Natural source

Did you know that an average woman slaps on 175 different chemical compounds to her skin everyday from using a wide selection of face, body and hair care products?

And according to a survey done by Organic Monitor in 2006, up to 60% of what we apply to our skin may be absorbed into the bloodstream, combined with a vast array of synthetic chemicals from our food and our immediate environment.

Organic Surge introduces a whole new slew of chemical-free products that not only cares for your skin, but also the environment.

Already widely popular in the UK, Organic Surge products are between 95% to 99% natural, free from harmful additives such as parabens, sulphates, synthetic perfume, etc and boosted by extracts from natural plant origins and pure organic essential oils certified by the Soil Association.

We especially like the Tropical Bergamot Bath & Body Collection, which includes shower gel, body scrub, bath soak and body lotion.

Contains Bergamot and sweet orange oils, the shower gel and body scrub gently cleanses, exfoliate and restore healthiness to your skin. Unwind after a busy day with the relaxing Tropical bath soak that is rich in Vitamin E.

The Tropical Bergamot Body Lotion also won Best Body Lotion on UK's TV show How to Look Good

What's more, every single Organic Surge product sold contributes to the company's on-going efforts to help release the children in Africa from poverty by donating a percentage of profits to charities.

Available at Guardian, Organic Surge brand range includes hand to skin to hair care products in various lines including Tropical Bergamot, Lavender & Geranium, Citrus Mint, Fresh Ocean, Orange Blossom, Fresh Grapefruit and Pure Extracts.

For more details, visit www.organicsurge.com.

Age-free body

So you think Demi Moore has a body to die for. But did you know that she had also spent GBP5000 (over S$10,000) on a knee-lift to correct its aging sag?

While anti-aging technology remains a buzzword in the beauty industry, facial skin care dominates the market with a wide range of products catered to different needs and budgets.

Facial skin stands for only 5 per cent of your total skin area while your body skin stands at 95 percent. Not all parts of your skin age the same rate.

Ironically, most women tend to devote a substantial amount of time on a skin care regime for their face, and many would be hard-pressed to say the same of their body care routine.

Trusted by generations of women, Olay has introduced a body wash - Olay Total Effects Shower Cream + Body Butter - to help you restore a top-to-toe youthful glow.

It goes beyond cleansing to help fight signs of body skin aging by removing impurities and dead skin cells, as well as keeping body skin moisturized for up to 24 hours.

The Olay Total Effects Shower Cream + Body Butter comes with four versions so you can customize how you want their skin to look and feel with differing amount of moisture levels (indicated by the water droplet symbol).

We love the luxuriously rich lather and intense moisturizing the shower cream gives - in just one wash and skin is noticeably smoother, you can even skip your regular moisturiser!

With added Luminous Brighteners, the Shower Cream also contains tiny glitters that sits on your skin, and great for a glamorous and shimmery night out.

Now there's no reason to neglect the rest of your body when it comes to anti-aging skin care.

Olay Total Effects Shower Cream + Body Butter will be available from July at all leading supermarkets and pharmacies with a suggested retail price of $8.10 for a 532ml bottle and $4.95 for a 295ml bottle.