Global, FMCG brands appear stale in comparison once you switch to natural and organic beauty ware that’s abundant in India. Here are our reviews of 7 wholesome, homegrown skincare labels.
JUST HERBS
If you’re looking for really effective, natural personal care products but also value scientific research and modern production values, Just Herbs is your brand. We highly recommend their bestseller Herb Enriched Skin Tint (Rs1025), which is essentially a healthy foundation. Also try the Nosun Sunscreen with Jojoba and Wheatgerm (Rs645), and Silksplash Face Wash (Rs445).
ORGANIC HARVEST
Launched in 2013 with the concept of safe skincare, Organic Harvest is true to its name. Using only pesticide-free plants in their preparation, their very large range of skincare and essential oils are ethically made and not tested on animals. Try their Pollution Defence Serum (Rs1095) or Cream (Rs1495) for protective, earthy, wholesome moisturisation.
FIRST WATER SOLUTIONS
Launched this year by a Parsons School of Design graduate who wanted to help her grandmother heal her chemotherapy pigmentation, First Water Solutions is based on old homeopathic and Ayurvedic formulations, and has heavenly face mists (Rs350) that smell amazing and leave your skin well hydrated too.
SOULTREE
You’ll be hooked to this brand once you start using their products. Made with high-quality ingredients, beautifully packaged and yet very reasonably priced, SoulTree is on top of our favourites this year. Try the bestselling Apricot Moisturiser (Rs450) for light and non-greasy hydration. The Methika, Bhringraj and Virgin Coconut Hair Oil (Rs550) assures thick tresses, and the Indian Rose Face Wash with Turmeric and Honey (Rs375) is light and fragrant to use. Just pick any product and enjoy the results.
AZAFRAN
Made using plants grown on an organic farm near Ahmedabad, Azafran comes from a company that has ISO, USDA and ECOCERT certification. Try their excellent sunscreen lotion, D’fend SPF 30 Creme (Rs700) made with organic soya butter, which protects you from not just the sun but also pollution and signs of ageing.
BIBHA AYURVEDA
A popular wellbeing brand based out of Kerala, you may have come across its stores at various Indian airports. Their products are formulated with minimal synthetic additives, colours and fragrances. Try their Vetiver & Nagarmotha Cream for Men (Rs900). It has a pleasantly peculiar fragrance but is very effective for the skin in winter.
PLUM
Headed by a double gold-medalist IIT chemical engineer and MBA, with offices in Mumbai, Bangalore and London, Plum follows global best practices in coming up with natural beauty solutions — and they have very cool branding too. Try their Green Tea Clear Face Mask (Rs490), which leaves your skin feeling lighter and smoother in summer.
This article was first published in the December issue of eShe magazine. Read it for free here, or buy the print edition.
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Amazing tips about skin care. but I thinks that consuming green tea in daily routine is also beneficial for skin care, like I’m using Green tea from past 2 years it helps me in reducing my body weight but it also helps me in solving my skin problems and due to green tea my face skin glows.
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Really nice post. Thanks for sharing such a beautiful and informative post. Hope you will share more about natural skincare brands. Nowadays there are lots of natural skincare brands available in the market and every brand tells itself as a good brand. I am a regular user of Kama Ayurveda’s skincare products and hair care products and I am fully satisfied. I will suggest to try Kama Ayurveda’s natural skincare brands. Kama’s products are purely natural and organic.
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Amazing tips and tricks. Could really use some of these for my problematic skin. Super psyched to use the products soon.
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