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A natural organic solution to treating dark spots and dullness

A natural organic solution to treating dark spots and dullness

by Jo Boyden on Aug 08 2025
If you’ve been searching for a gentle yet effective way to tackle dark spots, uneven skin tone, and dullness the Naturys B-Clear range is natural solution that truly works! More than just a brightening routine, the collection (featuring just two effective products) provides a targeted, botanical-powered solution designed to visibly reduce hyperpigmentation, refine texture, and restore your skin’s natural glow. Sound like what you’ve been looking for? Keep reading for all there is to know about this powerhouse pair!   Why choose Naturys B-Clear? Consisting of just two products that work in perfect unison – The B-Clear Serum and B-Clear Cream, Natury’s B-Clear is the perfect solution for anyone seeking a natural, yet effective approach to treating hyperpigmentation, uneven skin tone, and dullness. The professional-grade, certified organic, vegan skincare line is formulated with a blend of natural brightening agents, soothing botanicals, and advanced cosmeceutical ingredients that work harmoniously to restore clarity and radiance to the skin. Whether you're dealing with dark spots, melasma, or post-inflammatory pigmentation, B-Clear offers targeted care that’s suitable for all skin types including sensitive and mature skin!   Why Naturys B-Clear works The secret to this range’s effectiveness lies in its formulation! Both the B-Clear Cream and B-Clear Serum are rich in high-performance natural ingredients that work in harmony to treat and prevent hyperpigmentation and skin radiance. These include; Arbutin: A plant-derived brightener that inhibits melanin production and fades dark spots Vitamin C: A powerful antioxidant that boosts radiance and evens skin tone Shiitake Mushroom Extract: Rich in B vitamins and beta-glucans to improve texture and reduce inflammation Tranexamic Acid: A gentle but effective ingredient for reducing melasma and stubborn pigmentation Hyaluronic Acid & Panthenol: Both deeply hydrating and soothing, helping skin stay plump and calm   The products; Naturys B-Clear Serum - Your concentrated brightening booster This lightweight, fast-absorbing serum delivers a targeted dose of anti-pigmentation actives to help fade dark spots and boost luminosity. Packed with ingredients like licorice root, vitamin C derivatives, and organic extracts, the serum goes to work at a cellular level to visibly reduce uneven tone while calming inflammation. What it does: Visibly reduces discolouration and dark spots Improves skin’s texture Supports collagen production for smoother, firmer skin Restores clarity and glow Naturys B-Clear Cream - Your daily moisturiser with brightening benefits Silky and nourishing, the B-Clear Cream helps lock in hydration while enhancing the effects of the serum. Rich in gentle, plant-powered ingredients, it leaves skin soft, smooth, and luminous. What it does: Visibly reduces the appearance of discolouration and dark spots Deeply hydrates without clogging pores Brightens skin tone and texture Boosts the skin’s natural glow  The perfect pair The B-Clear Serum and Cream are designed to work synergistically. The serum delivers fast-absorbing, concentrated brightening power, while the cream locks in hydration and reinforces the skin barrier. Together, they create a simple yet thoroughly effective routine that not only treats discolouration but also improves elasticity, balances oil production, and enhances overall skin health! And when used together consistently, they help create a brighter, clearer, smoother complexion without irritation or harsh ingredients!   SPECIAL: And right now, when you purchase the Naturys B-Clear Cream, you’ll get the B-Clear Serum half price!      
Expert approved: The best vegan and organic skincare for you

Expert approved: The best vegan and organic skincare for you

by Jo Boyden on Mar 14 2025
When it comes to our skincare, we all want products that provide results. But these days skincare packed with natural goodness really is imperative too. The thing is with so many brands claiming to be “clean” and “green”, how are you supposed to know what actually works and isn’t just marketing hype? Well, we decided to turn to the BC pros for their top recommendations when it comes to the best plant-based skincare solutions for every skin type. Products that are not only natural, but organic and vegan too, so you know you are not only doing wonders for your skin but helping our animals and the environment too! From dull, dry skin and sensitive skin, to oily and ageing, keep reading for the best vegan and organic skincare products for your skin type!   Firstly though, why choose vegan and organic skincare? Free from harsh chemicals, synthetic additives, and artificial fragrances, natural, organic and vegan skincare products rely on pure, plant-based ingredients that nourish and support your skin’s natural functions. Organic skincare ensures that ingredients are grown without pesticides or harmful toxins, reducing irritation and long-term damage. Vegan formulas skip animal-derived ingredients, making them more ethical and often gentler on sensitive skin. Plus, many natural and organic products are rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and essential nutrients, helping to hydrate, repair, and protect your skin while promoting a healthy, radiant glow.   The best natural, vegan and organic products for your skin type; For Dull skin Phytomer Cyfolia Organic Radiance Cleansing Cream Natural, Marine, Organic, Vegan The super-soft, velvety and creamy cleanser is formulated with so many clever ingredients including; Cyfolia algae, revitalising seawater – oligomer, organic orange water, organic vegetal oils, rose, cedarwood, spiced pink peppercorns, and aloe vera, which envelope the skin with a beautiful, fresh fragrance. And on application, it quite literally melts into skin to very gently (but also very effectively!) remove makeup, oil, and any impurities while nourishing and soothing your complexion too! Organic Orange water delivers vitamin C for skin radiance and optimal glow while Cyfolia Algae enhances the glow by providing a reflective effect! Like a burst of radiance to the complexion, skin is soft, supple and glowing after every cleanse! Seriously! “I love this new cleanser from Phytomer. I’ve been using it for a few months now and can say my skin is definitely softer and more radiant after use and I love the scent too.” – Sarah M Phytomer Cyfolia Organic Hydra Comforting Cream Natural, Marine, Organic, Vegan Thanks to Cyfolia algae, orange water, oligomer, and seaside flower, this beautiful cream, as the name suggests! Is super hydrating, soothing, calming, and brightening! “Not only does this product feel great on your skin, but I'm absolutely crazy about the natural fragrance. The scent isn't artificial, it's a result of the ingredients that include aloe vera, rose, and cedar.” - Rosie Pevonia C Complexe with Oxyzomes Natural, Organic, Vegan Ask anyone with beautifully radiant skin what their secret is and they’ll likely tell you they’re using Vitamin C! Recommended by every beauty expert, Vitamin C is THE go-to ingredient to dramatically brighten skin and this Pevonia beauty is one of our go-tos! It is a-mazing for that perfect pick-me-up. Vitamin C and hydration hero hyaluronic acid, work together to quite literally drench skin with repairing antioxidants, deeply nourishing skin while correcting photo-damage. Not only does it have the most beautiful citrus aroma, when applied, skin looks instantly brighter and dewier too! “This is a beautiful serum. You only require two pumps and the coverage is excellent. Radiant looking skin instantaneously. Definitely worth the investment.” - Deborah W Pevonia Enzymo Spherides Peeling Cream Natural, Organic, Vegan Combining natural fruit pineapple and papaya enzymes, this mini facial in a jar gently melts away impurities, blackheads, dead cells and toxins revealing silky soft, smooth and glowing skin instead! Simply apply it all over face like you would a face mask, wet your fingers with warm water and work the peeling cream gently, leave it for 2 minutes to let it work its magic, then remove! Voila gorgeous glowy, smooth, soft as a baby's bottom skin! “Don't let the peeling word scare you. I've been using this product for 20 years (I'm 45yo now). Back then it was to help gently clear my skin with those pesky zits (rather than roughly exfoliate), and now I use it to slough away dead skin and keep me looking younger. It's the enzymes. The day after I use this product I have people at work comment on how good my skin looks. (I don't wear makeup). People routinely say I look 7 years younger than I am. This is a non-negotiable must have product!” – Dee M For Dry Skin Phytomer Hydra Original Moisturising Melting Cream Natural, Vegan, Marine If your skin constantly feels tight or flaky, it’s craving moisture and this products is a must! It delivers deep hydration with marine-sourced ingredients that replenish your skin’s moisture barrier. “Probably the best cream I have ever used and I have been using Phytomer for about 10 years. I get a lot of complements about my facial skin and Phytomer products are the reason; and, of course, I drink a lot of water” - MRM Naturys Multi-Peptide Serum Natural, Organic, Vegan Experts rave about Naturys’s vegan formulations as well as their commitment to being cruelty-free, but what’s more is how good the products actually are and this product is not exception! The collagen and elastin boosting serum stands out for its ability to firm and rejuvenate and hydrate the skin thanks to its outstanding anti-ageing formula which combines an array of peptides, hyaluronic acid and Vitamin C. It leaves your skin softer, smoother, plumper and visibly radiant too.  “This is my new favourite serum! I love the texture, it's light enough to soak into my skin easily, yet rich enough to leave my skin feeling plumped and moisturised. I use it under which ever cream I'm using and it makes the cream work even better.” – LS Pevonia Vitaminic Concentrate Natural, Organic, Vegan This soothing, silky oil with the most amazing mandarin aroma, is worth its weight in gold! It’s fast-absorbing and radically combats dryness by locking in hydration and delivering moisture that stays! So you’ll wake up to smooth, supple and seriously glowy skin every morning. “This product has saved my dry skin. You put it on after cleansing and it is absorbed right away. It is a dry oil and is just wonderful.”- Amelia G   For Combination to Oily Skin Phytomer Oligopur Purifying Cleansing Gel Natural, Vegan, Marine Think oily skin doesn’t need hydration? Think again! The right ingredients can control oil without stripping your skin. This lightly foaming, cleansing gel, deeply cleanses skin eliminating impurities and excess sebum while maintaining balance. “This is a great cleanser for oily skin, it has a good lather to it and I have noticed an improvement on my oil production during the day. Not to mention it doesn't dry you out!” - Rachael Phytomer Oligopur Hydra-Matifying Control Cream Natural, Vegan, Marine This excellent mattifying cream is ultra-light, almost like a lotion but delivers long lasting anti-shine and eliminates oily patches for those with combination skin. “The perfect, lightweight, oil controlling moisture cream to wear day or night. It is the perfect weight under makeup and controls breakthrough shine.” - Rebecca Pevonia Radiance Pure Skin Charcoal Mask Natural, Organic, Vegan Prone to oily skin and pesky pimples? A detoxifying charcoal mask will do wonders! Pevonia’s Pure Skin Charcoal Mask is the perfect antidote for combination, oily and congested skin. It neutralises pollutants, draws out impurities and leaves skin glowing with pure freshness! “Used this over the weekend I like how it makes my skin feel so clean afterwards. Definitely worth investing in, I have combination skin and it works a treat.” – Christina K   For Sensitive Skin Phytomer Douceur Marine Soothing Moisturising Cream Natural, Vegan, Marine Formulated with Marine Spring Water and Coralline Extract, this beautifully soothing and comforting cream reduces redness, irritation, and discomfort while delivering deep, long-lasting hydration. Its lightweight, soothing formula helps restore balance for a soft, comfortable complexion. “I am on my 7th pot of Douceur Marine Velvety Soothing Cream so obviously I am extremely happy with this product. I am 76 and have sensitive skin so I am very selective as to what I put on my face. My skin reflects the benefits of using this cream both day and night. I was introduced to this product while on a 50 day cruise which was aborted 2 days in. The cream was the best thing to come out of that terrible event.” - Cheryl R  Phytomer Oligoforce Soothing Enforcement Serum with Oligomer Natural, Vegan, Marine Sensitive skin? Suffering from facial redness? We swear by this product! It helps calm and soothe irritated or sensitive skin instantly. It contains anti-inflammatory Phycosaccharide to reduce stinging sensations, infused with OLIGOMER® to deliver an optimum dose of trace elements & minerals. It fortifies the epidermis & prevents cellular fatigue. Calm & soft skin is immediately restored. “I am completely obsessed with this product. I have very sensitive skin that breaks out from everything, so keeping it hydrated and clear at the same time has been a real struggle. UNTIL NOW. This serum hydrates my skin, tames the redness and sensitivity and gives me a natural glow. I use it morning and night under my moisturize.” – Sophie R Pevonia Phyto-Aromatic Mist Natural, Organic, Vegan When your skin is feeling uncomfortable, tight and in urgent need of a quick soothing and comforting pick-me-up, our go-to is this Pevonia Phyto-Aromatic Mist. This beautiful mist can be spritzed onto skin any time of day immediately soothing, calming and hydrating skin with its perfect blend of calendula, chamomile, aloe and French rose too! Some of the best skincare ingredients for those suffering with sensitive skin! Calendula, also known as marigold, is prized for its soothing and anti-inflammatory properties. Chamomile contains compounds like bisabolol and chamazulene, which help soothe sensitive skin, alleviate itching, and promote healing while aloe vera and French rose soothe, hydrate, reduce redness and strengthen the skin barrier!  “Nice and gentle calming mist, I actually use it instead of toner. Great for sensitive skin. Calms my skin down after the sun.” - Ann-Marie B ELES Calming and Soothing Sheet Mask Natural, Vegan Formulated with a plethora of skin loving and soothing goodies including; niacinamide, green tea, tea tree, hyaluronic acid, lavender, centella asiatica and of course aloe vera, this calming and deeply nourishing mask drenches skin in moisture, soothing and reducing inflammation. Like a cool balm, it immediately reduces redness and heat and restores a protective barrier to prevent moisture loss. “I tried this mask at the recommendation of my beautician who wanted to make sure it was ok for my sensitive skin. It was calm and soothing exactly as the name suggests. Easy to use, contains plenty of product that you can massage in afterwards. Leaves my skin feeling soft and hydrated.” - Tanya For Ageing Skin Phytomer Expert Youth Wrinkle Plumping Cream Natural, Vegan, Marine If you want to see a reduction in your wrinkles give this cream a go! Ideal for day and night (it has a beautiful rich formulation) it works by plumping up fine lines and wrinkles using a precise blend of outstanding marine ingredients – brown algae and red vegetal coral. What’s more the formulation has recently been revamped for more naturality and more effectiveness on all wrinkles! It’s a personal favourite of mine, in fact I use this product every night and the results are phenomenal! Smoother, clearer, nourished, youthful skin. “I have been using this product for quite some time. No one EVER believes me when I share my age or mention my two grandchildren. I love this cream!!” – Diane Pevonia Micro Retinol Essential Serum Natural, Organic, Vegan Retinol is a proven anti-ageing superstar, and this award-winning serum delivers it in a gentle yet effective formula. Known for increasing cell turnover and boosting collagen production, it smooths fine lines, and improves skin texture, making it a must-have for your nighttime routine. “I wake up with my skin glowing after using this. I noticed a smoothing of my skin's texture and fine lines almost immediately.” - Sam F Phytomer Expertise Age Contour Youth Eye Cream Natural, Vegan, Marine This skin around our peepers is in fact the most delicate on our face and the first to show signs of ageing so you want to make sure you protect them just as we would the rest of your skin! Formulated with anti-ageing ingredients including hyaluronic acid and fatty acids and moisturising shea butter, this beautifully fine cream deeply nourishes the eye area while reversing puffiness, dark circles, and wrinkles! Seriously! it gives immediate gratification thanks to a pearlescent finish that instantly brightens the eye area! “This eye cream seems to do it all; takes care of dryness, puffiness, and lines. My eyes seem to "pop" more than they were before using it. At 52 my eyes want to withdraw, but this cream brings them back out and you have to love that.” – Vicky D Phytomer Night Recharge Youth Enhancing Cream Natural, Vegan, Marine Everyone needs a good night cream and this is one of the best! It’s at nighttime, while we sleep, that our skin goes into repair mode and this beautiful cream literally envelopes the skin in deeply nourishing hydration ensuring skin restores its youthful glowy vitality by morning. We all love it! “I am obsessed with this night cream! I have been using it for nearly a year now and apply nightly. Every morning I wake to glowing, plumped skin and swear it’s what keeps me looking years younger!” JoJo   Why Vegan and Organic Skincare Matters Choosing vegan and organic skincare isn’t just about avoiding animal-derived ingredients, it’s about using clean, sustainable beauty that’s good for your skin and the planet. No matter your skin type, nature has provided everything you need for healthy, radiant skin. Switch to vegan and organic products and experience the difference of pure, plant-powered beauty!
From Farm to Face: 4 New Vegan Superfood Masks From Naturys

From Farm to Face: 4 New Vegan Superfood Masks From Naturys

by Jo Boyden on Mar 07 2025
You’ve likely heard of Farm to Face beauty. It’s a growing trend poised to take centre stage as more of us increasingly become conscious about the origins and sustainability of our skincare. Farm to face focuses on using naturally sourced plant-based ingredients, ensuring that every product is packed with fresh, potent nutrients for your skin. From nutrient-packed vegetables to antioxidant-rich fruits, organic and vegan skincare brand Naturys have launched 4 outstanding “farm masks” that deliver fresh, farm-to-face benefits that will transform your complexion. Whether you’re looking to detox, hydrate, nourish, or fight the signs of ageing, these four new masks harness the purest ingredients directly from the earth right to your face!   Introducing Naturys Vegan Skincare Farm Masks From purifying horseradish to nourishing pumpkin, this collection of four indulgent skincare masks deliver targeted benefits for all skin types, bringing the goodness of the farm right to your face for healthier, glowing skin. Inspired by the power of natural botanicals, each mask has been formulated with nutrient-rich superfoods to target specific skin concerns while delivering deep nourishment.   Why choose Naturys farm masks? These farm-to-face beauty treatments are formulated with organic, sustainable ingredients, free from harsh chemicals. Each mask offers a sensory experience, combining the benefits of natural actives with a luxurious spa-like feel. Whether your skin needs purification, hydration, anti-ageing care, or extra nourishment, there’s a Naturys Farm Mask for you!   The masks Rich in all manner of antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and bioflavanoids, these Farm to Face masks all guarantee purity and results. Purifying Horseradish Farm Mask If your skin is prone to excess oil, clogged pores, or breakouts, then this vegan purifying mask is the ultimate detox treatment for you! Formulated with horseradish, charcoal, shea butter and jojoba oil, it eliminates toxins leaving skin looking clean, smooth and refreshed. Horseradish, known for its antibacterial and purifying properties, fights acne, reduces inflammation and boosts circulation while charcoal draws out impurities, unclogging pores and preventing further breakouts for a clearer balanced complexion. The addition of Shea butter and jojoba oil work together to deeply hydrate, soothe and heal skin.   Nourishing Pumpkin Farm Mask Formulated with organic shea butter and superfood pumpkin, this powerhouse, vegan mask provides the perfect remedy for tired, dull and sensitive skin. Packed with Vitamins A, C, and E, antioxidants, natural enzymes and anti-inflammatory properties, it boosts collagen production, improves skin elasticity, restores radiance and alleviates redness and sensitivity. The natural enzymes in the pumpkin work as a gentle exfoliant, dissolving dead skin and promoting cell renewal for a smoother, more youthful complexion, while antioxidants protect skin against free radical damage reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Deeply nourishing and brightening this mask provides a superfood boost for skin with excellent results.  Moisturising Celery Farm Mask For an instant hydration surge, this deeply moisturising mask should be your go-to! Formulated with shea butter, and organic celery extract, it locks in moisture immediately replenishing and plumping the skin leaving it perfectly smooth and supple. Packed with skin loving vitamins, minerals, beneficial enzymes, folic acid and antioxidants, celery is a hydration-boosting, skincare powerhouse. Rich in vitamin K, it helps improve skin elasticity while vitamins C and B help even out skin tone. The natural anti-inflammatory properties also help calm redness, irritation and soothe sensitivity. Its high-water content deeply hydrates the skin, while vitamins A and C promote collagen production for a firmer more youthful complexion.  Poor sleep, free radicals and negative external influences affect our skin. Oxidative stress weakens the skin barrier and accelerates the skin's ageing process. This mask helps to combat the negative effects of free radicals and supports the regeneration process of skin cells. This mask really is ideal for all skin types, especially those dealing with dry or dehydrated complexions.   Anti-Ageing Tomato Farm Mask If you are worried about signs of ageing, this mask could be what you’ve been looking for since it is quite literally packed with skin-rejuvenating ingredients that promote a youthful, radiant complexion. Rich in hyaluronic acid, shea butter, blueberry oil and lycopene, a powerful antioxidant found in tomatoes, this mask strengthens the skin barrier while helping to protect the skin from free radical damage and premature ageing. Vitamins A, C, and K work together to boost collagen production, improve elasticity, and brighten the skin, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Hyaluronic Acid gives an immediate hydration boost to skin, while blueberry oil has a powerful antioxidant effect protecting skin again free radical damage, preventing premature ageing. With its natural astringent properties including salicylic acid, it also helps refine pores and balance oil production. This nourishing mask deeply hydrates, firms, and revitalizes the skin, leaving it smooth, supple, and glowing with vitality. Ideal for all skin types, including ageing and hypersensitive skin.
Hyperpigmentation? The targeted solution that’s vegan friendly

Hyperpigmentation? The targeted solution that’s vegan friendly

by Jo Boyden on Feb 07 2025
Struggling with dark spots? Uneven skin tone perhaps? Or even lingering marks from the breakouts you’ve more recently been experiencing? Well, you’re most certainly not alone! Hyperpigmentation, as otherwise known, is a common skin concern and one that can unfortunately be exacerbated in the hot, summer months too! But here is the good news. you don’t need to live with it, nor do you need to apply harsh chemicals to get results. Organic and vegan skincare solutions are packed with powerful plant-based actives that gently fade discolouration while brightening your complexion and nourishing your skin all without irritation! From botanical extracts to advanced brightening agents, keep reading as explain why the new organic and vegan B-Clear line from Naturys is the targeted solution you need to try!   Firstly, why are you suffering from dark spots and uneven skin tone? Dark spots, age spots, sun spots, dark patches, uneven skin tone, melasma are all forms of hyperpigmentation and happen when your skin produces excess melanin, the pigment that gives colour to the skin. Unfortunately, the reasons for the formation of hyperpigmentation can differ from person to person but there are a few common factors that come into play; 1. Continued sun exposure Who doesn’t love the sun? Plus getting a little vitamin d daily (best sourced from UVB radiation from the sun!) can be imperative for our overall health and wellbeing, but too much time spent in the sun can also trigger melanin production. 2. Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation Noticed dark marks on your skin left behind after acne, skin injury or inflammation? Well it’s likely post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, your skin overproducing pigmentation as it heals! 3. Hormonal changes Conditions like melasma (light brown, dark brown and/or blue-grey patches on your skin, that can appear as flat patches or freckle-like spots) are triggered by hormones often due to pregnancy, birth control or hormonal imbalance. 4. Ageing and environmental damage As we age, skin renewal sadly slows down, a lot! Making pigmentation issues more visible over time.   How to get rid of hyperpigmentation There are actually no whitening creams capable of permanently eliminating all types of hyperpigmentation, but there are certain active ingredients that studies have shown to be more effective than others in making dark spots less noticeable! Cue Naturys B-Clear line. After careful studies on the synergy between active ingredients and cosmetic formulations, organic and vegan skincare brand Naturys, have designed a specific dermo-cosmetic combination that both brightens dark spots and provides a healthy, radiant complexion. The B-Clear products have been studied and tested on different types of spots, ages and skin types to develop an effective and resolutive beauty protocol for every case.    The products The Naturys B-Clear line includes two high performing products; B-Clear Serum Rich in natural brightening botanical extracts including arbutin, tranexamic acid, betaine and shiitake mushroom, the light yet powerful organic and vegan friendly serum acts simultaneously on all mechanisms involved in hyperpigmentation, through multiple actions: it soothes, regenerates, protects and inhibits melanin precursors.       B-Clear Cream This depigmenting cream with latest-generation active ingredients including liquorice, arbutin, vitamin c and shiitake mushroom, breaks down melanin to reduce existing spots and boost melanocyte function to prevent the appearance of new ones!   The ingredients Harnessing the power of nature and science, B-Clear combines potent brightening ingredients expertly formulated to target melasma, sun damage, post-inflammatory hyper-pigmentation, and age spots, ensuring visible results for all skin types without irritation. These ingredients include;  Vitamin C – Brightens & restores glow The Vitamin C used in the B-Clear line has a higher penetration capability into the epidermis compared to other stable forms of Vitamin C. In addition to lightening spots, the powerful antioxidant works uniformly on the entire complexion, refining the skin’s texture and making it more radiant. Arbutin – Brightens, evens tone and fades pigmentation This gentle yet powerful skin-brightening ingredient inhibits melanin production. Unlike harsh brightening agents, it provides gradual irritation free results promoting a more even, radiant complexion over time. It also helps protect the skin from free radicals generated by exposure to environmental pollution and UV rays. Tranexamic Acid – Stops Stubborn pigmentation This ingredient is the most effective anti-spot ingredient of the moment. It provides the skin with a lightening action, as it targets melasma, a condition of skin hyperpigmentation that causes dark spots. Melasma is caused by an excessive concentration of melanin, the pigment that gives colour to the skin. The tranexamic acid inhibits melanogenesis, the process that leads to excessive production of melanin, resulting in undesirable accumulation. Licorice Extract – Natural soothing brightener Derived from the perennial plant Glycyrrhiza Glabra, the Licorice Extract lightens discolorations by limiting melanin production. It also has anti-wrinkle, anti-inflammatory and protective properties, thanks to its high content of antioxidant and protective polyphenols. Shiitake mushroom – Collagen boosting skin restorer The shiitake mushroom is rich in beta-glucans and polysaccharides, which have revitalizing properties and stimulate fibroblasts to produce new collagen. As a result, the skin gains elasticity and volume, appearing plump, firm and radiant, which helps make discolorations less noticeable. This multi-action approach ensures faster, visible results without harsh chemicals—just radiant, even-toned skin.   As well as the B-Clear products, it’s important to wear sunscreen daily. As we know the sun can both worsen existing age spots and sun spots, as well as encourage the formation of new ones! The most effective way to therefore prevent this from happening is to apply sunscreen (at least SPF 30) liberally and religiously every single day. You know I preach about how sunscreen should be a non-negotiable step in your skincare routine come rain, hail or shine though! Try Vie Collection Mela White Protective Sunscreen SPF 30, this is not only an amazing daily sunscreen to protect skin from UV rays, but it’s also formulated with two high-tech ingredients that act against dark spots and free radicals. With regular use your dark spots will become less visible and your skin more unified. It’s fantastic! 
best vegan skincare

The best cruelty-free vegan beauty buys on BC according to the experts

by Jo Boyden on Dec 22 2023
We are all aware of what we eat but do we all consider what we really put on our skin every day? If you are concerned about animal welfare you might well have gone vegan and the chances are you’ll be looking for cruelty-free, vegan skincare options too, the problem is actually finding products that provide the healthy balance between affordability, good quality, cruelty-free and vegan!Well you need look no further! BC has you covered! With a multitude of excellent vegan alternatives from Pevonia, Phytomer and Medicalia, as well as an entire new collection from organic and vegan skincare brand Naturys, you can now indulge in outstanding quality, guilt-free beauty buys forevermore! Keep scrolling as we count down our go-tos. Pevonia Enzymo Spherides Peeling CreamNatural, luxury skincare brand Pevonia is renowned worldwide for its commitment to the environment using the purest most natural ingredients and environmentally friendly packaging too, but this brand also has a vast array of the best vegan products and one of our favourites is the Enzymo Spherides Peeling Cream. This mini facial in a jar will seriously do wonders for your skin! Combining natural fruit pineapple and papaya enzymes, it gently melts away impurities, blackheads, dead cells and toxins revealing silky soft, smooth and glowing skin instead! Simply apply it all over face like you would a face mask, wet your fingers with warm water and work the peeling cream gently, leave it for 2 minutes to let it work its magic, then remove! Voila gorgeous glowy, smooth, soft as a baby's bottom skin!Naturys Moisturising Hydra Serum 24HExperts rave about Naturys’s vegan formulations as well as their commitment to being cruelty-free, but what’s more is how goood the products actually are! If you want glowing skin but don’t want to break the bank then you need to get your hands on this beauty. It’s a rich moisturising gel serum formulated with a multitude of amazing ingredients from hyaluronic acid and panthenol to vine sap, celery stem cells and peptides and it leaves skin softer, smoother and visibly radiant after every application. Yes!Phytomer Hydracontinue Radiance Energising CreamLeaders in marine based beauty, Phytomer has adopted strict standards when it comes to their products' quality, efficacy and sustainability. One of their products we are loving is the Hydracontinue Radiance Energising Cream because who doesn’t love a good radiance boosting product and better still vegan too? What more could you ask for! This beautifully nourishing but lightweight cream is both energising and radiance inducing.Phytomer Night Recharge Youth Enhancing CreamEveryone needs a good night cream and this is one of the best! It’s at nighttime, while we sleep, that our skin goes into repair mode and this beautiful cream literally envelopes the skin in deeply nourishing hydration ensuring skin restores its youthful glowy vitality by morning. We all love it!Naturys Anti-Age No Age Rich CreamWorried about wrinkles? Want to invest in a quality, vegan cream? This should be your new go-to. It's rich, creamy, perfectly nourishing and is formulated with peptides and hyarluonic acid for intense hydration! What's more you'll start noticing after only a few applications that skin is plumped and toned.It’s a new favourite with a reasonable price tag.Pevonia Bright Skin Green Apple MaskAnother natural, cruelty-free and vegan friendly must have, this glow-giving mask not only tightens and brightens skin, but it’s formulated with green apple and green tea to help boost energy too! Expect to wake up with plumped, firmed, glowing skin.Naturys Anti-Age Retinol BoosterWe could all do with retinol in our lives as our skin gets older!After all, when it comes to reducing the visible signs of ageing, retinol is the “super-ingredient” every beauty professional hails as the holy grail of the skincare world! Why? Because it offers a multitude of benefits; From reducing the appearance of fine lines and preventing wrinkles, to correcting hyperpigmentation, reducing large pores and clearing acne. Retinol also has the ability to speed cell turnover making cells function like that of a child!Want to know our favourite vegan-friendly retinol serum right now? The new Naturys Anti-Age Retinol Booster! This retinol serum is also formulated with bakuchiol, and both ingredients work together to effectively enrich skin with a microdose of daily regenerating strength! The formulation also visibly reduces the signs of time, improves texture and tones skin.Concerned about giving retinol a go? Don’t be, you just need to know how to use your retinol products correctly! For more information on retinol click here.Pevonia C Complexe with OxyzomesAsk anyone with beautifully radiant skin what their secret is and they’ll likely tell you they’re using Vitamin C! Recommended by every beauty expert, Vitamin C is THE go-to ingredient to dramatically brighten skin and this Pevonia beauty is one of our go-tos! It is a-mazing for that perfect pick-me-up. Vitamin C and hydration hero hyaluronic acid, work together to quite literally drench skin with repairing antioxidants, deeply nourishing skin while correcting photo-damage. Not only does it have the most beautiful citrus aroma, when applied, skin looks instantly brighter and dewier too!Phytomer Cyfolia Organic Eye Contour Radiance Smoothing Eye CreamWhen we are talking skincare and vegan, we need to make sure we include a great eye cream! Especially since our eyes are the first area on our face to show signs of ageing. And let's face it, looking after our eyes is just as important as the rest of our skin! The experts at BC highly recommend Phytomer's new Cyfolia Organic Eye Contour Radiance Smoothing Eye Cream. It provides eyes with a dual smoothing and revitalizing effect in a silky, cocooning cream texture suitable for the delicate eye area (of course!) and after just a short amount of time you will love the results this eye cream provides! Wrinkles are visibly reduced and signs of fatigue (which I most certainly suffer from!) fade away. What’s better, is that its suitable for those with very sensitive eyes too.Naturys Deep Purifying SerumIf you’ve got oily to combination skin, you simply must give this purifying serum a try. Highly recommend its formulated with niacinamide, bakuchiol with vitamin c and is enriched with olive oil microcapsules that melt when in contact with the skin. It also helps correct overproduction of sebum, enlarged pores, acne and skin prone to redness. It's seriously good stuff.Medicalia Gentle CreamGot sensitive skin and trying to find a great vegan moisturiser alternative? Then give this beauty a try. With so many nurturing natural ingredients including ceramides, phospholipids, green tea, and chamomile, this cream gently yet effectively infuses the skin with antioxidant, nourishing, soothing, and hydrating benefits. It’s ideal for all skin types, especially sensitive, dry and rosacea prone skin since it radically reduces skin discomfort by desensitizing, shielding, and lowering trans-epidermal water loss!
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Earth Day – 6 ways you can help conserve our planet and how Beauty Collective does too

by Jo Boyden on Apr 22 2022
April 22, 2022 marks World Earth Day, a global annual movement launched in 1970 to both raise awareness and support for environmental protection including pollution and deforestation. An event celebrated by billions all around the world including businesses who take part in initiatives to protect and better our planet.Here at Beauty Collective, we are all about sustainability and protecting and nurturing our environment. We personally hand pick our brands and choose only the best, natural professional products that are both kind to our skin and our environment too. One of our leading brands – Pevonia Botanica are doing everything they can to help. From reducing their carbon footprint, to sustainable natural ingredient sourcing, energy efficient computer work stations to paperless ordering, recyclable packaging, global recycling, power conservation and more!Phytomer, another of our committed and eco-conscious skincare brands also do their part for the environment. The French marine brand sources and grows 80% of it’s active ingredients in Brittany, France, often on their own farm. These sustainable active ingredients are extracted so no solvents or chemicals are used and only renewable energy sources are used for manufacturing. Phytomer use ‘Filtering Gardens’ to clean the waste water which is then reused to water surrounding vegetation. Oh and they use recyclable and plant based materials for their packaging and their products are not tested on animals, but instead of their own skincare experts, dermatologists and biologists!But it’s not just businesses that are doing their bit. You too can help and have a positive impact on the planet. So, if you’d like to get involved but not sure exactly what to do, read on as we count down some easy ideas below… Go car free! Since our cars are one of the biggest sources of pollution, imagine the positive impact on the environment everyone going car free for a day would have? By not burning 1 gallon of petrol will keep 20 pounds of greenhouse gas out of the air! Instead ask to work from home for the day, consider public transport or even get up that little bit earlier and enjoy a long, leisurely stroll to the office! Skip the bath and take a shorter shower If we all cut down on our average shower time, even by just one minute, or had one less bath a week, we’d save hundreds of billions of gallons of water plus the energy used to prepare it for usage! Crazy right? Get your green fingers at the ready! What better way to make your mark than to plant a tree! Human activities are changing the natural greenhouse. The amount of carbon dioxide generated has increased exponentially. Carbon dioxide is harmful, it contributes to climate change, the biggest environmental issue we face. By planting trees, we can help fight it. Trees absorb CO2 removing it from the air and storing it while releasing oxygen which we in turn need! Amazing right? Change your light bulbs if you haven’t already I for one have been meaning to change my light bulbs to LED bulbs for a while now. Earth day is as good a day as any to finally swap to the energy-saving light emitting LED’s! Reduce your rubbish! By doing so we’ll conserve space in our landfills and reduce the need to build more which take up valuable space and are a source of air and water pollution. By reducing our rubbish, we are also conserving our resources. Conserve electricity If you improve the energy efficiency of your home you’ll reduce the demand for fossil fuels and, in turn, lower the levels of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.Feeling inspired? Go and get involved. There is no better time than today.
Cure for ultra-healthy radiant skin

Is your skin lacking life? Try this cure for ultra-healthy radiant skin

by Jo Boyden on Nov 10 2020
Is your skin suffering from sensitivity thanks to the constant change in weather? Or are you simply fed up with looking in the mirror and seeing dull, devitalised skin staring back at you? That once radiant complexion you donned in your younger years has diminished even though you swear you are doing all the right things to try and maintain that healthy glow?The good news? There is an almost effortless way to get back that healthy glow of yesteryear and it doesn’t involve the green leaf diet, 2 litres of water a day, or the 9 hours of blissful, undisturbed slumber a night! (please) Cue Phytomer’s NEW Cyfolia range.Using the purest, most effective organic ingredients, the clever scientists at Phytomer have developed an all-natural, all-vegan 3 step program, three essential products to get your glow back, and some….If you are in search of deep hydration, radiance, AND relief I’m telling you this range is for you!The CYFOLIA ORGANIC Radiance Moisturising range provides skin with all the exceptional skincare benefits of CYFOLIA algae, a breakthrough ingredient native to Brittany, France, nicknamed ‘rainbow algae’. Grown and harvested by hand, it is sustainably harvested to limit waste and encourage regrowth and it’s iridescent fronds (or branches if you prefer) have optimal light diffusion which in turn enhances skin with reflective properties that create an intensely radiant or quite simply put “lit from within’ appearance to your complexion, and who doesn’t want that?What's more, the range is certified organic and free of artificial colour & fragrance with packaging made from sugarcane!All three products (a cleanser, exfoliator and moisturiser) work hand in hand to achieve an ultra-healthy complexion while seriously soothing sensitive skin;The super-soft, velvety and creamy Cyfolia Radiance Cleansing Cream is formulated with so many clever ingredients including; the formidable Cyfolia algae, revitalising seawater – oligomer, organic orange water, organic vegetal oils, rose, cedarwood, spiced pink peppercorns, and aloe vera which envelope the skin with a beautiful, fresh fragrance. And on application, this rich cleansing cream quite literally melts into skin to very gently (but also very effectively!) remove makeup, oil, and any impurities.Coupled with exfoliating once a week with the Cyfolia Radiance Exfoliating Cream (featuring two organic gentle exfoliants – argan kernels and pomegranate seeds), the results speak for themselves. Goodbye dull, devitalized skin!And finally, the Cyfolia Hydra-Comforting Radiance Cream (the name says it all really) will become your daily go-to. Thanks to cyfolia algae, orange water, oligomer, and seaside flower, it is super hydrating, soothing, calming, and brightening all rolled into one beautifully silky cream to promote optimal radiance when it’s most needed.Trust me when I say I’ve tried many a product in my 20 years in the industry but this range is one that really has my attention! I might well have only been using the range for 3 weeks but my slightly sensitive, hormonal, and lack-lustre skin is now smooth, calm, and visibly radiant. And who doesn’t love a good compliment especially when it’s about the appearance of your skin, or how young you look! Makes my job all worthwhile!