Why go organic?

Thanks to Luigi FDV on Flickr for this great image

Organic Fortnight 2010 (3-17 September) is nearly upon us, and there are lots of ways to get involved. Head on over to the Soil Association website for details of the Organic Food Festival in Bristol, organic farm visits, fund raising dinner parties and much more.

I love organic products, they’re better for the planet, better for the people who make them, and are generally made with a bit more love. There are more and more organic alternatives, and more of us are requesting organic, in terms of what we wear, what we eat, and what we use to look after our hair and skin.

Why choose organic cotton?

The production of non-organic cotton is a miserable tale of environmental damage, loss of wildlife, health problems and spiralling debt. Third world farmers risk their own health, spend more and more money on pesticides and fertilisers to grow cotton on increasingly depleted soil, often at the expense of their children’s education. So it’s great to hear that organic cotton production is on the increase worldwide, and designers are creating modern, cool designs that will appeal to everybody, without using the 8000 or so chemicals used to make non-organic cotton.

5 Cool Organic Cotton Favourites

• Bags of Change - an funky shopping bag that gives you discounts in shops around the UK.
• Cotton Boxer Shorts - organic and fair trade, so comfortable!
• High Top Sneakers - organic cotton and FSC certified rubber. Classic.
• Fat Cat Woman’s Tee - organic cotton tee with quirky typographic design. A must for eco cat lovers!
• Apron Dress Kit - super cute DIY dungaree-style dress making kit.

Why choose organic skincare?

Because it’s better for the environment, and better for you. Some synthetic ingredients found in non-organic health and beauty products can enter your body through your skin, and spread through your body via the bloodstream, and accumulate after years of use. Organic skincare products can often be a better option children and babies, and also for people with sensitive skin and skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis, because they contain less or no synthetic ingredients.

5 Lush Organic Skincare Treats

• Geranium and Rose Petal Soap - a bit of everyday luxury.
• Mmm Herbal Bath Bag - a cleansing, calming bath in every bag.
• Kids SPF25 Lavender Sun Screen - natural protection for young skin.
• Mum To Be Gift Box - pampering beauty set for pregnancy.
• Cool Down Men’s Moisturiser - soothing and antibacterial moisturiser and after shave skin conditioner.

Find out more about Organic Fortnight and how to get involved over at the Soil Association website.

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