There’s often a perception that clean and organic beauty costs a lot more than traditional high street and department store brands, and that the products aren’t as effective. Years ago, we agree, this might have been true but there has been so many advances in the past decade (mostly from independent, revolutionary beauty brands such as Ilia Beauty and Ere Perez) that clean beauty formulations now at least rival, if not surpass, many of the more traditional products available – and they do it without harmful chemicals and preservatives, while also improving the look and condition of your skin. 

Clean cosmetics in 2019 means cruelty-free products with high-quality (often food-grade) botanical ingredients that deliver fab results and beautiful pigments for every skin type. All in gorgeous packaging and at the right price. What’s not to love?

Right. So are you ready to see our top clean make up picks under €30? 

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We love this time of year here at The Clean Beauty Edit. The leaves are changing colour, it’s getting cool enough to wear our beloved cosy boots and sweaters, and pumpkin spice lattes are suddenly a thing again. To keep our skin and hair looking it’s best throughout Autumn and the winter months we need to tweak our routine slightly from what it was during the warmer summer. We like to add in a little more moisture, and protection, and experiment with bolder makeup choices for a more sophisticated and pulled together look.

Thankfully there has never been a better time for clean and green beauty. Formulations are now so high-tech and luxurious to use that conventional beauty is hardly able to keep up with the ever-growing clean beauty community. Whether it’s your hair looking a bit lacklustre, or your skin feeling a little less radiant, as October rolls in, there’s a clean beauty fix that will have you looking, and feeling, your best in no time! Most of the products we have listed in our guide below are vegan and organic and work on any skin type, at any age. Instead of endocrine-disrupting preservatives such as parabens and phthalates, harsh synthetics, GMOs, synthetic fragrances etc. the natural and organic beauty brands that we stock here on TCBE focus on superior quality, nourishing botanicals and natural oils that support and enhance skin health. You can also feel better about your beauty buys knowing that, not only are they safe for the whole family, but that here on The Clean Beauty Edit you will only find brands who are committed to sustainable practices throughout their entire creation and distribution process, and all products are cruelty-free. 

Choosing natural and organic skincare that is rich in plant actives and high quality, non-toxic ingredients will help you to balance your skin, enhance your natural glow and promote radiance without harsh chemicals and preservatives. Autumn is the perfect time to add in nourishing oils and superfood serums to your beauty routine, to lock in moisture and protect your skin from the elements. The clean beauty brands that we stock on The Clean Beauty Edit – from The Organic Pharmacy to Olio E Osso, Antipodes, Evolve Organic Beauty and more – each create World-class, non-toxic skincare from scientifically proven and ethically sourced natural ingredients, and the products are so beautifully packaged and feel decadent to use. We know you'll love them! 

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Our ‘5 Questions’ Q&A with Innersense Organic Beauty Founders, Greg and Joanne Starkman

We recently chatted with the inspiring founders of Innersense, Greg & Joanne Starkman, about how Innersense came about, and what drove them to create the leading clean haircare brand. This is a brand that is breaking the mould when it comes to clean haircare, with their creation of beautifully packaged, high-vibing products that are as much about self-care and ethics as they are about unparalleled performance – Dawn Mayne, Founder of TCBE. 

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There can be a lot of confusion around what organic skincare and beauty actually means – can you break it down for us?

Definitely. It probably helps to start by explaining that natural skincare products use ingredients that are found in nature like plant oils and butters and animal by-products like beeswax and lanolin. Organic skincare products are made with these same natural ingredients but they go a step further, as these ingredients are also organically farmed ingredients. This means they are ingredients that are sourced and farmed without genetically modified ingredients, herbicides or pesticides, synthetic chemicals, dyes, fragrances or animal testing.

Read the rest of our Q&A with Nicola here....

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Here on TCBE, sustainability is always on our mind, whether we are choosing new brands and products, designing our packaging or figuring out the best way to do everyday tasks around the office. Growing our selection of Zero-waste and reduced plastic beauty products is high on our list of priorities, so you can imagine our excitement at the arrival of the ingenious Beauty Kubes this month on The Clean Beauty Edit!

These clever little kubes are made with 65% organic ingredients, and are sulphate-free, palm-free, silicone-free and cruelty-free. They gentle, vegan, biodegradable formulas that are safe to use and won’t harm the environment. 

Read more about them in today's blog post...

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To do our part to highlight and celebrate Organic September, and promote organic beauty, we are having an incredible clean beauty giveaway over on our Instagram, where we are giving away over €300 worth of luxurious clean and organic haircare, skincare and cosmetics. Check out this post to read more about this incredible prize and be in with a chance to win it. 

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Agent Nateur Has Landed!

Agent Nateur is a female-led, results-driven, green beauty company from Los Angeles that is committed to sourcing the most effective, non-toxic ingredients from Europe and small suppliers in the United States. The founder of Agent Nateur, Jena Covello, formulates Agent Nateur's skincare products in Grasse, Paris and Los Angeles. Each of their all-natural, award-winning deodorants are made with high-quality, food-grade skincare ingredients, with no toxic chemicals or synthetics. They smell divine, look beautiful on your bathroom shelf and work effortlessly to keep you feeling fresh all day long. 

Here is the story of how Jena came to create Agent Nateur:

 "From an early age, I've suffered from hormone-related health problems including endometriosis and recently I was diagnosed with adenomyosis.  After my fourth surgery, I began taking a holistic approach to my health by seeing holistic doctors, attending holistic medical conferences in Canada, working with Shamans and by taking organic, whole food supplements and IV's. I began learning as much as I could about the disease and the holistic ways I could treat it through a combination of Eastern, South American, and Western holistic medicine. I started by eliminating pesticides and GMO's through an organic diet. Pesticides contain endocrine disruptors known as xenoestrogens that mimic estrogen and alter the normal function of hormones, and ultimately, this can lead to cancer. These toxic chemicals are also found in plastic, household cleaning supplies and cosmetics. The transition to eating organic food and using non-toxic cleaning supplies was relatively easy as products were readily available; however, the search for beautiful, holistic cosmetics and an effective deodorant proved to be futile.

After purchasing and testing nearly every available natural deodorant free of aluminium, I found that none were effective.  Aluminium is a toxic, heavy metal that mimics estrogen and is linked to Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Dementia and Autism.  

I attended natural cosmetic and perfume school in the South of France and began working privately with my teacher and chemist.  France has began to steer away from aluminium-based beauty products and aluminium foil that is used in food because it is an endocrine disruptor that affects the hormones of both men and women.

I decided to make my own deodorant free of aluminium and after mixing different formulas for hundreds of hours in my West Hollywood kitchen, I developed a sample and gave it to my friends and family.  Everyone loved AGENT NATEUR and asked me to make more.  Shortly after, I attended school, I began developing holi oil along with our skincare collection.

I want to change the way the world views luxury cosmetics. If you choose to live a healthy, natural lifestyle and wish to radiate beautiful skin, the application and absorption of healthy cosmetics are as critical to your skin as the ingestion of healthy food. Your skin is the largest organ of your body and since it is porous, it absorbs whatever you put on it.  Your cosmetics should be equally effective, gorgeous AND healthy.

 A study in the American Journal of Public Health reported that the skin’s absorption rate of the chemicals found in drinking water averaged 64% of the total contaminant dosage. Other studies reported an absorption rate of 100% for underarms.  The products that we apply to our skin are absorbed into our body. AGENT NATEUR is formulated with only the finest ingredients sourced locally and in France. We can’t wait for you to try it...", Jena Covello. 

If you have yet to try Agent Nateur's fabulously minimal and modern clean deodorants then why not try them out. VOGUE US called Agent Nateur one of the chicest aluminium free options available, and we agree! We feel that once you've used these gorgeous deodorant sticks there is no going back to chemical, aluminium-heavy deodorants of old.

 

 

Holi(Stick) No. 3 Deodorant, €22 (unisex)

 

Holi(Stick) Sensitive, Vegan Deodorant, €26

 

Holi(Rose) No. 4 Deodorant, €24

 

Uni(Sex) No. 5 Deodorant, €22

 

Shop the entire Agent Nateur collection here.

September is here, and with it back to school and back to routine for many Mums and families. While many will view the return to school with a mix of sentimentality and relief, there’s no doubt that the early morning rush to get everyone ready - and where they need to be by 9am – puts quite a bit of pressure on parents each, and every, weekday morning. From packing lunchboxes, to ushering everyone into the car and avoiding traffic jams, we sometimes feel exhausted and wiped out before the day has even began. Baring this in mind, we’ve listed some of our favourite ways to add a little zen to the morning chaos...

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Why Everyone Is Talking About Hyaluronic Acid?  

Although it sounds as though it’s something that comes out of a lab, hyaluronic acid is actually a molecule that is naturally present in our bodies but declines with age. Lack of natural hyaluronic acid can lead to dullness, sensitivity, fine lines and uneven skin tone. Thankfully you can now apply your hyaluronic acid in the form of effective serums, lotions and even via your cosmetics. It is one of the most effective ingredients available for moisturising skin.

On this week's blog post we discuss what it is, how it works and give our top beauty picks containing this natural wonder ingredient. 

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Do you have a man in your life who likes to borrow your clean beauty products? Or maybe a partner who desperately needs to step away from severely toxic aerosols and chemical-filled body wash? At The Clean Beauty Edit we believe that everyone deserves access to safe, effective beauty and personal care products, including the men in our lives, and that’s why we’ve introduced a section on our site with a selection of high-performance skincare and personal care products just for men.

Encouraging the men in our lives to make clean beauty swaps will allow them to look, and feel, clean and fresh while avoiding harmful toxins. Over time their skin and their health will thank you for the change. Better for them, better for the environment. These are the 10 Clean Beauty essentials that no modern man should be without.

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