Our increasing demand for safe, natural beauty products has encouraged the industry to take natural brands seriously, encouraging a much bigger product variety than ever before. Not only do these brands make their products sustainable without harmful ingredients, they can match leading non-organic brands for quality and efficacy. Here are some of the brands that are doing us proud…
Retreatment Botanics Ultra Rich Moisturiser
(Credit: Nourished Life)Retreatment Botanics Ultra Rich Moisturiser, $94 at Nourished Life
Retreatment Botanics
About: Created by the late Olivia Newton-John, this skincare line is the natural progression from the star’s decadent Byron Bay destination, Gaia Retreat & Spa. Combining pure Australian native extracts with high-tech science, this is results-driven skincare.
Noteworthy: Retreatment Botanics has taken a step further by removing palm oil from their ingredients list and is certified by the Orangutan Alliance.
Ethical stance: Vegan, palm oil and cruelty free. The packaging is also made from recycled products.
Kora Organics Invigorating Body Scrub
(Credit: Adore Beauty)Kora Organics Invigorating Body Scrub, $90 at Adore Beauty
Kora Organics
About: Created by supermodel Miranda Kerr in 2009, Kora Organics uses certified organic and natural ingredients to offer a clean and healthy alternative to conventional brands. “It’s important to me to be really conscious and aware and use the most pure and natural products on my skin that nourish it with nutrients,” Miranda says.
Noteworthy: It’s genuinely what Miranda uses to maintain her amazing skin. “I’m obsessed with the Noni Glow Face Oil … I use it morning and night.”
Ethical stance: Kora Organics is cruelty free and the majority of the range is vegan.
Endota Spa Balancing Face Mist
(Credit: Endota Spa)Endota
About: The brainchild of Melanie Gleeson, Endota began in 2000 with a salon on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula. There’s now over 100 Endota spa locations, making it Australia’s largest day spa. But it’s not just a spa; they also produce natural, eco-friendly skincare which now includes a few unique diffusions like their mum’s and bub’s range Organic Nurture, a wellness line called Live Well, New Age and many others.
Noteworthy: The brand is committed to giving back wherever possible. Sales of the brand’s Colour line, for example, help support an Indigenous group of women located in WA.
Ethical stance: Sustainable and ethical ingredients, cruelty free, certified organic and natural.
Endota Spa Balancing Face Mist, $40 at Endota Spa
Edible Beauty & Coco Bliss Intensive Repair Night Crème
(Credit: Edible Beauty)Edible Beauty & Coco Bliss Intensive Repair Night Crème, $62 at Nourished Life
Edible Beauty
About: Free from all nasties, this botanical-based brand is not only environmentally sound (thanks to recyclable glass packaging), but its natural formulations are literally clean enough to eat!
Noteworthy: Founder Anna Mitsos is a naturopath and nutritionist, and she brings her expert knowledge to the development of the products, including a range of teas and supplements to leave you glowing both inside and out.
Ethical stance: Vegan and cruelty-free.
Dr Roebuck’s Byron 2-In-1 Mask + Scrub
(Credit: Look Fantastic)Dr Roebuck’s Byron 2-In-1 Mask + Scrub, $40 at Look Fantastic
Dr Roebucks
About: This Sydney skincare brand founded by sisters Zoe and Kim believes in keeping ingredient lists short (meaning no unnecessary fillers) and products clean and effective. Created after their doctor parents found a winning ‘secret’ formula for their eczema, they now produce an array of gentle, calming but effective skin-loving products from ethically sourced Aussie ingredients.
Noteworthy: The brand’s site has a list of active ingredients they use in each of their products, breaking down why they are included and how they work on your skin.
Ethical stance: Sulphate free, paraben free, vegan and cruelty free.
Grown Alchemist Smoothing Body Exfoliant
(Credit: Grown Alchemist)Grown Alchemist Smoothing Body Exfoliant, $48 at Grown Alchemist
Grown Alchemist
About: Founded by brothers Keston and Jeremy, this local label uses natural ingredients packed full of vitamins and antioxidants to improve skin and combat anti-aging with radiant results.
Noteworthy: Wellness guru Gwyneth Paltrow is a fan of the brand. Her fave? The vitamin rich Watermelon and Vanilla Lip Balm.
Ethical stance: Organic, free from toxins, vegan and cruelty free.
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