Let’s face it–most organic beauty products we read about in English language magazines are from America or the UK. Whether it’s Josie Maran, Green People or Cowshed, most of us are already familiar with top US/UK brands thanks to shopping sites like EcoDiva Beauty, and magazines like Eluxe, of course!
But organic beauty is a trend that’s growing throughout the world, and so I thought I would introduce you to some brilliant brands I’ve discovered from around the globe.
All of these offer organic and/or natural ingredients – an absolute must for maintaining beautiful healthy skin. Often housed in minimalist packaging, these eco-friendly beauty brands offer chic collections created by brilliant founders whose personal visions inspires the creation of an eco-friendly healthy cosmetics collection.
Discover now why you must add some of these stellar additions to your personal apothecary supply. After all, it’s chic to go global!
Africa & The Middle East
The abundance of luxury and beauty is captured in this elite organic skincare collection created by a Dubai-based dermatologist. Shiffa, (Arabic for “heals”) offers simple solutions to hydrate, tone, and nourish the skin, using exotic ingredients such as: roses, frankincense, and meadowfoam.
Long a favourite at Eluxe, Savane unleashes the power of organic African oils to care for your skin. Just some of the exotic but effective ingredients include Cape Snowbush oil, Kalahari Melon Seed Oil and Marula Seed Oil, all of which have been used by African women for centuries to protect their skin from the sun and ageing.
Hailing from South Africa is SOiL, a range of organic-certified aromatherapy and skincare products to heal the mind and body. The aromatherapy line consists of an array of oils and remedy rollers to create an overall sense of well-being, and hydrosals designed to treat ailments including respiratory conditions. Whilst the skincare collection consists of body balms rich in skin nourishing coconut oil and shea butter. SOiL is a socially conscious brand as the essential oils are farmed in Zululand through self-sustained community initiatives.