insideKENT Magazine Issue 23 - February 2014 | Page 96

HEALTH+WELLNESS K E E P I N G I T N A T U R A L W I T H Fentons of Kent Quite often we assume the process of going organic is a confusing and expensive one, but given the right brand, why wouldn't we choose natural pure products derived from raw ingredients, as opposed to lab-made processed ones? And luckily for us, passionate and product-driven specialists, Fentons of Kent, are right on our very doorstep. Based just outside of Sevenoaks, family business Fentons of Kent specialises in producing a beautiful range of handmade and wrapped completely natural soaps, bath, body and home fragrance products. With a strong belief that 'natural' should mean natural, the company's organic products are made using 100% natural ingredients, as well as being fragranced with essential oils and coloured with herbs, plant extracts or spices. They contain absolutely no animal fats, chemical additives or preservatives, making them suitable for vegetarians and vegans. Furthermore, the collection is even handmade in small batches to ensure the highest quality possible. Founder, Roz Burton, launched Fentons of Kent in 2008 whilst recovering from a bad fracture to her leg the year before. During her recovery, Roz studied holistic, Indian head and sport massage, giving her an insight into essential oils and how the body works. In conjunction with her studies, her mother showed her a book of recipes used for making body product ̰