Contents
- Ranking of the top 15 best brands of natural cosmetics according to KP
- How to choose natural cosmetics
- Popular questions and answers
Their effectiveness depends on the composition of cosmetics. All-natural products that absorb all the benefits of assets are gaining more and more popularity. They do not contain flavors, dyes and synthetic fillers: among the active substances, natural extracts, oils, extracts and squalanes are most often found. In addition to the internal content, packaging is also important, now companies are increasingly using recycled materials and do not test their products on animals.
Here are 15 of the best natural beauty brands to look out for. In this rating you will find funds from both foreign and manufacturers.
Ranking of the top 15 best brands of natural cosmetics according to KP
1. ME&NO
“Efficiency is the key to the success of natural cosmetics” is the slogan of this company. MI&KO produces not only cosmetic products, but also home care products. And everything is natural, proven and of high quality. Products are presented both on the brand’s website and in large chain stores. For convenience, there are different series: for sensitive skin, for skin prone to irritation, peeling, dryness and redness.
What to buy:
Whitening face cream with chamomile and lemon extract, cinnamon and ginger shampoo
2. Weleda
A brand with over 100 years of history, over the years has earned a strong reputation among other natural cosmetics. They create face and body care products, which include herbs, plant extracts and extracts from them. You can choose a product for your skin type or take something that is suitable for all types.
What to buy:
Hydrating Fluid & Lavender Relaxing Oil
3. EcoCraft
The company’s cosmetics are made from natural ingredients, based on natural ingredients, flower waters, extracts and herbs. The composition does not contain petroleum products, parabens, SLS and mineral oils. A distinctive feature of EcoCraft is the ratio of price and quality: the brand decided to make quality products at an affordable price. In addition, they are easy to buy in almost any online cosmetic store.
What to buy:
Coconut water for face and serum for problem skin
4. Sleeping
The German company is distinguished by the fact that for its products it selects only medicinal herbs with proven effectiveness. They make cosmetics for the care of the skin of the face, body, hair and even the oral cavity. Among the products you can find organic hair dye and henna shampoo, which gives them a pleasant, smoothed shade. The only negative is that the cosmetics of this company are quite expensive and the lines are not always fully represented in our country.
What to buy:
Facial cleansing gel exfoliating and shampoo with bio-acacia.
5. A’kin
The production of cosmetics began about 30 years ago in Australia. At first, a small manufactory made goods to order, and now large enterprises make goods for the population of the entire planet. Among the products there are cosmetics for women, children, men, those who have problematic and dry skin.
What to buy:
Rosemary Shampoo & Antioxidant Moisturizer
6. Laboratory
A vegan brand from Our Country has gained popularity thanks to clay masks: they need to be diluted with water to get the finished product. Among the components there are salts, and, of course, natural oils. Almost all products have packaging made of glass and aluminum: the rejection of plastic is fundamental for them. The line for problematic skin is worth paying attention to those who want to carefully and effectively get rid of small rashes.
What to buy:
Retinol Serum, Clay Face Mask Cleansing & Toner for Dry & Sensitive Skin
7. Spivak
Spivak cosmetics do not contain harmful surfactants, critical preservatives and flavors, they are natural and are not tested on animals. The brand produces products for the care of the body, skin of the face, hands, hair. The “highlight” of the company and the leader in sales is beldi soap with potassium salts of olive and coconut oil and dried herbs in the composition. Reviews also often praise their line for oily scalp care.
What to buy:
Anti-acne alginate mask, beldi soap and broccoli hair balm
8. Amala
The premium German brand really deserves attention. The products are not cheap, but they work and are completely natural. The founder of the company, Ute Leibe, selects olive and coconut oil, as well as shea butter from all the ingredients. Among the products there is one that is designed specifically for mature skin, skin prone to rashes, dry and irritated skin. Separately, it is worth noting the fragrances of this brand, they can be applied to the body or sprayed in the apartment.
What to buy:
Anti-aging face cream and serum for the skin around the eyes
9. Whamisa
The South Korean brand makes not only skincare, but also decorative cosmetics. In its production, fermentation of plant ingredients is used, thanks to which they penetrate deep into the skin. The most popular line is for mature skin, and the most commonly used ingredient is aloe juice. The products of this brand are also not the cheapest, but people are willing to pay a lot of money for such quality.
What to buy:
Shampoo concentrate and moisturizing face mask
10. Dr. Hauschka
This brand has been owned by a German company since 1967. Manufacturers assure that all ingredients in the composition are collected and tested on controlled biological farms. In addition, the brand’s cosmetics are certified as natural by NATRUE and BDIH experts, they are not tested on animals, although some products may contain animal products: for example, milk or honey.
What to buy:
Day foundation and firming facial mask
11. Dr. Konopka’s
In the lines of this brand there are products for moisturizing the hair, skin of the face, body, products that help fight dandruff or excessive dryness of the skin. Dr. Konopka’s uses natural herbal ingredients in their production, and takes as a basis the old recipes of a successful Tallinn pharmacist of the 30s-40s of the last century. The products are suitable for vegans, not tested on animals and meet all quality requirements, have the necessary certificates.
What to buy:
Revitalizing body scrub, eye cream
12. Fight
The brand’s most popular product is ampoule serums. They are based on active ingredients that penetrate the skin and cope with completely different tasks. Teana cosmetics are created in such a way that all products complement, enhance and blend perfectly with each other. The founder of this company is a candidate of pharmaceutical sciences, who has extensive experience in his field of activity.
What to buy:
Serum for problem skin, natural lifting powder and anti-pigmentation hand cream
13. Andalou Naturals
An American brand with a rich history: the best specialists from all over the country are still working on the development of formulas. The most commonly used ingredients in products are aloe juice, blueberries and goji berries, argan oil and broccoli. Among all the products, a peeling face mask in bright orange packaging stands out: it is chosen because of the “working” composition and the economy of use. As for other products: there are moisturizers and cleansers, tonics, masks and serums.
What to buy:
Brightening Repair Cream, Cocoa Nourishing Body Butter
14. Manufactory House of Nature
The brand is known for handmade Crimean soap, but there are many other interesting products among the products. These include cleansing gels, scrubs, moisturizing and nourishing creams, oils for face, body and hair care. They include medicinal Crimean herbs, extracts, minerals and pure spring water. In the production at the “House of Nature” a special cold cooking method is used, with the help of which it is possible to preserve all the benefits of natural ingredients.
What to buy:
Olive oil soap, rose face mask and cream for mature skin
15. L’Occitane
French manufacturers claim that the composition of cosmetics is 90% natural. For the manufacture of products, they use ingredients that are purchased in Provence. They look not only at the formula, but also at the packaging: for each product, you can purchase a replaceable block, but in general, all packaging is made from recyclable material. In addition to effective compositions, buyers appreciate travel versions of products that are convenient to take with you due to their small volume.
What to buy:
Shea Butter & Perfect Facial Serum
How to choose natural cosmetics
As part of natural cosmetics, natural herbal ingredients, oils, vitamins and elements that are beneficial for the skin. Most often, for the production of organics, not only natural ingredients are used, but those that are collected in ecologically clean places or grown in special natural areas. Natural cosmetics should not just be “clean” in composition, it is important that they meet the standards and have the necessary quality certificates. When choosing it, you should be guided by these tips.
It is better to give preference to cosmetic products in dark glass. This is especially true for those that contain vitamin C. This will help prolong their durability.
The products should contain familiar ingredients: for example, plant extracts, extracts, oils. If they are listed at the beginning, then the concentration of these substances is high. At the same time, you should not refuse to buy if there are chemical ingredients in the cream or serum. This is quite acceptable even for all-vegetal cosmetics.
The shelf life of products is also important: if the oil or boost for the face is stored for a very long time, it is possible that a large amount of preservatives have been added to it.
It is worth choosing products based on individual needs: it can be cosmetics for oily and combination skin, for skin prone to irritation and redness, dryness, or mature skin with signs of aging.
The color and smell of natural cosmetic products are most often unobtrusive, light. Familiar shades of smell without unnecessary impurities and sometimes not a bright color of the product – what you should expect from natural herbal cosmetics.
If possible, it is better to check the quality certificates of the brand before buying. If there is not much time, remember that manufacturers often indicate this information directly on the package. You just need to pay attention to this when choosing a tool.
Popular questions and answers
She told about how to distinguish natural cosmetics from organic, the real effect of natural cosmetics and its advantages. Vitaly Ksenofontova, technologist of cosmetic, food and pharmaceutical industries:
How to understand that cosmetics are natural?
First, the definition of “natural” is not documented. “Natural cosmetics” is a general trend of cosmetic products, in the production of which the emphasis is on the environmental friendliness of the production of both cosmetic raw materials (ingredients) and cosmetics. If the remedy contains a small percentage of natural components, then such a remedy can also be called natural. Compositions with 5 percent and 95 percent organic components can equally be called natural. How many non-chemical components must be in the composition, in order to call such a composition natural, is determined by the certification authorities. The most famous of them are Ecocert (France), COSMOS (Europe), NATRUE (Europe), BDIH (Bund Deutscher Industrie und Handelsunternehmen, Germany), SOIL ASSOCIATION (Great Britain), ECOGARANTIE (Belgium), ICEA / AIAB (Italy). Each organ has its own standards of “naturalness”.
Secondly, the term “natural cosmetics” itself is rather controversial. Any cosmetic raw material is subjected to initial processing and subsequent conservation. No one adds raw, unpreserved plants and extracts from them to cosmetics, as they will disappear and the entire composition will deteriorate. Therefore, the term “natural cosmetics” itself is rather conditional.
In addition, the naturalness of a particular cosmetic component is confirmed by the manufacturer of this component in the official accompanying documentation.
What are the advantages of natural cosmetics?
How effective are natural cosmetics?
The same natural ingredient can be used in different formulations. But its effectiveness will depend not only on its presence in the composition. The dosage in which it is used is important.
It is also important to consider what the basis of the remedy with this chamomile extract is. Some formulations are more effective because, in addition to chamomile extract, they contain active substances that can enhance and maintain the effect of a natural substance.
It is also important to remember that the naturalness of the component and the safety in the use of the component are not the same thing. Even natural extracts can cause allergic reactions. In this matter, it is not so much naturalness that is important, but the purity of the purification of a substance from impurities.
How are natural cosmetics tested?
Also, cosmetics can be tested in certification bodies. Each body has its own approach to testing and details of certification.
What is the difference between natural and organic cosmetics?
Organic cosmetics are 95% plant-based. It is important that of these 95% of the composition, 10% should be products of organic farming.
Not all cosmetics that claim to be natural are natural. If you want to use natural or organic cosmetics, then look for one that has been certified by the appropriate certification body.