The beauty industry has always been home to natural and organic products. However, it’s been quite recent that people are becoming more aware of what ingredients their products have, how they are made and whether they are tested on animals. According to the soil association (2017), sales in organic health and beauty products have increased by over 20%, with the market now worth around £61.2 million in the UK alone. It’s no surprise that there is now such a massive demand for organic and natural beauty products.
It’s clear that we are now looking for more ways to be even more healthier. We are making time to make sure that we are more aware of the ingredients that we are putting on our faces as much as we are into our bodies. And this is good news for the planet and the brands that are helping to do it too. Dr Pauline founder of Nourish London agrees ‘Looking after our health is a fundamental driver but, as important for me, is maintain the health of the earth. For me the soil is the skin of the earth’
However, it’s important to be careful when trying to decide what products are going to be good for the planet (and your skin) and those that are trying to pretend they. are. The organic and natural beauty can be muddled when it comes to labelling. According to the soil association, there is currently no legal standard in place for organic beauty meaning products can be labelled as ‘organic’ or ‘natural’ and could contain little to no organic ingredients.
The soil association is a good certification to look out for when you are looking at whether a brand is ‘organic’ or ‘natural’. They have created their own standard called the soil association certification. They believe in working with nature and not against it, so you know you are in safe hands. They have also teamed up with four other European partners to develop a new cosmetic organic standard (COSMOS) to harmonise organic standards globally – so look out for that too.
ORGANIC
If the brand is COSMOS certified then you know that the products will contain ingredients from organic farming. This means that by choosing COSMOS organic products you are supporting more wild-life friendly and environmentally sustainable farming systems which are free from manufactured herbicides and artificial fertilisers.
NATURAL
COSMOS natural products will be made up of naturally sourced products and may or may not contain organic ingredients.
With both Organic and Natural certification, all ingredients must meet strict criteria involving green chemistry principles. Facilities, packaging and cleaning materials must also meet the standard. The entire supply chain needs to be verified.
If the brand is COSMOS certified you 100% that it will either be Organic and natural. We have compiled 5 our favourite COSMOS certified brands, that will worth investing in, in the future (if you haven’t already)
NEALS YARD
Opening its doors in 1981, in small corner of Covent Garden there is no doubt that you have heard about Neal’s Yard by now. Neal’s yard are exactly the products that you should be reaching. Not only are they the optimum of honest products with the maximum organic, natural and wild ingredients but they also work!
Neal’s Yard entire range makes use of high quality organic plant-based ingredients, where the information is fully disclosed with every customer, both online, and where space allows on the packaging. You can be sure what you are getting is 100% certified.
Frankincense Intense Lift Serum £75.00
Although slightly pricy, we believe that this luxury serum is worth it. Ageing well and stressing less, sound good? Then this lift serum might be for you. This clinically proven serum is a new product in the line targeting lifting technology. It works to visibly lift, plump and re-contour skin that’s starting to show the second signs of ageing. Not only will it do this but inhaling the therapeutic aroma while applying will help you to start to feel less stressed and more relaxed.
Frankincense Intense Cream £55.00
This award-winning cream will leave your skin feeling moisturised, firmer and smoother. It is the perfect alternative to synthetic anti-ageing creams and treatments. You won’t be disappointed. It is clinically proven to reduce fine line and wrinkles, tones, plumps and boosts your skin suppleness.
Rejuvenating Facial Toner £20.00
If you don’t already we suggest fitting a toner into your skincare regime. This best-selling toner is our top pick, which is suitable for all skin types. With a blend of rejuvenating frankincense essential oil, calming aloe Vera and a smoothing tripeptide, it tones and primes your skin to better absorb moisturiser and other facial products.
BOTANICALS
Not only do we love the packaging of botanicals products but importantly we love what they stand for. Botanicals are a range of products that aim to produce as close to nature as possible. Botanicals products are pure. They are safe and they fully conform to the European Cosmetics Products Safety Regulations. If you are looking for a brand that’s packaged beautifully, has a luxury yet minimalist feel then Botanicals is for you. If you are unsure where to start then we have 3 products we recommend getting you started.
We love the idea of this product. It is an all in one hydrating mist to gently cleanse, tone and quench thirsty skin. The anti-oxidant, non-astringent formulation, will help fight free-radicals and balance the skin’s acid mantle, allowing for better absorption of moisturiser.
Nourish Anti-Ageing Serum £34.00
This serum is made up of a concentrated treatment, made entirely from high performing pro-active botanical seed oils. It is easily absorbed, non-greasy formula helps skin look visibly plumper, firmer and lifted, with a healthy glowing radiance.
Nourish Facial Oil; Rose & Camellia
This oil is specially blended to help restore radiance to dull and dehydrated skin. Massaging your skin with this oil will promote a brighter, more youthful complexation. Massage is important as relaxes muscles, increases circulation, oxygenates cells and helps expel toxins.
NOURISH
Last but certainly not least is Nourish London. The range is created by Dr Pauline Hili, specialist in organic skincare and the science behind the remarkable properties of plant extracts. If that doesn’t sell it you, then nothing will. The fact that it is trusted and acclaimed by beauty experts for over 15 years, Pauline’s wealth of knowledge combines science and nature to advance the frontiers of organic beauty. The ingredients that are organic and where products are certified, they are accredited by the UK’s leading organic certification body, the Soil Association.
Kale 3D Cleanse £25
Now this is a cleanser that you need. This colour changing facial wash (yes colour changing) helps to lift impurities and reveal healthy, radiant skin. It detoxifies and protects against pollution, helping to minimise signs of ageing.
Argan Skin Renew Moisturiser £28
This moisturiser claims to dramatically boot skin hydration and repairs damage. It is clinically proven to reduce water loss and improve hydration over 24 hours. It contains extracts from miraculous Rose of Jericho to detect changes in the skin and repair and hydrate dramatically based on skin type and environment.
Supercharged with peptides, amino acids, b vitamins and antioxidants to boost natural and resilience against signs of ageing. This eye cream claims to visibly reduce fine lines and dark circles for a brighter, rested look. Vitamin-rich kale extract, maqui berry and pomegranate enzymes counter puffiness and dark circles. It’s a win, win situation.
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