Remember those old slapstick comic shows that only aired when you were at home sick from school and had to choose between this or Dr Phil? There is always that one moment when the spotlight catches the bad guy, and he stands there with his hands in the air while the good guys look on in shock and disgust but also a little chuffed of themselves for saving the day.
That is how natural beauty products are looking on to cheap and mass-produced beauty brands when the spotlight is shone on their ingredient list and eco footprint…. We see you!
In 2023, there has been an increased focus on the importance of understanding and knowing your ingredient list, whether it’s your favourite snack or your skincare, you want to know how to be able to pronounce 90% of your beauty ingredient list. Are we still talking about Ins and Outs for 2023? A major OUT for conscious beauty consumers are alcohols and fillers, long ingredient lists and chemicals.
Natural beauty is all about stripping it back! Stripping back the ingredients, stripping back the number of products, and stripping back the pressure to succumb to society’s beauty standards in the era of Tik Tok girlies. Here are our top natural beauty picks for 2023.
A Bit Hippy – Dry Shampoo 80g
We’re ditching aerosol anything in 2023. Not only are aerosol packaged dry shampoos bad for the environment, but they also contain a heap of over-the-top absorbent alcohols that dry out and coat your scalp way too much! This alternative is a natural and soft way to freshen up your hair without damaging your roots or the environment.
Dr Bronners – Hemp Peppermint Pure-Castile Soap 946ml
Minimal ingredients!!!! This is what we are talking about! Dr Bronner is killing the game when it comes to natural and minimal ingredients that are easy to understand. This also smells amazing FYI – a must for the shower.
QV – Face Gentle Cleanser 250ml
Again, minimal ingredients here, your daily facial cleanser does not need to be a fancy, expensive and long listed. Often, when you are struggling with acne, one of the most efficient and effective ways to reduce breakouts can be to reduce the number of products you are using in your daily skincare routine – try stripping back to just your trusted cleanser and moisturiser for a couple of days and monitor the difference in skin quality. We highly recommend the QV range for simple and stripped back skin care products.
Noosa Basics – Deodorant Spray Sandalwood 100ml
It wouldn’t be a complete Natural Beauty top picks list without a natural deodorant. In 2023, we are abolishing aerosol deodorants! You can read all about why we switched to natural deodorant here. After reading this blog, you won’t be able to shut up about your natural deodorant. Hint, we love the scent Sandalwood.
Skin B5 – SkinB5 Extra Strength Acne Control – 60 tablets
Clear skin is a confidence booster and often taken for granted until we try and reverse breakouts. The SkinB5 vitamins are designed to wash your skin from the inside out, formulated with ingredients designed for diverse acne types, including blackheads/whiteheads, teenage acne, adult acne, and scarring. This product is also great for vanishing hard to cure ‘bacne’ – you can stop using your facial cleanser on your shoulders now…
Three Warriors – Self-tanning Mousse 150ml
You have heard us say it before, but we will say (or shout) it again – tanning is not cute! This is the year of sunscreen and protection, there is too much data and information that has come out to ignore the damaging impact of sun on your health. However, we do admit that a fresh glow leaves you feeling cute… Hello Three Warriors! This Self-tanning mousse is your new best friend when you are chasing that summer glow. Some mainstream tans have fillers and harmful ingredients, unlike the three warriors tan which is vegan, natural, and organic, and certified toxic-free. Apply this seamlessly with the Eco-friendly Tanning Mitt for a streak-free, flawless base.
Visit your nearest WholeLife Pharmacy and Healthfoods store to check out our extensive Natural beauty range from skincare to make-up products. If you have any skin-related questions or concerns, please speak with our pharmacists or your medical practitioner for appropriate health advice.
