Natural beauty never goes out of style, and eliminating chemicals, synthetics and potentially harmful skincare ingredients is one way to get it. This “clean” approach to beauty complements Hollywood’s obsession with all things “green,” including vegan, raw and juice-fueled diets—and feeding your skin with products that are (almost) literally good enough to eat is all the rage. Natural and organic skincare has come a long way, and these artisanal brands prove that you don’t have to sacrifice luxury (or your health) for celebrity-worthy skin.
Vintner’s Daughter
Celebrity fans: Hilary Rhoda, Gwyneth Paltrow, Tracee Ellis Ross
If there’s one product we hear actresses and models raving about again and again, it’s Vintner’s Daughter’s Active Botanical Serum. The brainchild of an actual vintner’s daughter, April Gargiulo used the wine-making process as inspiration when formulating this blend of raw botanicals and natural oils. It took two years to perfect the recipe and with the ability to dramatically improve the health of all types of skin and the appearance of just about every skin concern under the sun, Gargiulo’s time and effort was well worth it.
Tammy Fender
Celebrity fans: Alicia Silverstone, Lauren Bush Lauren, Alanis Morissette
Taking a holistic approach to skincare that relies on nourishing ingredients that work to balance the skin at the cellular level, Tammy Fender harnesses the power of natural energy to deliver skin that glows from within. Her luxurious handcrafted formulas feature plant extracts, therapeutic-grade essential oils and nutrient-packed botanical butters—and the only skincare experience more uplifting than a medicine cabinet stocked with her products is a facial with Fender herself.
Tata Harper
Celebrity fans: Brooke Shields, Emma Watson, Anne Hathaway
Good things come from farms in Vermont (Ben & Jerry’s, anyone?), including Tata Harper’s 100% natural, non-toxic skincare. The entire production process—including growing the ingredients, blending and packaging—happens on Harper’s 1,200-acre homestead and you can breathe easy knowing this award-winning range is free of GMOs, toxins, fillers and synthetic chemicals, as well as artificial colors and fragrances. From cleansers and serums to moisturizers, masks and superb extras like makeup and aromatic oils designed to alleviate stress, fatigue, irritability and more, there’s literally something for everyone in this home-grown range.
May Lindstrom Skin
Celebrity fan: Amanda Seyfried, Molly Sims, Kate Hudson, Natalie Portman
Former model May Lindstrom never set out to create skincare with a cult following when she started blending organic, biodynamic, sustainably-sourced beauty treatments in her own kitchen—but that’s exactly what happened. Free of fillers, synthetics and anything even remotely questionable in terms of conscience or potential health effects, Lindstrom still makes micro-batches of her sought-after skin treats by hand in her personal studio and she can barely keep up with the unrelenting demand. The Blue Cocoon Beauty Balm Concentrate and The Youth Dew Balancing Facial Serum are among her perennial best-sellers, but any and all of Lindstrom’s decadent formulas are worthy of a spot on your eco-friendly vanity.
