Looking for a healthy and natural gift for your Valentine? Joanna Evans rounds up her top picks.
Hiram Green, Lustre Eau de Parfum, $165/€155 (1.7 fl oz/50 mL)
In the UK: www.hiramgreen.com
In the US: www.luckyscent.com
Most perfumes contain a cocktail of noxious synthetic chemicals, but this one is 100 percent natural and handcrafted in small batches by luxury perfume maker Hiram Green in the Netherlands. It’s a radiant rose fragrance with notes of citrus, orris and frankincense that’s unisex, vegan and ideal for Valentine’s Day. And there are six other all-natural Hiram Green fragrances to choose from, from woody Hyde to violet-themed Vivacious.
Tekla, Hooded bathrobe in Stella Pink, $185/£149
Copenhagen-based natural textile company Tekla has a super soft and luxurious range of unisex bathrobes, all woven from the finest combed 100 percent organic cotton and certified by textile industry watchdog Oeko-Tex to be free of harmful chemicals. Choose from two styles (Classic or Hooded), three sizes and a variety of colors, such as this pretty pale pink.
Pukka, Love tea, $5.47/£2.99 (20 sachets)
In the UK: www.naturisimo.com
In the US: www.iherb.com
This heart-warming herbal tea is an Ayurvedic blend of chamomile, elderflower, rose, lavender, licorice, lime flower and marigold that can be drunk day or night to relax and soothe. All the ingredients are ethically sourced and organically grown, and the tea comes in individual plastic-free tea bags and recyclable envelopes.
Alteya Organics, Bio Damascena Luxury Gift Set, $105/£77
Featuring Alteya’s signature rose oil from the company’s own rose fields and state-of-the art skincare manufacturing facility in the heart of Bulgaria’s Rose Valley, this facial skincare set includes a nourishing day moisturizer, a repairing night moisturizer and an intensive anti-aging eye cream—all 100 percent natural and certified organic. Designed to support and protect the skin, the set is a pleasure to use and smells divine.
Creations by Jennie Lee
Zero Waste Cutlery Wrap, White Heart Print, $24.92/£19.50
Perfect for your eco-conscious significant other, this cutlery set includes a bamboo knife, fork and two spoons, a stainless-steel straw and a straw cleaner, all wrapped up in a cute handmade heart-print pouch. It’s ideal for taking with you when you eat out on the go or get a takeaway so you can say no to plastic straws and utensils.
Forrest & Love, SELO Sensual Love Aroma Cushion, $34/£25
Said to boost libido and enhance sensuality and attraction between lovers, this handmade cushion is naturally scented with dried herbs, spices and essential oils including black pepper, cardamom, rosewood and ylang ylang. The inner cover is 100 percent muslin and the outer is azo-free dyed cotton, which means no potentially toxic dyes were used. Place it on your bed to enjoy the stimulating aroma.
