The results are in!
Announcing the winners and highly commended products in the Your Healthy Living Awards 2018
You have been voting in your droves ever since we launched the 2018 Your Healthy Living Awards earlier this year, and now we're pleased to announce that the wait is over! The results are in and we can now reveal the winners and highly commended products chosen by you, our readers. So, without further ado, here are the results...
Best Supplements and Remedies Award
Winner: TIANA Medium Chain Triglycerides
100 per cent MCT derived from premium raw organic extra virgin coconut oil to guarantee purity and high strength.
Highly Commended: Echinaforce Echinacea drops and tablets
These drops and tablets are traditional herbal remedies for symptomatic relief of colds, influenza type infections and similar upper respiratory tract conditions. Always read the leaflet.
Editor's Choice Award
Winner: OptiBac Probiotics 'For women'
Contains two extensively researched strains of friendly bacteria: Lactobacillus rhamnosus GR-1® and Lactobacillus reuteri RC-14®, proven to survive to reach the vaginal flora.
Highly Commended: Woobamboo bamboo toothbrushes
Providing an eco-friendly alternative to the billions of landfill-clogging oral care products purchased every year. The bamboo used in the toothbrushes is sustainable, biodegradable and organic.
Best Organic Award
Winner: Green People Damask Rose Facial Oil
A nourishing, skin-softening blend of thistle seed, sweet almond, jojoba, avocado and rosehip oils which work in synergy to help keep skin soft and supple.
Highly Commended: So free Intense Mint chocolate thin bar
No milk, no gluten, no nuts. This premium chocolate thin bar is sustainably made in Kent using 100 per cent renewable energy.
Best Free From Award
Winner: Koko Dairy Free strawberry yogurt alternative
Made with freshly pressed coconut cream and perfectly ripe strawberry pieces, this product is free from dairy, soya and gluten and is vegan-friendly.
Highly Commended: Free From Fellows™ Gummy Bears
Made without sugar, gluten, gelatine and dairy, these products are certified by Sugarwise and the Vegan and Vegetarian Societies.
Best Toiletries Award
Winner: Salt of the Earth Pure Aura: Melon & Cucumber Natural Roll On Deodorant
100 per cent natural and providing long-lasting, effective protection from body odour, this product won't suffocate your pores but inhibits the growth of odour-causing bacteria.
Highly Commended: Optima Charcoal Face Wash
Activated charcoal is a unique natural ingredient that, in combination with a select blend of organic oils, extracts and fruit acids, creates a deep cleansing face wash.
Best Beauty Award
Winner: Antipodes Kiwi Seed Oil Eye Cream
Ultra-rich vitamin C from the seed of New Zealand kiwifruit works superbly to help rescue damaged tissue. Containing carrot seed oil, aloe gel and pure avocado oil.
Highly Commended: Rio Rosa Mosqueta Antioxidant Oil
Contains a blend of three rich oils to combat the skin damaging effects of air-conditioning, pollution and hectic lifestyles.
Best Eco Award
Winner: Ben & Anna Natural Soda Deodorant
This gorgeous natural deodorant is certified vegan and made using only certified organic, natural and cruelty-free ingredients. The innovative formula is free from aluminium.
Highly Commended: If You Care Parchment Baking Paper
An FSC-certified and totally unbleached, natural silicone coated parchment paper for environmentally friendly and grease-free baking.
Best Slimming or Fitness Award
Winner: Lepicol Lighter
Containing glucomannan to help you feel fuller for longer, chromium to help balance your sugar levels and seven strains of live bacteria to keep your gut healthy.
Highly Commended: The Lemon Detox
Mix Madal Bal Natural Tree Syrup with fresh lemon juice, water and a pinch of cayenne pepper to make this drink that supports you while you fast.
Thank you to all our readers who voted in this year's awards, and huge congratulations to all the winners and highly commended products! All the products featured here are available to buy from your local independent health food store.
If you are a supplier and would like to find out about nominating your products for our next Awards, then contact [email protected] for details.