Health & beauty

As well as the health of our planet, here at BFC we’re also committed to caring for the health of the people who inhabit it. Whether you’re looking for detox kits, vitamins, minerals and supplements, ethical make-up, or incense and scented candles, this is the place for you. There are also some fantastic gift ideas for young and old alike.

Our suppliers

Absolute Aromas
Alton, Hampshire
One of the countries leading suppliers of organic essential oils, carrier oils and other aromatherapy bits and bobs.
They supply us:
Large range of essential oils, sweet almond carrier oil, oil burners 
Contact them at:
www.absolute-aromas.com 

Bella-Bees
On our doorstep in Bristol
Using as locally sourced ingredients as possible, Bella-Bees use only natural ingredients, including beeswax from their very own bees, in their nourishing skin products.
They supply us:
Grapeseed balm, sweet almond balm, rose & geranium spray, rose & geranium heart soap, geranium & chamomile soap, lime & orange soap, massage bars
Contact them:
www.bella-bees.co.uk

Biocare
Birmingham
Biocare are the professional supplement specialists.
They supply us with:
Wide range of vitamins, minerals and supplements, including our top sellers, Mega GLA fish oil complex and Bio-acidophilus regular and forte.
Contact them:
www.biocare.co.uk

Bioforce, A. Vogel
Irvine in Ayrshire
A. Vogel produce herbal remedies from fresh herbs that are grown in a sustainable way and which are prepared within 24 hours of harvesting.
They supply us with:
Herbal remedies: silicea (capsules and gel), vitality complex, vision complex, arnica, luffa, echinacea, echinacea forte, echinacea junior, ginko biloba, devils claw, hawthorn garlic complex, milk thistle complex, ivy-thyme complex, prostastan, neem oil, neemcare cream, kelp, propolis.
Seeds: seed germinator jars, alfalfa seeds, mung bean seeds, fitness seed mix, gourmet seed mix, radish seeds, red clover seeds, detox seed mix, herbamare salt.
Toiletries: dentaforce toothpaste, dentaforce mouthwash, neem insect repellent.
Contact them:
www.avogel.co.uk

Burt’s Bees
Burts Bees make natural earth-friendly personal care products from beeswax, botanical and essential oils, herbs, flowers and minerals. Although not organic, Burt’s Bees are committed to using only the most natural of ingredients in their products.
The supply us:
Suncream, gift packs and kits, lip balms, body lotions, face creams, scrubs and cleansers, hand creams, foot cream, cuticle cream, bath oils, baby dusting powder, tinted lip gloss, body wash, shampoo, conditioner.
Contact them:
www.burtsbees.co.uk

Hambleden Herbs
Rushall, Wiltshire
100% organic, Hambleden Herbs are committed to maintaining the purity, flavour and nutritional benefits of all the ingredients used in their products.
They supply us:
Organic teas, infusions, herbs, spices and tinctures.
Contact them:
www.hambledenherbs.com

Herb Farmacy
Eardisley, Herefordshire
Herb Farmacy products are completely organic, created with the wisdom, knowledge and expertise of botanist Dr Paul Richards, who has been growing herbs organically here in the UK for over 25 years. The herbs are still prepared today in small batches and using traditional methods.
The supply us:
Face creams, hand creams, foot cream, body lotion and body oil, face oil, lip conditioner, cleanser, toner, dandelion and burdock tincture, skin rescue balm, exfoliating cloth, muscle balm, beauty balm, eye cream
Contact them:
www.herbfarmacy.co.uk

Higher Nature
Burwash Common, East Sussex
Still a family company after over 30 years, albeit a bit bigger than it was, Higher Nature still receive recognition for the innovation, quality and integrity of their products. 
They supply us:
A wide range of vitamins, minerals and supplements including a superfood range (apple cider vinegar, hemp seed butter and coconut oil).
Contact them:
www.highernature.co.uk 

Himalaya
London
Himalaya are fair-trade importers of incense and scented candles from a human unity project in Tamil Nadu, South India. An ethical company committed to reducing their environmental impact and building community in South India.
They supply us:
Incense, incense holders, scented candles.
Contact them:
www.himalaya-uk.com

Nature’s Plus
Nature’s Plus supplements are made from high quality, high potency ingredients. They are known as the energy supplements which aim to promote a natural feeling of well-being.
They supply us:
Total Body Cleanse, Mega Stress Complex, Source of Life (capsules), Source of Life Liquid, Source of Life Prenatal, Source of Life children’s range, Hema-plex, Ultra Juice
Contact them:
www.naturesplus.com

Optibac Probiotics
Andover, Hampshire
Optibac are concerned with optimizing your levels of friendly bacteria without using the usual nasties to make them more palatable. That means they’re free from sugar, sweeteners and additives.
They supply us:
For traveling abroad, For those on antibiotics, For daily well-being, For a flat stomach, For daily immunity, For bowel calm, For child’s health
Contact them:
www.optibacprobiotics.co.uk

Pravera
Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland
Pravera are one of the leading suppliers of natural and organic skincare and beauty products including make-up, a range for those with sensitive skin and a range for men.
They supply us:
Aftershave gel, shaving cream, make-up, make-up remover, lip balm, shampoo, conditioner, hair styling gel and mousse, self-tanning lotion, sunscreen for adults and children, after sun, baby oil, face wash, cleansing milk, toner, eye gel, deodorant, Body Spa shower gel, body lotion, toothpaste, children’s tooth gel, hand cream
Contact them:
www.pravera.co.uk

Pukka
5.5 miles away, near Whitchurch, Bristol
We’re lucky to have Pukka as our neighbours in Bristol.  They produce tinctures, nutritious oils and award-winning teas based on the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda.  They pride themselves on their high ethical standards, using ethically sourced ingredients from sustainable managed projects.
They supply us:
Pukka teas and tinctures, ghee, neem seed oil, hemp seed oil, caster oil, coconut oil, aloe vera juice
Contact them at:
www.pukkaherbs.com

Udo’s Choice
Poisoned by pesticides in the 1980s, Dr Udo Erasmus took his nutrition into his own hands and formulated a blend of oils without using heat, light or oxygen which could damage the nutritional benefits of the oils transforming them into toxic substances.
They supply us:
Ultimate Blend Oil (oil and capsules), Probiotics, Digestive Enzymes
Contact them:
www.udoschoice.co.uk

Simply Soap
Norwich in Norfolk
Simply Soaps declare themselves to be an herbal skincare delicatessen that cares about quality products and not the packaging. They don’t use any manmade or synthetic ingredients and are about as ethical business as they come.
They supply us:
Botanical soaps, herbal bath teabags, bath melts, scented candles
Contact them:
www.simplysoaps.com

Trevarno
Crowntown, Cornwall
The Trevarno estate where its skincare range originated consists of magnificent gardens including the national museum of gardening. They are proud to be the first beauty company to receive organic certification from the Organic Farmers and Growers. Ingredients are as locally and ethically sourced as possible.
They supply us:
Soap, lip balm, cleansing gel, toner, eye cream, day moisturizer, soothing cream, hand cream, calendula, gardener’s hand salve, bath oil, shaving soap, sun cream
Contact them:
www.trevarno.co.uk

Viridian
Daventry, Northamptonshire
Viridian pride themselves on being a big-hearted company who not only aim to produce to the highest ethical standards a range of vitamins, minerals and supplements but they also raise funds for UK-based environmental and children’s charities.
They supply us:
A large range of vitamins, minerals, herbs, amino acids, nutritional oils, tinctures and balms
Contact them:
www.viridian-nutrition.com

Weleda
Ilkestone, Derbyshire
Weleda have a holistic, people-centred approach based on the teachings of Rudolf Steiner. Originally founded to make homeopathic medicine for doctors that stimulated the natural healing forces of the individual, Weleda now produce a variety of body care ranges that use the same local, biodynamic plant ingredients.
They supply us:
Bodycare: deodorant, cellulite oil, various cleansing lotions, toners, day creams, night creams, body lotions, face masques, toothpastes, bath milk, shampoos, conditioners, baby oil and moisturizer, baby shampoo and conditioner, nappy change cream, body scrub, Skinfood moisturizer, shaving cream, eye cream, birch juice, cough elixir, arnica ointment, calendolon ointment, calendula ointment, Rhinodoron nasal spray, Rhus Tox ointment, various homeopathic rememdies
Contact them:
www.weleda.co.uk

Tisserand
Hove, East Sussex
Tisserand began in 1974 as the Aromatic Oil Company as the brainchild of Robert Tisserand who from a young age was passionate about aromatherapy and determined to bring the benefits of aromatherapy into the lives of others. Tisserand now produce a whole range of effective and aromatic products for skin and hair as well as remedies and oils. 
They supply us:
Essential oils, blending oils (wheatgerm, grapeseed, sweet almond), massage oils, bath oils, hand creams, shower and bath washes, bath soaks, solid soaps, deodorants, body moisturisers, balancing shampoo and condititioner, moisturising shampoo, mositurisers, remedy roller balls 
Contact them:
www.tisserand.com

Barefoot Botanicals
Hove, East Sussex
Barefoot Botanticals are one of the leading producers of skin and haircare products for troubled skin. They combine cutting-edge science with herbal wisdom and carefully source all their ingredients to produce products that “simply work”.
They supply us:
S.O.S calming and hydrating: dry scalp shampoo and conditioner, Rescue Me face & body cream, foot balm, bath oil, body wash, hand cream, face wash, body lotion 
Rosa Fina rejuvenating and regenerating: radiance anti-ageing cream, cleansing milk, facial spritz, eye serum, face wash, youth serum, face lotion, hand and nail cream, mosqueta oil   
Contact them:
www.barefoot-botanicals.com

Hedgerow Herbals
Hedgerow Herbals make a wonderful aromatic range of natural skincare and bath-related items that you simply won’t be able to resist.
They supply us:
Bath melts, bath tea bags, candles, bath and body oil
Contact them:
www.hedgerowherbals.com

Natural Bubbles Handmade Soap
Chelmsford, Essex
These are 100% natural soaps, which are free from chemicals as well as palm oil. They’re handmade using vegetable and essential oils by a cold method process. Not only are these among the purest of soaps around, their packaging is eco-friendly, fully recyclable and absolutely beautiful. These soaps make wonderful gifts.
They supply us:
Unscented and naturally fragranced soap, pure body butters, face masks, face scrubs, bath cream, bath fizz
Contact them:
www.naturalbubbleshandmadesoaps.co.uk

Save Some Green
Bristol
Save Some Green began as a business offering advice and solutions to become greener. They’ve now expanded and provide us with great soaps that save you money as well as the earth.
They supply us:
Soap, sea mud, scrub bar, bath salts
Contact them:
www.savesomegreen.co.uk

Comvita
Maidenhead, Berkshire
Comvita began, as many good businesses do, in the basement of its founder’s house. Claude Stratford was dedicated to making a range of natural bee ‘products that work’ and ‘which preserves the environment for generations to come’.
They supply us:
Medihoney wound gel, Medihoney derma cream, Medihoney barrier cream, Medihoney body lotion, Medihoney body wash. Manukacare, propolis lozenges, propolis tincture, cough elixir, olive leaf complex, olive leaf and honey lozenges
Contact them:
www.comvita.co.uk