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Dr Organic. Organic Skincare For Face, Body and Hair
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Dr Organic. Organic Skincare For Face, Body and Hair

I was recently invited to try out some products from the Dr. Organic line, a range of organic skincare for face, body and hair that’s recently hit South Africa. I was keen to try out the body lotions, scrubs and hair range more than the skincare stuff, since I’m not a fan of trying out new products on my face. But the PR peeps sent over a few skincare goodies, and since I was running low, I thought I’d give them a bash. I actually really liked the skincare line more than I had expected to. Sometimes it’s nice to be pleasantly surprised! The Dr. Organic line consists of various ranges, including the Dead Sea Mineral, Snail Gel and the Moroccan Argan Oil range as well as a bunch of other lines that I’ve listed at the end of this post. Each range has been formulated with organic oils and all free from petrochemicals, additives, and preservatives that strip the skin of moisture and longevity. My favourite would have to be the Organic Dead Sea Mineral Face Wash, not only because it’s a great product, but I’m such a fuss pot when it comes to cleansers, since I’ve had my fair share of skin stripping experiences. This one is really gentle on…

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December 3, 2015
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KORRES
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KORRES

By now, you guys have probably heard that Greek beauty brand, Korres (pronounced “KORRE” without the “S”) will be making its way to South Africa in November this year! Aren’t you excited about this new brand? Well, you should be! When I was in Greece last month, I purchased some of their sun-care and body products. Yes, I do buy beauty products as well – just in case you’re wondering :). Anyhoo! Let me tell you that these products are amazing! KORRES do a whole range of beauty products from skincare to haircare, body care to makeup and fragrances. I tested out some of their makeup in the stores and it’s quite impressive, but since I ran out of sunscreen and body cream while I was on holiday, and I didn’t want to hoard too much back – I only bought a few products. I checked in with Edgars, who will be stocking KORRES in select stores, and it looks like some of these will be available when the brand hits SA, others not. Regardless, they are definitely still worth a mention – especially since a lot of my readers do go overseas and I also have lots of visitors from outside SA…

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September 17, 2013
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Balm Balm Beauty
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Balm Balm Beauty

The cutest beauty balm on the block I love these gorgeous little balms that landed on my desk, new from Balm Balm. They come in such pretty pastel colours like blue, pink, purple and green and are perfect for treating your skin this winter. Balm Balm is one of the UK’s leading, 100% Organic skincare companies. It is endorsed by the FSC, Soil Association, Leaping Bunny and the Carbon Neutral Company. There is a balm for all, including a lip balm, face balm, baby balm, foot balm and hand balm. Best of all, all their balms are multifunctional, so they can be used all over! The body specific ones are just better suited to those areas… Balm Balm Face Balm Comes in Tea Tree, a Fragrance Free Face Balm (featured above) and Rose & Geranium Face Balm. Ideal for the areas of the face and body that need soothing; cheeks, lips, neck, hands, arms, legs and feet. R140/ 30ml. Balm Balm Foot Balm Comes in a blue Tea Tree pot, ideal for soothing tired, overworked feet. It can be used all over, but works wonders on tired, achy or calloused feet. R143/ 30ml. Balm Balm Hand Balm Comes in Rose &…

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April 25, 2012
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Oh Giovanni
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Oh Giovanni

My beauty obsession at the moment is this amazing smelling 3 in one shampoo, body wash and bubble bath from Giovanni. Giovanni Cosmetics, founded by Arthur Giovanni is a range of skin and hair products made using a blend of exotic organic oils. The oils are cold pressed and refrigerated immediately to ensure maximum purity. From an end user point of view, and total beauty nut, the Tropical medley 3-in-one is one of my fave products at the moment. It not only smells delicious, but it’s the ultimate travel-smart product. So, when you’re enjoying your summer hol’s this December, this is one of those products that will make life easy, but still keeping you fabulous. The pump action applicator is also worth a mention. As I said, it’s great for travel, and this system “locks down” to ensure there isn’t a single spill. Smart hey?! I also got to try out some other products from the Giovanni range, including the Vitapro Fusion Protective Moisturizer Hair Treatment. This leave in conditioner is great for all hair types and protects your hair from sun, heat and styling, while it rebuilds and nurtures damaged hair. The formula is light and non sticky which…

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October 13, 2011
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New Range – Acquizhen Organic Skincare
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New Range – Acquizhen Organic Skincare

I can’t say I’m a big fan of organic skincare. Don’t get me wrong, its great for your skin and the environment etc, but a lot of the products I’ve sampled really haven’t impressed me that much, probably because I can’t get passed the icky scent of a lot of them. This new range of organic skincare from Aquizhen however, is probably one of the nicest organic ranges I’ve tried, and it actually smells good. The ingredients in Aquizhen are naturally sourced, certified organic and backed by research based on Derma-Research-Laboratories-Dr. med. Erich Schulte. The skincare range consists of a Freshening Cleanser, Replenishing Day Cream, Eye & Delicate Skin Serum, Nurturing Night Cream, Gentle Exfoliating Mask and Organic Soap. I do love the Gentle Exfoliating Mask. When you put it on your skin it feels like it’s heating up your face, and when you wash it off after 10 minutes you can feel how your pores have been revitalized. It does leave the skin red for a little bit, but it’s not sore or uncomfortable at all and goes away shortly after. It’s job is to protect against anti aging, revitalize and improve microcirculation and the exfoliating particles help to…

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June 2, 2011
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Beauty Scoop – Physicians Formula
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Beauty Scoop – Physicians Formula

I love being able to try out new and exciting beauty products, so when I received a press kit filled with some new products from Physicians Formula I was beyond excited. “Born of a steadfast pledge to purity”, this fragrance free, PABA free product range is super gentle on your skin. It’s organic, meaning it has no harsh chemicals, no synthetic preservatives, no parabens, no synthetic fragrances, no genetically modified organisms and are animal friendly. I got to try out some of their bronzers and powders and my favourite has got to be the Colour Correction Powder. Let me start by saying, that I’ve only recently discovered how great it is to finish my skin with powder – especially in summer. Powder helps to keep my makeup in place and also keeps my skin shine free (I do live in Durbs after all). But back to this product, what’s really great about the Colour Corrector is the multi coloured combinations that work together to fix up any imperfections. The colour combos, including yellows and green neaturalize your skin making it look perfectly blended and here’s how; Opposite colors tone each other down. Instead of caking on the makeup and looking…

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January 11, 2011
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Beauty balms for beautiful beings
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Beauty balms for beautiful beings

Today’s obsession is this totally cute and girly gift box from Badger. A trio of body indulgence, how can anyone resist these super cute tins? Packaged in an equally pretty little box, these will make ideal gifts for your gals! Cuticle Care, Foot Balm and Evolving Body Balm will make them feel special and pampered.Plus Badger beauty balms are certified organic too. My fave is the Badger Cuticle Care tin. With soothing shea butter to help not only soften those cuticles, but also give nails an added boost of health! Im hooked! Wrinkle, Shrinkle and Crinkle The Evolving Body balm is lovely. It’s light and balmy with a honey tone and Rosy fragrance. It’s a great little formula for under the eye area and to help prevent stretch marks and wrinkles. Its made with a blend of oils, including; Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Castor Oil, Essential Oils of Lavender, chamomile and Rose Otto as well as Beeswax, Co2 Extracts of Rosehip, Seabuckthorn berry and Calendula. For feet, Foot balm will do your feet a favour and is a great little fix for cracked heels. This set is available from naturescolours.com for R200

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October 28, 2010
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An organic kiss – Softlips Organic Lip Balm
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An organic kiss – Softlips Organic Lip Balm

While I’m all for saving the planet, its really hard to give up some of my essential beauty must haves in return for a happier environment. Thanks to Softlips though, I don’t have to give up great lip care. And while my lips enjoy some moisture lovin’, I can do my bit towards a greener earth – yay me! Soflips have launched a new range of eco-friendly lip balms, Softlips Organics, which come in a variety of fabulous flavours including; melon, cranberry, papaya, chai tea, peppermint, pomegranate and acia berry. The best part, besides keeping  lips moisturized and nourished all season long, is that, unlike many “organic” products, these ones actually smell pretty good, and they feel great too, plush it doesnt’ leave a nasty, waxy feel. Still packaged in the super slim design, Soflips Organics has been created with a blend of organic oils, beeswax and shea butter. Free from pesticides, harsh chemicals, parabens and glutens, Softlips Organics gets the green stamp of approval right down to its eco-friendly packaging, that is printed with vegetable based ink, making it more recycable. The only thing that could make this product any better, is to simply remember to recycle your packaging…

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October 26, 2010
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Beauty Scoop: Terre & Mer by Thalgo
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Beauty Scoop: Terre & Mer by Thalgo

One of the best things about my job is being able to learn all about the fabulous beauty products out there. Even greater is being able to share them with my fabulous readers on StyleScoop. On Tuesday, I was invited to the launch of a new range of organic skincare – Terre & Mer – the  innovative and organic range of spa skin treatments from Thalgo. This new range from Thalgo, one of the leading International Spa Therapy brands, embraces organic plant life from the heart of the Mediterranean and combines it with the pure alchemy of the sea. The name Terre & Mer is French and translates to Earth “Terre” & Sea “Mer”. This is the whole concept behind the organic range and is also represented on the logo in the form of leaves at the top and algae (from the sea) at the bottom. The whole Terre & Mer range is environmentally aware, eco-inspired as well as eco-designed. It comes with a Cosmebio certification, which is the only certification that specifies the exact amount organic components of a product. With Terre & Mer, the formulas are more than 95% natural and comply with the high formulation standards laid…

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October 1, 2009
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