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The 10 Best natural skincare

Chemical nasties can be a concern for all skin types but these brands boast the best of what mother nature has to offer

Emma Akbareian
Sunday 21 July 2013 18:11 BST
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1. Streetwise Oxygenating day cream

Helps to increase the oxygen in skin cells for a smoother appearance and better protection against pollution.

£26, Orico, oricolondon.co.uk

2. Bedtime Beauty Boost

A night cream to get even more out of your eight hours. Containing 11 active ingredients including Swiss apple stem cells and milk peptides.

£74, Oskia, oskiaskincare.com

3. Damaskrose floral water

Melvita utilises natural and organic ingredients to produce skincare that is pure, gentle and effective.

£14.50, Melvita, johnlewis.com

4. Clean skin 5-in-1 water

This multitasking product cleanses, removes make-up, balances out the skin, refreshes and acts as an anti-ageing tool all at once. With olive and almond oils.

£21, thisworks.com

5. Intense hydration day lotion

A new product for tackling dehydrated skin, it uses clary sage to soften, smooth and reduce fine lines and wrinkles.

£19.99, burtsbees.co.uk

6. Smarty Plants CC SPF20

Using 10 years of scientific research, the brand has created S.M.A.R.T technology to react to factors including pollution and UV rays and respond accordingly.

£28, origins.co.uk

7. Repair and restore intensive body cream

Developed at Cotswold hotel Cowley Manor. The Repair and Restore range aims to enrich skin and improve its structure.

£28, greenandspring.com

8. Aromessence Neroli super serum

Decleor has mastered the science of nature. This is their superstar product leaving skin more even, radiant and hydrated.

£44, decleor.co.uk

9. Aromatic body butter

Worthwhile for those with dry skin, it includes essentials oils to nourish the skin plus organic butters for a soft, smooth finish.

£22.50, nealsyardremedies.com

10. Tea-tree cool & creamy wash

Tea-tree oil is a saviour for those with problem skin. The oil in this wash is sourced from the foothills of Mount Kenya.

£5, thebodyshop.co.uk

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