<p> Cornish born and bred St Kitts Herbery cultivates herbs on site to create scented bath products, perfumes and more recently, chocolate.</p> <p> Scents include rosemary and bergamot, lavender, patchouli, rose maroc and black rose and the reasonably-priced products range from exfoliating gels to face cream.</p> <p> Shop the collection, from £3.75, at <a href="http://www.stkittsherbery.co.uk/" target="_blank">stkittsherbery.co.uk</a></p> <p> </p>
- Yes to...<p> If you're looking for a natural skin and hair care line, that uses organic fruits and vegetables and won't break the bank, look no further than the Yes To range.</p> <p> There's Yes to Carrots, Cucumbers, Tomatoes and Blueberries, so how exactly does it work?</p> <p> In a nutshell, carrots is for nourishing dry skin, cucumbers is for sensitive skin, tomatoes is great for problem skin and for those look to hide wrinkles, stick to blueberries.</p> <p> Find out more and shop the full collection at <a href="http://www.feelunique.com/" target="_blank">feelunique.com</a></p>
- Inglot<p> Inglot has been taking the world by storm, ever since it was started up by a chemist 25 years ago. If you haven't already come across it, be prepared to be wowed by colour-heavy makeup, with iridescent lip glosses and the new Rainbow Eyepalettes which can be customised to your liking.</p> <p> Inglot has a store in Westfield Shepherd's Bush, or shop the collection online at <a href="http://www.inglotuk.com/" target="_blank">inglotuk.com</a></p>
- Rococo<p> Nail brand Rococo has been a favourite amongst the professionals for 15 years, so its no surprise that their seasonal shades are a big hit at Space NK.</p> <p> The newest collection is aptly named, The Garden Party, for Spring. From ice blue to sherbet orange, these colours are all you need to stay on trend this season.</p> <p> From £12, available at <a href="http://uk.spacenk.com/WOMEN/SPUK101,en_GB,sc.html" target="_blank">Space NK</a>.</p>
- Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics<p> OCC is an "100% vegan and cruelty-free" beauty brand from across the pond, that has become a favourite with beauty editors and PETA alike.</p> <p> From carmine-free, Loose Colour Concentrates to the new must-have Lip Tars, the heavily-pigmented products are perfect for colour-crazy beauty junkies.</p> <p> Shop the full collection at <a href="http://www.occmakeup.com/" target="_blank">occmakeup.com</a></p>
- A'kin<p> From Sandalwood and Sweet Orange Invigorating Scrub to Rosemary Shampoo, look no further than Australian brand A'kin for some beautifully-scented bodycare products.</p> <p> Free from parabens, silicones and artificial colours, the brand uses certified organic ingredients where possible for the purest results.</p> <p> The collections include skincare, haircare, baby care and a mens range (so you'll have no more problems with the boyfriend stealing your stuff). Available from £7.99 at <a href="http://www.mypure.co.uk/" target="_blank">mypure.co.uk</a></p>
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