Joanna Evans rounds up new and noteworthy finds in the world of natural health, beauty, home and wellness.
Green People, One Balm, £20 (1 fl oz/30 mL)
Organic skincare brand Green People has just launched a multitasking beauty balm they say is the first in the UK to be packaged in a 100 percent biodegradable pot.
Made from wood and plant polymers that degrade in soil after use, the innovative little pot is part of the company’s promise to reduce single-use plastic packaging by 2022.
The balm itself is a blend of nourishing and reparative plant oils including rosehip, jojoba and pomegranate plus healing essential oils of frankincense and myrrh. Use it for cleansing your face, easing dry skin, caring for your cuticles and lots more.
One Balm is currently only available from the UK company’s online shop, but you can check out a range of Green People products available worldwide with free shipping at www.feelunique.com.
Wunder Workshop, Golden Turmeric Honey, £4.99 (4.2 oz/120 g)
Verdant Kitchen, Turmeric Infused Honey, $5.99 (2.8 oz/79 g)
Honey is more effective than standard treatments for coughs and colds such as antibiotics and over-the-counter medicines, a new study has found.1 So make sure you have a pot of honey on standby this winter in case symptoms strike. For added benefits, try a honey blended with anti-inflammatory turmeric, such as Wunder Workshop’s Golden Turmeric Honey, available in the UK, or Verdant Kitchen’s Turmeric Infused Honey, available in the US. You can eat it straight from the spoon or add it to hot water with some lemon juice to make a soothing drink.
Natures Plus, Collagen Peptides, $21.21/£27.95 (0.65 lb/294 g, 28 servings)
US: www.iherb.com UK: www.amazon.co.uk
New from Natures Plus, Collagen Peptides is claimed to be the only collagen product on the market containing all six of the major collagen types: I, II, III, IV, V and X. Collagen is one of the key building blocks of bones, skin, muscles, tendons and ligaments, but the body’s production of it starts to diminish from around the age of 18. Collagen supplements have therefore become a popular antiaging supplement, and studies suggest they can improve skin elasticity, hydration and wrinkling,2 and even symptoms of osteoarthritis.3
Natures Plus Collagen is sourced from grass-fed beef, wild-caught cod, cage-free chicken and eggshell membrane and can be taken with water, juice, hot drinks
or broth.
Viridian, Astaxanthin, $27.86/£20.90 (30 capsules)
Viridian has just added astaxanthin to its brilliant range of pure, filler-free supplements. A dark red pigment produced by microscopic algae, ‘super antioxidant’ astaxanthin may be helpful for a variety of health conditions, from poor eyesight to aging skin to dementia.
Viridian Astaxanthin is derived from the richest natural source of freshwater microalgae (Haematococcus pluvialis), grown using natural light in an ideal climate, and formulated in a base of marigold flower, which is naturally high in the carotenoids lutein, zeaxanthin and meso-zeaxanthin.
Each vegan capsule provides 4 mg astaxanthin and there are absolutely no additives, fillers or binders.
If wearing a face mask is causing your skin to break out—a problem now dubbed ‘maskne’—check out these all-natural anti-pimple products. And if you’re using a reusable mask, don’t forget to wash it, ideally daily and with a natural detergent.
Pai, All Becomes Clear Copaiba & Zinc Blemish Serum, $69/£39 (1 fl oz/30 mL)
US: www.paiskincare.us
UK: www.paiskincare.com
Suitable for sensitive skin, this balancing serum contains antibacterial zinc to reduce sebum and blackheads and soothing copaiba, kukui, andiroba and acai oils to improve the condition of the skin. It’s 60 percent organic and free of irritating ingredients.
Odylique, Spot-On Serum, $16/£16 (2 fl oz/60 mL)
US: www.odylique.com
UK: www.odylique.co.uk
This 95 percent organic serum contains proven acne-fighter tea tree oil along with moisturizing olive and coconut oils and anti-inflammatory calendula extract. Apply the targeted treatment to affected areas two to four times a day.
Odacite, Black Mint Cleanser, $39/£39 (3.4 fl oz/100 mL)
This gel formula purifies and deep cleans the skin without harsh chemicals. Star ingredients include activated charcoal, Rhassoul clay and peppermint and tea tree essential oils. It’s ideal for use after a day of mask wearing.
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BMJ Evid Based Med, 2020; bmjebm-2020-111336 |
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Nutrient, 2018; 10: 826 |
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Int Orthop, 2019; 43: 531–8 |
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Ophthalmology, 2008; 115: 324–33.e2; Carotenoid Sci, 2006; 10: 91–5; J Clin Biochem Nutr, 2009; 44: 280–4 |
