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When you hear 'natural', picturesque images of blue skies and chirping birds come to thoughts. However when it comes to beauty products, the term natural is often misused. Many companies claim their products are natural' even though they contain processed components. How do you know whether a product is organic or not?

Bluh Alchemy

Bluh Alchemy is an innovative clean skincare brand with a small, treatment-focused range that combines synergistic combinations of rare botanical extracts. Founder Becky Bluh studied cosmetic chemistry and discovered how to harness the power of plant-based ingredients which have transformative physiological effects on skin. She sought out a range of plant extracts that would create a blueprint for optimal skin health, and also protect against premature aging and free radical damage as well as the effects of oxidative stress.

Bluh's research with rare botanicals and her studies led her to the revolutionary Cellular Extraction Process, which allows the extraction of the phytoactive characteristics of a plant in its most potent state. Her formulas make use of this revolutionary technology to deliver Advanced Bioactive Solutions to the skin.

We picked two full-size Bluh Alchemy products for February's Beauty Heroes Discovery: the Botanic Retinol Cell Regeneration Concentrate (hero but make it great!) and the Eye Oil serum (sidekick that every hero needs). Bakuchiol is a derivative of retinol, replicates the corrective qualities of retinol in this concentrated to effectively correct fine wrinkles, larger pores and breakouts. It is paired with a variety of antioxidants including Kakadu Plum to stimulate cell renewal and reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation. Finger lime caviar will smooth and tone your skin. Mountain pepper leaf cellular extraction that has ORAC levels that are unbeatable will protect against premature ageing.

African Botanics

In a corner of the Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden, Johannesburg, South Africa, grows a yellow-tinged Strelitzia (also known as Mandela's gold) which is an indigenous species that is also the nation's botanical symbol. It's a tribute to the moral leader of the Rainbow Nation, and a reminder of the country's deep connection to nature and its abundant biodiversity.

The launch of the line of ultra-luxe, green cosmetics African Botanics was more than simply a creative venture for Craig and Julia Noik. It was an opportunity to share a piece of their home with others and provide them with the same feeling of belonging to this amazing place and its long-standing traditions that has always been a part of their lives.

The resulting skincare collection is a tribute to traditional African beauty rituals that utilize traditional African phytochemistry and modern phytopharmacology. The most powerful South African plants, sustainably sourced in the country's remote, unexplored regions, are then infused with powerful actives chosen by botanists and biochemists from South Africa and around the world. The plants are then encapsulated using advanced extraction and encapsulation techniques to create the ultimate eco-luxe green beauty.

Fifty7 Kind

Fifty7 Kind, an Internet-first brand, provides plant-based skin care products in environmentally-friendly packaging. try this of skin and hair products contains ingredients that come from the unique hotspots of Southern Africa; these include seeds, plant extracts and unique minerals that are sourced from the sea, desert and the earth. Gabrielle (founder of Fifty7 Kind) grew up as organic in the English countryside; she says that her mother taught her to cook using raw ingredients and to gather wild herbs to improve the appearance of her skin.

Slow-fusion artisanal process utilizing sustainable botanicals ensures concentrated extracts that promote skin health by providing nutrients, vitamins, trace minerals as well as fatty acids and amino acids that are not polar. The brand source rare wild-crafted, wild-crafted, and undiscovered botanicals such as Ugandan Vanilla and a sub-species of shea dubbed Vitellaria Nilotica that provides high levels of Vitamin A + E + K and non-polar antioxidants.

YINA is a California-based organic skincare line founded by two female Chinese Medicine doctors. The brand combines traditional oriental herbal remedies and botanical organic luxury. YINA products are made up of traditional medicinal herbs and plants such as Ashwagandha and Hawthorne Berry and more commonly used, organic ingredients used in many other skincare lines.

Live Botanical

Botanical skincare that combines traditional & modern methods & helps create harmony and balance to enhance what makes you uniquely beautiful. Made in Portland, OR.

A botanical is a plant or part of a plant valued for its medicinal properties such as flavor, aroma, or taste. Botanicals have been used since the beginning of time to aid in maintaining and improving health, for example, in skin care.

Botanicals are available in fresh or dried forms and in a variety of preparations. They can be found in the produce section of a grocery store or in the dietary supplements section in the form of capsules, tablets or tea bags. A single chemical may be isolated from botanicals and then sold in capsule or tablet format as a dietary supplement.

The safety of a plant depends on its chemical makeup and the way it is used in the body, and the method of preparation. The amount of a particular botanical used in a product also plays a role in its safety. A cup of tea contains a small amount of a plant, whereas a tincture or extract is much more concentrated.

A tincture is made by soaking a plant in a liquid, such as alcohol or water, to extract its desired constituents. A tincture may be diluted into various strengths. The strength of a tincture is typically expressed as a ratio of botanical to 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 artisanal, advanced and luxurious formulas for modern wellness rituals like acupressure and acupuncture.

YINA products are made sustainably in California and are brimming with powerful bio-adaptive herbal extracts. The NOURISH botanical oil sera and the anti-pollution facial mask are their most popular products. Both are rich in camellia seed oils, safflower oil and licorice root. They also contain anti-aging botanicals such as rhodiola, bakuchiol, and Asian knotweed. The mask also includes coconut powder, pear carbon and cleansing moringa.

Felicia is a member of the highly efficient operations team at YINA and she loves trying new care products and implementing the self-care routines that were formulated by the brand's founders. She especially loves the YINA anti-pollution mask that 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, designer of products, and certified aromatherapist. The brand's nourishing, results-driven products are designed to help the skin as it gets older and are safe for both women and men. The balancing elixirs they offer contain an effective blend of phytonutrient-rich whole-plant extracts, made in-house for maximum effectiveness, enriched with antioxidants and nourishing plant oils and essences recognized for their anti-inflammatory and elasticity boosting properties.

The ingredients they use come from the taigas of Siberia, forests of India and the Amazon as well as the deserts of Morocco to bring you an experience that transforms your skin. It is specifically designed to help connect you to your own inner landscape of peace, balance and healing. The name "Malaya" originates from a sandalwood forest in Shambhala tradition, and also means a sacred garland of flowers that is worn during ceremonies. These are the inspirations that led to the creation of this carefully curated collection of 100% pure, therapeutic-grade skincare.

Fran Miller

The line includes everything from a shea butter and goji berry body shaver to a hair-smoothing spritz and multi-tasking face oil. The collection includes everything from shea butter to Goji berry body buff to a hair-smoothing spritz and multi-tasking face oil.

In the pursuit of organically-sourced, ethically sourced ingredients and partnering with mindful manufacturers both locally and globally, F. Miller has been committed to preserving the environment since its beginning. 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 packaged by hand in small batches to preserve freshness. The brand collaborates with cosmetic chemists who create rich in nutrients, botanical blends that nourish and promote radiant skin. The company is also environmentally conscious, which extends to the packaging and practices. They use biodegradable and recyclable glass, and prioritize sourcing eco-friendly, recyclable packaging materials. They also offer refills and a subscription program to reduce the amount of waste.

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