Sustainable beauty is no longer a choice, it is the need of the hour. Organic and natural skincare offers a more mindful and environmentally conscious approach to taking care of your skin. However, it is important to learn about the ingredients and practices of organic skincare brands, and scratching the surface to look further than just the tall claims made. Here is a list of some of our tried and tested brands that specialize in organic and natural skincare and have earned the trust of their users.
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Benefits of Organic Skincare
- Gentle on the skin – Organic skincare is usually gentler to the skin and has a lower chance of allergic reactions. Even though a patch test is always recommended before trying anything new on your skin, the fact that they are free of chemicals and toxins makes them more likely to pass.
- Environment friendly – Organic skincare brands usually take pride in sustainable practices like organic farming and environmentally friendly manufacturing processes. They tend to avoid harsh chemicals and fragrances that harm the water supply and the environment.
- Nutrient-rich – Natural ingredients are often rich in essential nutrients, antioxidants, and phytonutrients. These can nourish the skin, support healthy aging, and protect against oxidative stress.
- Experience during use – Many organic skincare products have aromatherapy essential oils and natural fragrances that calm and relax the skin as well as the mind. Some products just smell heavenly!
- Free of toxins and artificial fragrances – By using organic skincare you reduce the exposure of your skin to harmful toxins and fragrances, after all, we get enough of them just by living and breathing!
- Long-term economic sense – While organic skincare brands may be priced a bit higher and involve an upfront cost, they often make more economic sense in the long term, as they deliver effective and more consistent results than the cheap chemical alternatives that may require more product usage and often have diminishing returns over time.
10 Must-Try Organic Skincare Brands for Radiant Skin
Not sure where to begin your organic skincare journey? Don’t worry we have got you covered! We prepared a list of 10 must-try organic skincare brands that are known to be effective and trustworthy.
Please note that we are not affiliated with any of these brands and the list (in no particular order) is based on independent reviews of our team of writers, after use.
1. Juice Beauty
Juice Beauty is a time-tested organic skincare brand since 2005. It is a USDA-certified organic company with a line of cruelty-free products that not just feel good on your skin but also on your conscience. They offer a range of skincare and beauty products including cleansers, moisturizers, serums, masks, and makeup with most of the products containing 85% to even 98% certified organic content. They are also known to be following sustainable practices in packaging.
Our pick: We particularly love their Stem CellularTM Anti-wrinkle line of products.
2. True Botanicals
True Botanicals is a brand founded by Hillary Peterson in 2014. The brand focuses on clean beauty and aims to provide effective skincare products without compromising on the use of toxic ingredients. They have something to offer for everyone, from acne-prone skin solutions to pregnancy-safe options.
Their acne and anti-aging products have exceptional reviews amongst their users.
Our pick: Our favorite is the Renew Pure Radiance Oil.
3. OSEA
OSEA (an acronym that stands for Ocean, Sun, Earth, and Atmosphere), has been delivering clean beauty solutions since 1996. OSEA has been prioritizing naturally-derived ingredients that are safe, effective, and backed by the latest research, in line with the brand philosophy of holistic wellness with consideration for the impact on the environment. One of the ingredients which stand out is organic seaweed which is part of some of the most effective products from the brand.
Our pick: OSEA Hyaluronic sea serum is a must-try.
4. Eminence Organics
A Hungarian organic skincare brand Eminence Organics is known for continuously innovating its product formulations. They have developed their original antioxidant complex called Biocomplex™, which is derived directly from fruits and vegetables to provide skin with essential vitamins and antioxidants. In addition to a full spectrum of skincare products like cleansers, moisturizers, masks, exfoliants, toners, serums, oils, and sun care products, they also offer a line of professional spa products.
Their products are formulated with natural, organic, and Biodynamic® ingredients to promote healthy-looking skin.
Our pick: Try Eight Greens Phyto Masque – Hot
5. French Girl Organics
French Girl Organics has gained popularity in the fashion and beauty industry. They have been recognized by several publications like Vogue and People magazine. They are known for waterless natural hair products and chic organic skincare products, infused with potent natural ingredients like brown rice powder, clay, lavender oil, geranium, raspberry, and rose. Their products are handmade, all-natural, and free from chemicals, with many of their formulations based on original family recipes that have been tested and used for over 20 years.
Our pick: French Girl Rose lip polish was recently coted as People Magazines’ best overall lip scrub 2023
6. Tata Harper
Tata Harper, named after its founder, is a luxury organic skincare brand. It was acquired by Amorepacific, South Korea’s largest beauty company in Sep’22 but Tata Harper still continues to lead the brand after the acquisition. Their products are well-known for delivering dramatic results without compromising on ingredient quality or efficacy. Tata Harper offers a wide range of skincare products with specialized focus on anti-aging solutions.
Our pick: We love their Resurfacing Serum.
7. Herbivore Botanicals
Herbivore Botanicals was founded in a Seattle Kitchen in 2011 by Julia Wills and her husband Alexander Kummerow and is committed to delivering high-performing skincare using organic, high-quality, and food-grade ingredients. The brand also places a lot of importance on the sensory experience of its products and aims to add enjoyment to the daily skincare routine.
Our pick: The Bakuchiol Retinol Alternative Serum and Lapis Blue Tansy Face Oil are award-winners which are a must-try.
8. 100% PURE
A USDA-certified organic brand, 100% PURE has a full range of cosmetics and personal care products. All products are formulated without synthetic chemicals, artificial colorants, perfumes, chemical preservatives, or toxins, and also avoid fillers as far as possible. The brand is also decorated with PETA and Leaping Bunny certifications.
Our pick: Their sea-culture range is ultra-luxurious and feels great on your skin.
9. Cocokind
Who said all organic skincare brands have to be super pricey? Cocokind delivers effective organic skincare at super-affordable prices and is much appreciated by its users for the simplicity of its ingredients. Created by Priscilla Tsai, who was inspired by her struggle with cystic acne, the highly effective product line has been well received by the beauty industry since its very inception in 2014.
Our pick: The Organic Ultra Chlorophyll mask is amazing.
10. Maya Chia
Maya Chia is one of the luxury organic skincare brands that emphasize the nutritional properties of Chia seeds in skincare, along with other high-performing ingredients. Maya Chia’s patented process called supercritical extraction to extract chia oil ensures purity, stability, and maximum potency of the oil’s nutrients. Maya Chia is well known for delivering clean and effective skincare solutions.
Our pick: Our favorite is The Straight A – Advanced Gentle Retinol Serum.
Conclusion
When it comes to skincare, products should be picked based on what suits you the best as everybody is different. Nevertheless, it is important to also try new products and brands to maintain the efficacy of the skincare routine. For those who are interested in natural and organic skincare brands, we hope the article will help broaden your horizon of choices. Try these organic choices along with your beauty sleep and see the magic!
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