UK consumers spend approximately £5 billion per year on beauty cosmetics and toiletries(1) even though 98% of them believe beauty products are overpriced, and 68% have no idea what the ingredients in the products actually are(2).

The study of 2,000 men and women, commissioned by the Honey Association for National Honey Week (13-19 February), also found that 59% of respondents were more likely to buy a branded product than a natural product. Surprisingly, it is men who came first in the natural stakes, with 47% agreeing that they would be more likely to buy a natural product compared to 38% of women. 

Bharti Vyas, beauty advisor to the celebs believes, "Many consumers automatically buy into a brand because they trust and recognise it. They think the more money they spend, the better the results, but this isn't always the most effective choice. 

"Take honey, for example. Honey has been used for centuries as a natural remedy and beauty ingredient. For a fraction of the price of an expensive beauty cream, consumers could purchase a pot of honey and a few kitchen cupboard essentials and make their own natural beauty treatment." 

Bharti Vyas has developed a series of cost effective recipes to celebrate National Honey Week. Quick and easy recipes include the Healing Mask for Spots (perfect for the cash short teenager), which includes every-day ingredients such as honey, sea salt and turmeric, and aims to heal spots faster, leaving no scar tissue. Other recipes include a Mask for Excess Hair and a Natural Home-Made quick Face Lift. 

If you’re interested in trying out one of Bharti’s new recipes, visit www.honeyassociation.com or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

For further information, images, recipes or to speak to Bharti Vyas, please call Elle Denton or Heather Battams on T:020 7255 1100 or E@ This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Notes to Editors 
Source:
(1) Women’s Environmental Network 
(2) Tickbox.net survey (2,000 men and women in the UK) 
Bharti Vyas is a well established expert in the practice of Ayurveda for well being. Bharti has written six books and is regularly featured on TV and in the national press. Bharti is the skincare consultant for Tesco and helped develop their highly acclaimed 'Skin Wisdom' range and her own professional ultimate therapy range. 
Ayurveda is 5000 years old and has proven benefits. It is both a preventative and curative natural medical system, which looks at balancing the mind, body and spirit to create an overall sense of health and well-being.