Affordable beauty, pure and simple

I'm sticking with realistic price points and Soil-Association-recognised organic purity for my recommendations this week.

If you are in the Seven Dials area between 4pm and 8pm on Thursday (November 27), head over to call on the lovely folk at NHR Organic Oils - with the turquoise shopfront and flower cart on the forecourt in Chatham Place.

I have been lured to the party by hot-spiced cherry drinks, organic Christmas pudding tastings, gluten- and dairy-free delights, and the option to try base oils or book in advance a free hand massage.

There will be vintage fabric accessories to buy and a free gift-wrapping service. Their gift box sets are up to 40% off - and there is 20% off everything for the whole day; this includes online orders, plus free UK delivery if you can't walk in.

I am liking the sound of the free raffle draw after toying with getting a maple wood diffuser to scent my new bathroom; this will be a chance to see one in action. I have no idea how they'll choose what to demonstrate from one of the biggest range of Soil-Association-certified Organic essential oils in the world. For event details, visit: www.nhrorganicoils.com

Regular readers know that I rhapsodise about Balm Balm products. You can pop in to sniff their scent collections at Infinity Foods in the North Laine, as they will be stocking up by now.

A super range of festive delights can also be delivered direct from: www.balmbalm.com/collections/christmas-gifts.

For the face, you could try the Little Miracle cracker with the oil and a BB mirror (£15).

I'm mad about the mini skincare set - a perennial favourite, not least because it has the Hibiscus Face Mask in it. I will do a special on this product in January, when it is even more critical to slough away dead cells.

There are loads of bath and shower choices, too. I particularly love the pop of summertime you get from the mini perfume sets. Each 2ml vial contains a boosting uplift that could help you through a stressy commute or - dare I say it? - a family Christmas.

The mini perfumes come in an organza bag with swing tag of ingredients. Choose between Bergamot, Mandarin, Ylang Ylang, Rose Geranium, Lavender, Spearmint and Petitgrain Balm Balm Single Note Eau de Parfum. It costs the same as a large glass of wine, so think about giving these far and wide.