COVID-19 has made us spend an unprecedented amount of time in our homes. As a result of having nowhere to go for the past six months, a lot of us have stopped using make-up on a day-to-day basis. Since the outbreak of the pandemic, many people’s eyes have been open to the importance of skincare and how it correlates to our overall health. Maintaining an effective skincare regimen can help prevent acne, treat wrinkles, and help your skin look its best. If you are looking to add to your core basic skincare essentials, make sure to have: a cleanser to gently wash your face, a toner to help smooth and calm skin while restoring nutrients, a moisturizer to use after every time you wash your face (even if you have oily skin), sunscreen for sun protection, and an exfoliator that should only be used once or twice a week. If you need inspiration, check out ethical skincare companies such as Alba Botanica, Acure, Derma E, Mukti, and Skyn Iceland. Continue reading to see a couple of best sellers from each brand’s collection.

Established in 1979, Alba Botanica’s mission is to keep the earth as healthy and happy as their customers. They have a vibrant skincare line that is constantly evolving alongside health, beauty, and ingredient knowledge and trends. AB is known for its high quality, 100% vegetarian products that are packed with botanical ingredients. Two popular products are the Hawaiian Detox Warming Mud Mask and the Even & Bright Renewing Cream.

The naturally detoxifying warming mask extracts stubborn pollutants embedded deep within the skin. It is made from mineral-rich volcanic clay that delicately exfoliates before soaking up the dirt, oil, and bacteria that cause acne and other skin imperfections. The mud mask is also hypoallergenic for sensitive skin.
You can put the renewing cream on before bed so that it can take effect while sleeping. When you wake up in the morning you’ll feel refreshed and ready to start the day. The cream is made from a combination of seven different plant extracts harvested in the Swiss Alps for their extreme antioxidant and skin-enhancing benefits.

Acure is a family-owned and operated business. Their motto is, “100% vegan. 0% pretentious.” Acure is on a mission to guide people toward better and accessible skin and hair care. Their goal is to help their customers live their best lives.

The company utilizes fair trade, natural, and certified organic ingredients. Their signature ingredients are chlorella growth factor (CGF), which can be found in all the brand’s anti-aging products, and the cure oxidant blend which is composed of five certified-organic superfruits and herbs which are free-dried and blended for maximum results. These ingredients are used in all Acure products. The brand caters towards self-care enthusiasts who are passionate about the power of purity to lead a healthier and stronger lifestyle. They strive to uplift skin and hair that performs at its best while helping the world flourish. The Seriously Soothing SPF Day Cream and the Dry Shampoo for All Hair Types are great additions to your morning routine.

The Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Cream is comprised of blue tansy, a wild-harvested Mediterranean plant, and niacinamide, a form of Vitamin B3. The combination helps manage acne, rosacea, pigmentation issues, and wrinkles. The cream is meant to soothe the skin while keeping the sun rays at bay.

The Dry Shampoo is made with rosemary and peppermint. Not only does it smell like a relaxing day at the spa, but it also absorbs oil and removes grime from your hair between washes.

3. Derma E

Derma E started as a small health food store in Southern California in the 1980s. Since then, the company has grown into one of the largest natural, vegan, and cruelty-free skincare brands in the United States. Derma E is famous for their face cleansers, serums, peels, scrubs, creams, and shampoos. All Derma E products are 100% Vegan. The company uses biodegradable and recyclable packaging and a manufacturing facility that operates entirely on wind-generated power. Two popular items are the Skin Brightener and the Anti-Wrinkle Toner.

The therapeutic herbal skin brightener is oil-free and made from a blend of vitamins and herbal extracts. It contains licorice and alpha-arbutin, which help reduce the appearance of age and liver spots, and even out skin tone. The brightener can be used on hyperpigmentation on any area of the skin.
The pH-balanced toner rebalances and refreshes the skin by removing impurities and shrinking the size of pores. This alcohol-free formula is rich in Vitamin A and Marine Plant Extracts.

4. Mukti

Mukti is a certified organic skincare brand based in Australia. The company only uses sustainable ingredients that are sourced from an exclusive network of suppliers. Mukti utilizes indigenous Australian botanicals in a vast array of beauty products formulated for all skin types. All products are packaged in Biophonic glass. Two popular items are the Daily Moisturiser With Zinc and the Deep Cleanse Antioxidant Masque.

The daily moisturizer is fragrance-free and contains natural SPF 15 for moderate UV protection. The non-greasy, mattifying formula with Zinc Oxide is fortified with antioxidants from Green Tea, CoEnzyme Q10, and Rosehip. It also has unique bioactive native extracts such as naturally occurring Vitamin C from Kakadu Plum, Snowflower, and Desert Lime. It protects the skin from daily environmental aggressors.

The antioxidant masque is made from Kakadu Plum, Banksia, and Silky Oil Grass. Combined with an enzyme-exfoliating complex and bioactive native extracts, the masque detoxifies your skin while leaving behind essential antioxidants and minerals. The masque is combined with an enzyme-exfoliating complex and bioactive native cellular extracts to enhance moisture absorption to enhance your complexion.

5) Skyn Iceland

This beauty brand is inspired by the pristine nature of Iceland. Skyn Iceland integrates sources from the region to create anti-aging formulas centered around psychodermatology, a relatively new discipline in psychosomatic medicine. It is the interaction between mind and skin. Their signature “Icelandic Complex” blend is a mixture of Icelandic glacial water, Arctic superfruits, and molecular oxygen with other vegan botanicals from the Arctic and Iceland. This formula is used in all the brand's facial care products. At the core of Skyn Iceland is their commitment to nature, being 100% vegan, and using easily recyclable packaging. Two fan favorites of this brand are the Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels, and the Nordic Skin Peel.

These cooling gel patches help to firm, tone, and de-puff delicate under-eye skin within 10 minutes. Feeling run down and stressed out, takes a toll on the skin underneath your eyes. This can result in puffiness, dark circles, and premature wrinkling. The cooling patches infuse the eye with potent actives from glacial water will help you feel revived, soothed, and rejuvenated.

The Nordic Skin Peel pads exfoliate the skin's surface gently and effectively to reduce dullness, texture, and redness. The brand believes that everyone has radiant skin, but they don’t see it because of the dull and exhausted skin that's currently covering it up. It is catered to skin suffering from chronic stress. A combination of lactic acid and fruit enzymes exfoliate while natural antibacterials sweep up dirt and oil so pores are wholly clean and skin looks fresh and clear. What's more, gentle formula is infused with calming emollients and potent antioxidants to improve tone and texture and diminish fine lines with no irritation.

Skincare has never been more crucial than it is now. It is important for us to effectively take care of ourselves and our planet.

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