Natural skin care is trending. Anything plant-based, fruit-based, Vegetable-based - if it comes from the ground, just take my money and rub it all over my face.
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Beauty consumers are getting savvier and now carefully reading shampoo labels like food product labels. A simple rule of thumb: if it's got more than 16 letters and is completely unpronounceable, it's probably not great for your body.
That said, there is no shortage of natural beauty brands popping up right and left. Some packaging themselves as high-end and luxurious and others as accessible and affordable, but at the end of the day, the ingredients are identical. You're paying for packaging, so why not support local Canadian companies!
These Canadian brands often times started in a backyard or garage and are produced in small batches. Creating products that are mindfully crafted from the fine natural ingredients. The best part: none will break the bank.
9. Harlow Skin Co.
Simple products made from complex plants. All made in a Vancouver based workshop, Harlow Skin Co-Creates products that are consciously designed with thoughtful and aesthetically designed packaging.
8. Flawless By Friday
Flawless by Friday is a revolutionary Canadian skin care company that combines state-of-the-art products with proven natural ingredients and sophisticated Asian-inspired gel technology in each system to minimize time and maximize results.
7. Botanical Therapeutic
Made by Carina Organics, Botanical Therapeutic products are formulated for those suffering from psoriasis, eczema, and other skin conditions. These products return irradiated skin back to its natural pigment, moisture and hydration levels. The packaging is minimal and luxurious looking, but won't break the bank.
6. Buck Naked Soap Company
Buck Naked Soap Company is an all natural, vegan handcrafted luxury beauty brand. Through small batch operation, they make high quality, handcrafted, vegan, cold process natural soap and bath products. Using only the best in naturally occurring ingredients, they craft each product with care and control.
5. Pure Botanicals
Pura's founder is an expert in researching ingredients and formulating eco-friendly skincare that is sustainable and effective. Her formulas contain plant and flower derived essences and wild harvested ingredients. Pura's products are created to promote healthy, gorgeous skin, and a deep connection to all things earthly and beautiful.
4. The Green Beaver Company
Although the packaging may not be luxurious, it's got a bubbly beaver on it. Great for everyday products like toothpaste, deodorant and moisturizer, This 100% Canadian company not only supports Canadian Organic farmers but is Canadas #1 natural personal care brand.
3. BKIND
BKIND is a Montreal-based company! offers a wide range of natural, vegan and cruelty-free skin care products. Marilyne Bouchard, the founder, has a bachelor and a master's degree in microbiology and is passionate and mindful of the importance of good quality products.
2. Scentuals
Scentuals products are made in small batches in Coquitlam BC and designed to help those with problem skin like eczema, Canadians know how bad this can get in the winter. Scentuals uses ingredients sourced from all around the globe - pure essential oils, cold-pressed carrier oils, the finest butters, botanicals and organic herbs.
1. Skin Essence Organics
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Skin Essence is over 20-years old and based out of Ontario. This beauty company believes strongly in natural healing and the benefits that nature's extracts, essential oils, and minerals can offer.
