Many natural ingredients come with a surplus of benefits, like turmeric with its anti-inflammatory, antibacterial properties that helps with acne scarring, witch hazel that works to reduce skin irritation, and ginseng’s antioxidant properties helps to defend the skin from hyper pigmentation. These skincare products uses some of the most potent natural ingredients as part of their formula, and a little goes a long way.
Here are some of the best picks that will keep your skin healthy and radiant.
Integral seracin is often used in the medical field as a wound dressing due to its regenerative powers and its compatibility with human skin. When used in skincare, like the Alexandr & Co. Chrysalis Seriguard Moisturiser, $299 (50 g), integral seracin forms a protective barrier against environmental aggressors and helps maintain moisture levels in the skin.
Inject life into tired skin with just a few drops of the Clarins Booster Energy in your favourite moisturiser. Containing ginseng extracts, this booster minimises dullness associated with fatigue, especially great when you’re sleep-deprived.
Specifically formulated for combination skin, the Aesop In Two Minds Facial Toner, $75 (200 ml), contains a blend of witch hazel, niacinamide, and chamomile bud to soothe and balance skin. Oilier areas are refreshed while drier areas are hydrated without feeling heavy on the skin.
Unlike the regular turmeric featured in some of the products in this list, the RE:ERTH Multi-targeted Elixir, $108 (30 ml), uses rare white turmeric from the Kyushu region of Japan. It’s prized for its unique compounds that prevent the degradation of acid in our skin while inhibiting the production of melanin.
Often used as an Ayurvedic treatment, turmeric is valued for its ability to refine skin and improve the appearance of pigmentation and sun damage. The KORA Organics Turmeric Brightening & Exfoliating Mask brightens and promotes skin cell renewal for an overall radiant glow.
Developed by global makeup artist Isabelle Pain, the HERA Rosy-Satin Cream improves skin cell turnover to reveal healthier skin. Formulated with shea butter and rose oil, these ingredients work together to soften the skin. Wrapping skin in a silky finish, makeup is able to glide on easily.
The iconic Clarins Double Serum, $170 (50 ml), underwent a reformulation last year with the addition of turmeric to its previous lineup of 20 natural plant extracts. Dual canisters within the bottle keep active ingredients efficacious until it’s dispensed.
Text: Arissa Ha, Additional reporting: Farisia Thang
This post was first published on June 5, 2019, and updated on June 9, 2020.