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 We are all used to sensational headlines like the one above alerting us to the latest threat to our health, but the highlighting of this particular issue is welcome news to natural chandlers everywhere, who have for years been trying to educate the public about the consequences of choosing to burn scented paraffin wax candles in their homes.
Scientists from the University of South Carolina have made public it’s research on the toxicity of paraffin candles and what has long been suspected by advocates of natural living, has finally been proved. The burning of paraffin wax releases toxic and carcinogenic fumes, such as toluene and benzene, and is not recommended as an everyday indulgence. |
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New Car Park for RSPB Reserve |
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 Dartford Warbler - RSPB Images
RSPB staff and volunteers will be on hand throughout the day to introduce people to the reserve, which until this point has had no official parking. The car park will then be open daily.
Visitors will be able to enjoy long walks around the new circular nature trail, which takes in the existing remnants of heathland, a little stream and wild pond, ancient woodland, and a rare wetland habitat called valley mire.
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Greenpeople are Beautiful |
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Did you know that many high street beauty products, whilst advertising the fact they have ‘natural’ active ingredients, actually contain as little as 6% of the ingredient they cite? And that’s not to mention the added preservatives, synthetic fragrances and petrochemical derived mineral oils. Not sounding so tempting now are they.
 Here at Smart Sussex we aim to promote organic, cruelty and chemical free beauty and were delighted to welcome Greenpeople on board the Smart Sussex Passport scheme. Based in West Grinstead in Sussex, their skincare products contain 90% active ingredients. So it’s no wonder they have been receiving rave reviews and endorsements from such luminaries as Darryl Hannah and Janey Lee Grace
Winners of handfuls of awards, including the 2008 Natural Health & Beauty Awards, Greenpeople products are a result of more than 10 years intensive study and passion to create the best and most effective organic skincare range available. |
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 Lavender Bath Salts
All of the products are made with natural base ingredients like sweet almond, grapeseed and coconut oils, together with cocoa and shea butters, beeswax and plant oil infusions like lavender, comfrey and calendula. |
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