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Fake it Over-exposure to the sun causes long term damage to the skin, so play it safe. Self tanning lotions may promise to give you a golden glow, but Dihydroxyaceton (DHA), the dynamic component in most of the well known brands, may cause skin irritations in some people. Choose a natural lotion made from organic ingredients, such as Green People’s Self Tan (£14.95, greenpeople. co.uk ) which uses a natural tanning ingredient derived from sugar to give you a natural-looking tan without harmful sun exposure.

Good mood food Healthy snacking with natural food is the best way to keep your mood level constant during the day. So often we reach for the caffeine or sugar when we’re feeling tired and low on energy, then experience the low blood sugar crash when the effect wears off. Blood sugar highs and lows can cause changes in mood and energy, and are affected by what we eat. Diets low in vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids can affect mental wellbeing. According to The Mood Food Company, by eating certain types of foods you can induce feelings of energy, happiness, relaxation, and so on. Mood Food has put together a range of over 450 natural, healthy foods with no artificial ingredients from companies such as Nairn’s, Meridian, Yogi Tea and Equal Exchange, to help you to achieve the moods that you want, and will even deliver direct to your door. moodfoodcompany.co.uk .

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Want to know more about menstrual heath and the environment? The Women’s Environmental Network have the following suggestions for greening up your monthly cycle:

n Consider using a menstrual cup - known as the divacup or mooncup - or washable pads. You can prevent a lot of waste even if only used at night or home.

n Ask your local shop to stock reusable sanpro; many health shops and motherbaby shops stock reusables.

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n Avoid lubricated and/or fragranced products-these are completely superfluous and generate unnecessary additional exposure to synthetic chemicals.

n Challenge negative social attitudes to menstruation by exploring your relationship with your menstrual cycle. Share this knowledge with men and women you know and especially young women you are close to.

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n Make your own reusable pads. See wen.org.uk .

n Record your rhythm, perhaps using a lunar calendar – developing familiarity with your cycle provides a useful indicator of your health and wellbeing, and a greater awareness of your body.

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Naturally groomed men u Spiezia organic men’s nourishing cream, £18, male-organics.com v Simply Soaps hair sculpting wax, £6.95, male-organics.com w Men Spa shower shampoo cool lime, £4.95, lavera.co.uk x Organic aftershave oil, £11.20, trevarnoskincare.co.uk

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