Even with so many natural and organic skincare brands existing, it’s tempting to try them all until you finally find the brand that creates the formula you never knew you needed. A few all-natural, safe-ingredient-packed brands dominate the buzz these days, but that doesn’t mean other skincare companies aren’t out there doing just as good, if not better, in crafting the best toxic-free products. The following 7 natural and organic skincare brands are way worth the try and may just be the savior you’ve been looking for when it comes to healthy and radiant skin.
These 7 brands pay respect to natural and organic beauty ingredients and it shows, with products that skimp on the toxins and overload on the natural effectiveness of simple and pure ingredients. For each natural and organic skincare brand, I highlight the one product that really stands out and may inspire you to try something new. Enjoy!
1. Lauren Brooke Cosmetiques
Using natural and certified organic oils and extracts, flower essences and minerals and pigments from the earth, Lauren Brooke Cosmetiques is a cruelty-free brand with a full-range of products, from bronzers and foundations to body glitter and masques. Its Organic Sweet Chai Lip Scrub exfoliates and moisturizes with brown sugar, shea butter and grapeseed oil.
2. Devera Naturals
Devera Naturals was inspired by the company’s founder Linda’s connection with a Mennonite lady named Marilu, who would make her own natural skincare products with ingredients sourced from the garden. Devera’s ingredients are natural and organic and are packaged in recyclable containers and equipped with environmentally-safe ink labels. Devera offers a relatively small range of high-quality products, all of which run under $68. Its Bodacious Lips formula plumps, balms and glosses with the help of licorice root extract, soybean seed extract and castor and jojoba oils.
3. Honey Girl Organics
Crafted in Hawaii, Honey Girl Organics creams, toners and balms are infused with anti-aging ingredients. All of the products are certified organic and made with the beautifying properties inherent in raw honey, beeswax, propolis, pollen and royal jelly. All products are non-GMO, gluten-free and cruelty-free as well. The Facial Toner is made with witch hazel extract, rose fragrance, propolis, lemon oil and neroli oil, which together combat wrinkles and puffiness by stimulating blood flow into the capillaries.
4. Benshen
Natural and organic and made in small batches, Benshen products are a combination of essential oils as well as floral and herbal elements. Each product is carefully crafted based on it ingredients’ healing powers in order to nourish, rejuvenate and heal the body. The products nurture the physical body but uplift the spirit, providing a wholly rounded experience in beauty and overall zen. Founder Desiree offers a Custom Alchemy + Consultation experience, so you can get your hands on a facial elixir formula that is right for your unique and dynamic blueprint.
5. Osmia Organics
Its namesake, osmia, which translate to “sense of smell”, is telling of Osmia Organics attention to the scent and aromatherapeutic benefits of its products. In fact, the company’s products are all about the sensory experience. Using no synthetic colors or fragrances, the company’s products are meant to not only improve the appearance and health of the skin but also engage the senses and lift the spirit. Its Protein Exfoliating Mask is made with organic, hand-milled adzuki beans, quinoa and sandalwood to create an exfoliate mask that tightens, firms, and softens the skin whilst leaving it kissed with a touch of lavender.
6. Frownies
Devoted to reverse the signs of aging, Frownies takes the artificial and toxic ingredients out of the formula. All of its products are free of parabens, polysorbate, disodium EDTA, sodium laureth, lauryl sulfate, phthalates, and fragrances. Its Aroma Therapy Cellulite Cream is packed with essential oils, natural caffeine and plankton to firm, tone and smooth the appearance of cellulite, so you can rock those mini skirts and shorts with a little more confidence.
7. Verefina
Verefina skincare products are free of parabens, petrochemicals, artificial colors and artificial fragrances. Instead, the company uses olive and calendula oil, essential oils, shea and cocoa butters as well as aloe vera to offer your skin natural nutrition. Its Moisturizing Deodorant Cream is made with arrowroot powder, baking soda, coconut oil, shea butter, cocoa butter and essential oils, keeping your pits smelling good and feeling fresh, without the toxic overload.
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