The Best Natural Hair & Skin Products
Starting to question what exactly is in your lipstick, shampoo and face cream? Curious to see if organic, natural beauty products are right for you? We've tried and tested the very best new (and classic) nasty-free treats for your hair and skin - get ready to feel naturally beautiful.
Benecos
This lip gloss is free from synthetic dyes, synthetic fragrances, ethoxylated raw materials, silicon, paraffin and mineral oil derivatives - and it's still super shiny.
[b]£6.95 from Benecos
INTENSAE
Formulated by a still life photographer and hair colourist to the stars (Alexa, Diane Kruger), this luxury line of nail polishes delivers awesome colour without any of the toxins in regular polish.
[b]£14.95 from Being Content
Rahua
Expensive, but worth it, Rahua is the daddy of 100% natural haircare, and with good reason.
[b] £28 at Urban Retreat
Dead Sea Sulphur Soap
A bargain, this soap is purifying and antiseptic, and contains nothing but minerals from the Dead Sea.
[b] £3.75 from Boots
Ilia Beauty
One of my favourite beauty discoveries, Ilia has an arsenal of good organic products - but this moisturising lip colour adds a subtle sheen of magenta that's great for everyday.
[b]£22 from Being Content
Maracuja Oil
Organic beauty fans will have heard of eco-chic brand Tarte. Their latest wonder products contain maracuja oil, a super-potent ingredient from the Amazonian rainforest. Try the pure oil, or give this anti-ageing eye cream containing passion fruit extract to help refresh and brighten the skin around your eyes.
[b]£29, from QVC
Tan Organic
Idiot-proof, all-natural fake tan with no gross chemicals, no horrid scent, a decent colour, and no mitt required (wash off hands with a baby wipe). I wore this on a hen do and everyone thought I'd been on holiday for a week.
[b]£24.99 from Feel Unique
Antipodes Mineral Foundation
Organic/natural make-up has moved forward in leaps and bounds in recent years - this mineral foundation is one of the best I've ever used.
[b]£27.99, from Antipodes.
Rosehip Oil
Using only the most highly concentrated seeds as its source, A'kin's rosehip oil is the daddy of rosehip oils. But what does it actually do? Full of essential fatty acids, treat rosehip oil like nature's serum - apply a few drops to skin in the morning and night.
[b]£12.99, from Feel Unique
Kai
My absolute favourite, I discovered kai before I even gave a hoot about organic products. Inspired by Hawaii, the perfume oil smells gorgeous and is loved by Jennifer Aniston, Kate Bosworth, and more A-listers than I have space to mention. I love the whole range, but the body wash has the most subtle scent.
[b]£30 at Cult Beauty
Adam & Eve
This new brand has two separate skincare lines - Adam, for men, and Eve, for women. The packaging is beautiful, but the stuff inside works - formulated with young skin in mind, the Eve cleanser has won various natural beauty awards.
[b]Adam and Eve Skincare
Soapwalla Deodorant Cream
Without a doubt the best natural deodorant on the market - the cult status and glowing reviews speak for themselves. This cream contains superfine vegetable powders, clays, and lavender, peppermint and tea tree essential oils to absorb moisture, inhibit bacteria and keep your pits smelling fresh.
[b]£14 from Being Content
Jojoba Oil
Australian skincare secret Jojoba is an antioxidant, and contains ingredients similar to the skin's sebum, so is absorbed fully to protect from solar radiation and moisture loss. It tackles a seemingly endless list of skin issues, from cold sores and split cuticles to eczema.
[b]£12.99, from Holland and Barratt
Tiana Coconut Oil
Coconut oil has long been hailed as a beauty wonder product - from healing chapped lips and hair to a make-up remover and moisturiser. As well as the classic Raw Virgin Coconut Oil, Tiana does a great intensive hair treatment - everything smells totally tropical.
[b]From £7.99, frommTiana Organics
W3ll People
A 100% organic and natural beauty brand that puts non-natural brands in the shade, W3ll People has a great foundation that is super light and works well as a concealer.
[b]£30 at Being Content
Genie in a Bottle
This effective oil cleanser gently lifts dirt and makeup without stripping or disrupting your skin’s natural protective barrier, and contains Peach Kernel Oil, Jojoba Oil. Ylang Ylang Oil and Vitamin E.
[b]£16 at D'anu
Willow Organic Beauty
If you really want to treat yourself, this super-luxe organic night cream is a rich treat, for dry and dull skin - and the smell is less 'herby' than a lot of organic products.
[b]£74, from QVC
Oriflame Ecobeauty Foundations
Light, creamy and blends well - this natural foundation from Swedish brand Oriflame is a recent discovery.
[b]£12.95 from Oriflame
Green People Suncream
As well as giving great coverage (I tested this on a holiday in Lisbon and didn't burn), this organic SPF15 sun lotion has a naturally derived ingredient which works to speed up your body's ability to tan, from the fruits of the Carob tree.
[b]£12.99 at Green People
Dead Sea Spa Magik Salts
The perfectly natural way to unwind and detox in the bath.
[b] £5.95 at Holland and Barrett
Chuckling Goat
Kefir, a yoghurt made from goat's milk, is just as good for your skin as your insides. These handmade, probiotic products are healing for acne, eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, rosacea, allergies and sensitive skin.
[b]Chuckling Goat
Eminence Tropical Vanilla Suncream
An A-list fave, Megan Fox, Thandie Newton and Madonna adore the 100% natural ingredients and delicious scents. Jessica Biel loves this suncream - and so do I.
[b]£50 at Skinsmith
Lavera Shampoo and Conditioner
Affordable and excellent haircare from Germany's biggest organic and natural beauty brand.
[b]Holland and Barrett
Naturae Germaine
Naturae uses organic white tea extract, one of nature's most powerful and effective antioxidants and rich in flavonoids and vitamins C & E. This toner is an excellent addition to your skincare regime.
[b]£32.95 at Germaine de Capucine
Kerstin Florian
Luxury spa brand Kerstin Floriancreted this bath treat from organic essential oils from all over the world, and recently won an award for 'Best Muscle Relaxing Body Oil' in the 2014 Earth Day Beauty Awards.
[b] £43 atKerstin Florian
Therapi Facial Toner
Using honey, this refreshing toner soothes and balances oily akin. As a thank you to bees, this company gives 5% of its profits to bee conservation projects.
[b]£25 from Being Content
John Masters Organics
Yes, it's pricey, but a little goes a long way. This texturiser is perfect for taming unruly frizz and defining curls.
[b]£21 from Lucy Rose
Aloe Vera Shampoo
This is Kate Moss's fave shampoo. 'Nuff said.
[b]£10.95 at Green People
MooGoo
MooGoo’s founder, originally an air force pilot, adapted "Udder Cream" - used to help keep the cows udders in optimum condition - to help a family member with a skin problem. He then added a host of all-natural ingredients, and a highly successful Aussie skin line was born. Gentle enough for babies, but tough on eczema & psoriasis affected skin, the cream is anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal and has wound healing properties.
[b]£12.50, from MooGoo
Lazy Days Seaweed Bath
Seaweed baths have been used for centuries to heal, detoxify and nourish the body - and this 100% organic bath kit allows you to literally bathe in it, along with Dead Sea salts - NOT as gross as it sounds. After use, the seaweed can be used in the garden on your plants.
[b]£16, from Voya
Marula Oil
The latest beauty oil to enter the spotlight? Marula - which is extracted from the Marula fruit trees, and has anti-ageing properties. It contains even more antioxidants than Argan Oil - and doesn't clog your pores, great for oily skin. Use (sparingly) on the skin before bed.
[b]£37.50Holland and Barrett
Ogario London
This luxury, all-natural British haircare brand is a godsend for dry hair - and has a lovely scent. Try the weekend trio (only £6.50) to see how you like the products first, but I'm hooked.
[b]Ogario London
One Love Organics
This versatile exfoliator contains organic sweet pea flour and fresh pineapple enzymes to help get rid of dead skin cells. Activate the scrub by adding water or natural yoghurt.
[b]£34 at One Love
Green People
I do a lot of exercise, so am slightly obsessed with finding natural deodorant that actually works. This withstands hot yoga classes.
[b]£8.50 from Green People
Organic Glam
The Organic Pharmacy's make-up line is just as great as their beauty products. Give this liquid eyeliner a whirl, or try the mascara and the nail polishes.
[b]£19.96 from The Organic Pharmacy
Organic Surge
This affordable beauty range has loads of hero products - but I can't get enough of this rich body butter.
[b]£6.95 from Organic Surge
Argan Oil
My health nut friend advised me to ditch the Argan oil products for pure Argan oil. The smell is slightly smoky, but it works wonders on dry hair.
[b]£11 from Beauty Naturals
RMS Beauty Mascara
All-natural mascaras have been hard to perfect, but this one is just right for a mascara addict like me.
[b]Beauty Bay
Salt of the Earth Deodorant
Like I said, I'm obsessed with decent natural deodorants. Salt of the Earth's classic spray has been loved for 25 years - look out for the lavender and vanilla fragrance when it arrives this summer.
[b]£3.84 from Crystal Spring
Trilogy Body Wash
This refreshing body wash doesn't dry out skin, and comes in a giant bottle so will last you for ages.
[b]£16.50, from Look Fantastic
Dr Bronner
This beauty classic is also a bargain - with 18 uses from one soap. The peppermint scent will revive you in the shower - the travel-sized bottle is a godsend on holiday as it can be used for everything.
[b]Dr Bronner
Neal's Yard Wild Rose Beauty Balm
The cult beauty classic has been given a chic makeover for spring. Use as a rich cleanser (there's an organic muslin cloth inside), gentle exfoliant or deeply nourishing balm.
[b]£37 from Neal's Yard Remedies
Sacred Nature Gommage
Skin looking dull, but sensitive to more chemical-based scrubs? Give this luxurious, salon-quality treatment a whirl.
[b]£37.50 from Salon Skincare
Badger Lip Balms
The tastiest 100% natural lip balm on the market.
[b]£2.50 from Beauty Naturals
Angela Langford Serum
Angela Langford (who is also a Masterchef contestant, randomly) has won countless awards for her Clean Sweep cleanser. But I also rate her serum - it left my skin feeling soft and glowing.
[b]£26.22, from Angela Langford
