Delicious Living’s 2016 Beauty and Body Award winners
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Elemental Herbs All Good Goop Cuts? Diaper rash? Blisters? You name the skin woe, and this organic remedy has you covered. We’re all good with this “goop” whose ingredients would be as at home in the pantry as in the medicine cabinet: olive oil and beeswax, plus plant add-ins, such as calendula, plantain and lavender. We also love: Bodyceuticals Calendula Organic Bioactive Salve
Natural Factors WomenSense VeinSense Sure, working out is the best way to maintain healthy stems. But we’re also all about this smart, vegetarian (gelatin-free) supplement to keep your legs looking their best. Key ingredient: diosmin, a citrus flavonoid, to support vein structure. We also love: Terry Naturally Acne Essentials
Acure Energizing Body Lotion Skin: quenched. This pure, lightweight and ultranourishing body lotion contains a powerful base of antioxidant-rich superfruit juices, including acaí, blackberry and pomegranate. Other effective ingredients for moisture and reparation include coconut oil, coQ10 and probiotics—which are no longer just for supplements. We also love: SIBU Sea Berry Therapy Moisturizing Body Cream
Action Wipes OK, so it’s not exactly a body wash, but it’s just that originality that we’re digging. These odor-fighting cloths are tailor-made for weekend warriors who want to stay fresh on their outdoor adventures. Antibacterial and antiseptic essential oils make these wipes an excellent alternative to traditional body wash. We also love: Good Clean Love Balance Moisturizing Personal Wash
Badger Argan Face Cleansing Oil Oil to cleanse your skin? Based on ancient wisdom’s concepts of “like dissolves like” and “balance is everything,” this ancient cleansing technique uses castor oil to pull impurities from the skin and essential vitamins, fatty acids and lipids from argan, sunflower and jojoba oils to support a more vibrant complexion. We also love: Juice Beauty Cleansing Milk
Yurrku Eden Eye Cream This fresh new product highlights the benefits of hand-harvested native Australian ingredients, which even the most well-seasoned natural beauty aficionados may not be familiar with. This pick targets fine lines and puffiness with antioxidant-rich emu apple and orange jessamine. We also love: Aubrey Lumessence Eye Creme
Honeybee Gardens Truly Natural Mascara Applying chemicals around your peepers? We don’t think so. Not only does this nontoxic, clump-free mascara provide a jet-black or silky-brown hue, it also conditions lashes with avocado—as opposed to harsh chemicals that can be drying and irritating. We also love: Jane Iredale Eye Shere Liquid Eye Shadow
Mineral Fushion All-in-One Mineral Beauty Balm We’re all searching for that one product that does it all. And, we think we found it: Mineral sun protection meets nourishing plant oils and pigments to provide a one-stop shop that leaves skin feeling and looking smooth and healthy with just the right amount of coverage—perfect from morning ’til dusk. We also love: Rejuva Minerals Natural Look Pressed Powder Foundation and Bronzer
EO Transformative Night Serum Call this plant-based serum your skin’s number-one ally: The silky smooth blend is bursting with fatty-acid-rich oils, including argan, moringa and tsubaki—a source of rare antiaging omega-9 fatty acids. Talk about beauty sleep … We also love: Planet Botanicals Face Cream with Ugandan Shea Butter and Calendula
Nubian Heritage EVOO & Moringa Deep Conditioning Cream Let your locks soak up every last drop of this rich, creamy treatment. Its natural, happy-hair trifecta is unbeatable: antioxidant-laden moringa oil, gloss-intensifying olive oil and strengthening quinoa protein. You’ll instantly feel like you’re in a shampoo commercial! We also love: Earth Science Olive & Avocado Hair Masque
The Seaweed Bath Co. Balancing Argan Shampoo A favorite for those with oily tresses, this clarifying shampoo features bladder wrack seaweed—which the company sustainably harvests in Maine—along with aloe, argan oil and vitamin E to cleanse hair and scalp. Another boon: Seaweed Bath discloses every single ingredient in its fragrances so you know exactly what you’re getting. We also love: Alaffia Neem & Shea Recovery Shampoo
Aubrey Chia Salt Spray No need to take a dip in the ocean to get perfectly tousled beach waves—naturally. Kudos to Aubrey for delivering innovation in this styling spray that strengthens locks with quinoa protein and adds shine and protection to color-treated hair using chia seed oil and tea. We also love: CoCo | Conscious Collective Straight Transformations Intensive Style Primer
Andalou Naturals A Path of Light Shea Butter + Cocoa Butter Hand Cream That rare combination of lightweight, nonsticky and ultramoisturizing is a dream come true for chapped hands. Plus, we love that the first ingredient is aloe (not water) and that the scent is subtle, irresistible lavender. We also love: Ohana Organics Rose Geranium Shea Butter Cream
Now Solutions XyliWhite Bubblegum Splash Kids Toothpaste Gel This product is a perfect way to help kids prevent cavities without harsh ingredients like artificial flavors or synthetic colors. It uses 25 percent xylitol to starve bacteria and enhance mineral absorption, preventing plaque and strengthening teeth—all the while keeping kiddos smiling with a flavor reminiscent of bubble gum. We also love: Babo Botanicals Miracle Moisturizing Cream
Noyah Lipstick Achieving a vibrant hue without using synthetic ingredients is a challenge, but Noyah delivers just that with plant and mineral extracts. The lipsticks also contain hydrating and protecting vitamin E, shea butter and coconut oil. And the lovely packaging is made from sustainable bamboo to reduce plastic use and waste. We also love: Life-Flo Rosehip Seed Lip Balm
Derma e Purifying 2-in-1 Charcoal Mask Detox … for your skin? Kaolin and bentonite clays, along with activated charcoal, draw impurities from the skin. Meanwhile, wakame—a type of seaweed rich in potassium and magnesium—protects from environmental invaders, such as heavy metals and cigarette smoke. We also love: Andalou Naturals 1000 Roses Rosewater Mask
Beard Balm Beards are trendy. Natural products are cool. Together they pack a mean punch, as shown by this one-product line handcrafted in Detroit. An ode to a full, healthy beard, Beard Balm uses only pure ingredients such as coconut oil and beeswax to add moisture and promote lustrous (beard) locks. And it smells good, thanks to lemon oil and essential oils from eucalyptus and geranium. That’s da balm. We also love: Honestly pHresh Three-in-One Body Wash Active Sea Mineral
Sophi Nail Polish These odor-free and beautiful, glide-on shades have officially converted us from chemical to natural manicures. Apply the primer and top coat, and your next mani will look and last just like you had it done at the salon. We also love: Weleda Nail Care Pen
NeoCell Derma Matrix We always want to see what nutricosmetics pioneer NeoCell is doing next—and this product launch is a prime example of research and science at its best. Clinically tested NeoCell collagen—proven to boost skin hydration and support firm, smooth skin—joins with ultrahydrating hyaluronic acid and vitamin C and amla fruit extract to further enhance collagen formation. We also love: Jane Iredale Smooth Affair for Oily Skin Facial Primer & Brightener
Dr. Bronner's All-One Toothpaste The classic company that won us over with its natural castile soaps has done it again with its new All-One Toothpaste that is vegan and made with 70 percent organic ingredients, including organic coconut oil and coconut flour. The non-GMO pastes come in breath-freshening flavors like peppermint and anise. We also love: Himalaya Herbal Healthcare Neem and Pomegranate Toothpaste
MyChelle Dermaceuticals Remarkable Retinal Serum You’ll pay close to $50, but this product is worth every penny for those seeking a high-concentration, nontoxic antiaging solution. Packed with the most potent nonprescription form of vitamin A, this serum accelerates cellular turnover to combat wrinkles and hyperpigmentation. Another powerful inclusion: orange plant stem cells. We also love: HiQ Facial Serum CoQ10
Goddess Garden Face the Day Sunscreen & Firming Primer You know a daily SPF is a must, but finding one that also feels good is difficult, which is why we love this multipurpose option. Not only does it protect your skin from ubiquitous UV rays thanks to mineral protector zinc oxide, it also keeps makeup in place for a natural, all-day glow. We also love: Badger Balm SPF 30 Unscented Sunscreen
Cocokind Organic Lip Balm Like the entire line of skin care products, Cocokind’s lip balm is USDA Organic and its price is competitive (or cheaper!) than other nonorganic lip products. The company maintains a commitment to quality and consciously sourced ingredients, including organic virgin coconut oil, while keeping the price low so we can all enjoy it. We also love: Desert Essence Exfoliating Lemon Soap Bar
Just Love Just Pure Essentials We love this company’s passion—in more ways than one. With a mission statement of “good for you inside and out,” these sensual essential oils use only the purest ingredients, including coconut and argan oils, to bring a nontoxic option into the bedroom. We also love: Kensington Apothecary
Fat Face Stank Stop Described by our testers as “legit,” this paleo-friendly, pure deodorant gets the job done. Free from aluminum, preservatives and fragrances, this unique product blends antibacterial organic coconut oil and odor-absorbing aluminum-free baking soda with the company’s signature grass-fed tallow to moisturize and nourish underarms. We also love: P3 Organics Go Primal Tough Teeth Tooth Powder Mint
Burt’s Bees The natural products industry lost a veteran last year—but Burt’s Bees founder Burt Shavitz left behind a legacy in the form of the now widespread beeswax-based brand. Although in 2007 Clorox acquired the company—whose products can be found everywhere from small independent retailers to big-box stores—Burt’s Bees has maintained its integrity and continues to bring healthier beauty products to the masses. We also love: Alaffia
"EWG Verified: For Your Health" label from the Environmental Working Group Kudos to an organization that is changing how people shop for cosmetics—and how manufacturers formulate them. It's a lofty endeavor, but one that the EWG is facing with its new verification program, the first of its kind to focus on the safety of cosmetics. We can't wait to see more brands like MyChelle and Beautycounter sporting this seal.
"EWG Verified: For Your Health" label from the Environmental Working Group Kudos to an organization that is changing how people shop for cosmetics—and how manufacturers formulate them. It's a lofty endeavor, but one that the EWG is facing with its new verification program, the first of its kind to focus on the safety of cosmetics. We can't wait to see more brands like MyChelle and Beautycounter sporting this seal.
Beauty: What does it mean to you? For us, it’s about feeling your healthiest, most vibrant self—and there’s no better way to achieve that than with nourishing body care products with nontoxic ingredients that actually work.
Each year when our sister publication Delicious Living's annual beauty awards roll around, we can’t wait to give accolades to the companies doing things the right way. When you stock these standout products, you’re not just assisting customers in their beauty purchases—you’re also supporting the safe cosmetics movement.
Here, you’ll find a roundup of our top natural picks. From pure and simple bathroom staples to high-end skin care and on-the-go beauty innovations, each of these products is from a company committed to quality and results. So go ahead and give your beauty set a makeover. The time is now!
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