ethical pulse

Spring is in the air (at last!) and it's time to think about buffing your body, uplifting your spirits and blitzing your home ready for the sun and fresh air - and it's possible to do this all in a completely environmentally-friendly way with buyOrganics range of ethical products for body and home.

Friendly cleaning!

It's a great idea to swap to eco-friendly cleaning products, not only because they don't contain harsh, toxic chemicals which are often not filtered out completely by water plants, meaning they end up back in our water sources, rivers and oceans, but they can also be harmful for our health. In particular, people with allergies such as asthma and eczema, are often highly sensitive to these toxin-laden products, which stimulate allergic reactions and are harsh on the skin and airways.

Help is at hand however - buyOrganics stocks only eco-friendly cleaning and laundry products which are kind to plants, fish and us!

Miessence's new BioPure household and industrial probiotic cleaner, which contains powerful probiotic bacteria, antioxidants and enzymes which break down grease, grime and dirt as well as neutralizing odours - and all without polluting the environment - or your body! It's safe to use in septic systems and is 100% biodegradeable, and can be used everywhere in the house including on mould and mildew.

How does it work? Well, its probiotic properties work differently to anti-bacterial products which merely kill both good and bad bacteria with harmful chemicals. In the same way probiotic yogurts work, probiotic cleaners use good bacteria to eradicate harmful, pathogenic bacteria, not only wiping it out but preventing it re-appearing and creating a continually clean environment by encouraging healthy bacteria to continue protecting your home.

Just add water!

Alternatively, use the amazing Eco Cloth to clean virtually any surface in your home from chrome, glass, plastic and marble, without the need for any chemicals, even environmentally friendly ones! Superb for asthma and eczema sufferers as you simply use the cloth plus water, this product has been awarded the Allergy UK seal of approval.

Other home care products include Aquaball laundry balls and eco-friendly stain removers - check out our Home Store pages.

Bare Necessities

With summer approaching, it's time to start shedding the layers and expose our winter-covered skin to the elements - which more than likely means dry patches and old cells need to be removed before you even start thinking about tanning! Our fabulous Esselle 100% organic range of skin care products for both men and women are the perfect way to slough, smooth and sanctify your skin ready for the beach or back garden....

Scrub a dub dub

We just adore Esselle's Lime & Coconut Body Scrub, which not only smells delectable, but the lime, coconut and almond oil it contains gently exfoliates and moisturises skin to perfection. (picture) Alternatively, try the New! Spiezia Lemongrass & Marigold Body Scrub, which comes in a beautiful reusable blue glass jar and will leave your skin glowing with health and smelling divine!

Follow your exfoliating regime with a good dollop of organic body moisturiser - our absolute favourites have to be Raw Gaia's Wildcrafted & Fair Trade Shea Body Butter and Organic Cold Pressed Coconut Body Butter - good enough to eat and just as healthy for your skin.

Best foot forward...

Finally, after being stuck inside boots and socks all winter long, give your feet a much-needed boost by using one of our organic scrubs from Esselle or Spiezia, and then a touch of TLC from Earthbound Organics' Mint Foot Cream - perfect for getting feet ready for flip-flops and sandals this summer.

Other News .....

buyOrganics stocks Award winning products

The latest Soil Association Industry Awards at the Natural and Organic product show have led to several of the products we here at buyOrganics love so much being nominated and winning first place at the show. We've already got them on our site, so you can enjoy them too! Best baby care product went to Esselle's Soothing Baby Balm and the following products were nominated for other categories: Miessence's facial serum and rose hydrating mist (perfect for keeping your cool while those around you perspire!), as well as Esselle's heavenly smelling Lemon body mousse, and Ecosoapia's hand and body wash. Congratulations!

Expectant Mothers can have a hard time keeping cool in the spring and summer, but our new bamboo maternity wear from Bamboo Baby includes dresses and tops to help you keep your cool this summer. Bamboo is the new organic cotton - its naturally breathable properties keep you cool when it's hot, and warm when it's cold, as well as wicking away moisture to prevent damp patches, and is naturally anti-bacterial too, ensuring no sweaty smells! (pic of maternity tank top).

It's not just Mums who can feel the benefits of bamboo - your little bundles of joy can too! Bamboo Baby's comfortable range of baby and toddler tops, babysuits, pyjamas, trousers, jeans, underwear, bathrobes, skirts, dresses... you name it, they have it in bamboo! With its softness, antibacterial and unique warm/cold regulatory properties, this is the perfect fabric for baby's sensitive skin, also giving protection against potential allergenic conditions such as eczema and asthma, due to its 100% organic status.

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