The eco guide to cleanliness | Lucy Siegle

Avoid the usual toxic brew by choosing from the increasing range of natural products

A friend of mine swears by Dr Bronner's organic soap. She uses it to wash her hair and body, and also to clean the shower afterwards.

I used to think she was being puritanical; then I found out the average woman uses 12 toiletries per morning, containing 168 ingredients. Now I admire her brave anti-materialism. The fewer ingredients, the less the chance of creating a toxic brew with a negative impact on the planet.