Tips for a healthy and stylish Christmas

Christmas is all about excess and I for one love it. But there are some Christmas essentials which we definately don't want an excess of and toxins is one of those. In our everyday products lie hidden nasties which over time can cause health problems and stress to our bodies.

Candles are one of these products. We don't think twice about hightening the festive atmosphere with delicious smelling candles, but studies have shown that conventional candles emit a range of carcinogenic substances which can seriously effect your health, as detailed in this excellent article in the The Ecologist. To avoid this risk is easy however, as ranges of alternative, clean burning candles are fast emerging. EcoCentric stock two types - the divinely scented Aromatherapy candles, made of natural plant wax and essential oils, and the fun and attractively packaged Aromatherapy solution candles, such as Love Potion, 25/7 and Chill Pill, made of soy wax, which burn for an amazing 50 hours!

Cosmetics are another hidden-toxin worry. Many skin creams, washes and make up contain a cocktail of skin irritants, colouring and fragrances, as documented in this article in the Ecologist. In order to avoid these nasties, a always used natural, organic cosmetics and skincare. EcoCentric have a range of really lovely organic cosmetics such as the fantastic Vitamin E skin cream and gift boxes like the Happy box, the Calm box and the Gentle Baby box.