Sustainable living is all the rage.
As consumers, the onus is on us to make better choices in terms of which brands we choose to invest in. We also need to be cognisant of the products and ingredients we expose to ourselves and our families.
Here is a list of our top 4 sustainable skincare ranges to try to get you started.
Litchi & Titch’s Serums
Litchi & Titch offers a range of plant-based serums that target certain skin needs.
Litchi & Titch’s Serums are cruelty-free and locally manufactured in Franschhoek. The serums enhance the skin’s natural barrier and support the skin’s microbiome. In addition to being good for your skin, the process of extracting nutrients from plants are also beneficial to the environment, as they are biodegradable and come from renewable sources.
“We let nature lead the way,” says owner Lecia Durham.
Shop the range at Litchi & Titch.
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Esse Organic Skincare
South African-born, Esse has a wide range of sustainable offerings – from serums to protective oils to gel cleansers and even foundation.
Esse’s motto is based on the fact that modern-day lifestyles mean less time in nature, resulting in less microbial diversity. Regular skin products strip the skin of our natural microbiome with the use of surfactants and parabens. Esse, however, uses probiotics and biotechnology, to create a microbial diverse environment that thrives. The probiotics and prebiotics used in Esse products cause the skin to “rewild”.
Shop the Esse range at Faithful to Nature.
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Simply Bee
The beehive is known as nature’s medicine cabinet because so much of what bees produce is beneficial to our health.
Simply Bee uses natural ingredients that are gentle on the skin, and they are passionate about sustainability. They support local communities by sourcing their ingredients from local suppliers and they make an extra effort to reduce their carbon footprint. Their propolis range is antibacterial, which is useful for treating acne; anti-inflammatory, useful for reducing inflammation in cases of eczema and psoriasis; and contains antioxidants, which help to protect the skin from damage caused by free radicals that cause wrinkles.
Shop Simply Bee at Faithful to Nature.
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SKOON.
SKOON. offers a potent formula of natural ingredients that are sustainably harvested from small farms within Africa. The brand combines ancient African skincare methods with modern, science-led formulations.
Their line includes ingredients made up of uniquely South African species like Rooibos, Honeybush, Buchu and Baobab; Nkuto Butter from Ghana; and wild harvested Rosehips from Lesotho. They also include Swiss and French phyto-compounds, for a holistic skincare experience.
Shop SKOON at SKOONSkin.
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