Why choose natural ingredients for your skin? Good question! There are two main reasons. Natural ingredients are better for the environment and way better for you.
Have you ever read the ingredients list of a popular skincare moisturiser or cleanser? They’re hard to understand, right? That’s because they’re full of chemicals, some of which have been linked to numerous health concerns.
Parabens (butyl, propyl and ethyl) is a skincare ingredient people are questioning after one study showed it in breast cancer tissue - yikes! SLS (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate), often found in soaps and gels, causes skin irritation and has been linked to hormone disruption. These are just two of the many chemicals found in skincare. There are countless others.
These harmful chemicals aren't just bad for you but when we wash them off our face, they go down the drain into the ocean and affect marine life. This is why we choose to make our skincare with natural ingredients, so you don’t have to worry about your health and you know you’re being kind to the environment.
Why use toxins when natural ingredients are so good? We list our favourite 5.
5 Natural Skincare Ingredients We Love
Banksia Flower
What is it: An Australian wildflower known for its antioxidant properties.
Why we love it: The native plant is packed with antioxidants, particularly amino acids and flavonoids. These are restorative and help to rebuild and repair collagen. Hello, smooth and soft skin!
Where you’ll find it: Restore Serum
Native Tasmanian Blue Gum Extract
What is it: An extract from the native Australian eucalyptus tree.
Why we love it: Eucalyptus is a popular natural ingredient used to reduce inflammation and fight bacteria. We use it for its purifying qualities. It's perfect for fighting acne.
Where you’ll find it: Probiotic Lotion
Cucumber Oil
What is it: Oil from your salad favourite - cucumber!
Why we love it: Cucumber oil contains good-for-you fatty acids (linoleic and oleic) making it great for hydration. Its cooling effect soothes inflammation and reduces puffiness. It also contains Vitamin E, known for its detoxification qualities.
Where you’ll find it: Intensive Eye Crème
Milk Thistle
What’s in it: An ancient herb from the plant family Asteraceae.
Why we love it: A herb with a host of benefits! Milk Thistle has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It detoxifies and soothes inflammation. It assists in cell repair, rejuvenating tired skin.
Where you’ll find it: Crème Cleanser
Native Snowflower Extract
What is it: The white flowers from the Tea Tree plant.
Why we love it: Native Snowflower Extract is another multi-functional natural ingredient. We love it because it repairs sun damage, protects your skin from free radicals and reduces the look of fine lines and wrinkles.
Where you’ll find it: Peptide Crème
Feel good about your skincare
When there are so many natural ingredients with multiple benefits, why use skincare with ingredients that could harm you or the environment? Our products contain nothing synthetic or artificial. No parabens or SLS. And they’re made in small batches so our natural ingredients stay fresh and active.
Want to get the benefits of natural ingredients? Shop our botanicals range.