Alongside the arrival of autumn, global fashion month and that back-to-school feeling in the air, we’re marking another calendar occasion: Organic September, a month-long campaign led by the Soil Association to celebrate nature’s raw ingredients and encourage consumers to choose more organic products. Amid the tumult of this past year, organic goods might sound to some like a needless extravagance – but the truth is far from it, as organic farming and manufacturing can promote a kinder, fairer system for both people and planet. “In the face of climate change, diet related ill-health and widespread decline in wildlife, the need to change our […] systems has never been greater,” says the Soil Association. “With more of us seeking solutions to help restore nature, health and a safe climate, becoming part of the organic movement can make a world of difference.” Awareness and education is a vital part of Organic September – and especially when it comes to beauty and wellbeing. The market is growing (the Organic Beauty & Wellbeing Market Report 2020 revealed a +23% year-on-year increase in certified products in 2019, the ninth consecutive year of growth), and yet for the average shopper, confusion still abounds. Although ‘organic’ food is a protected term and subject to legal regulation on...