ALTHOUGH the company was only launched a year ago, Swindon-based Pink&Green’s creator and founder, Carol Aplin, has had a lot to smile about during her short time running the skincare business.

The company's first ever facial skincare ritual box was sent to Janey Lee Grace of Radio 2 in November 2014.

Six months later, the gesture saw them win one of the prestigious "Janey Loves" National Platinum Awards, for their organic oil cleanser

Carol was voted Business Person of the Month early this year and she took her brand to London Fashion Week by invitation of Sorapol fashion house in September.

And on Friday, November, 20 this year, Carol scooped another prize when she won Best New Business for 2015 at the Maximise Women's Conference held at the Pittville Pump Rooms in Cheltenham organised by the Womens' Business Club.

Having been nominated for the award, nominees were asked to collect testimonials for their company in their bid to win this prestigious prize. The brand received huge support, which enabled Carol to take to the stage to receive this year’s prize.

"I have only been with the Womens' Business Club for a few months," said Carol.

"So I was really surprised to hear I had been nominated.

Carol, who is a well-know holistic therapist in Swindon's Old Town previousl worked in the corporate world.

She said: "One day I was sitting in yet another boring meeting, hearing the same old thing and I thought 'I've had enough of this,' so I decided to retrain.

"I'm a bit of a late starter but I am catching up."

Carol says women don't take enough time out for themselves and her mission is to create skincare products that will empower them and make them 'feel gorgeous.'

Through the brand, Pink&Green, she encourages women to remind themselves that they are special and should take the opportunity for quality time.

The business launched a year ago with five facial oils, oil cleanser and rose floral water – all created with organic ingredients.

Today the brand has grown and now includes an extensive range of luxury body oils and bath oils.

The most recently launched products include the company's Eye Love night eye serum, Neroli and Frankincense body butter and Sunshine For Your Hands hand lotion.

In 2016 Carol and her co-founder Steve Wells will be launching their skincare range for men

http://pinkandgreenskincare.co.uk