Over a decade ago, I heard my clients' voices, and one of the most common themes was a deep disappointment in the beauty industry. This disappointment, which is not unfounded, is a sentiment many of us share.
As a woman of 53, a cosmetic scientist, therapist and beauty teacher, I completely understand this frustration. The industry continues to use a vast amount of synthetics, which are often produced from petrol chemicals, even though the full consequence of using them isn't understood. Many products that offer the so-called "fountain of youth" come laced with hidden microplastics, all of these plastics can seal over the skin, clog pores and cause numerous issues both in and on the skin. Research continues to be intensely debated around synthetic types of "anti-ageing products" causing more damage than harm.
No one wants to think of rubbing plastic on the skin (even if the latest TikTok viral highlights cleansing with petroleum jelly as a great idea). Still, alas, many brands continue to use these cheap, toxic, synthetic ingredients to deliver skincare solutions in both high-end and budget products.
Today, there are natural alternative options, and Skin-rg is your local salon brand. Yep, we are Essex-born and bred. Instead of using synthetics, we offer healthier natural options for delivering potent age-reversal benefits to the skin. With Skin-rg, you can take charge of your skin's future and make a positive change.
Since launching in 2011, Skin-rg products have won 116 industry awards. We have been recognised by the Government Innovation Awards and Essex University for our botanical extraction technology, Quanta®. This year, we have won 18 industry awards, including Best British Natural and Organic Brand. Everything we create has built-in age reversal!
So here is your top list of ingredients to avoid the next time you are perusing the beauty aisle or lured by sexy packaging or promises and learn how to take charge of your skin's future.