Natural skincare products to help with oily complexion?

Natural skincare product users in their early and mid-20s could find that sticking to a regular routine helps them to tackle oily skin.

Writing for a Forbes blog, Megan Casserly noted that no matter a woman's age or perceived attractiveness by people around her – using A-lister Jennifer Aniston as an example – oily skin could be a confidence destroyer.

For 20-somethings, the main issue with skincare could be a busy lifestyle in which looking after skin falls behind enjoying nights out, holidays and social events.

Skincare expert Stacy Cox told Miss Casserly that "20-something skin is as hard to pin down as their lifestyles".

She advised not sleeping in makeup, using sun cream everyday and drinking lots of water, which could help those with oily skin to control shine and keep their skin healthy.

According to recent research by the NPD Group, more and more makeup users are becoming interested in products like that boast skincare benefits. More than half of those surveyed said that makeup with built-in sun protection is important to them.

Natural makeup may help women stay on trend this autumn

Natural makeup may be set to grow in popularity among Britons who want to ensure they remain stylish in the near future, after one expert revealed a number of key trends for autumn.

Writing for Helium, Anja Emerson noted a natural look is set to become extremely popular over the coming months, with ladies opting for nude colours and sheer shades.

She stated: "Don't be afraid to use light foundation or just a tinted moisturiser to achieve a flawless skin look and to complement it with light makeup."

In addition, Ms Emerson said bright lipstick is in vogue this autumn, as women are after plum, coral or red lips.

The specialist also observed how smoky eye makeup consisting of grey or dark blue shades is expected to rise in demand among fashion-conscious females.

And those eager to invest in some new cosmetic products may like to consider the natural makeup on offer at buyOrganics.

The items available at the retailer are free of harmful chemicals and include blushers, bronzers, foundation, eyeliners, concealers, lipstick and more.

La Claree Product Review - Finland

At buyOrganics we appreciate that many of our customers are not English and actually come from as far as Denmark, Finland and even Japan and New Zealand. So we are happy to be able to provide this review of La Claree products for our Finnish fans courtesy of a great web blog that we recently came across http://fashionedinfinland.blogspot.com that is dedicated to great beauty products.

So this is what Nea of Fashion in Finland thought of this great line of organic skincare


Oliv' by La Clarée ihonhoitosarja

Sain Oliv' -tuotteet testiin Attitude pesuaineden kanssa ja täytyy myöntää, etten merkistä etukäteen ihan hirmuisen kiinnostunut ollut. Taisin sekoittaa tämän johonkin muuhun samankuuloiseen merkkiin ja kiinnostukseni lisääntyi heti tuotteet nähdessäni :D Kyseessä on La Claréen Oliv'-sarja, joka Ranskassa valmistettu sekä Cosmebio ja Eco Cert sertifioitu. Tuotteet ovat todella tyylikkään näköiset ja aikuiseenkin makuun sopivat, sanoisin ekoselektiiviseksi sarjaksi. Tuoksut ovat ihanan miedot, ehkä tosiaan

For our English speaking fans roughly this means that she was impressed that the range is from France and Cosmobio and Ecocert certified organic, Nea thinks they look elegant and the scent is womderfully mild

La Clareée Oliv' eye and lip contour treatment.

"Tämä koostumukseltaan sulava ja raikas geeli sisältää runsaasti kosteuttavia ja kiinteyttäviä luonnon tehoaineita. Se imeytyy hetkessä ihoon ja silittää silminnähtävästi ryppyjä ja juonteita. Väsymyksen merkit häipyvät, ja iho näyttää kiinteämmältä. Kosteuttaa ihon ja suojaa sitä vapaita radikaaleja vastaan. Iho on jälleen heleä, pehmeä ja elinvoimainen."

Tuote on geelimäinen, "liukas" ja kevyt, silti hyvin kosteuttava. Tekee ihon ihanan pehmeäksi. Pakattu tuubiin, säilyy pidempään hyvänä kuin purkissa olevat. Äitinikin saattaisi tykätä tästä paljon, pitää antaa testiin jossain veiheessa :)

(roughly translated - This composition of a smooth and refreshing gel is rich in moisturizing and firming of natural active substances. It is absorbed instantly into the skin and smooth visible wrinkles and fine lines. Fatigue signs of fading, and the skin looks firmer. Hydrates the skin and protects it against free radicals. The skin is once again vibrant, soft and vibrant. "

This product is a gel, "slippery" and lightweight, yet very moisturizing. Makes the skin very soft. Tuubiin packaged, lasts longer than a good bottle at hand. My mother would like this a lot,)

La Clarée Oliv' Radiance face mask

"Tämä voidemainen naamio kuorii kuolleet ihosolut hellävaraisesti iholta ja imee itseensä toksiinit saaden ihon hengittämään paremmin ja tehden siitä taas pehmeän ja heleän."

Tämä kaoliinia ja hoitavia öljyjä sisältävä kasvonaamio oli erityisesti mieleeni. Tuote on sileä, eikä siis kuori mekaanisesti. Olen savinaamioita käyttänyt mutta tämä ei kuiva epämukavan tuntuiseksi kasvoilla ja iho on aivan ihanan pehmoinen käytön jälkeen. Tuotetta voi käyttää 1-2 kertaa viikossa 10 minuutin ajan. Tämä jää vakikäyttöön, ihana tuote!

(English translation- This creamy mask gently exfoliates dead skin cells from the skin and absorbs toxins, causing the skin to breathe better, and while making it soft and bright. "

This kaolin and treating oils containing the facial mask in particular was on my mind. The product is smooth, rather than shell mechanically. I've used a clay mask, but this does not feel uncomfortably dry on the face and the skin is just wonderfully soft after use. The product can be used 1-2 times a week for 10 minutes. This will vakikäyttöön, a wonderful product!)

La Clarée Oliv' Moisturizing face cream

"Tämä kasvovoide sisältää runsaasti luonnon antioksidanttisia tehoaineita. Se kosteuttaa ihon pitkäksi aikaa ja vahvistaa sen puolustusmekanismeja. Ihosta tulee jälleen heleä, pehmeä ja joustava."

Tätä olen testannut vasta kaulalla, ihonihan on niin herkkä etten uskalla kokeilla kuin yhtä tuotetta 2 viikkoon, mielummin kuukauteen. Näin saan helpommin selville, mikä tuote/ ainesosa ei mahdollisesti sovi. Pehmentää ihoa selvästi ja iho tuntuu todella pehmoiselta. Tuubipakkauksesta myös plussaa!

(This face cream is rich in natural antioxidant substances. It moisturizes the skin for a long time and strengthen its defenses. The skin becomes vibrant again, soft and flexible. "

I tested this only in the neck, as my skin is pretty sensitive this helps me more easily find out which product / component may not be suitable. I found this softens the skin , makes it clear and your skin will feel really really soft. Tuubipakkauksesta also a plus)

La Clarée Oliv' Gentle Cleansing Milk

"Tämä sametinpehmeä puhdistusmaito sisältää runsaasti rauhoittavia ja antioksidanttisia kasviperäisiä tehoaineita. Se poistaa iholta hellävaraisesti meikin ja epäpuhtaudet säilyttäen ihon oman suojakalvon. Ihosta tulee jälleen joustava, pehmeä ja puhdas sekä entistä heleämpi. Seuraavaksi se on valmis vastaanottamaan päivittäisen hoitovoiteen."

Tuote on voidemainen ja pehmoinen, pakattu pumppupulloon. Olen käyttänyt tätä meikkien puhdistukseen ennen puhdistusgeeliä ja siinä on toiminut hyvin. En tosiaan ole puhdistusmaitoja käyttänyt vuosikymmeneen eli kovin paljoa en osa tästä sanoa :D Mutta lirua ei todellakaan ole ja pakkaus on näppärä!

Pidin sarjasta ja suosittelen sarjaa varsinkin iäkkäämmille sukulaisilleni! Iäkkäämmille siksi, että sukulaiseni ovat joko erittäin nuoria tai selvästi minua vanhempia ;D

(Roughly translated This velvety cleansing milk is rich and soothing and antioxidant properties of plant origin active substances. It gently removes makeup and skin impurities while maintaining skin's own protective membrane. The skin becomes smooth again, soft and pure, and more heleämpi. Next, it is ready to receive a daily hoitovoiteen. "

The product is creamy and soft, packed pump bottle. I used this makeup cleansing gel to clean before and it has worked well. The packaging is clever!
I liked the series and I recommend the series, especially older relatives! Seniors


Thanks Nea, I know you didn’t do this review for us, but its great to see what people independent from us think of the line!!! It is a great line for aged 28 upwards, I wouldn’t count myself as a Senior though , and I love it! :D

Natural skincare products may help reduce reddening

Natural skincare products could be ideal for people with sensitive skin who are worried about their body reddening, following comments from one expert.

Speaking to Teen Vogue, New York-based dermatologist David Bank explained such skin needs to be looked after with the help of specially-formulated products that will soothe the surface of the body.

This, he stated, is because sensitive skin is often very delicate, with fine pores that react quickly to things like temperature changes.

Those wanting to take good care of their vulnerable complexion may like to invest in natural skincare products available at buyOrganics.

The retailer stocks a wide range of items that do not contain any nano-refined ingredients, petroleum-based oils, fragrances or colours and leave "your skin soft, supple and moisturised … naturally".

In addition, the company's collection of organic makeup may come in handy for those who want to cover up the reddening of the skin frequently experienced.

Neal Schultz, founder of DermTV.com, states individuals wanting to do so should opt for concealers "with a yellow or green tint".

Preventing Cancer Naturally - Top 10 tips

Cancer is on the up everywhere you look. More and more of my closest loved ones are being diagnosed with this awful disease and I am keen to share some tips that I have picked up on how to avoid cancer as naturally as possible.

The Environmental Working Group recently found that children are born "pre-polluted" with nearly 300 industrial chemicals, pesticides and contaminants that have been found to cause cancer in lab studies or in people.

1. Filter your tap water: tap water can contain carcinogens such as arsenic, chromium, and chemical byproducts that form when water is disinfected. So invest in a reverse osmosis filter or a simple tap mounted carbon filter

2. Avoid Stain proofing and Non stick coatings such as Scotch guard and Teflon. These are often found in carpets, clothing, and packaged foods

3. Use natural cleaning products in the house and natural furnishings wherever possible such as natural mattresses. Regular furniture especially in the UK requires the use of heavy duty fire proofing chemicals

4. Prevent Sun Damage use a natural sunscreen, wear a hat, stay in the shade, and avoid over exposing yourself and especially protect young children

5. Reduce Diary and Fatty meats – pesticides, artificial hormones, dioxins, and PCB’s all accumulate in the diary and meats we eat. Where possible eat organic alternatives, soya milk is excellent as are lean organic meats and fish

6. Try and eat organic fruits and veg that is as close to locally grown as possible

7. Avoid unnecessary exposure to BPA: Bisphenol A (BPA) is a synthetic oestrogen found in some hard plastic water bottles, canned infant formula, and canned foods. Some of these chemicals cause cancer in lab studies. To avoid them, eat fewer canned foods, breast feed your baby or use powdered formula, and choose bottles free of BPA.

8. Avoid toxins in your toiletries : when shopping buy natural skincare products that do not contain anything with PEG or ingredients ending in the letters – eth

9. Avoid drinking excess alcohol regularly

10. Take regular exercise and make time to relax. Change your mental attitude to a more positive one and reduce stress in your life NOW!

Try Logona Age Protection for Free

New In Store! fantastic new organic Anti Aging skin care range by Logona. ‘Age Protection by Logona’ is an elegant value for money high performance skincare line that ticks all the boxes when it comes to keeping you looking young looking and beautiful naturally. Tried and Tested by buyOrganics Founder Sonia Kalia-Sagoo, watch out for the full review coming soon. For free samples and product info contact mail@buyorganics.co.uk today!

Natural Health and Wellbeing harmed by excess Antioxidants

Natural health lovers will be disappointed to hear the latest news that excess Antioxidants can have a harmful effect on our health. But not for long! Mainly highlighted is the creation of breathing difficulties in elderly people. Excess doses of Antioxidant were found to have caused an imbalance of Pro-oxidants in the body (these are normally known as the evil twin of Antioxidants). The research is based on studies from Kansas State University in the U.S. where they tested animals with different doses of antioxidants. Now not to sound a sceptic, I fully support scientific research but it’s likely that these animals were probably given really, really high doses of antioxidant and that too in an artificial format.

Natural forms of Antioxidant come in the form Broccoli, Blue berries, Sweet potatoes, Lentils, Goju berries and Yogurt amongst other things and are essential as part of a balanced diet. These antioxidant rich foods are meant to combat aging, harmful effects of environmental pollution, smoking, stress and disease. In addition, all those that are dedicated to natural skin care will know that anti-oxidants are important for keeping us looking young.

Unfortunately, over farming and soil depletion have left our fruits and veg depleted of many of the important rich nutrients that we need on a daily basis. Therefore a good Antioxidant created from as natural means as possible helps to replace what is not there any longer. Intelligent people will realise that everything in moderation is good for us, too much protein has its side effects, as does excess fat, as does excess water, but neither can we survive without them.

Natural beauty comes not just from using pure creams and potions, but mainly from a rich varied natural diet, regular excercise and plenty of water. So if you want to look and feel well, antioxidants are still well on the list, but just in moderation

Gross Therapies and Organic Skincare!!

I still remember when I was 13 and saw the movie “threads” at school about the aftermath of a nuclear holocaust. The images from that movie are still engrained in my mind decades later as being horrific and not something I want to experience in real life.One of the most shocking things for me as a 13 year old was seeing a young girl giving birth to a baby and then ....what did she just do? Did she actually eat her Placenta?!! Yuk..err! oh my god!

I can’t remember for sure, maybe she did or maybe she didn’t, or maybe I picked it up from anthropological studies at University. But since then the idea that women can and do eat their placenta after birth in some cultures is not so shocking. And why not, its supposedly very nutritious as it’s full of protein, iron and other nutrients. In the animal world, nothing goes to waste, so why should this.

Nutritionist Susannah Lawson explains that 'The high iron content is useful for women who have had a traumatic birth and lost a lot of blood. Zinc is also important, partly because a woman transfers a large amount of zinc to the baby just before birth to prime its immune system.'

Other by products from our bodies are also considered beneficial for us. For instance, some cultures also follow rituals such as Urine therapy, for healing. It is considered each individuals own blueprint for healing themself. Ranging from soaking your feet in it, bathing in it to even drinking it. Believers will tell you that it is the cure you have been looking for. I have come across people who swear by it, and have actually used the therapy successfully. For everything from curing Cancer to less sever complaints, it’s meant to help.

I myself have to draw the line at ingestion. I don’t think I could eat or drink Urine or Placenta, but maybe rubbing it on my skin wouldn’t be so bad, unless of course I had a life threatening illness, when I guess I’d try anything! After all, we use products that contain petrochemicals, animal by products and toxins, so why should by products from our own body be less appealing?

On Channel 4 chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall fried, flambeed and pureed the placenta of a new mother and served it up to celebrate the birth of her young daughter, it sounds so wrong, but maybe we are becoming too removed from what is actually good for us.

The latest craze is skin cream that contains extracts of Placenta. The glitzy Hollywood set who would gladly use Botox would not flinch at this latest addition, on the contrary it adds that little bit of extreme style to their skin care routine. Urine extracts already exist in some creams, roll on Placenta.

Not for the faint hearted, Arsenal striker Robin van Persie showed us how its done recently when he flew out to Belgrade yesterday to meet a Serbian housewife who rubbed his leg with fluid from a horse's placenta to treat his ruptured ankle ligaments. Mariana Kovacevic has apparently already treated two of Van Persie's former Dutch teammates, one of whom recovered in just a week from an injury doctors assured him would keep him off the pitch for at least a month

So, is this organic? Technically yes. But I’m not sure if the Soil Association could certify a cream as organic if it contained Placenta! And all the ethical guru’s would surely have something to say about its use. Do they use animal placenta in these creams? In which case they could be depriving animals from vital nutrients that they would consume themselves, or would they use human placenta donated by willing new mums? Maybe the later would be more ethical and acceptable.

In the meantime I can’t claim to be selling anything with Placenta or Urine in it, but I’m sure you would be able to get some at Harrods or Selfridges. I’d certainly give it a try to see how it worked!!

Trevarno Organic Skincare - New at buyOrganics

New to our shelves is the wonderfully natural, pure and certified range of organic skincare by Trevarno. Hand made in Cornwall, these luscious products will have your skin looking amazing, protected from the sun and all naturally!! Their special formulations are designed with the most sensitive skin in mind to retain the skins natural beauty but also to help cleanse tone and replenish skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.

Trevarno’s first organic soaps were launched in 1998, followed by their skincare range in 2000. Their organic skincare is a high performance and sustainably produced range, which is competitively, priced which means that you no longer need to sacrifice or compromise luxury, style or affordability in choosing the natural skin care option.

At buyOrganics I am particularly pleased that, with increasing awareness of the benefits of choosing Natural and Organic products, and the escalating health concerns over the inclusion of synthetic ingredients found in the majority of high street beauty products, Trevarno’s organic skin care range is a tribute to their philosophy of producing chemical free, truly organic skin care. Trevarno’s ethical focus is on taking beauty back to its natural roots using long established, traditional ingredients and sustainable, production methods.

What’s even more delightful is that Trevarno’s skin enriching creams are blended with fully certified organic flower waters and deliciously scented essential oils to produce light and easily absorbed beauty essentials that you will not be able to do without. As well as these daily facial products, the organic sun care range from Trevarno has been developed to provide essential daily protection without the need for all the chemicals that go along with sun creams providing any shelter from the sun. With Trevarno’s Day and Rose & Jojoba moisturising creams both being available with SPF15, you will be able to easily nourish as well as defend your skin against the sun and its aging effects. These two products are highly effective in any natural anti aging organic skin care routine.

Certified by The Organic Farmers & Growers, Britain’s longest established organic certifier, Trevarno have met strict standards to gain formal organic certification which guarantees the range as pure, ethical and sustainable.

Trevarno is committed to sourcing ingredients of the highest quality, from, socially just and ecologically responsible suppliers for their skin care range. Just a few examples of these practices includes buying locally grown West country herbs and obtaining sustainable Palm Oil from a producer who works closely with the Worldwide Fund for Nature.

“Trevarno’s creams are actually creams not balms! Their cleansers are effective and remove all of the daily grind you expect them to and your skin is left feeling completely amazing in the morning after having used the night cream. Trevarno definitely gets the thumbs up from me; otherwise I certainly wouldn’t sell it!”

Sonia Kalia-Sagoo
Founder of buyOrganics

Natural Skincare where do you stop?

When you’re worrying about the ingredients in your organic skincare it can be confusing when you don’t where to stop. How far do you go with cutting out stuff in natural skincare that might be bad for you?

That’s exactly the question that many people get confused about when they’re trying to figure out what is safe and what isn’t.

And although you will be well versed in reading the backs of bottles and pots, you may wonder who to trust and who to believe. I remember when I was pregnant and first started buying organic and natural skin care products. I was checking the ingredients of everything to the point that I became paranoid about using anything. It was very stressful and scary. I had what felt like pre-exam nerves every time I went shopping! I was ordering stuff from across the ocean in USA just because the natural skincare products here didn’t seem pure enough. It was killing my bank balance and my confidence.

An interesting conversation I had with a supplier at this time is something I’d like to share with you. I was buying something to stock on my site and wasn’t sure if the ingredients were pure enough. The answer I got back was like a gush of cool air on a hot day!! He said

“The fact that you are checking the ingredients and are avoiding the nastiest chemicals is good enough. If you cut out the major nasty groups such as Parabens, phthalates, petrochemicals and fragrances then you’ll be doing yourself and your customers a huge favour. Some preservatives for instance just can’t be avoided, but most of your customers will know that you are doing the best you can for them.”

Looking into things further I have found that its near impossible to avoid everything, even in natural skincare, because everyone is allergic to different things; any substance - natural or chemical can trigger a reaction. In addition, you will read about some substances within natural skincare products that are claimed to be unsafe or carcinogenic. There is nothing more carcinogenic than the cocktail of chemicals that currently grace high street skincare. A step towards natural skincare that lessens this burden is a step in the right direction. The main thing to watch out for is a complex array of chemicals gracing your natural skincare products that don’t look like they should belong there. That’s what I make sure I avoid when I’m picking products for the site. I’ve seen some other natural skincare sites that aren’t as scrupulous which is worrying.

You may not agree with me and I’d understand entirely, but my advice is not to get too hung up on every ingredient having to be purely organic and every ingredient having to be clear of all known allergenic reactions (unless you are allergic to that particular ingredient of course) otherwise you may find it very tough indeed to find anything to use in the bathroom everyday. You’ll find the majority of natural skincare products (even the ones we stock) to be as safe as can possibly be. Although it is the ideal standard that every ingredient should be certified organic, it is not always practical. If you demand a organic hair care product with no preservative you may be disappointed. Preservatives are necessary to stop the growth of dangerous bacteria that could make you ill, most natural skincare companies try and find preservatives that are as natural as possible.

I love natural skincare that has very little in it, just a few necessary ingredients that you can read in one sentence. That’s why Earthbound organic skincare tops high on my list of favourite natural skincare It may not have an organic seal of approval, but I just can’t see how a pot of cream made of four really simple things is going to harm me. I know Jo gets her beeswax from her local farm, it’s not certified organic, but I believe her when she says that it’s pure. She’s even started keeping her own bees and mashes the carrots for the carrot cream in her kitchen…..so my advice is to let common sense prevail and live a natural life, but not an obsessive one. Moderation is best.