NEW! We review the best natural, sustainable and ethical beauty products in Norfolk and Suffolk

from Village People South Norfolk edition – August / September 2021 (Late Summer)

Health - how to kickstart your day!

ODYLIQUE SMOOTH FOOT KIT

Coconut Candy Body Scrub, Calendula Balm. Organic, natural products. Cracked heel repair within 7 days.

Idon’t have badly cracked heels, but my feet are a bit rough after going barefoot all summer and needed some TLC. This system really worked a treat. The Scrub exfoliated and smoothed my skin, delivering a nice soothing massage effect too, and the Calendula Balm added a lovely fragrant layer of serious moisturiser. After a week my feet were smooth, crack-free and looked and felt rejuvenated. A superb feel-good foot fixer that really put a spring in my step!

Tip: Use the Balm on any other dry areas, such as lips, elbows and hands.

odylique.co.uk

YOU Beauty!

Welcome to our exciting new beauty section, where we review the best natural, sustainable and ethical beauty products in Norfolk and Suffolk…and the ones that really do work!

JUNI COSMETICS LUXURY HYDRATING LIPSTICKS

Capsule range of 5 colours. 100% plastic-free, vegan, organic.

These ‘bullet’ lipsticks look very sophisticated, with an iconic vintage-style design in recyclable aluminium, and there is no plastic here at all! It’s a simplified range of 5 pretty shades, ranging from ‘barelythere’ to a classic vibrant red, and Juni says they have been designed to suit all skin types, for any age skin and for any occasion. I wore the em around the house, a and out with friends, an nd I found them all rea ally flattering, easy to w wear, long-lasting and th hey kept my lips beautifully soft. A huge tick in the box for gorgeous design and product, and for Juni’s commitment to reducing plastic pollution.

Tip: Blot and re-apply for deep, long-lasting colour.

NATURAL SPA SUPPLIES FACE CARE KIT

Hemp Oil Soft Soap, Rhassoul Clay, Organic Rose Water, Cold Pressed Organic Argan Oil. A complete, natural, anti-aging facial skincare solution.

I’m going to rave about this kit, because it immediately transformed my face! The pleasant morning and nighttime cleanse, tone and moisturise routine left my skin looking amazing; bright, fresh, smooth, glowing and…yes…years younger. Even my most honest friends said it had taken five years off me. So this really does deliver on every level, and it’s all natural, sustainable and in reusable/ recyclable glass bottles. Great natural sponges, too. This is a winner, and highly recommended by this now fresh-faced fan!

Tip: Use the Rhassoul Clay all over your body for super-soft clean, fresh skin.

naturalspasupplies.co.uk

NUDGE BOUTIQUE

Geranium & Lavender Whipped Body Butter, Saffron Glow Facial Oil Serum, Geranium & Lavender Shampoo Bar. Vegan, handmade, using locally-sourced products and Norfolk Saffron.

Having one less bottle in the shower has to be a good thing, so I was very on board w with the solid shampoo bar. It’s very easy to use, worked up into a good lather and, used with my usual conditioner left my hair melted into my skin and left it soft and supple. A few drops of the Facial Serum at night soothed and moisturised my skin after a day in the sun and it smelled fantastic!

usual conditioner, left my hair soft and bouncy. And no plastic Tip: There is a fragrance-free Facial bottle waste. The Whipped Serum available. Body Butter looked and smelled edible! Sumptuous consistency, nudgeboutique.co.uk

Products reviewed by Village People Sub Editor

Lucy Ohsten.

If you are an ethical, natural Norfolk or Suffolk beauty brand and you would like Village People to review your products, just email

l lucy@village-people.info

ECO SWAPS – save your skin…and the planet!

We all have a face care routine, don’t we? But this often involves using products which are expensive, packed in plastic and that contain a cocktail of chemicals and preservatives. Despite their claims, many of these products can cause premature ageing, pigmentation, dryness and, worst of all, acne. But there is an alternative; the Natural Spa Supplies Face Care Kit. It’s natural, organic, plastic-free, economical, and it will immediately transform your skin, because it’s the perfect antiaging face care system designed to optimise your complexion. But don’t take our word for it, look at the reviews online, and in the beauty pages in this magazine, it really is a game changer for your skin, your pocket…and the environment! The Face Care Kit contains four key products that all work together to give your skin the best treatment its ever had. You start with antimicrobial British Hemp Oil Soap to exfoliate and deep clean the pores. Then wash with Rhassoul Clay using a sea sponge, to detox the skin and keep it pure and youthful. Next, a spritz of Organic Rose Water to balance skin tones, reduce broken capillaries and tighten the skin. Finally, apply a few drops of antiaging Argan Oil to moisturise, control pigmentation, reduce wrinkles and protect from the elements. As a morning and night-time routine, the whole process takes just minutes and you will instantly see results. So, this ECO SWAP not only gives you beautiful skin, it will save you time, money and, most importantly, the planet too!