Organic beauty products – which are truly sustainable, and does Victoria’s Secret model Miranda Kerr’s Kora make the cut?
As consumers become more aware of the ethics surrounding the beauty products they use, many are turning to organic options as a choice that’s better for the environment, animals, and their conscience. The debate on whether organic products are “better” remains a thorny one – however, if you are interested in exploring the organic route, here are some brands to look into.
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Juice Beauty
Approved by both USDA Organic and Leaping Bunny standards, Juice Beauty believe in delivering potent and high-performing products while also upholding sustainable values. Vegan and never tested on animals, Juice Beauty committed to being socially responsible as far back as 2005. The core philosophy behind Juice Beauty products, they say, is the combination of advanced high potency ingredients and antioxidant-rich certified organic botanical juices.
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Kora Organics
Kora Organics was founded by former Victoria’s Secret model Miranda Kerr, and launched exclusively through David Jones in Australia in 2009. Through careful collaboration with experts in microbiology, organic chemistry and aromatherapy, this brand says they specialise in natural formulas using key ingredients chosen for their powers of natural healing and protection for the skin. Ingredients such as rosehip oil, green tea and sea buckthorn oil are said to be natural balms for the largest organ of our body.
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La Biosthetique
Parisian brand La Biosthetique say they combine natural ingredients and state-of-the-art research to create products that let your inner beauty shine through to the surface for the world to see. From haircare to skincare, they use active ingredients to work with your body’s natural turnover of cells. Aiming to strike the perfect balance between treatment and nourishment, La Biosthetique products are intended as a complete treat for the senses.
Tata Harper
Inspired by their love for the ritual of beauty, and the notion that self-care luxury is something everyone deserves, Tata Harper say their skincare products are powerful yet sophisticated and delicate. Completely free from fillers, GMO, artificial colours and fragrances, and synthetic chemicals, this brand’s 100 per cent natural products helped drive the “farm-to-face” movement. They say that incorporating their products into your skincare routine is giving yourself a spa treatment everyday, knowing every ingredient you’re using comes from Mother Nature herself.
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Pai
Formulated with sensitive skin in mind, London-based Pai Skincare offer products that are certified organic by the UK’s Soil Association to be free of harsh preservatives, synthetic ingredients and common irritants, and governed by one of their strict and transparent policies. When you use Pai products you say you can rest assured you’re being good to yourself, and also being good to the world as they only ever use sustainable ingredients, choose recyclable or biodegradable packaging whenever possible, and never ever test on animals.
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From Miranda Kerr’s Kora to vegan Juice Beauty, GMO-free Tata Harper and London-based Pai Skincare – STYLE picks some of the best skincare and haircare options from ethical brands using sustainable ingredients, and not testing on animals