Gone are the days of a cleaner, greener lifestyle being too expensive. Today, anyone can do it. And with more and more brands creating organic beauty products that are just as good as the conventional ones, you can finally treat your skin and hair the way it deserves to be treated. Here are some of the green beauty brands that we recommend. Your body will thank you for it!
Nature’s Gate
This brand has been around since the 1970s and stands by its ethos of delivering ‘wholistic’ beauty to the masses. It has a wide range of products for body and hair that smell fantastic and are natural, vegan and cruelty-free.
Earthsap
Earthsap has been producing safe, non-toxic products for 20 years. It uses ingredients such as coconut oil, citrus, botanicals and essential oils to create skincare and haircare products, as well as detergents for the home.
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Himalaya Herbals
Catering for everything from haircare and skincare to oral care, Himalaya Herbals has a wide variety of products that are 100% natural. They combine ancient Ayurvedic wisdom and years of research, ensuring great quality.
Beaucience
This brand, which is proudly South African, is a favourite with spas, and for good reason. The range is gentle yet effective and harnesses the power of plants to help combat the signs of ageing and keep skin looking young and vibrant.
Beaucience Botanicals Cleansing Gel / R79,99
Dr. Hauschka
Dr. Hauschka is an international brand that is loved by celebrities and regular folk alike. The wide range was born out of the founder’s passion for natural medicine, the rhythms of nature and the quest for healthy, beautiful skin.
Dr. Hauschka Rose Day Cream / R584
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Dr. Organic
This brand has won awards for its incredible and accessible products. It uses only the finest natural and organic raw materials, such as honey, aloe and argan oil, to create its popular products for skin and hair.
The Victorian Garden
Another notable local brand, The Victorian Garden, has a product for just about anything. From heavenly shampoos and conditioners to face lotions and potions and healing balms, the range uses natural ingredients and caters for everyone.
Pure Beginnings
It may have started out making products for babies, but this brand then saw the need for more environmentally conscious and safe skincare for people of all ages. Its products not only pamper the body but are safe for the planet too.
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