Natural and Organic Products to Cure Every Skin Care Concern

Juice Beauty’s all-natural cleanser is a top-shelf essential for anyone suffering from acne, uneven texture and tone, sensitivity, or hyperpigmentation. Familiar with all of the above? Consider this your skin savior.

The antioxidant-packed combo of organic lemon, cherry, and red grape juices quells breakouts and deeply clarifies for noticeable results. Dark spots will gradually lighten, bumps and blemishes caused by irritable synthetics will fade, and skin will glow. Better yet, hydrating lemon balm and aloe leaf juice won’t leave you tight and dry. $22; juicebeauty.com.

This rich elixir contains the oil of 1,000 organic roses from Bulgaria’s breathtaking Rose Valley. Thousands of flowers are needed to make just a little bit of essential oil, which is extracted from the rose petal, but the end result is packed with antimicrobial and astringent properties to combat acne and constrict pores and blood vessels. Kypris’s recipe also boosts collagen and cell renewal with vitamins A, C, and E. $225; kyprisbeauty.com.

Hand-harvested from the shores of Patagonia’s El Fin del Mundo region—literally, “The End of the World”—the seaweed in Osea’s organic skincare products is as pure as it gets. In this cleanser, omega 3–packed brown algae and cypress oil help to clear out oil glands, reduce redness, and even skin tone. Rosemary oil quells inflammation, and jojoba oil adds moisture and nourishment. $44; oseamalibu.com.

This super-indulgent shower treatment is like an espresso shot for the skin. A creamy base of butters and oils leave skin deeply hydrated (be sure to pat dry with your towel; don’t rub) while organic, locally roasted coffee and raw sugar gently exfoliate and stimulate blood flow. Inspired by her Italian family’s caffè corretto recipe (coffee, Sambuca, and lemon peel), Palermo Body founder Jessica Morelli infuses each batch with lemon oil for an absolutely delicious scent. $48; palermobody.com.

By now, vitamin C is ubiquitous in the beauty world. The potent antioxidant delivers brighter, clearer, more even skin—so why limit it to your face?  One Love Organic’s body oil, created in collaboration with beauty blogger Elizabeth Dehn, packs a punch with vitamin C and papaya enzymes, which break down dead skin cells for a smoother texture. Use on still-wet skin immediately after showering for the easiest application and a fresh, tropical scent. $58; oneloveorganics.com.

Part of True Botanicals’ new Basics Collection, this hydrating cleanser is ideal for combination skin. The formula’s antioxidant-rich base of green and white teas (rather than water) actively fights against signs of aging and inflammation, and antiseptic oils like frankincense and rose geranium balance sebum and mitigate breakouts. The cleanser’s other hard-working hydrating ingredients—aloe vera to moisturize; camellia oil to break up and slough off dead skin cells—create skin that’s soft, supple, and resilient. $32; truebotanicals.com.

May Lindstrom created her eponymous skincare line from a combination of curiosity and need: She grew up experimenting with natural recipes for her sensitive skin conditions and continues to make her own formulas, including this captivatingly blue beauty balm to calm her eczema and dermatitis. The superlight concentrate contains blue tansy, a floral oil that’s soothing for the skin and mind—in aromatherapy practices, the oil’s sweet scent is used to ease stress and anxiety. Apply it to wet skin and use as needed: as a daily hydrator, a spot treatment, an eye cream, a lip balm, or a meditative aid. $180; maylindstrom.com.

Thin, sensitive skin—due to genetics, sun exposure, or aging—requires especially gentle care: Avoid rough exfoliants and superhot water; always wear SPF; don’t rub or pull. This lightweight blend can also help. It contains chamomile, which is known for its calming effects; when applied to the skin, it works as a vasoconstrictor and tissue regenerator, reducing signs of irritation or broken capillaries. Other oils, including carrot seed and helichrysum, increase cell turnover and plump collagen fibers. $80; tammyfender.com.

A creamy formula made specifically for hypersensitive complexions, the cleanser from this award-winning, London-based brand contains soothing camellia oil, a Japanese favorite packed with omega-9 fatty acids. Rose oil eases dryness and irritation while shea butter and almond oil deeply hydrate, leaving skin incredibly soft. Apply the cream to dry skin and remove with the damp muslin cloth, included in the package. $50; paiskincare.us.

With a silky texture and subtly sweet scent, this pressed serum is not only a pleasure to apply, it has a potent formula that delivers real results. The brand’s namesake ingredient, chia seed oil, is extracted through a patented process to retain its powerful dose of antioxidants and fatty acids. It works alongside astaxanthin—a natural substance that has been shown to be more effective than vitamin C—and a blend of active botanicals for brighter, stronger, smoother skin. Super, indeed. $105; mayachia.com.

As the body’s largest organ, the skin has an immune system all its own, and supporting its health became Karen Ballou’s focus when she founded Immunocologie. The brand’s velvety night cream is formulated to detox skin using glycolic and lactic acids. Magnesium sulfate, or Epsom salt, slows cellular oxidation (aka aging), while baobab oil provides nourishment and gives the cream a light, nutty scent. $195; spacenk.com  

Root Science’s gentle exfoliator, served in a chic (and recyclable) violet glass bottle, comes as a dry, clay-based powder; the absence of water keeps the formula bacteria-free and eliminates the need for preservatives. Just add a few drops (or experiment with other liquids: serums, oils, probiotic-packed yogurts, antibacterial honey) to make a paste. Rice flour and French pink clay exfoliate and draw out impurities; turmeric creates an even, glowing complexion; and hibiscus flower resurfaces skin with alpha hydroxy acids. $60; shoprootscience.com.

Tata Harper’s newest mask, a clarifying mix of natural and plant-derived ingredients, is also its greenest yet. Chlorella, a type of freshwater algae that gives the mask its lush green pigment, is known as a nutrient-dense substance with serious detoxing powers—perfect for summer skin that’s congested by humidity or pollution. Tiny particles of quartz sand provide a gentle physical exfoliation, while a potent alpha hydroxy acid blend of orange, lemon, sugar cane, and sugar maple juices act as a mild chemical peel. $68; tataharper.com.

Each product from African Botanics is crafted in collaboration with local botanists and made from start to finish by residents in South Africa. This gel cleanser boasts two of the most antioxidant-rich oils—Fair Trade marula, which comes from a fruit that contains four times the vitamin C of an orange, and baobab, to fight environmental stressors like pollutants and UV rays. African clay works as a pore decongestant, while green rooibos tea’s anti-allergenic compounds soothe irritated skin. $60; africanbotanics.com.

Part of the brand’s Atmosphériques collection, which is specifically formulated to protect against environmental stressors in urban settings, this hard-working serum from De Mamiel assists the natural healing processes of the skin. Malachite, an emerald-green mineral that fights against free radicals, dismutase, a powerful antioxidant produced naturally in our bodies, and ferulic acid, a vitamin C stabilizer, work together to protect and regenerate damaged skin. $100; demamiel.com.

An everyday formula that hydrates, refines, and protects skin, Dr. Alkaitis’s plant-based toner also acts as an effective after-sun soother. Organic grape alcohol strengthens and balances the pH of skin, while ingredients like chamomile and rosemary quell inflammation. And using a process the brand calls boutique agriculture, Dr. Alkaitis exercises extreme quality control, hand-selecting every grower and making his own extracts himself. $60; alkaitis.com.

After a day in the sun, treat your skin to Naturopathica’s gel cleanser, which contains over 50 percent aloe vera—nature’s best sunburn soother. Not only does it calm irritated skin, the plant’s juices have been shown to repair cells damaged by UVB rays. A trio of natural sugars known as Aquaxyl™ strengthens the epidermal barrier and helps to boost naturally occurring hydration elements in the skin, including It Ingredient hyaluronic acid. $34; naturopathica.com.

Rosehip oil—a superlight substance extracted from the accessory fruit on the rose plant—is known to balance, firm, and brighten skin; Trilogy’s award-winning version takes those effects a step further by introducing its own trademarked antioxidant complex, Rosapene, which uses tomato, cranberry, and acai oils to repair and protect. Looking for real results? According to the brand’s independent clinical study, one-third of participants saw a reduction in fine lines and wrinkles after eight weeks of use, while three-fourths noticed brighter, more even skin tone. $44; trilogyproducts.com.

Not only is the skin around the eyes up to seven times thinner than the rest of the face, but the pores in that area are up to seven times smaller, says Susie Wong. Wong, who oversaw all product formulations for Puristry—a certified organic skincare line quietly launched by retailer Anthropologie in May—manipulated the size of ingredients in this lightweight cream to ensure the deep delivery of active nutrients. The effects are noticeable and satisfying: Caffeine-packed yerba mate stimulates blood circulation for an ever-so-slight tingling and immediate brightening. $48; anthropologie.com.

Radiće founder Jasmine Urzia, who grew up watching her grandmother develop a skincare brand in Italy, sources all the Mediterranean plants—rosemary, lavender, juniper, lemon—in her proprietary recipes from the garden at her family’s country house in Tuscany. In this mask, St. John’s Wort rebuilds skin cells, honey feeds the derma vitamins and lightens dark spots, and a mix of oils and butters deeply hydrates. Use it as a mask, or opt for a thinner layer and apply it as a night cream. $90; radiceapothecary.com.

“If you do only one thing to be proactive about breast cancer, change your deodorant,” says cancer survivor and Violets Are Blue founder Cynthia Besteman. What began as a deeply nourishing line of Beloved products, which are packaged up and donated to women in chemo at New York’s Mt. Sinai Hospital, grew into a second Signature line, including this lemongrass-scented deodorant. Unlike pore-clogging aluminum-laden formulas, this roll-on helps armpits do their job of ridding the body of trace toxins, she says. Don’t let the stink scare you: After two to four weeks on natural deo, any “funk,” as Basteman calls it, will abate. $16; violetsareblueskincare.com.

Underarms are packed with superabsorbent fat cells, sensitive hormone receptors, and breast tissue, all of which could potentially be manipulated by the chemical ingredients in conventional deodorant. Saje’s all-natural spray, which is travel-friendly and especially refreshing in summer’s heat (take it with you to freshen up at the beach), uses mineral salts to absorb any odor and is free of aluminum and parabens, which have been shown to mimic the hormone estrogen, an excess of which can promote the growth of cancer cells. $12.95; saje.com