Kokova Magazine

Lately we have found the trend towards 'natural & organic' skincare a little confusing and in light of the recent report from the Soil Association regarding the harmful chemicals found in organically labelled products, we decided to look a little closer at the synthetic market vs the natural choice. The International Institute of Anti-Aging (iiaa) are the official UK distributors of Environ Skincare, Jane Iredale natural mineral make-up and the Advanced Nutrition Programme (ANP) beauty supplements, so we visited their Skin3 salon in Swiss Cottage, London and began trialling their range.

Doves Farm, the organic and Fairtrade specialists, have extended their premium range of organic snacking bars, with a new fruity flapjack, a gluten free cookie creation and two luxurious additions to their biscuits range. Doves Farm are Fairtrade, Organic and Gluten Free flour specialists.

Honeybuns, the award-winning bakery based in Dorset, will be setting new standards in the realm of off-the-shelf home baking mixes with the launch of their Sponge Cake Mix, the first of three eagerly awaited new gluten-free home baking mixes. This versatile Cake Mix has a nuttiness and slightly caramelised flavour owing to the use of ground flaxseed and brown sugar respectively.

Last week we went along to the Spirit of Summer Fair 2013 to discover little rays of sunshine on an otherwise cloudy day. After the late start to this year's warmer weather we were keen to get into the summer mood and our visit to Olympia meant we were not left disappointed...

On Saturday 11th May 2013 the Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf & Spa welcomed guests to an evening of gourmet gluten-free dining with guest speaker Martin Vozar, co-founder of CELIA lager. With a delicious gluten-free menu, paired wines and an entertaining guest speaker the evening was guaranteed to be a success.

When it comes to wearing makeup getting the foundation right is a must. Great looking skin is a major factor in the beauty stakes and by achieving a good base you are half way there. Since we are not all blessed with perfect skin, some of us have to cheat and make the best of what we have to work with. And to achieve great results you will need the right product for you. With the jane iredale range you will not only get a great look, you will also be looking after your skin and protecting it from the elements.