‘Eat organic save the planet’ goes the old saying. But organic isn’t just about what is on your plate: it’s what you put on your skin.

The average woman absorbs 4lb 6oz of chemicals through the skin every year, according to an article in The Telegraph.

This complex chemical cocktail is predominantly because of the mass of shampoos, moisturisers, lipstick, foundations, blushers, mascara, hand creams, eye creams, conditioners, bath oils and salts, bubble bath, perfumes and hair sprays we all pile on our skin and hair every day in attempt to look and feel beautiful.

On the flip side, looking after our skin the organic way is free from any kind of nasties and cares for faces and bodies in a way that conventional products never can. Plus, it’s a fun and luxurious way to help protect the planet and those who grow the ingredients.

So, in honour of all things organic and the fortnight that celebrates it (check out www.soilassociation.org), here is Daisy Green Magazine’s organic beauty top ten:

Live Native Essential Woman with Frangipani (pictured above)
£34.99 for 120ml from www.livenative.co.uk
Sweet and moreish, this all-in-one potion (it works as a moisturiser, face cream and calming rose-kissed balm) is not only organic but 100 per cent raw and alive with nutrition. Based on aloe vera and coconut oil this magical product is deeply moisturising and rich in active, living properties that bring out skin’s true beauty.

Dr Alkaitis Organic Universal Mask
£53.85 for 100ml from www.beingcontent.com
This green face mask is pure food on your face. Raw, wild and potently kind, no face mask is as nourishing, cleansing or revitalising. It takes away all the stress from the face and clears away aging bags, blotches, spots, excess oil and tightness. Mix with manuka honey for added nutrition and bathe your skin in pure nourishment.

Neom Real Luxury Organic Body Oil
£28.00 for 100ml from www.neomorganics.com
One for the glamour kids, this golden and exotic body oil is nicknamed the cashmere blanket and it is easy to see why. Soft and comforting with an awakening and inspiring wink (thanks to the lavender, jasmine and Brazilian rosewood) it is luxurious comfort in itself. Lather it on and give your body and mind a five-star luxury holiday.

Hedgerow Herbals Mmm
£9.80 from www.greenrewards.co.uk
This massage oil is the ultimate chill pill. With the gentle undertones of essential oils, Mmm calms and uplifts the body, similar to the way a good country walk does, making it the ideal country holiday companion. While Mmm may not be 100 per cent organic, it gets a mention for being almost there and for being a thoroughly eco and health-conscious bottle of calm.

Sun Chlorella
£19.95 for 300 tablets from www.sunchlorella.co.uk
There’s no point in splashing out on the skin without a little nourishment from the inside first. Sun Chorella is an algae from Japan and it’s alive with all the nutrients needed for glowing skin, strong nails and rich thick hair. Start with five little green tablets a day, working your way up to eleven and in no time at all you’ll be looking and feeling amazing.

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Miessence Anise Toothpaste*
£5.99 for 150g from www.snowsfields.co.uk (see below for 10% off)
Don’t let your pretty face be let down by yellow and unhealthy teeth (or bad breath). This Australian toothpaste based on aloe vera juice and sodium bicarbonate leaves teeth kissably clean and your smile as fresh as a daisy.

Jo Wood Organics Usiku Organic Bath Oil
£44.05 for 100ml from www.jowoodorganics.com
This bath oil is a dark, erotic and heady mix of ginger, cardamom, vetiver and potent spices. Yet far from being stuffy, this complex oil soothes the body and enchants the mind for a deeper sense of self and a momentous spirit.

Ila Face Oil for Glowing Radiance
£53.83 from www.ila-spa.com
If you want luxury, if you want pure indulgence, you cannot beat this stunning face oil. It is so potent and so rich you only need a small amount but the mere scent of it is enough to whisk you away to skin-care heaven. Plus, it’s an amazing tonic for all skin types: reducing redness, uneven skin tone, dryness, lines, oiliness and spots. What more could we want?

Inlight Organic Foot and Leg Balm*
£26.00 for 60ml from www.snowsfields.co.uk (see discount code below for 10% off)
Give your legs and feet a holiday with this herby, balmy ointment. No foot or leg balm can be richer in herbs or more therapeutic. Ideal for sporty types or  times when you’ve been on your feet all day.

Green People Oy Cover & Clear Spot it
£6.99 for 30ml from www.greenpeople.co.uk
It’s not only teens who suffer – we all get the occasional spot. This lovely foundation will not only cover it up but it is rich in antiseptic tea tree, anti-inflammatory pineapple (to reduce that redness) and protecting green tea. Plus, it is based on nourishing and anti-inflammatory hemp oil to keep skin looking soft, youthful and healthy all day long.

* Marissa-Catherine Carrarini is offering 10% off at Snowsfields Wellness for Daisy Green Readers. Just quote ‘Daisy Green’ when you order over the phone (tel 020 7407 9910) or in person at the shop at 41 Snowsfields, London SE1. Offer expires 30 October 09.