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100 eco-fashion and beauty best buys

These days we don’t just want to look good, we want to know that what we’re wearing and what we’re using to make us look our best is clean, green and ethically produced. We bring you our pick of the best eco fashion and beauty goodies to help you stay chic with a clear conscience. By Ronita Dutta

Black Chicken Remedies Love Your Body Oil, £45.50

A natural body oil for both men and women, Love Your Body Oil is free from artificial ingredients and contains a powerful combo of 12

Dr Hauschka Neem Hair Oil, £22.95

The perfect remedy for for holiday ravaged hair, this nourishing hair oil from eco-beauty experts Dr Hauschka contains wheatgerm and chamomile to hea

Fushi Extra Virgin Organic Coconut Oil, £4.95

An amazing multi-purpose oil that can be taken internally or applied to skin or hair.

Accessorize Fairtrade Birdie Patchwork Shopper, £6

You never need use an ugly and planet damaging plastic bag again with this gorgeous shopper.

Gaiavita Ginko Anti-Ageing Eye Contour Cream, £42

Exclusively handmade in Hungary, using carefully sourced, 95% certified organic ingredients including vitamins A, B3, B5, Q10 and nat

Edun Kevin Tank Tee-shirt, €33

Brainchild of Bono and his wife Ali Hewson, the Edun fashion label was created to make clothes that help create long-term sustainable employment in the d

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Rangnewali scarf, £24.99

Handwoven from waste silk by weavers in Cambodia each scarf is unique in design.

Fair+true Fair Trade Vent Pleat Dress, £85

We love this gorgeous tailored cotton dress, now we just need the right occassion to show it off.

Renbo Tote, £19.99

Hand patchworked and appliqued by several producer groups in Cambodia, including one for disabled artisans. 

Peachy Keen Organics Overnight Hand Soother, £8.50

A lovely intensive overnight treatment for hands. 100% organic no synthetic ingredients and handmade in the UK.

Liberty Print Coral Silk Feather Print Panties, £34

Eco-conscious luxury brand Ciel is the creation of designer Sarah Ratty.

Spa Ritual nail laquer, £8.50

Fresh and funky nail shades with excellent green credentials - vegan, biodegradable and free of synthetic dyes, parabens, preservatives and petrochemical

Top Shop Jersey Slouch Dress by Annie Greenabelle, £48

An ethically produced v-neck jersey dress that’s super cool and casual.

Amazon Sandal, £20

These fab eco-flp-flops are manufactured in Brazil from recycled tyres. Cool!

Katharine Hamnett Save The Sea Tee-shirt, £40

Wear your eco-credentials on your chest with this oversized organic tee.

Ethically made No Sweat Black & White Hi Tops, £35

The classic black and white Hi Top from No Sweat.

Madara Deep Purifying Foam, £16

Eco-facial cleansing from one of Gwyneth Paltrow’s favourite organic skincare brands, this foaming cleanser is great for removing make-up without

Organic Mango & Lime Lip Balm, £5.94

A delightful moisturising citrussy lip balm made from certified organic, natural and fairly traded ingredients.

Traidremade striped shirt

TRAIDremaderecycles, refashions and remakes textiles that would otherwise be thrown away, into beautiful bespoke garments and accessories.

Escentuals Snowberry Nourishing Lite Day Cream, £36.00

Certified carbon neutral skincare free from anitonic surfactants, petrochemicals, propylene and butylenes glyco

Body Shop Earth Lovers Pear & Lemongrass Shower Gel, £5

A zingy 100% biodegradable shower gel that’s sulphate, paraben and colourant-free.

Traidremade Jade Golightly Pump, £40

Walk with a spring in your step and a clean conscience with these pretty eco-friendly leaf print pumps.

Green People Sun Lotion SPF15 with Tan Accelerator, £17.11

This multi eco-award-winning natural sun lotion is made without parabens, lanolin, phthalates, artificial perfumes, petroche

Traidremade High Waisted Denim Shorts, £25

Go green for the summer with these on-trend shorts made from recycled materials.

Vintage 1950s velvet Carnegie Models dress, £95

Ditch the cheap disposable stuff in favour of gorgeous vintage styles and create less landfill waste at the same time too.

Purity Organic Skincare Conditioning Cleansing Lotion, £4.99

An effective skin conditioning cleanser with a blend of  Sweet Almond Oil, Aloe Vera and Glycerine base made in the U

Comvita Intensive Hydrating Mask, £25

A deeply hydrating face mask containing natural ingredients including Manuka honey, macadamia oil, Shea butter, Kiwifruit seed oil and Sodium hyl

Cause and Effect butterfly T-shirt, £20

Made with 100% Organic cotton, grown in India by a Fairtrade Co-operative.

Paul Mitchell Awapuhi shampoo, £15.95, and cream rinse £17.25

In 1983, Paul Mitchell and John Paul DeJoria purchased land in Hawaii that would become the sustainable, solar-powe

Julia Smith Ava Blue Fair Trade dress, £51

Unique Ava dress from Julia Smith MIA (Made in Africa) in bold blue with pink and white block print.

Dr Bronner Castile Liquid Soap, £2.99

A all-round eco bargain these nifty liquid soaps are wholly organic, contain no synthetic foaming agents, thickeners, preservatives, fragrances,

Trilogy Everything Balm, £12.50

Organic, natural and packaged in recycled cardboard, this wonder-balm is fast become a cult classic.

Neal's Yard Remedies Lip Glosses, £4.42 each

Made with organic ingredients these subtle non-sticky lip glosses by Eco pioneers Neal’s Yard Remedies are perfect for keeping i

Nature’s Best Red Berries Body Butter, £8.25

A creamy all over body butter containing cranberry seed oil -  a rich source of Essential Fatty Acids, Omega 3 and Omega 6, as

Go Green M by M Hanna sustainable long sleeve tee dress, £29

Where this versatile dress/tee with skinny jeans, tights, or when the sun comes out, dare to bare those pins!

Tisserand Vitamin Rich Body Lotion (Sweet Orange & Jasmine), £8.95

A soothing body lotion containing organic sweet orange oil, ethically harvested jasmine oil and mango butter.

Just Soaps Organic shampoo, £7.25

Made from a liquid soap base derived from Soil Association Certified organic oils.

A Little Bird Told Me Organic Rose and Geranium Soap £4.50

Handmade in the UK, these beautiful soaps are made from organic ingredients free from parabens.

Howies Shelley Printed Vest, £22.50 

Ethically made from high quality fabrics with sustainability and an eco-ethos at heart.

Aura Que Fair Trade Shoulder Jogi Bag, £27

Woven and hand dyed with azo-free dyes in Nepal.

Pinks Anti-Ageing Serum, £33

Formulated and hand-blended in England by professional therapists using only active ingredients certified as organic by the Soil Assoc

Neal’s Yard Remedies Bee Lovely Hand Cream

£1 from every sale of this lovely limited edition hand cream from organic living pioneers Neals Yard Remedies goes towards supporting

 Essential Care Organic Eye Liner, £10.63
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Lavera Trend Make-up Organic Tinted Moisturising Cream, £11.90

This pleasantly fragranced organic tinted moisturiser is so gentle it’s even suitable for contact lens wearers and

Recycled bead earrings by Juzi, £9

Handcrafted by three self-supporting co-operatives in Kenya, Juzi jewellery is created from locally sourced redundant materials including

Kosmea Daily Facial Exfoliant, £25.95

Organic Australian brand Kosmea use high quality natural ingredients including certified organic rose hip oil which is grown in South Africa and

Laid Bare Hair Today Gone Tomorrow, £6.99

An ethical hair minimising moisturiser enriched with liquorice extract, caffeine and horse chestnut seed extract.

Evolve Organic Perfect Radiance Facial Polish, £12.99

An Ecocert approved facial exfoliator containing Brazilian Acerola and Acai berries.

Primavera Organic Sallow Thorn Face Oil, £29

This quality organic oil is high in Vitamins E, C, beta-carotin and Pro-Vitamin A and helps prevent unwanted wrinkles from forming.

Lavera Trend Make Up Organic Lipstick, £10.90

Another hit from Lavera, this is an organic lippy in lovely rich red that’s bang on trend and the natural ingredients will keep you

Top Shop Polka Swing Top by Annie Greenabelle, £32

We are delighted to see the highstreet jumping on the green bandwagon.

Steam Cream, £10.50

Made with a mixture of traceable, sustainable, natural, organic and vegan ingredients this handbag sized tin of moisturiser can be used on your face, arms and hand

People Tree Sleeveless floral jumpsuit, £51

Sleeveless button up jumpsuit in retro Laura Ashley floral print fabric with two bow tie pockets.

NV London Calcutta Carnaby Fair Trade Canvas Wallet Purse, £33

NV Calcutta London items are all fair trade made to international fair trade standards, in India and made by artisans.

Waitrose Organic Purifying Hand Wash, £3.98

Made with 93% organic ingredients with organic nutmeg and patchouli oils.

Waitrose Organic Surge Foaming Bath, £5.41

A natural organic bath soak proceeds from which go towards protecting vulnerable African orphans.

Ganesha wash bag, £11.99

Nifty washbag made from upcycled cement sacks in Bangladesh.

Parlux Eco 3800 Hairdryer, £76.95

Big hair needn’t cost the earth with this ozone friendly hairdryer with low energy consumption and eco packaging.

Greenscape Organic Cocoa Butter Shower Gel, £7.15

Organic cocoa butter shower gel free from petrochecmicals, sulphates, parabens, glycols and synthetic colours.

Dr Organic Virgin Olive Oil Foot Scrub, £6.19

Organic Bioactive Virgin Olive Oil is a super hydrating fruit oil rich in Oleic acid.

MOP Leave-in conditioner, £12.95

Leave-in hair conditioner with extracts of echinacea and dandelion by Modern Organic Products.

Oy! Peel Off Face Mask, £15.35

A no nasties organic face mask for younger feeling skin.

Fair+true Sustainable Zebra Print Slouch Trousers, £85

Stand out from the crowd in these great animal print slouch fit trousers.

Simply Gentle Organic Cotton Wool Pads, £1.99

Wipe away your make-up with these pesticide-free certified organic cotton pads.

Gringo Fair Trade Floral Maxi Dress, £30

This light cotton tie-dye dress is another beach essential...

Nadia Minkoff Bond Street Fold Over Clutch, £140

This elegant clutch may be pricey, but it’s handmade in the UK using vegetable dye and without toxic glues.

L’Occitane Organic Olive Shower Cream, £10.40

A creamy shower gel enriched with olive oil formulated with moisturising olive tree leaf extract to preserve skin’s natural h

Monte Bianco Eco-Friendly Toothbrush, £2.95

Reduce the amount of plastic that goes into landfill with this clever toothbrush with natural fibre bristles that allows you to keep the ha

By Nature g= 9.8 eco-bikini, £39.95

Be a green goddess on the beach in these marvellous bikinis made from recycled wood!

ecoSkin Hematite bamboo knit maxi dress, £150

With a pure-green ethos, LA based manufacturer ecoSkin have pioneered the use of Sorona Corn for clothing.

Nvey Eco Organic Mascara, £14.99

Containing vitamin B5, Nettle and Horsetail Herb act to strengthen, condition and build the lashes for a full look, this organic mascara is available

PG Organics Embrace Eau de Parfum, £58

The debut fragrance from luxury organic and ethical perfumiers PG Organics is a mellow scent with an oriental influence and spicy undertone

Madara Organic Flower Dust Lotion, £21.50

A hugely popular shimmery body moisturiser from eco beauty brand Madara.

Nomad Fair Trade Multi-print Kaftan, £27

Get ready for some serious summer lounging, preferably by a beach, in this multi print beach kaftan.

Yellow Flower Brooch, £7.95

Handmade by Women Entrepreneurs in Nepal, this bright felt broach will brighten up any outfit.

Hand made fair trade brass and wood bangle, £12.50

Jewellery is chunky this season and this fair trade bangle is bang on trend.

Shared Earth Fair Trade Peacock Feather Bracelet Orange, £14

This eye-catching peacock design bracelette is sourced from an Indian fair trade group.

Organic Glam concealer, £24.50

Each palette contains three shades infused with Tea Tree and Lavender (antiseptics and healing agents) as well as antioxidants Green Tea, Lemon, Grape a

Green People Organic Base No Scent Deodorant, £7.95

A simple and fuss free deodorant that’s aluminium and CFC free.

Just Soaps Natural Exfoliating Loofah Soap Slices, £4.65

A fab combo of soap and loofah which can be used as an all in one body exfoliator and cleanser.

Lavera Faces MY AGE Cooling Eye Roll On, £16.90

Perk up tired puffy eyes with this award-winning cooling and soothing 100% natural organic eye roll on.

M&S check weave shopper, £9

Fashionable, versatile these stylish bags are made from 100 per cent recycled household materials free from contaminates.

Komodo Klint top, £50

Made from fair trade fabric by fairly paid craftspeople in Bali.

Olive Recycled Glass Bracelet, £6.99

Made from recycled glass beads in a variety of gorgeous olive and yellow-green shades.

John Lewis Women Fairtrade Striped T-shirt, £15

This simple but lovely tee is made from 100% Fairtrade cotton.

ReLuxe Upcycled Print Mini Shorts, £32

These summer-bright shorts are made from materials that are found, rescued and upcycled in the UK by the hip stylish label ReLUXE.

Komodo printed organic cotton jersey/linen cap sleeved dress, £65

Ethically produced in Komodo’s K1 factory in Kathmandu.

Near Far 50s dress

This ethical fashion house works with tailors in Freetown, Sierra Leone to produce some beautifully tailored fashion pieces.

Bibico Pink Checked Fair Trade Skirt, £19

We defy you to resist this cute lightweight summer skirt!

People Tree Jute handbag, £35

We love this small handbag in pretty signature Orla Kiely print.

Fair+true Fair Trade Pene Multi Stud Thong Sandals, £49

These thong flat sandals are fairly made in Kenya and feature a collection of brass and silver dome studs.

Lavera Organic After Sun Gel, £6.90

A cooling gel containing aloe vera for healing sunburn and rehydrating sunburnt skin and organic cactus extract to prevent skin from feeling tight.

Lalesso Fair Trade Brass Pineapple Pendant Necklace, £39

Let your accessories do the talking with this attention-grabbing pineapple necklace.

People Tree Claudia Print Skirt, £65

Fair trade pleated skirt hand block printed skirt made in Bangladesh.

Luxe Tote Bag, £9.95

Made from recycled fabric, this handy bag shrinks into a zippered pocket. Ideal for keeping in your handbag for unexpected shopping trips.

Sasha Black Recycled Suede Sandals, £87

These comfy summer sandals are 100% vegan.

Vintage 70's Print Maxi Dress, £30

Go vintage for the ultimate style recycle.

Lalesso Fair Trade Nyota Print T-shirt Dress, £84

Gorgeous white print sun dress fairly made in Kenya.

Duchy Originals Milk Thistle & Lavender Body wash, £4.99

Organically certified and free from parabens and Sodium Lauryl Sulfate.

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