List of companies whose products we stock

ALMAWIN (FCOD 1996)

 

Founded in 1983.  Ecological washing and cleaning products that work in harmony with nature and suited to allergy sufferers and those with sensitive skin.

Almawin is the only european brand to have been successfully dermatologically tested by the University of heidleburg and Witton-Herdeke.  Has ecogarantie, the requirements for this can be viewed at www.ecogarantie.eu.

Suitable for vegans, for more information please visit www.almawin.co.uk

 

BALM BALM (FCOD 1996)

 

Balm Balm offer 100% organic skincare products all of which are multi purpose. From september 2009 all packaging is FSC approved and carbon neutral. In 2007 they won soil association organic industry award for best organic beauty and bodycare products.

Featured in many magazines and newspapers and used by a host of celebrities. You can find out more about them at www.balmbalm.com

 

BIO-D (FCOD 1988)

 

Free from GM and approved by the vegan society, naturewatch, BUAV and WWF.  All bottles and packaging contain optimum levels of recycled materials and are themselves recyclable.

2007 manufacturing excellence award for sustainable manufacturing, for more information click on  logo

 

 

DR BRONNER'S (FCOD 1999)

 

Made with organic oils, became certified fair trade on their 60th birthday.   Palm oil for their bar soaps comes from a fair trade project in Ghana.  A women owned palm oil producer purchases the palm fruit on fair trade terms coordinated by NGO fearless planet.

 For more information on this ethical company please visit www.drbronner.com


 

EARTH FRIENDLY PRODUCTS (FCOD 1993)

 

Have impeccable green credentials, are effective and value for money.  Founded in the US by Van Vlahakis who began with 4 products which has now expanded to over 30.  For more information please visit www.greenbrands.co.uk/earthfriendlyproducts.html

 

 

EARTH FRIENDLY KIDS (FCOD 1998)

 

Use only natural and organic ingredients and do not contain sodium lauryl/laureth or parabens.  Have same level of gentlness as Earth Friendly Baby range.

Please visit www.earthfriendlykids.co.uk

 

 

FAITH IN NATURE (FCOD 1988)

 

Founded by Rivka Rose over 30 years ago.  They have won many awards including RSPCA 2009 good business awards finalist. Life Scape beauty awards winner 2008 for best shampoo.  Vegan society awards 2008 best vegan environmentally friendly product range. Natural trade show 08 winners for their 3in1 wipes.  To see other awards and lots of customer testimonials please go to www.faithinnature.co.uk

 

 

JASON (FCOD 1996)

 

They believe that it is equally important to pay attention to what you put on your body as well as what you put in it.

They do not use parabens, synthetic colours or fragrance.

Organic hair, skin and bath care since 1959.

For futher information visit www.jason-natural.com

 

KINGFISHER TOOTHPASTE (FCOD 1980)

 

The UK's leading natural toothpaste, gluten and GM free and made in the UK.  They have gone on record as saying they would cease trading rather than comply with any compulsory testing regulations.  Recently named PETA's best cruelty free toiletries and beauty product. Please visit www.kingfishertoothpaste.com

 

LAVERA (FCOD 1998)

 

Founded by Thomas Haase in 1987 who suffered from the age of 2 with neurodermatitis which caused him to look at alternative skin care possibilities.

Lavera is latin for 'the truth' which sums up their philosophy.

Uses BDIH certified products and operates the natrue quality grade labelling.

For more information visit www.lavera.co.uk

 

LOVE THE PLANET (FCOD 2005)

 

Business was started in 2002 and was in the finals of British Female Inventer of the year 2002 for the washable cleaning pads, used by the Pussycat Dolls.

Produced from sustainable sources and vegan. Many press mentions including Mizz, Trend, Observer magazine.  take a look at www.lovetheplanet.co.uk

 

 

MAVALA (FCOD 1980)

 

Best known for their nail care with over 40 years of experience, they have also earned an excellent reputation for Mavalia face care.

They entered the UK market in 1959 with 'scientifique' a wonderful nail hardener which we stock.

Mavala nail varnish is a 2010 winner in the Natural health beauty awards.

To find out more visit www.mavala.co.uk

 

 

METHOD

 

Started by Adam and Eric who realised a lot of the cleaning products they used were not clean but poisons.  For a great site with lots of information visit www.methodproducts.co.uk

 

PITROK (FCOD 1993)

 

An effective natural deodorant which is kind to the skin.  There is increasing concern about many ingredients in regular deodorants.  Anti perspirants block pores and prevent perspiration whereas natural deodorants work by eliminating the bacteria that causes odour.  For more information visit www.pitrok.co.uk

 

PRIMAVERA (FCOD 1979)

 

For over 20 years they have been producing high quality essential oils, blends and sprays.  They support fair trade and sustainable organic cultivation projects.

For their website visit www.primaveralife.co.uk

 

 

TOMS OF MAINE

 

Have been going for almost 40 years and aim to run a  resposible business making socially and environmentally conscious choices.  Mission is to create better products whilst producing as little impact on the earth as possible. For a wealth of information visit www.tomsofmaine.com

 

 

URTEKRAM (FCOD 1998)

 

They have been producing pure and natural body and hair care since the 1970's. 

They are aware that the body absorbs whatever is applied to it just like we absorb whatever we eat.

Certified by Ecocert and their fragrance free range is approved by the Danish asthma and allergy association.

For more information go to www.urtekram.dk

 

 

WELEDA (FCOD 1985)

 

Founded by Rudolf Steiner in 1921, they hold 15 acres of land in Derbyshire which is tended to Demeter standards and has established over 100 fair trade partnerships.

Weleda was a priestess of healing from pre christian times, mentioned by the roman historian, Tacitus.

For more information on their products, origin of the name and weleda symbol please visit www.weleda.co.uk