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When you hear 'natural', picturesque images of blue skies and mellow birds chirping come to thoughts. However, when it comes to cosmetics, the term natural is often misused. Many companies label their products 'natural even though they contain processed ingredients. So, how do you know if your product is truly organic?

Bluh Alchemy

Bluh Alchemy, an innovative cleanser that is a natural product, comes with a small treatment-focused range of synergistic blends that feature rare botanical extracts. Founder Becky Bluh studied cosmetic chemistry and was able to harness the power of plant-based ingredients which have transformative physical effects on skin. She scoured a broad range of plant extracts that are rare to create a bluhprint for optimal skin health and guard against premature aging and free radical damage, oxidative stress, inflammation and overgrowth of bacteria.

Bluh's research with rare botanicals and her research led her to the groundbreaking Cellular Extraction Process, which allows the extraction of the phytoactive profile of a plant at its most potent state. Her formulas employ this game-changing technology to provide Advanced Bioactive Solutions to the skin.

We chose two full-size Bluh Alchemy products for February's Beauty Heroes Discovery: the Botanic Retinol Cell Regeneration Concentrate (hero but make it super!) and the Eye Oil serum (sidekick that every superhero requires). Bakuchiol, which is an ingredient of retinol duplicates the corrective properties of retinol in this concentrate to help visibly correct wrinkles, enlarged pores and breakouts. This is paired with a variety of antioxidants that include Kakadu plum, which stimulates cell regeneration and diminish the appearance of hyperpigmentation and finger lime caviar to smooth and tone the skin, and mountain pepper cellular extract with amazing ORAC to guard against premature aging.

African Botanics

In a corner in the Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden, Johannesburg, South Africa is a yellow-tinged Strelitzia (also called Mandela's gold) is an endemic species that is also the country's botanical symbol. It's an ode to the moral leader of the Rainbow Nation, and a reminder of the country's profound connection to nature and its rich biodiversity.

The launch of the line of ultra-luxe, green beauty products African Botanics was more than simply a creative venture for Craig and Julia Noik. It was a chance to share their homeland with others and give them a the feeling of belonging to the long-standing traditions of the land that has always been part of their lives.

The resulting skincare collection is a tribute to traditional African beauty practices by utilizing traditional African phytochemistry and modern botanical pharmacy. The most effective South African plants are sustainably sourced from the country's remote, unexplored regions, and then infused with potent actives sourced with the help of botanists and biochemists in South Africa and across the world. The plants are then encapsulated using advanced extraction and encapsulation techniques to create the ultimate eco-luxe high-performance green beauty.

Fifty7 Kind

Fifty7 Kind, an online-first brand, provides skincare products that are based on plants with eco-friendly packaging. The sleek line of skincare and body products contains ingredients that come from the unique hotspots of Southern Africa; these include plant extracts, seed oils and rare minerals sourced from the desert, sea and the land. Gabrielle (founder Fifty7 Kind) was raised in the English countryside as a natural child. She says her mother taught her how to cook using raw materials and collect wild herbs for beauty.

Utilizing botanicals that are sourced sustainably The slow-fusion artisanal process guarantees concentrated extracts of skin-health beneficial vitamins and fatty acids, as well as trace nutrients and non-polar amino acids. The brand source rare wildcrafted, wildcrafted, and under the radar botanicals such as Ugandan Vanilla, a subspecies of shea, also known as Vitellaria Nilotica, that provides high levels of Vitamin A E, K, and, and non-polar antioxidants.

YINA is a natural skincare line developed by two female doctors from Chinese Medicine millenia old traditional herbal remedies from the East meet botanical organic luxury in this California founded brand. YINA products include traditional medicinal plants and herbs such as Ashwagandha, Hawthorne Berry and other organic ingredients that are commonly used.

Live Botanical

Botanical skincare that bridges the gap between modern and traditional methods, creating balance & harmony to enhance your natural beauty. Made in Portland, OR.

A botanical is a plant or part of it that is appreciated for its therapeutic qualities, flavor or scent. Botanicals have been utilized since the beginning of time to maintain and improve health, and even in skin care.

Botanicals can be purchased in dried or fresh form and in many different preparations. They can be found in the produce aisle of a supermarket, or in the dietary supplement section in capsules, tablets, tea bags, or liquid preparations. A single chemical can be isolated from botanicals and then sold in capsule or tablet format as a food item.

The safety of a botanical is determined by its chemical composition and how it functions in the body and how it is prepared. The quantity of botanicals that are used in a product could also impact the safety of the product. A cup of tea only contains a small amount, while a tincture is much more concentrated.

A tincture is made by soaking a plant in a liquid such as alcohol or water to extract the desired constituents. A tincture is diluted into different strengths. The strength of a botanical tincture can be expressed as a ratio between the botanical and extract.

YINA

Angela Chau Gray, Ervina Wu and Angela Chau Gray are both experts in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Their brand pays homage to the ancient philosophies of TCM with professional TCM practitioners at the control. The result is a variety of modern, artisanal and luxurious formulas for modern wellness routines such as Acupressure and acupuncture.

YINA products are manufactured sustainably in California and are full of powerful bio-adaptive herbal extracts. Their most popular products are NOURISH botanical oil serum and the mask for preventing pollution. Both are filled with nourishing camellia seeds oil, safflower oil and licorice root. They also contain anti-aging botanicals such as rhodiola, bakuchiol, and Asian knotweed. The mask also contains cleansing moringa, pear and coconut carbon.

Felicia is part of the extremely efficient YINA operations team. She enjoys trying out new products and following the self-care routines advocated by the brand's founders. She especially loves the YINA anti-pollution treatment, which contains cleansing ingredients like skullcap root, pearl powder tea seeds and moringa.

Malaya Organics


Malaya Organics is a Brooklyn-based 100 100% natural high-performance line that was created by Katya Slepak, an expert formulator, product designer and certified aromatherapist. The brand's nourishing and results-driven products are designed to help the skin as it gets older and are safe for women and men. The balancing elixirs they offer contain a therapeutic blend of phytonutrient-dense whole-plant extracts, infused in-house for peak efficacy, rich in nutrients and anti-aging plant oils and essences that are known for their anti-inflammatory and elasticity building properties.

The ingredients they use come from the taigas of Siberia, forests of India and the Amazon, and the deserts of Morocco to give you a skin-transforming experience that is specifically designed to help connect you with your inner landscape of balance, peace and healing. The name "Malaya" originates from a Shambhala sandalwood forest also refers to a sacred sacrificial garland worn during ceremonies. These were the inspirations for the carefully curated collection.

Fran Miller

The collection includes everything from shea butter and goji berry body scrub to a hair-smoothing spritz and multi-tasking face oil that can be used for multiple purposes. The collection includes everything from a shea butter and goji berry body buff to a hair-smoothing spritz and multi-tasking face oil.

Since its inception, F. Miller's commitment to sustainability in the environment has been based on a foc us on organic, ethically-sourced ingredients and partnerships with responsible manufacturers locally and globally. All of F. Miller's premium essentials do not contain harmful preservatives or synthetic fragrances. They are also free of mineral oils GMOs, aluminum, and SLS.

All products are blended and then bottled by hand in small batches to ensure freshness. The label works with expert cosmetic chemists to create nutritious blends of botanical components that cultivate luminous skin, provide multiple corrective results, and nourish all skin types. The brand is also eco conscious and this extends to packaging and practices. They use recyclable and biodegradable glass and they are committed to sourcing eco-friendly, recyclable packaging materials. They also offer a refill and subscription program to reduce the amount of waste.

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