Propoline: Multi-Gyn cleanser
Athens, Greece- available worldwide

Jill at Victoria Health turned me onto this important product for women. Many of you know that using fragranced or soap based materials on your, well, privates, is unhealthy as it alters the PH. This cleanser is plant based, smells good and just plain makes sense.

www.apivita.com best ordering from: www.victoriahealth.com
+44 0800 3898 195 (UK)
+1 866 447 2756

Prime Directive Wholefoods with Probiotic

Finally, a probiotic that actually works; you can even feel the effect after a few days! I have tried EVERY product that touts itself as “best”. Prime Directive does the trick. Less bloating, better digestion and has the added benefit of live foods like spirulina and alfalfa grass (18 Amino Acids in total). Nice taste, great result. You have nothing to lose, so much to gain. An Australian product available online. (available at HB Health London: 12 Beauchamp Pl SW3 0207 838 0765)

www.saferemedies.net
www.livingfoodsusa.com

UK: +44 (0) 1289 332 888
USA: +1 (785) 856 0701

ESPA Pink Scalp Mud

May sound weird…but this pink goop that smells like clay (because it is!) is a fantastic, multi-functional product. ESPA, who has a quality range of spa products, uses Pink Scalp Mud for everything from post-facial to head massage to dry patches on arms and what not. You’ll love it - it feels healthy! Run it throught your scalp every night for two weeks - dryness vanished.

Available from all ESPA spas and salons (many Mandarin Oriental and Four Seasons Hotels have outlets) or go directly to their site to order.

www.espaonline.com

Swedish Bitters

Yup, that’s right. Not necessarily Swedish, happens to be made in Germany. Your ancestors would say “normal” or “normale”, perhaps. We have lost a lot of the basics and this is a great one. What can I tell you… taking a teaspoon of this bitter tonic before a meal truly makes a difference in how you feel during and after eating! It has become my energy elixir and I take it everywhere in a little plastic bottle in my handbag. The pungent taste stimulates the liver and digestive system. A little kick start most of us need. I like the Dr. Theiss brand - but there are many.

www.naturallydirect.com
www.baldwins.co.uk

USA: +1 888 417 1375
UK: +44 207 703 5550

Dermalogica
Kensington, London W8, UK

One for gals n’ guys alike; a serious skin-care pit-stop… if you have problem skin (adult acne is a specialty) or simply want to give your skin a boost, you’ll love their customised skin treatments. Dermalogica devotees don’t go here to get pampered (the feel is clinical rather than relaxing), rather to receive the best preventative skincare around. Forget the frills- this LA-based company is all about first-rate research and first-rate results. Every treatment starts with an in-depth “face mapping” consultation; check out the fun Skin Bar for a free mini treatment. For something a little more in-depth book a full customised treatment tailored to your individual skin needs; no two Dermalogica skin treatments are the same. I love their philosophy- simple and effective.

www.dermalogica.co.uk
+44 207 937 7060

Environ face cream
Worldwide

This face cream is the business; developed by leading Cape Town plastic surgeon Des Fernandes, an expert at treating sun damaged skin. Environ cream’s integral component is nourishing vitamin A - a real skin smoothing, anti-ageing, anti–radiation miracle worker! This is effective but potent stuff (due to active ingredients)–so you’ll need to speak to a specialist before use. I was turned onto the product by a NY based friend 15 years my senior with glowing skin - you know who you are!

www.environ.co.za

Nougat Body to Home
London, United Kingdom

Beautiful, classically feminine products that “transport you to an era of powder puffs, dressing tables and perfume atomisers.” If you’re a real glamor gal, then you’ll love the retro, boudoir-chic packaging of Nougat’s products: think vintage-style glass decanters adorned with elegant rhinestones or sparkling necklaces. Just as delightful inside too; packed with ingredients to pamper and sooth your skin, such as mallow extract, wheat germ and vitamin E. Fragrances are appropriately sensual; choose from Tuberose and Jasmine or Fig and Pink Cedar. Perfect for “me” time!

www.nougatbodytohome.co.uk
+44 20 7323 2222