Vegan friendly products that you need to try!
With Veganuary being more popular than ever this year I have been asked by so many people what vegan beauty and skincare products they can use. Although I haven’t personally tried Veganuary I try my best to lead a healthy & balanced lifestyle and always check the ingredients in both my food and skincare!
It is also important to remember that great skin doesn’t just start from the outside but what you put into your body counts. I always tell my clients to feed their skin from within and try to pack in as much nutrient rich food into their diet as possible.
I am a sucker for a green smoothie for when I’m on the go and this is a great way to feed vitamins and nutrients to my skin. I have shared my favourite recipe for you to try at home below along with some of my favourite vegan friendly products right now.
Top 5 Vegan Skincare & Beauty Products
Balance Me Pure Skin Face Wash £16 – This antioxidant packed wash off cleanser is great for balancing combination and blemish prone skin without stripping the skin of its natural protective barriers. Not only does it brighten the skin but the Aloe Vera calms any redness associated with blemishes whilst anti-bacterial Bitter Orange helps prevent them.
St Tropez Purity Bronzing Water Gel £33 – The latest addition to their tropically scented purity range, this lightweight, clear gel-to-water formula is infused with 100% naturally derived and vegan friendly tanning agents. With no need to rinse off, this refreshing, non-sticky and fast-absorbing gel develops into a natural golden tan in just 3 hours. It is also provides the skin with up to 72hrs hydration for a longer lasting and more even tan, use with their luxe applicator mitt for best results.
Tata Harper Resurfacing Mask £47.17 – This is your ultimate instant glow treatment mask to instantly restore radiance to dull winter skin. For soft glowing skin use 1-2 times per week, apply a thick layer over the face, neck, and chest. Leave for 15-30 minutes, then rinse with warm water. Tata Harper grow, manufacture and package their entire line of products in their own lab from their 1,200 acre organic farm in Vermont and each product can be traced using the etched number on the bottom of the packaging.
Pai Skincare Lotus & Orange Blossom BioAffinity Tonic £30 – A toner like no other that is vitamin rich which hydrates and revitalise dry skin. It instantly soothes skin and calms visible redness and brightens the skin tone. To use simply spritz over skin after cleansing and allow the nutrients to absorb fully. You can also spritz over skin throughout the day, under or over make-up.
BYBI Beauty Bakuchiol Booster £12 – One of BYBI’s newest launches, this super light oil absorbs into the skin quickly and is a powerful plant-based alternative to Retinol. Simply use as part of your nighttime routine on its own or you can add a couple of drops to your serums, moisturisers or balms and apply to face and neck. The result? Rejuvenated, plumper skin, with reduced lines and signs of tiredness.
I know I said my Top 5 but I couldn’t miss out this gorgeous oil by Romilly Wilde…
Romilly Wilde Active Boost Face Oil £75 – This oil is full of rich supercharged botanical oils such as Seabuckthorn, Rosehip and Prickly Pear to feed each skin cell with nourishment and hydration. The ideal way to boost your day cream with a few drops or add to your facial massage routine before bed.
My Go-To Green Smoothie
2 handfuls of spinach or kale
1/2 avacado (peeled)
1 1/2-2 cups unsweetened almond milk
1 medium banana (can use a cored apple instead)
1 – Wash the fruit and vegetables and cut to fit your blender
2 – Add the liquid first followed by the rest of the ingredients
3 – Pulse a few times then blend until smooth
4 – Serve over a glass of ice or pour into your travel flask and drink on the go.
