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So many clients are tired of receiving a 'lovely bottle of wine'! And now we're finding an huge demand for ethical and sustainable corporate gifts that are a little more unique. Christmas last saw us making bespoke natural candles for a number of companies including a Wealth Management Company for whom we made a large batch of white label candles for their clients in a festive pine and cinnamon pure essential oil aroma blend. All of the labels and compliant safety labels are handled in house by us and all we generally need is a brief, a budget and brand...

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zing Organics (@zingorganics) Whether approaching full body massage or facials for a client - where they suffer from eczema or psoriasis, it's often the case that for fear of an allergic reaction, that a therapist will opt to use an unscented carrier oil, lotion or wax. At Zing it's our experience that the right combination of pure essential oils can be incredibly healing for aggravated skin conditions especially in carefully considered blends of carrier oils. Please contact us for further information. We're happy to chat your requirements through and indeed to...

More and more evidence is rising of the manifest risks of parabens in cosmetics and skincare, in terms of their being carcinogenic, endocrine disruptors, and even implicated in birth defects. Some parabens are still being used in skincare products these days including by so called 'ethical' brands like LUSH. Mostly however, by now, brands have substituted parabens with the industry standard ingredient - phenoxyethanol - in fact in its own safety certificate termed a skin, lung and eye irritant! It’s certainly not an ingredient one would think safe around an infant. Some 'natural' preservatives are just as risky to use, and...

It's sometimes quite difficult for a Zing newbie to make a decision on which cannabis flower infused body oil to use for a particular skin condition or health concern. Obviously everyone is entirely individual, yet there are clear patterns emerging as to where one is stronger over the other. Both Body Oils are highly nourishing and we feel smell glorious. The Happy Hippie is better suited to the drier skin conditions as it incorporates an unrefined Organic Apricot Kernel Oil which has a richer waxier and arguably more barrier protective effect. For eczema we'd suggest The Happy Hippie as your first choice as it...

Acne is a widespread problem that affects notably teenagers, yet may continue into adult years. Excessive sebum production and clogged pores can lead to bacterial infection resulting in unsightly breakouts which can often be very painful. If unresolved, long term scars may ensue. Acne can hugely affect one's confidence, and is known to cause considerable lost days from school, higher education or work. Many pharmaceutical medications target acne by arresting sebum production. Some take a long time to work and many can cause extreme mood swings. Ceasing sebum production does not lead to healthy skin. It becomes dry, flaky and...