Making the most of Nature
Spiezia Organics
With a rise in the sale of organic unprocessed foods, as people become more concerned about the foods they eat, it's a wonder why anyone would choose to put a chemical based product on their face and bodies. Chemicals in skincare products can actually act as an irritant to the skin and some skincare ingredients have been found to be carcinogenic. Luckily nowadays there are many companies committed to producing natural chemical free skin care products. One such company, Spiezia Organics produce the first and only collection of skin care products to all be accredited with 100% organic status by the Soil association.
After graduating in medicine and surgery in 1981, Dr Spiezia worked in hospital emergency departments in Italy for many years, before deciding to follow a gentler approach to healing. Dr Spiezia and his wife Loredana, have always had a passion for nature and a healthy lifestyle. He began to research natural remedies that in the past were more a part of everyday life. He felt the passing down of knowledge of the properties of herbs and plants through the generations, has been lost over the years.
After 10 years extensive research and moving to Cornwall, Dr Spiezia and his wife set up Spiezia Organics in 1999. The human skin will absorb most of what is applied to the skin, and with skin care products today often full of chemicals, he was convinced nature provided a safer alternative. By using the whole plant, flower or herb, and combining it with carrier oils and essential oils, Spiezia products can be produced that safely moisturise and revitalise the skin.
All their products are made by hand. In their greenhouse, they firstly infuse the herbs used in organic olive oil, which are then left to warm exposed to the sun and the moon. When they are ready, they are pressed and the resulting oil becomes the main ingredient for their range of products.
Most creams include water, which Dr Spiezia says encourages the growth of germs and requires other preservatives to be added. None of the Spiezia skin care creams contain water.
They produce a wide variety of creams and balms for all occasions, including a foot balm for sore and tired feet, and a moisturiser using rose petals and vanilla pods. They also provide an excellent ‘nappy salve’ to sooth dry skin and nappy rash. Men haven’t been forgotten either, the Spiezia range for men includes an aftershave oil, and a nourishing cream. Their Lemongrass and Marigold soap won best organic beauty product in the 2006 Organic Industry awards. Their soaps combine flowers with cold pressed extra virgin oil, which helps cleanse, without drying the skin.
Looking to the future Spiezia Organics are hoping to increase their range of products.
Julia Azopardi from Spiezia said “We are often asked whether we can produce other products, and we hope to introduce a range of body scrubs in the near future.”
Dr Spiezia believes that everything we need to be healthy and fulfilled can be found in Nature. It is this passion, drive and enthusiasm, which have made Spiezia Organics so popular, with their sales trebling since 2004. As if he isn’t kept busy enough with the business, Dr Spiezia also manages to find time to practice holistic medicine at the Walsingham clinic in Truro (01872 263163). With 20 years of experience practising holistic and herbal medicine, combined with a medical background Dr Spiezia and his team, are able to produce products you can trust.
For more information look at www.spieziaorganics.com
Or phone 0870 850 8851
This article is published in the July/August edition of Cornish World magazine.
After graduating in medicine and surgery in 1981, Dr Spiezia worked in hospital emergency departments in Italy for many years, before deciding to follow a gentler approach to healing. Dr Spiezia and his wife Loredana, have always had a passion for nature and a healthy lifestyle. He began to research natural remedies that in the past were more a part of everyday life. He felt the passing down of knowledge of the properties of herbs and plants through the generations, has been lost over the years.
After 10 years extensive research and moving to Cornwall, Dr Spiezia and his wife set up Spiezia Organics in 1999. The human skin will absorb most of what is applied to the skin, and with skin care products today often full of chemicals, he was convinced nature provided a safer alternative. By using the whole plant, flower or herb, and combining it with carrier oils and essential oils, Spiezia products can be produced that safely moisturise and revitalise the skin.
All their products are made by hand. In their greenhouse, they firstly infuse the herbs used in organic olive oil, which are then left to warm exposed to the sun and the moon. When they are ready, they are pressed and the resulting oil becomes the main ingredient for their range of products.
Most creams include water, which Dr Spiezia says encourages the growth of germs and requires other preservatives to be added. None of the Spiezia skin care creams contain water.
They produce a wide variety of creams and balms for all occasions, including a foot balm for sore and tired feet, and a moisturiser using rose petals and vanilla pods. They also provide an excellent ‘nappy salve’ to sooth dry skin and nappy rash. Men haven’t been forgotten either, the Spiezia range for men includes an aftershave oil, and a nourishing cream. Their Lemongrass and Marigold soap won best organic beauty product in the 2006 Organic Industry awards. Their soaps combine flowers with cold pressed extra virgin oil, which helps cleanse, without drying the skin.
Looking to the future Spiezia Organics are hoping to increase their range of products.
Julia Azopardi from Spiezia said “We are often asked whether we can produce other products, and we hope to introduce a range of body scrubs in the near future.”
Dr Spiezia believes that everything we need to be healthy and fulfilled can be found in Nature. It is this passion, drive and enthusiasm, which have made Spiezia Organics so popular, with their sales trebling since 2004. As if he isn’t kept busy enough with the business, Dr Spiezia also manages to find time to practice holistic medicine at the Walsingham clinic in Truro (01872 263163). With 20 years of experience practising holistic and herbal medicine, combined with a medical background Dr Spiezia and his team, are able to produce products you can trust.
For more information look at www.spieziaorganics.com
Or phone 0870 850 8851
This article is published in the July/August edition of Cornish World magazine.
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