Alternatives to La Mer and new line of skincare

So I've been using the Kiehls Abyssine Cream, and sadly it is not as good as La mer (as you may have already known....) sigh. however! I am introducin a new line of skincare that I really like (within five minutes of using it after I had sunburn it felt super refreshing)

The Organic Pharmacy has really good natural products. I love their Clay Mask, very refreshing, although it is a bit on the pricey side.

a little bit about them:

The Organic Pharmacy is the first and only pharmacy in the world dedicated to health and beauty using organic products and treatments. Fully registered with The Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain, we choose to specialise ONLY in herbs, homeopathy and organic skincare.

how to use their products:

Since we use only the purest & highest grade natural and organic ingredients, a little goes a long way. We hand make everything in small batches to ensure you always get the best. Every Organic Pharmacy Product has a shelf life of 2 years unopened and 9 months opened. To help maintain the freshness we recommend the following: Products should not be exposed to direct sunlight or heat. They should be kept cool but not extreme cold. Please use clean fingers to remove product from jars or use a spatula or spoon to minimise introduction of bacteria. Always replace the cap & keep water out.

how it started:

t all began 9 years ago when I was pregnant with my daughter. Already aware of the benefits of organic food, I had not yet made the connection between skin care and toxicity until I read an article by Professor Samuel Epstein that changed my life and I hope the lives of those around me. Shocked to see ingredients in everyday toiletries - including baby ones - I rushed to my local health food store only to find products labelled organic or natural to contain these very toxins. With my pharmaceutical background I found it easy to identify toxic ingredients but the average consumer who is even unaware of the potential danger would find it a mammoth task.

On average each of us use between 5-15 products a day from deodorant, shower gel, shampoo, moisturiser, cleanser, foundation, blush, concealer ......... the list goes on and so do the toxins. None of this would matter if the skin did not absorb 60% of what is applied to it. Unfortunately natural does not mean natural and organic does not always mean toxin free. It is very much up to you, the consumer, to identify which ingredients to look for.

Below you will find a list of the main toxins and what they do. It is not an exhaustive list by any means.