Tuesday 31 January, 2012 is National Bug Busting Day an initiative taking place in schools nationwide to highlight the importance of stamping out head louse.

As many parents will testify, once in residence it can be a tricky and timely process to get rid of these pesky little things. We’re received a lot of feedback over the years from parents asking if there are any naturally derived ingredients which may have anti-parasitic properties.

Our very own Aromatherapist Rivka Rose comments: “The therapeutic benefits of naturally derived ingredients like Neem, Propolis and Tea Tree have been associated with anti-bacterial and insect repelling properties for generations.

 “Both Faith in Nature’s Neem & Propolis and Tea Tree hair care ranges draw on the best ingredients nature has to offer and with the addition of expertly blended pure essential oils they are developed specifically with families in mind.”

Janey Lee Grace’s Platinum Awards’ panel of experts, testers and consumersscrutinised hundreds of products to arrive at a definitive list of the ‘The Best of the Best in Natural Beauty, Health and Wellbeing’.

Commenting on Faith in Nature’s 3-in-1 Facial Wipes, the judges said: ‘We love the fact that these fit in your purse yet you can take off make-up, cleanse, tone and moisturise with one gentle wipe.”

Faith in Nature’s 3-in-1 Facial Wipes boast a specially formulated pH balanced blend of natural essential oils on soft 100% viscose substrate to ensure effective cleansing without synthetic chemicals. Whilst moisturising, refreshing and toning skin, the wipes which come in a handy purse sized pack contain Vitamin C, Allantoin and Organic Aloe Vera.  

Speaking of the award, Faith in Nature’s founder Rivka Rose commented: “What a fantastic accolade for our 3-in-1 Facial Wipes from someone who shares our drive for providing truly natural products to consumers. It is inspiring to see Janey Lee Grace recognising products, through her Platinum Awards, that are formulated using the very best ingredients nature has to offer and without harming the environment. Our 3-in-1 Facial Wipes stay true to our ethos that has spanned over three decades and we are delighted to receive this award.”

Rivka Rose, the pioneering force behind all of your favourite products here at Faith in Nature was last week pronounced North West Female Entrepreneur of the Year! In a glittering awards ceremony, organised by EN Magazine, Rivka was recognised by the judges for her exceptional business acumen and forward thinking vision that has led her company to make the ‘biggest splash of the year.’

Full story to follow shortly…

Introducing Faith in Nature Christmas Gifts

Hunting for the perfect Christmas gift or stocking filler but don’t want to compromise on cruelty free or eco friendly products?

Then look no further than Faith in Nature’s NEW capsule collection of must-have 2011 Christmas gifts.

Here you’ll find many of your award winning Faith in Nature favourites for skin, hair, body and bath, beautifully presented in a selection of natural and sustainable gift bags and boxes.

Made using only naturally derived ingredients, the gentle, effective formulations are BUAV approved and Vegan Society registered. Not to mention pH balanced and free from parabens, SLES, alcohol, artificial colours and fragrances.

Plus with prices to suit any budget, these gifts are not just kind to your skin and the environment but on your pocket too!

Choose from:

Faith in Nature Jute Bamboo Gift Bag

Available in our most popular variants including Aloe Vera, Seaweed, Chocolate and Lavender & Geranium. The set comprises shampoo, conditioner, shower gel / foam bath (250ml bottles) plus a 100gm soap. Prices from £11.49 – £11.99 (RRP).

Faith in Nature Jute Drawstring Gift Bag

In Aloe Vera, Seaweed, Chocolate or Lavender & Geranium varieties this handy little set includes a shampoo and conditioner (250ml bottles). Prices from £5.99 – £6.49 (RRP).

Faith in Nature Two-Tone Jute Gift Bag

A fantastic gift for that someone special. Includes Restorative Hand Cream (50ml), Intensive Moisturising Cream (50ml), Rejuvenating Facial Wash (150ml), 3-in-1 Facial Wipes (1 pack, 25 wipes), Aloe Vera Soap (100gm), Lavender Soap (100gm).

RRP £24.99.

Faith in Nature Skin Care Box

A selection of popular creams to protect skin from the harsh winter elements. Includes: Replenishing Moisturising Cream (50ml), Intensive Moisturising Cream (50ml) and Restorative Hand Cream (50ml). RRP £14.99.

Faith in Nature Skin Care Boxes

Whether you’re looking to revitalise or purify the skin, there’s a skin care box for you. Choose from:  Option 1:- Revitalising Body Lotion (150ml), Rejuvenating Facial Wash (150ml) or Option 2:- Purifying Cleansing Lotion (150ml), Exfoliating Face & Body Scrub (150ml). Both options: RRP £10.99

Faith in Nature Beauty Box

The intriguing packaging will really keep them guessing until the wrapping comes off and what’s inside won’t disappoint. Includes: shampoo (400ml), conditioner (400ml), shower gel / foam bath (400ml). Available in Aloe Vera, Seaweed, Chocolate, and Lavender & Geranium varieties. Prices from £12.49 – £12.99 (RRP).

So with your Christmas shopping sorted, now all you have to do is fight the urge not to keep them for yourself, wrap them up and put them under the tree ready to make someone’s Christmas.

Available from 1 September 2011 from www.faithinnature.co.uk and all good health food stores. Products are biodegradable and packed in board which is both recyclable and recycled.

Super nourishing… natural, cruelty free formula… paraben free… a delicious fragrance smelling good enough to eat… it can only mean one thing. The latest must-have range from multi award winner Faith in Nature has arrived!

Introducing the NEW Faith in Nature Pomegranate & Rooibos range for bath, body and hair.

Developed by the brand’s founder Rivka Rose, this enticing new selection of products remains true to the ethos she set when she launched Faith in Nature back in 1972.

Having tried all the natural brands on the market only to find none suited her skin, Rivka set about making her own. Using her background in herbalism, she started with the basics – naturally derived ingredients, plant materials and essential oils – with a mission to produce affordable products everyone could use.

And so, from a remote farmhouse kitchen table on the west coast of Scotland, Faith in Nature was born.

The NEW Pomegranate & Rooibos range harnesses the best of nature’s raw materials. The result is gentle, yet effective formulations that are environmentally responsible and free from parabens, SLES and other nasties too.

For this range, Rivka carefully selected certified Organic Pomegranate, renowned for its health giving and skin nourishing properties. This is skilfully blended with anti-oxidant rich fairly traded and Organic Rooibos to tackle aging free radicals. Together the formulations give striking results, from revitalised skin to radiant, glossy hair that smells clean and fresh all day long. 

Faith in Nature Pomegranate & Rooibos Shampoo (400ml SRP £5.15).

Revitalising and regenerating. Cares for and hydrates even the driest hair and scalp. Rich in anti-oxidants, brittle locks are left soothed, soft and manageable for healthy looking hair. Suitable for all hair types.

Faith in Nature Pomegranate & Rooibos Conditioner (400ml SRP £5.15).

Wash off conditioner to moisturise and soften every strand of hair from root to tip. Hair is left hydrated, rejuvenated and delicately fragranced. Suitable for all hair types.

Faith in Nature Pomegranate & Rooibos Shower Gel & Bath Foam (400ml SRP £5.25).

Ideal for a subtly scented shower or a long, luxurious soak in the tub. Either way you’re left with soft, refreshed skin, so the choice is yours!

Available now from www.faithinnature.co.uk and all good health food stores. Products are biodegradable, pH balanced, BUAV approved and Vegan Society registered and contain no artificial colours or fragrances. Bottled in 100% recycled PET (rPET) ultimately helping to reduce landfill waste and Faith in Nature’s carbon footprint.

We’re delighted to announce we’ve been awarded the highest possible rating in the British Retail Consortium (BRC) Standard.

This means, an intensive independent audit has confirmed all of our procedures from production to distribution, deserve a ‘Class A’ rating.

‘’Naturally we are thrilled to receive the highest possible BRC grading across the board,’’ says Rivka Rose, managing director of Faith in Nature. ‘’Since our launch over 30 years ago, our vision to produce affordable, effective and ethical products with nature’s best ingredients has not changed.

‘As the company has grown we have remained fully committed to operating as an efficient, eco conscious business in everything we do. So it is wonderful that our capabilities from product development and manufacturing techniques to our quality standards and staff training have been recognised in this way.’’

Just when you thought their eco credentials couldn’t be bettered, the award winning manufacturer has upped their green kudos yet again.

From early August 2011, Faith in Nature’s natural beauty products in 400ml PET bottles will be packaged in 100% recycled PET (rPET).

While Faith Products Ltd already uses 100% recycled material for its cartons, this latest move means the brand will further reduce the already low environmental impact of their products.

rPET material is sourced from initiatives such as kerbside bottle recycling. The bottles are then cleaned, decontaminated and reprocessed to make new bottles which are perfectly clean and safe for use.

The added bonus is that these bottles can be recycled over and over again, which reduces the need to use new material and helps stop bottles ending up in landfill.

‘’We’ve never been known for resting on our laurels and have always been a truly eco conscious company,’’ says founder Rivka Rose. ‘’However we’re always looking for ways to be even greener.’’

‘’rPET bottles can have a slight tinge or ‘cast’ which may affect the appearance of a product in the bottle.  But we believe this is a small price to pay for products that are derived from even more sustainable sources than before, and even kinder to the environment. Our customers can absolutely rest assured they are still benefitting from the same Faith in Nature products and formulations of unrivalled quality.’’

In time, all of Faith in Nature’s products will be progressively changed over to rPET material where feasible.

News just in, Faith in Nature will be showcasing its award winning beauty range at BINTM Live! 

That’s right, on stand SO111 you’ll find an exciting display from the company that’s been producing ethical, cruelty free beauty products for almost four decades! The huge range of products cares for even the most sensitive of skins and all hair types so there’s sure to be a perfect format for you!

Not only does Faith in Nature say a big ‘no way’ to animal testing, they also say ‘no thank you’ to using nasties like parabens, artificial colours or fragrances in their products.  

But they do say a big ‘yes please’ to super nourishing formulations that are kind to both you and the planet. Blended by Faith in Nature’s in-house experts, the range harnesses the very best of nature’s ingredients with beneficial essential oils for delicious smelling products that really work! 

As well as picking up an exclusive BINTM Live product discount, there’ll also be great competitions on the stand giving you the chance to scoop some amazing Faith in Nature goodies.  

What’s more, there’ll be free samples up for grabs too.* So go on, why not put your Faith in Nature and come and say hi! For more information on the products visit www.faithinnature.co.uk or check out http://www.facebook.com/faithinnature

An independent panel of testers, from eco experts and journalists, to readers of The Green Parent Magazine put hundreds of natural beauty products through their paces.

So you can imagine our delight when our New Faith in Nature Roll-On Crystal (Refill) Deodorant was highly commended in the Best Deodorant Category. Then to top it off, our Lavender & Geranium Shampoo was also highly commended in the Best Shampoo Category. Brilliant!

But don’t just take our word for it…here’s how we scored.

Faith in Nature Lavender & Geranium Shampoo:‘’Excellent. Really smells beautiful and gets your hair clean and fresh smelling. The price is right for frequent use, the packaging is attractive and user friendly. Definitely worth trying if you’re a fan of lavender and geranium! My husband likes it too so it is a firm favourite in our household and will definitely be bought again.’’ Effectives 5, Value for Money 5, Packaging 5.

Faith in Nature Roll-On Crystal Deo: ‘’This crystal deodorant comes with a subtle scent of Aloe Vera and Green Tea and I enjoyed wearing it. I like the fact that it’s re-fillable.’’ Effectiveness 4, Value for Money 5, Packaging 5.

We are pleased to announce with immediate effect that we are changing all our 400ml bottles over to 100% rPET material (Recycled PET).

The recycled PET material used in our new bottles is normally sourced from discarded food and beverage containers that come from recycling initiatives, such as household collections. They are then cleaned and decontaminated, and re-processed to make new bottles. The recycled bottles are as safe and clean as bottles made from virgin PET, and they can, of course, be recycled over and over again meaning they never end up in landfill.

You may notice these new bottles have a slight green tinge or ‘cast’ to them. This is normal with this material, and rest assured your Faith product inside the bottle is completely unaffected.

We will progressively change all our bottles and containers over to rPET material where it is feasible.

We trust you approve of our continuing efforts to make the Faith in Nature range as eco-conscious as possible, and to further reduce the already low environmental impact of our products.