New In: Beauty

We tend to pick up most of our beauty tips from our parents, siblings and friends, and often they become habits that stick with us for a lifetime.

However, what they picked up ten years ago, twenty years ago or even longer might not now be the best option.

This is because the beauty industry is constantly evolving, and it has come on leaps and bounds in the last few years.

Products and techniques have developed to mean that what you put on your skin has been specially designed to care for you and leave you looking and feeling amazing.

Of course, these developments are not just scientific. We are now much more considerate of the planet when it comes to our beauty routine, and so there has been an increased focus on making sure that products are vegan and organic.

These progressions mean that there is a beauty product to suit everyone. So here we take a look at the best of what is now available.

Many skincare products have been based around the same key ingredients, but now there is a new name in town.

Cannabidiol (CBD) is a powerful ingredient that is derived from the cannabis plant but does not contain any of the psychoactive features that are commonly associated with the drug.

CBD is known for its soothing and antioxidant effects, which is why you will now see it included in many skincare products such as the Wildflower CBD Relief Stick.

When we look at new types of natural beauty products, you might notice that some of the ingredients are not actually that new.

The truth is that nature has been delivering some important ingredients to us that have long been known for their skincare benefits. For centuries, they have been worked into different ranges/products through essential oils, and they are just as relevant today as they were then.

Many new beauty products and organic beauty products boast the inclusion of lavender, aloe vera or almond oil to enhance their natural credentials whilst still being incredibly effective.

The Holland & Barratt Aloe Vera Gel is a great example of this as it helps to moisturise, soften and soothe dry or chapped skin. It is suitable for vegans as it is made from naturally-sourced ingredients.

Make-up actually has ancient roots, with even Cleopatra being known to sport eyeliner!

In those times, make-up was made completely from natural products but since then, more and more synthetic ingredients have been added to it.

Now we have come full circle, and new make-up is once again moving back towards a more natural base.

The PHB Tinted Moisturiser uses Green Tea and Argan to help improve the complexion whilst plumping and hydrating the skin. It is handmade with a base of Neroli Floral Water and enriched with a Skin Superfood Botanical Complex to deliver essential nutrients to the skin.

Even your foundation can be a natural product these days. The Lily Lolo Mineral Foundation uses finely milled minerals to allow buildable coverage that will also help keep skin clean and healthy.

It contains light reflecting mica, which is great at hiding blemishes and fine lines, and is made from vegan friendly natural ingredients too.  

Natural beauty products and natural makeup might originate from ingredients that were first harnessed many years ago. Whilst those components might not be new, they are now featuring in a massive number of new products that are good for both your skin and your conscience, allowing you to enjoy the best of both worlds.

To find out more, you can take a look at ‘8 of the best natural beauty products’ to see what else is creating a buzz.

It is important to remember that the latest exciting ingredients in any skincare are not always vegan friendly and can lead to sensitivities. So if this is important to you, it is always worth checking the labels to ensure that you are purchasing 100% vegan beauty products.

Natural ingredients have been tried and tested for hundreds of years, and their continued use in modern day skincare, cosmetics and other beauty and hair products goes to show that they are still as highly regarded today as they always have been, which is why they continue to feature in so many products.