Two MuLondon products were tested, reviewed and featured by "The Spark" magazine.
 

Naomi Ross writes:

"I focused on three types of products: acne treatment, body wash and moisturiser. I wanted products that were suitable for me and my children and my criteria were (a) the product is made and available in the UK; (b) neither the finished product or its ingredients are tested on animals; (c) the product contains no parabens, colourants, synthetic fragrances, petrochemicals or phthalates."
 

Lavender Foaming wash

"Lovely smell of lavender, foams up well, skin feels clean and soft. Can use on face and body, gentle enough to use on my children’s skin."

Hemp Moisturiser with Shea Butter and Jojoba oil

"Very light to touch, nice subtle smell, and skin feels moisturised all day. You can use all over your body and face."

Set up in 1993, The Spark is the UK's biggest - and most established - ethical quarterly. Their aim is to keep the readers in touch with locally-based creative solutions for a changing world, and to help them get the best out of life.

See the full list of products tested and reviewed online:
http://www.thespark.co.uk/read-the-spark/green/body-conscious.html

MuLondon Organic Lavender Foaming Wash and Organic Hemp Moisturiser are available now.

The Big MuLondon Giveaway is now on!

For the next few months you will be able to win some exclusive MuLondon prizes, and there will be a grand winner getting a treat that money can't buy! This giveaway is open WORLDWIDE.

Prizes

Every month there will be five winners:

5 x MuLondon organic skincare products (choose from any one full-size product or two trial-size products)
5 x MuLondon cosmetic bags

Each winner will get a MuLondon product of their choice and a limited-edition MuLondon cosmetic bag, shipped free to anywhere in the World!

Grand prize for one winner at the end of the competition:

6 jars of custom-made MuLondon moisturiser, MuLondon cosmetic bag, shopping bag, T-shirt and 5 existing MuLondon products of your choice.

Extra Prizes and Surprises

In addition to the prizes above, there will be some surprises each month for the best and most original entries and for those of you that go the extra mile :)

More surprises and special tasks will be posted on Facebook, twitter, Google+ and in the monthly MuLondon newsletter.

Tasks

For each task you complete, you will be entered into the competition once. The more task you complete, the more entries you get.

May Task

Create a public pinboard with MuLondon products. You can use any of the free websites below, your own blog or MuLondon's Facebook page to submit your work of art!

You will get one entry for each four products you add to one pinboard - add all eight MuLondon products to one or more of the sites below for extra chances to win.

Polyvore: http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/clipper
Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/about/goodies/
WeHeartIt: http://weheartit.com/heart-button

All websites are free to join, and products can easily be added to your pinboard by following the instructions to which I have linked.

Got a blog? Create a collage of your favourite MuLondon products and link to MuLondon home page for extra entries.

No blog? Not a problem! Post your collage on MuLondon's Facebook page.

The most creative and original entry this month is guaranteed a prize!

Submissions

Let me know what you have done and the links to your submissions and username for the websites you used in a private Facebook message:

https://www.facebook.com/messages/MuLondon

The last day for this month's submissions is the 31st of May.

The winners will be drawn at the end of the month, and announced via my Newsletter. They will also be contacted directly to get their shipping details so I can send off their prizes. For the next few months, there will be more tasks and even more chances to win!

More about the Prizes

Choose from your favourite MuLondon moisturiser or cleanser! All MuLondon products are hand-made in London, UK, from the finest certified organic ingredients and no preservatives or harsh chemicals. Read more about MuLondon here and click on each of the products below to find out more.
 

MuLondon moisturisers come in five unique varieties, all suitable for dry and sensitive skin types.

MuLondon cleansers work great together with any of the moisturisers above to gently clean and care for the skin. Also great as shaving foam, they are free from SLS, detergents and palm oil.

I am happy to present some fabulous, much sought-after MuLondon cosmetic bags, as seen here (scroll down) and here. They are available in a few exclusive, limited-edition designs, some of which are shown below, and sizes from 8" x 5" (20 x 12 cm) to 10" x 8" (25 x 20 cm).

At the end of the competition there will be a grand winner, who will get 6 jars of custom-made MuLondon moisturiser for themselves and their friends and family. You will be able to consult with me directly to choose the base oils, herbal extracts and essential oils that suit your skin. I will then make your exclusive blend by hand, from the finest, certified organic ingredients. What would you like in your custom-made potion - divine Tunisian orange blossom or hypnotic Egyptian Jasmine? Calming Blue Chamomile or sweet and spicy Ylang-Ylang? Perhaps a touch of luxurious Argan oil or healing Olive, with a dash of warm Rosehip - it's up to you!

Good Luck!

If you haven't told me already, I'd love to know: What would you like some of the prizes to be? What can some of the tasks be? Leave your tips by commenting below, on my Facebook page, or by contacting me directly and the best ideas will be incorporated into the giveaway.

As with all MuLondon promotions - this is open to entrants worldwide. Please do not spam your friends, and especially people you don't know. MuLondon reserves the right to disqualify invalid or inappropriate entries. All shares submitted must be public. By submitting text, images and video, you grant MuLondon the rights to use these. That said - have fun, be creative - and please share to let your friends know.

IMPORTANT! Commenting on this blog post is very much appreciated but it DOES NOT automatically enter you into the competition. Please read the giveaway rules at the top of the page. Thank you and good luck!

Another victory for MuLondon and safe skincare everywhere!

The entire range of MuLondon organic, vegan skincare products has been named Champion in a new report issued by Campaign for Safe Cosmetics.

The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics announced today that MuLondon, together with 334 other cosmetics companies, has met the goals of the Compact for Safe Cosmetics, the Campaign’s voluntary pledge to avoid harmful chemicals and to fully disclose product ingredients - a pioneering practice in the cosmetics industry.

Being named Champion by Campaign for Safe Cosmetics shows my dedication to bringing safe skincare products to the market. All the products in MuLondon range are cruelty-free, organic and effective and MuLondon will always be at the forefront of truly natural, safe skincare.
 

The report “Market Shift: The story of the Compact for Safe Cosmetics and the growth in demand for safe cosmetics” describes the seven-year project during which the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics worked with MuLondon and hundreds of other companies in the personal care products industry to set a new high-bar standard for personal care products.  These best practices include: 
 

- Making products without using ingredients prohibited for use in cosmetics in other countries.    

- Disclosing all product ingredients, including those that make up “fragrance,” showing that it’s not necessary to hide these ingredients from the public.

- Working together with nonprofit health groups to increase market demand for safe, sustainable products and practices. 

See the full report:

http://safecosmetics.org/article.php?id=913

MuLondon’s all-natural range is fully compliant with the requirements of EWG's Compact for Safe Cosmetics. Check it out here:

http://www.MuLondon.com
 

MuLondon's organic range of pure, natural and vegan skincare products has won in its category at the 2011 Vegan Society Awards!

MuLondon competed against thousands of other nominations for the best vegan products and services from around the world, and won in the category of best non-food product, which includes not only cosmetics, but also toiletries, shoes, clothing, household products, and services.

It feels amazing to have won The Vegan Society Awards. I have always believed in the power of cruelty-free and natural skincare, and everyone that voted for MuLondon shares that sentiment. MuLondon is, and always will be, a 100% vegan company. People around the world are changing towards a more compassionate way of living, and I am so proud and happy that MuLondon is a part of that movement!

The Vegan Society Awards were presented in October at the West Midlands Vegan Festival, the biggest vegan festival north of London. Check out MuLondon and winners in the other categories here:

http://www.vegansociety.com/about/vegan-awards/award-results.aspx

See all MuLondon products here:

http://www.MuLondon.com

What is your favourite vegan product?

I am very excited to launch a new range of organic, mild and preservative-free MuLondon foaming facial cleansers. You can now feel fresh and clean with all-natural ingredients based on certified organic liquid soap.

All MuLondon face cleansers are 100% natural and plant-based. They contain no ingredients that can irritate sensitive skin: detergents like SLS, alcohol, mineral oils, preservatives like parabens or sorbates, silicones, emulsifiers or other man-made chemicals. The cleansers are ideal for your morning and evening face cleansing routine or to wash your hands. Great for shaving, too!

The cleansers are a testament not only to my continued commitment to my customers, but also to the environment: All new cleansers come in recyclable HDPE plastic bottles that are free from phthalates, bisphenol-A and PVC, and contain no propellant gas. All cleansers are registered by The Vegan Society and PETA, and are completely free from Palm oil.

MuLondon cleansers come in three unique varieties:

Organic Rose - Foaming Face Wash - Luxury organic foaming face cleanser with Rose Otto oil, Rosehip Extract and Rosemary Antioxidant. This amazing trio will clean, balance and nourish dry, irritated and sensitive skin.

Organic Lavender - Foaming Face Wash - Mild and organic foaming face cleanser with Lavender, Jojoba Oil and Rosemary Antioxidant. Great for all skin types, including dry and normal skin.

Organic Fragrance-Free - Foaming Face Wash - Foaming organic Fragrance-Free face cleanser with Jojoba Oil and Rosemary Antioxidant, for the most sensitive skin types.

All MuLondon products are carefully and lovingly handcrafted and contain a unique combination of certified organic ingredients, herbal extracts and essential oils that heal, balance and repair all types of skin, even the most sensitive.

More information about the cleansers can be found at the link below, where you can place secure online orders, 24/7, with affordable worldwide shipping:

http://www.MuLondon.com/cleansers