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The organic skincare heroes to have on your radar
Time to change things up? Try going organic, with one (or five, who’s counting?) of these fantastic organic skincare brands.
The Country & Town House Responsible Buyers’ Guide
According to the Soil Association, organic skincare consists of products that do not contain genetically modified ingredients, controversial chemicals, parabens and phthalates, synthetic colours, dyes or fragrances.
You can read more about the ins and outs of organic beauty with our guide here.
Certified Organic
With an approach centred on slow beauty, small batch wellness label Inlight Beauty uses concentrated botanical extracts as the base for all its products (which are also all created in-house). Founded by skin expert Dr Mariano Spiezia in 2006, Inlight Beauty was the first UK brand to receive the Cosmos Organic Certification across its entire range.
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Certified Organic
This organic skincare brand harnesses the powers of the sea – in particular, seaweed – to create its luxurious formulas. While grounded in science, VOYA was set up in 2006 and is inspired by the Atlantic Ocean and the Irish tradition of seaweed bathing. Skincare is formulated using active, natural ingredients, with plenty of vitamins and minerals to help nourish, protect and brighten your complexion.
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Certified Organic
A modern apothecary with an emphasis on organic health and beauty, Neal’s Yard Remedies is committed to creating skincare that is free from genetically modified ingredients – instead, 92 percent of its physically processed agricultural ingredients certified organic via the COSMOS standard by weight.
Certified Organic
While a younger beauty brand compared to others on this list, having been founded in 2020, Wild Beauty continues the longer legacy upheld by Rhug Estate of creating quality organic products. Inspired by the  unspoilt nature of the North Wales countryside, much of Wild Beauty’s supply chain is overseen by the estate itself so that it can ensure products are GM-free. Its skincare products are also certified organic by the Soil Association.
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Certified Organic
A familiar sight in supermarkets and beauty stores, UpCircle is a British B Crop brand that is probably best known for creating skincare from salvaged ingredients from the food and drink industries. Whether its coffee grounds picked up from local cafes, chamomile stems from tea manufacturers or leftover fruit water from juicers, the brand makes sure it delivers certified organic, vegan and cruelty-free products.
Certified Organic
Founder over 25 years ago, Green People is a beauty space dedicated to cultivating an organic lifestyle. Brand founder Charlotte Vøhtz helped design the first standards for organic beauty with the Soil Association, which informed the standards we’re now familiar with today. Alongside ranges spanning haircare, bodycare, makeup, wellbeing and childcare, the brand also places a lot of emphasis on creating organic skincare that cares for sensitive skin.
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Certified Organic
One of the UK’s leading lifestyle and skincare brands (and a B Corp, to boot), Bamford has spent the last few years working with the Soil Association to make the switch to certified organic sources where possible. As expected, its signature skincare is made using natural ingredients.
Featured image: Wild Beauty
