The Body Shop Sweet Lemon range

Bursting with nutrients and smelling good enough to eat, get your five a day the beauty way with our pick of the best fruity beauty products…

Jason
This Apricot and Kiwi volumising shampoo was tested by our very own Nicola. I went down a treat “It has a lovely fragrance, was really uplifting and left my hair feeling nice and soft.” she said. From biggreensmile.com for £6.69.

Lush
Lemony flutter by Lush, £5.50, is a moisturiser that can be used all over the body. Daisy girl Alison gave it a try, and was pleased as punch with the results.

“This product was lovely to use, its intense lemon smell hooked me straight away. “I found it worked best on my feet. With holidays approaching and the need to get your feet looking great in flip-flops this product is a must. The thickness of the cream was good and found a little goes a long way. I used this before bed and found that the next morning my feet felt dramatically softer and nourished.” From lush.co.uk

Weleda
The pomegranate range by Weleda offers a wide range of products in this delicious fruity smell. I tried the handcream, £7.95, which was great as a little goes a long way. It kept my hands soft all day, and wasn’t greasy, which is vital in the warm weather. It comes in a handy tube which I popped in my handbag. I also tried the body oil, £19.95. I’m not one for oils, as any grease isn’t good with my skin, but this was great. It worked best after a shower when my skin was still damp, and really sorted out the dry skin I get on my legs after shaving. From lucyrose.biz

Purity
Purity’s product range is chock full of cranberries. We all know cranberries are good for you, and your skin can benefit too. There is a whole range of products available, and fashion editor Liz gave the anti-aging serum, £8.99, a go.

Although it had a ‘funny texture’, Liz said, “It’s really easy to use, and lasts a while. I found by using it once a week, my skin was noticeably softer and smoother.” I tried the facial wash, £4.99, and exfoliator, £5.99. The wash was really gentle on my skin, and doesn’t majorly dry it out, which can sometimes happen for me. The exfoliator was a welcome change if I felt my skin needed a good scrub, so swapping between the two products was really good for me. All from purityorganicskincare.co.uk

Paul Mitchell Luxury Haircare
Thicker hair with more volume is what many of us are chasing after. This tea tree lemon sage thickening spray could be a solution. it claims to build body, prep, style and protect. Priced at £6.95 for 75ml, it also comes in a shampoo and conditioner for a full routine. Both £4.25 for 75ml. Visit paul-mitchell.co.uk to find your nearest salon.

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Daniel Galvin JNR
This ‘hair juice’ has an irresistible citrus smell, made with organic orange blossom and lemon oils. It was the winner of a Natural Health Beauty Award and claims to ‘gently cleanse hair of impurities and stimulate the scalp to strengthen hair.’ Sally’s hair is now shinier and perkier thanks to Daniel. There’s also a matching conditioner. Available from danielgalvinjnr.co.uk for £4.99.

The Body Shop
I have long sworn by the Body Shop’s body butter, so was thrilled when I heard they were releasing a sweet lemon range. There’s a whole variety of products available, from soap to body scrub. Initially, I was disappointed by the smell – I expected it to be a lot tangier. But when you take the ‘sweet’ element into consideration, it lives up to its name. Like its predecessors, this butter leaves skin nourished all day and leaves the skin with a gorgeous fragrance. The range starts from just £2. From thebodyshop.co.uk

Green People
Our Nic tried the Fruity face scrub by Green People. She rated it “…a really effective product, the scrub is just firm enough to clean the face and leave it smooth and soft, without leaving you raw!” Made with organic mandarin, apricot and carrot it is packed full of goodness. £9.50 from greenpeople.co.uk

Yes to Tomatoes
Often mistaken for a vegetable, the tomato is actually a fruit and not one to be missed. This ‘new to the UK’ range from the makers of Yes to Carrots takes the antoxidant power of organic tomatoes and creates a great line of products for face, body and hair. The 99.6% natural range balances oily skin but also adds moisture to dry areas, so they’re super all-rounders. Prices start at £7.99. From victoriahealth.co.uk and selected Debenhams stores

Eminence
Editor Sally was completely won over by the Blueberry Soy Exfoliating Cleanser. It’s loaded with natural AHAs to polish and the tannin-rich blueberries and ultra healing soy to help you to reduce and perfect pores. “This smells truly amazing. But I resisted the temptation to gulp it down and used it to make my skin velvety smooth instead.” £28 from the skinsmith.co.uk

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