I love Oxfam! Not only for the wonderful charity in itself, but the products the offer are stunning and would make great gifts for many. As Christmas is a time for giving, why not visit Oxfam today and do your bit for charity this Christmas 2011. When you buy a gift from Oxfam, you will also be helping those in need.
One range that I just totally adore is that of the Recycled Magazines. These really have the Wow factor and would look fantastic in any room! The Recycled magazine photograph frame (£9.99) brings funky and eco into a whole new meaning. This photo frame is just the thing to house your favourite snaps and family portraits for display. It is cleverly decorated with lots of squares of coiled paper from recycled magazines, and the end effect is honestly stunning! This free standing frame is as interesting as the picture you place inside. To hold special memories, I don’t know of anyone who would like this!
If you want a little something to match, then this recycled magazine large bowl (£14.99) will do wonderfully. As with the photo frame, this large bowl is also just as stunning. I think it’s amazing what can be made from recycled materials, but with magazines is totally outstanding! This useful and practical bowl has been created from coiled recycled magazines. Designed with colourful folded paper in a raised spiral, this bowl will make a fine talking point at home. It is hard wearing and its raised texture is rigid to the touch. Not only is it perfect for serving bread, crisps or fruit, but used as a centrepiece on your coffee table is really gorgeous - it’s too cool to hide away in a cupboard.
With Oxfam, when you buy something, knowing that you’re helping charity as well. You can be happy in knowing that you have done the right thing! For more information on Oxfam, and to see a selection of gifts, please check out http://www.oxfam.org.uk.
It’s been dubbed as ‘Wonder Oil’ in the States and now Douvall’s has arrived in the UK! This is a superb organic beauty product that will interest many, and I am very pleased to introduce you to it.
Douvall’s is an Organic Argan Oil that provides the skin with twice as much Vitamin E as Olive Oil, it effectively nourishes and moisturises the skin, giving it a fresh, radiant glow without leaving an oily residue. This versatile product can be used all over the body as well as the face, hair, nails and cuticles. The oil’s regenerative properties also help to prevent and diminish the appearance of stretch marks. Personally, I don’t know of any woman who wouldn’t like this – you can literally use it everywhere, and it will do nothing but good! This could well be the perfect gift for all women.
So, what exactly is Argan Oil? Douvall’s say:-
“Commonly referred to as “liquid gold” or “The Gold of Morocco”, Argan Oil is an incredibly rich source of Vitamin E and essential fatty acids. It has astonishing healing, conditioning and anti-ageing properties to keep your skin and hair nourished and revitalized and to keep you looking beautiful from head to toe. Argan Oil is not only a “super food” for the skin and hair but for the whole body. Having twice as much Vitamin E as olive oil as well as vital antioxidants and essential fatty acids. Argan Oil plays a major role in a healthy diet and is commonly used in traditional Moroccan recipes.”
Wow, what a ‘wonder oil’ Douvall’s really is! Literally, it’s so good that you can eat it. Have you ever heard of a cosmetic so good and pure you could eat it? That is the ultimate in natural beauty. After all, why would we put something on our face that we would not put into our bodies? Love it, love it, love it, and I will be most definitely recommending it to my friends. Christmas has just been made easy when it comes to shopping for the ladies in my life – thank you Douvall’s!
Douvall’s Organic Argan Oil Moisturiser has endless benefits, and includes the following:-
Soften dry skin
Help minimize fine line
Help heal acne blemishes and scarring
Soften cuticles
Treat split ends
Give skin a fresh, youthful look
And it’s safe enough for use on your baby and your baby bump!
Douvall’s Organic Argan Oil Moisturiser is available in an everyday size 50ml (£25) and a handy travel size 15ml (£12). This 100% organic brand is available from http://www.douvalls.com and will be launching in Urban Retreat at Harrods on 31st October and will also be available online at http://www.urbanretreat.co.uk/beautique.
Best friend’s are there to care for you, wants the best for you and makes you feel good about yourself. This is exactly what Organic Surge had in mind when producing their amazing skin care selection! You can count on Organic Surge to give honest results for your skin’s every day needs. Formulated with a blend of natural ingredients and pure organic essential oils, you really couldn’t ask for anything better to use on your skin.
Organic Surge say:-
“The everyday essential range offers great results without any nasties or aggressive chemicals, using the latest technology in natural product development to nourish the skin and invigorate the soul. Organic Surge is designed to work in complete harmony with your skin; the range is free from parabens, SLS, sulphates, synthetic perfume, chemical antioxidants, mineral oils, petroleum and aggressive foaming agents. The surge of organic essential oils provides the sublime natural fragrances and the extensive Organic Surge range encourages women to develop healthy skincare habits while at the same time protect the environment.”
For this Christmas 2011, Organic Surge have everything you need from indulgent treats for yourself to affordably luxurious stocking fillers for under £5 each – quality has not been compromised with the price at all which is fantastic.
What about treating a loved one with the Spiced Lily Foaming Bath (£4.99)? Enhanced with Clove-bud and patchouli essential oils, it’s easy to unwind in this naturally nurturing bubble bath! It helps to de-stress and revive your body and mind whilst soothing the skin at the same time. This is absolutely perfect for luxurious warming winter baths!
Or, for those loved ones who love to pamper their face, then Organic Surge has an array of products that will do that, plus more! I love the Daily Care Skin Wash (£4.99). This is a gentle and caring wash which helps rinse away make-up and impurities without drying out the skin. It works a treat and leaves your skin feeling bright and moisturised.
Then, why not finish off with the wonderful Overnight Sensation Night Cream (£7.99). This cream will help rehydrate tired skin, which we will all be sure to get in the festive partying season! It is bursting full of intensive natural moisturisers such as Aloe Vera, Shea Butter and Glycerin which help to restore your skin whilst you sleep. Simply apply before going to bed and wake up with a healthy and radiant complexion. It works a real treat!
There are so much more products available from Organic Surge from Hand and Nail Cream, Face Masks and hair care. All at affordable prices and all super products!
Organic Surge prides itself on being honest, environmentally responsible and 100% effective and will never compromise on performance. They are fully committed to making a real difference to the lives of those less fortunate and make donations and offer their time to support a number of African charities. Selected items from the Organic Surge range will be available from Waitrose and John Lewis stores as well as Ocado and the full range from http://www.organicsurge.com. Could this be the start of a beautiful friendship?
If you are looking for affordable skincare which is also environmentally friendly the Evolve could just be the products you have been waiting for! This is a premium natural skincare company who has created an ingenious solution to difficult problems. Evolve say:-
“We use highly effective natural ingredients derived from potent natural superfoods like argan, moringa and natural origin anti aging peptides that have been tested and perfected by nature to create a truly natural product that works.”
All products are 99% natural, meaning that no nasties can harm your skin! So, why not treat your loved ones skin with a real treat this Christmas and give her one of the few gift sets that Evolve have to offer – she will not be disappointed! Here is one of my favourites:-
The Perfect Partners: Skin Saver Duo contains two amazing products and is presented in a canvas bag. The products are a full size Gentle Cleansing Melt and the Multi Peptide Double Cream. This skin duo will soothe and rehydrate dry or sensitive skin.
The Gentle Cleansing Melt removes dirt and impurities without irritation. Simply, massage onto a dry face and neck, apply warm water, and rinse away! The water will turn this jelly like balm into rich cream milk, which leaves your skin feeling truly pampered. The Gentle Cleansing Melt is for normal to dry skin, and perfect for sensitive skin. Natural Sugars melt away make-up and impurities leaving skin refreshingly clean, calm and hydrated.
The Multi Peptide Double Cream will increase the moisture levels of your skin by up to 60%. Whilst doing this, it also will help to reduce the appearance of wrinkles. The double cream is for use for normal to dry skin and is perfect for the colder months. It contains Natural Peptides and a complex blend of amino acids allowing you to restore and protect the delicate structure of the skin, preserving skin elasticity and stimulating collagen production. This cream leaves your skin beautifully smooth and revived. Use it morning and night.
The Perfect Partners: Skin Saver Duo by evolve cost £29.99 and is available from http://www.evlovebeauty.co.uk.
We all know that Christmas is a time for giving! But giving a gift with more meaning to it should be something we should all be doing! Why not visit Oxfam today and do your bit for charity this Christmas 2011. They do much more than charity shops and second hand clothes, oh yes; Oxfam has an array of new gifts available that could fill all your nearest and dearest needs. The products are really lovely and you know that when you buy a gift from there, you will also be helping those in need. Oxfam say:-
“Oxfam is a vibrant global movement of passionate, dedicated people fighting poverty together. Doing amazing work, together. People power drives everything we do. From saving lives and developing projects that put poor people in charge of their lives and livelihoods, to campaigning for change that lasts. That’s Oxfam in action.”
Here are some amazing gifts from their shop that I think would make wonderful gifts.
There is an array of craft kits available, which would make any craft enthusiast happy. From making your own bunting to letter embellishments, all craft projects are well and truly covered with Oxfam’s help. The Heart decorations craft kit (£11.99) would make a great sewing project for both young and old. Well, they say that home is where the heart is, and with these gorgeous little hearts, it certainly is that! This craft kit will give you the opportunity to make five fabric hearts to hang around the home or give away to someone special. The kit contains everything needed to create wonderful heart decorations in a mixture of corduroy, felt and patterned materials. You could even try stuffing the hearts with dried lavender for a fragrant treat. The box contains fabric, ribbon, stuffing, buttons, thread, needle, patterns and instructions.
Another crafty gift could be this Vintage buttons craft kit (£14.99). Now people who love their haberdashery as much as Gok Wan does will appreciate this kit! It makes for a fabulous creative project for grown-ups to make accessories out of vintage buttons. You have everything you need to make one long necklace or a shorter necklace and bracelet, as well as a brooch. The pot contains 150 buttons in a variety of sizes and styles in shades of green. The recycled bit and bobs are from old garments and factory waste – very clever indeed! This pot contains buttons, ribbon, embroidery thread and a needle kit.
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