Since I've switched to a cruelty free, natural skin care routine my skin has thanked me immensely. No longer are the days of hormonal breakouts and insufferable redness - although my skin is still not perfect it's came a long way. All the products I currently use are either DIY, completely natural or mostly natural, with a few safe ingredients I've researched on Skin Deep.
Anyone who knows me will know how much I rave about natural skin care and its benefits. Yet it is hard to make that switch to natural beauty. People become loyal to companies and their products. People may not be willing to experiment around with new products and brands to find the right fit for their skin. So, what I've decided to do is dedicate a few blog posts to help the switch to natural beauty. I will try to focus on one or two products/brands each post, and hopefully it will come in useful for those making the switch! So, as this is my first post, I would like to list some of my all time favourite cruelty-free and natural* beauty brands:
Arran Aromatics - a cruelty free brand made in Scotland. I love their products. I rave about their "Feel Good Formulas" collection. So affordable and effective!
The Caurnie Soaperie - this is a smaller company who specialise in natural soaps/haircare for those with eczema/psoriasis. Saying that, their products are wonderful and I'd recommend them to anyone. You can order online but I sometimes spy them in farmer's markets. Their Nettle Shampoo and Conditioner does wonders for my hair, and its SLS free! And yes, that's the best picture I could find.
Lush - from bath bombs, to tooth powder, to toners and moisturisers they really do have everything.
Neals Yard Remedies - A well known brand, Neals Yard Remedies stock many oils for DIY skincare. They also stock teas (good for the skin), make up and their own skin care range. I've heard great things about them.
Woodland Herbs - okay, this is more a shop than a brand, but it's my first stop for ingredients for DIY skincare. They have a great selections of oils, waters, herbs, bottles and various other ingredients. They also stock natural skin care brands for those who don't like to mess about in the kitchen. The shop is based in Glasgow, but they do deliver online.
If you're interested in health and skin care I'd recommend a look around their website. It may be a little confusing to navigate at first but they stock a wide range of products, have lots of great information on topics like health and wellbeing/aromatherapy and they even have a blog. Get it bookmarked.
Here are some brands I've not tried personally, but that I've heard great things about:
Balm Balm - 100% Natural Skincare. A brand I've seen bloggers rave about, and they also do free delivery for orders over £10! They specialise in - you guessed it - balms.
GreenPeople - Another brand that a lot of bloggers rave about. They stock a wide range of products online, from skin care, to toothpaste, to sun care.
LiveNative - another Scottish brand, they market themselves as "raw, vegan, organic". I've had a look at their products and they do look good, and I've seen people praise them online.
Pai Skincare - They have a great selection of products. I see many people praise the "Rosehip BioRegenerate Oil". They also have free delivery on all orders too.
I've made up some tables to show which brands do which products, and how affordable they all are. I've priced the products by average price per 100ml/g.
£ = £0 - £10
££ = £10 - £20
£££ = £20 - £30
££££ = £30+
First up, skincare:
Next, hair care:
Remember it is the price per 100ml, so don't get put off. For example, the Arran Aromatics eye gel is £3.50 per 15ml. Although it is cheap, it is listed as £££ as 100ml would be £23.33. I thought by showing the price this way it would be easier to compare the affordability of each brand.
You may look at this list and think "Woah, do I need so many products?". The answer is - no! Although I believe skin care is important, less can be more. For example, on an average day I use two products on my face: a cleanser and my DIY facial oil.
It all depends on your skin, your preference and your day. If I'm wearing make up I tend to switch my facial oil for an eye gel and moisturiser instead, as they absorb fast and prime my face. If it's a sunny day I'll use an SPF powder on my face. When I'm having a "bad skin" day I'll also use a face mask and a mix of essential oils on my face.
I hope these tables help anyone who is interested in making the switch to better skin care. I plan to do a few more posts looking at certain products, so if you liked this please watch out for them. As usual these brands are all cruelty free. Information gathered for each brand was taken from the linked website.
*not all brand products are 100% natural, which is why I use Skin Deep to research ingredients.
Anyone who knows me will know how much I rave about natural skin care and its benefits. Yet it is hard to make that switch to natural beauty. People become loyal to companies and their products. People may not be willing to experiment around with new products and brands to find the right fit for their skin. So, what I've decided to do is dedicate a few blog posts to help the switch to natural beauty. I will try to focus on one or two products/brands each post, and hopefully it will come in useful for those making the switch! So, as this is my first post, I would like to list some of my all time favourite cruelty-free and natural* beauty brands:
Arran Aromatics - a cruelty free brand made in Scotland. I love their products. I rave about their "Feel Good Formulas" collection. So affordable and effective!
The Caurnie Soaperie - this is a smaller company who specialise in natural soaps/haircare for those with eczema/psoriasis. Saying that, their products are wonderful and I'd recommend them to anyone. You can order online but I sometimes spy them in farmer's markets. Their Nettle Shampoo and Conditioner does wonders for my hair, and its SLS free! And yes, that's the best picture I could find.
Lush - from bath bombs, to tooth powder, to toners and moisturisers they really do have everything.
Woodland Herbs - okay, this is more a shop than a brand, but it's my first stop for ingredients for DIY skincare. They have a great selections of oils, waters, herbs, bottles and various other ingredients. They also stock natural skin care brands for those who don't like to mess about in the kitchen. The shop is based in Glasgow, but they do deliver online.
If you're interested in health and skin care I'd recommend a look around their website. It may be a little confusing to navigate at first but they stock a wide range of products, have lots of great information on topics like health and wellbeing/aromatherapy and they even have a blog. Get it bookmarked.
Here are some brands I've not tried personally, but that I've heard great things about:
Balm Balm - 100% Natural Skincare. A brand I've seen bloggers rave about, and they also do free delivery for orders over £10! They specialise in - you guessed it - balms.
GreenPeople - Another brand that a lot of bloggers rave about. They stock a wide range of products online, from skin care, to toothpaste, to sun care.
LiveNative - another Scottish brand, they market themselves as "raw, vegan, organic". I've had a look at their products and they do look good, and I've seen people praise them online.
Pai Skincare - They have a great selection of products. I see many people praise the "Rosehip BioRegenerate Oil". They also have free delivery on all orders too.
I've made up some tables to show which brands do which products, and how affordable they all are. I've priced the products by average price per 100ml/g.
£ = £0 - £10
££ = £10 - £20
£££ = £20 - £30
££££ = £30+
First up, skincare:
Next, hair care:
Lastly, body/other:
Remember it is the price per 100ml, so don't get put off. For example, the Arran Aromatics eye gel is £3.50 per 15ml. Although it is cheap, it is listed as £££ as 100ml would be £23.33. I thought by showing the price this way it would be easier to compare the affordability of each brand.
You may look at this list and think "Woah, do I need so many products?". The answer is - no! Although I believe skin care is important, less can be more. For example, on an average day I use two products on my face: a cleanser and my DIY facial oil.
It all depends on your skin, your preference and your day. If I'm wearing make up I tend to switch my facial oil for an eye gel and moisturiser instead, as they absorb fast and prime my face. If it's a sunny day I'll use an SPF powder on my face. When I'm having a "bad skin" day I'll also use a face mask and a mix of essential oils on my face.
I hope these tables help anyone who is interested in making the switch to better skin care. I plan to do a few more posts looking at certain products, so if you liked this please watch out for them. As usual these brands are all cruelty free. Information gathered for each brand was taken from the linked website.
*not all brand products are 100% natural, which is why I use Skin Deep to research ingredients.
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