Fairtrade Fortnight

From 27th February until 11th March  2012, we'll be celebrating Fairtrade Fortnight, 2 weeks that are dedicated to promoting the importance of fairness and quality in the production process of everything, from clothes to beauty products.

If you see the Fairtrade stamp on a product, you know that the seal of approval has been given by this organisation to a brand that has ensured that everyone involved in the production process, both individuals and communities, were treated and paired fairly for their work.

We're delighted to have Fairtrade products on LoveLula. Brands like cult favourite Dr. Bronner's are Fairtrade from start to finish in the production process of their best-selling products. Other brands like evolve use Fairtrade ingredients, and in using those ingredients they are supporting cooperatives in countries like Morocco.

To support Fairtrade Fortnight and the work that the Fairtrade Foundation does, we're running a give away on Facebook of our favourite Fairtrade brands! Visit our Facebook page for all the details on how to enter - it's easy peasy!

First up are 10 Castille Liquid Soaps from Dr. Bronner's for 10 lucky winners!

Detox Your Beauty Cabinet In 3 Easy Steps by Laura Rudoe

The skin is the largest organ in the body and absorbs up to 60% of what is put on it. Here are some tips from Laura Rudoe, the founder of the certified organic range evolve beauty about how to reduce chemical exposure from beauty products:

1. Simplify your beauty routine and try to use as few products as possible. The average adult uses 10 products a day and is exposed to 126 chemicals, some of which have been found to accumulate inside the human body.

2. Learn about a few key nasties and try to avoid products containing them. Key nasties to watch out for are parabens, SLS/SLES, DEA/MEA/TEA, silicones, mineral oil, phthalates and synthetic fragrances. All of our products are formulated without nasties.

evolve Perfect Partners: Heavenly Body Duo

3. Switch to certified organic products*, as these have been independently verified not to contain any questionable chemicals and instead contain high levels of pure, natural plant extracts. This is particularly important for products you use frequently such as shampoo, all over the body such as body lotion, or are likely to ingest, such as lipstick.

* All evolve products are certified organic and natural with ECOCERT, the international organic standard

Today's Advent Calendar Giveaway Is...Evolve!

This evolve duo features a Skin Cocoon Body Wash and Body Cream with Peruvian Inchi oil, the richest known source of omega 3 to leave your skin unbelievably nourished. The duo comes cocooned in a fair-trade canvas gift bag. Worth £22.99

To enter this lovely gift set, visit our Facebook page. Everyone who enters will get a 10% discount to spend on Love Lula when the competition closes on 24th December!