Brand Heads Up: Doux Me

Nobody loves a double-entendre more than the French, and skincare brand Doux Me is no exception. Created by former journalist Caroline Wachsmuth, Doux Me is a line of natural and organic skincare products, certified by the Ecocert organisation. The products contain none of the nasties such as parabens, alcohol, mineral oils, paraffin, or silicone, and no ingredients of animal origin. So what do they contain? Well, organically certified floral and fruit waters instead of water, high quality essential oils, and a minimum of 80% organic ingredients in each product.

Packaged in convenient plastic tubes and bottles with pump dispensers, the pretty floral designs on the products give them the wow-factor for display in your bathroom, but they're not just good to look at. On their website, Doux Me lists the ingredients of each product and then explains in plain english what the ingredient is and where it comes from. Choose from cleansers, refreshing flower water sprays and moisturisers designed for normal/combination or dry/sensitive skin, or for very dehydrated skin, try the "Ultra délicates", which include a protective moisturiser and lotion mist cleanser. The comforting White Rose face mask is a skin-saver for me at this time of year - gently exfoliating and soothing dry or sensitive skin.

Doux Me is available in Ireland from Nue Blue Eriu, with prices ranging from around €20-€50.