Society is saying no to harmful chemicals, and we can see this new mantra in all walks of life. Be it food, toiletries and cosmetics etc, natural is definitely in. Even middle class society is embracing organically cultivated produces, and other herbal and natural products. They are free of chemicals, non-toxic, and are extremely good for wellbeing.

For most of us, the high-risk for skin and hair comes from noxious chemicals used in cosmetics, toiletries, creams and lotions. Yet we all use them on a daily basis, ignoring the risks involved. So go for a total make-over, and discover the natural way.

Remember to choose your products with caution, as there are many players making dubious claims. There are many brands that offer natural quality, and selling them in the city is the well-known “Body Shop”. They have two exclusive showrooms, and are patronised by a mixed clientele ranging from the well heeled to students, professionals and housewives.

One store is at Rabindra Sadan, and the second store which opened this year, is at South City Mall (Prince Anwar Shah Road). Both these shops have modest spaces, and are loaded with beauty products. The shelves brim-over with creams, lotions, shampoos, bath gels, cleansers, hair lotions, hand creams, foot creams and sunscreens.

And then there is a whole section filled with fragrant body oils, which will exhilarate you with lilting aromas. Most of the products are for the ladies, and this awesome collection will seduce you, and make your purse lighter.

Some of the exotic products are lemon-based body lotions, plum and nectarine moisturisers, ginger shampoos, basil body wash, orange face scrubs, melon bubble baths, apple body boosters, mint soaps, sunflower chap-sticks and cherry lip balms. Body shop also makes accessories like loofahs, scrubs, nail trimmers, files, feet scrubbers, pumice stones and bathing brushes.

For guys, there is a section ranging from shaving creams, brushes, hair slick, after shaves and perfumes.

There are many shop attendants, who will help and advise you on the products. So just indulge and discover some marvellous products, to make you all glowing and beautiful!