The weather may be confusing, but the inevitable is upon us, the nights are drawing in and the sun is decidedly disapearing as the days go on. Which means it's time to re-stock the bathroom cabinet and get ready to step up your skin care regime for winter.
The natural beauty market can be confusing, and wandering if the product is actually natural or just has some natural ingredients can be a mindfield. Not to mention confusing labelling and miraculous claims.
In our recommendations we look out for non-synthetic ingredients, so essentially anything that was not made in lab somewhere.
We've rounded up a few low key brands that are definitely worth the investment.
The Nue Co
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The Nue Co use natural food based ingredients, you will find ingredients like beetroot, baobab and camu camu. With a focus on science and how supplements can be absorbed and benefit you and your body. No claims of preventing ageing and dissolving all your beauty woes, but with some clear information on how the ingredients will benefit you. For a beauty essential that works from the inside out, try the Skin Food + Prebiotic.
By Sarah London
A newly discovered gem, By Sarah London offers a chemical free, organic and plant based skincare range. From bath salts to hair and facial oils, you have the essentials covered. We recommend the Green Clay Cleansing Balm.
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Austin Austin
Free from GM ingredients, silicones, mineral oils, parabens and artificial colours, Austin Austin produce not only natural, but certified organic products. The illustrations alone on the labels would make great addition to the bathroom decor. These bottles were made to be seen! Try the Palmarosa & Vetiver Hand Soap.
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Little Barn Apothecary
A US based brand with an array of natural products that is completely cruelty free. The Coffee and Mint Exfoliating Scrub is simply a must have. It was made with ground coffee beans and coca butter. What a combination! This is truly like heaven in jar.
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