5 top picks for Organic September
Discover the benefits of buying organic and discover organic-certified best buys
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Did you know that organic farms boast 50% more plant, insect and bird life on average? What’s more, there are around 75% more wild bees on organic farms, and we all know how important those little pollinators are!
Choosing organic products makes a huge difference to our impact on the planet and its future. Organic agriculture is better for our health as well as the environment’s, helping to minimise water pollution, increase soil quality, boost biodiversity and minimise pesticide residue.
Every year as the Soil Association’s Organic September initiative rolls around, it’s the perfect opportunity to learn more about the benefits of organic and to seek out products that have a positive impact. Here are five certified organic buys to try today, plus a little something special so you can treat yourself while saving money.
Choosing Organic has become more important than ever in recent years, with people wanting to shop more ethically and sustainably. Organic farming is known to be beneficial to wildlife, maintaining healthy soils, and the planet – this is why companies like Absolute Aromas are always working hard to expand their range of organic products. Absolute Aromas believes it's important that all its ingredients are completely natural, and come from sustainable and ethical sources.
Absolute Aromas offers a wide range of organic aromatherapy products, from its extensive organic essential oil and carrier oil ranges, to organic bodycare products, including the nail oil and shave oil. All of the brand's organic products are certified by the Soil Association, the UK’s largest organic certification body, so you can be sure that you're buying a truly organic product.
Zao Lip Ink is very easy to apply, and once dry, gives way to an ultra-matte and long-lasting result for perfectly coloured lips. Its warm and delicate colour, which suits all skin tones, energizes your look, making it ideal for highlighting your mouth without overdoing it! Save 10% on the new launch by using discount coupon SUMMER at checkout.
Tone and soften your skin while minimising the appearance of pores with Alteya Organics’ Centifolia Rose Water. It’ll provide the perfect hit of hydration whether you’re working from home or on the go.
Why not treat the special people in your life! Send a Godminster cheese gift set straight to their door and let them know you're thinking of them, even if you can't be together in person. Use code ORGANIC10 when ordering a Godminster cheese gift set at godminster.com and get 10% off! Excludes items on special offer and gift sets featuring alcohol. Valid until 01/10/2020.
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