Almost 18 years ago, Sarah Stacey was having lunch with a friend, who proceeded to grill the health and beauty writer: what were AHAs? What was the best long-lasting mascara? What scent would suit her? Did cellulite creams really work? What would cure dry, flaking nails?

Thus The Beauty Bible was born. It became a global best-seller after its launch in 1996, and now authors Sarah Stacey and Josephine Fairley have brought out the Ultimate Natural Beauty Bible, the latest in the series, written in response to consumer demand for a more natural approach to beauty.

“Choosing to embrace natural beauty means different things to different people,“ says Sarah, “but the good news is that you don’t need to compromise on any level. Today’s natural cosmetics are every bit as efficacious, luxurious to use and as gorgeously packaged as any others in the beauty halls.“

From a tiny niche movement to a significant player in the beauty industry, natural cosmetics have seen a massive growth. The Ultimate Natural Beauty Bible features rigorously tested, award-winning products so readers can be sure of what they’re investing in.

A total of 2,400 women trialled thousands of products across 55 categories of skin and bodycare, make-up and hair care to discover the best that nature has to offer.

“Consumers are keen to make the right choices when it comes to their own health and the wellbeing of the planet,“ Sarah continues, “but they often find the natural and organic cosmetics market difficult to navigate. We cut a path through the beauty jungle so consumers know which products really work.“

  • Sarah Stacey will be at Brent Cross, Prince Charles Drive, Hendon on Wednesday, March 26 from 6pm to 8pm. Details: 020 8202 8095, brentcross.co.uk, beautybible.com