The Organic skincare brands you need to know about

When it comes to organic skincare, it can be a little daunting knowing where to start. So, in today’s post, we’re introducing you to a selection of some of the best natural skin care products that are derived from nature and packed with plant-power to leave your skin looking and feeling amazing. Plus, you can also feel great on the inside knowing that you’re choosing skincare that is not only gentler on your skin, but gentler on the planet, too.

First, what is organic skincare?

Organic skincare products contain ingredients that have been grown by farmers without the use of any artificial substances. These substances can include parabens (used as artificial preservatives), sulphates (which can cause irritation and wash away the skin’s protective barrier), and pesticides (used to control pests, weeds and diseases when growing ingredients).

Thanks to the higher concentration of natural, plant-based ingredients formulated into them, organic skincare products are much gentler on your skin.

Are organic skin care products better?

The reasons why some people choose organic skincare can be varied. For some, it’s down to the fact that organic farming is gentler on the planet and causes less harm to wildlife and the earth’s atmosphere. For others, it’s because their skin may be more sensitive to the ingredients in non-organic skincare.

Whatever your personal choice, it’s important to understand the ingredients within your skincare routine so you can choose products that suit your skin needs, and leave your skin looking and feeling great. (Don't forget, our skin experts are on hand to give you personal recommendations when you take our online skin test here.)

What natural skin care products should you try?

From moisturisers and lip balms to cleansers and mists, we have a selection of plant-powered skincare for you to explore. Fall in love with Mother Earth’s ingredients in our must-try natural skin care collection below.

Weleda Skin Food

A skincare fan favourite and go-to product of celebrity makeup artists too, Weleda’s Skin Food has a cult following in the natural skin care arena - and has done since it launched in 1926!

With extracts of gentle viola tricolor, calendula, and chamomile mixed in a rich, thick base of pure plant oils and beeswax, this versatile moisturiser can be used on your face, elbows, hands, and feet.

Weleda Skin Food Lip Balm

With the colder weather setting in, it’s time to start paying attention to our lip care. Soothe dry, chapped lips and protect your beautiful smile with Weleda’s Skin Food Lip Balm. Harnessing the powerhouse of ingredients found in Skin Food, this beautiful balm nourishes, repairs, and protects your lips all year around.

Eminence Organic Stone Crop Hydrating Mist

Hydrating and refreshing, this beautiful mist taken from the healing stone crop plant is perfect for helping to heal irritated skin and reducing pigmentation.

With stone crop juice, lavender, and jasmine, your skin will be left feeling hydrated, soothed, and balanced.

This gentle mist is suitable for all skin types including sensitive and pigmented skin.

Eminence Organic Strawberry Rhubarb Dermafoliant

High in vitamins and antioxidants, this powder to paste exfoliant helps to manually exfoliate your skin with rice powder and chickpea powder.

Gentle enough to use every day, this smoothing paste will help to shrink your pores and improve your skin texture by unclogging and removing dead skin build up.

With key ingredients including strawberry, rhubarb, and lactic acid, expect to reveal glowing, softened skin.

The Organic Pharmacy Skin Treat Mask Trio

Brighten, exfoliate, purify, and nourish your skin with this beautiful mask trio from The Organic Pharmacy.

The Organic Pharmacy Honey & Jasmine Mask
Deeply moisturising, this rich and nourishing mask is enriched with evening primrose, shea butter, honey, rose hip and jasmine. A collection of hardworking ingredients that help to restore elasticity and deeply nourish dry, hydrated skin.

The Organic Pharmacy Purifying Seaweed Clay Mask
Draw out impurities with kaolin, and enjoy the antibacterial properties of eucalyptus, sage, and lavender oils.

This non-drying formula is clinically proven to balance your skin, leaving your complexion clean and refreshed.

The Organic Pharmacy Enzyme Peel Mask
Brighten and exfoliate your skin with this indulgent creamy gel mask. Packed with a powerhouse of ingredients including vitamin C, passion fruit and lactic acid, this enzyme peel mask will leave your skin feeling refined and refreshed.

Lactobionic acid, lactic acid, vitamin C and papaya extracts work together to even and brighten skin, while a lower pH enhances the exfoliating properties. Embrace even, refreshed skin with an increased cell turnover.

The Organic Pharmacy Rose Facial Cleansing Gel

With extracts of rosehip and rose geranium for gentle cleansing, this beautifully light and fragrant gel formula leaves your skin feeling hydrated and free from impurities. Infused with calendula and aloe, your skin will be left soothed and cleansed without stripping its natural protective barrier.

The rose geranium provides the delicate scent and works as an astringent, as well as tightening, brightening, and soothing your skin.

This formula 64% organic and is also suitable for vegans.

Interested in learning more about skincare that’s kinder to our planet and wildlife? Come and discover our top 6 vegan-friendly products that our customers love in our blog post here.