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This article first appeared in our Organic September 2025 issue of My Green Pod Magazine. Click here to subscribe to our digital edition and get each issue delivered straight to your inbox
Organic September arrives with a gentle shift in pace and a natural call to reset.
After the wildness of summer and before the cocoon of winter, this in-between season offers an opportunity to realign – body, mind and planet.
Whether it’s reassessing routines, simplifying skincare or choosing nourishment with intention, a conscious approach to the everyday becomes more vital than ever.
Fortunately, many brands (check out mygreenpod.com) are now proving that we can make natural, ethical choices without losing the feeling of luxury.
From skincare crafted with soul to supplements rooted in science and compassion, here are a few standout names – all shortlisted for the Platinum Awards – that are embracing the deeper meaning of wellbeing.
Tribe517 is a perfect example of nature-led simplicity done beautifully.
Its balms, butters and oils are handcrafted with raw, unrefined ingredients free from fillers, fragrance and fuss.
This is a brand that honours skin for what it is, not what it should be. Products like its Pro Vegan Collagen Cream offer a grounding ritual that reconnects you to your skin just as nature intended.
The conversation around beauty is also expanding to what happens inside the body, not just on the surface.
Rejuvenated is a pioneer in the realm of nutritional beauty; its collagen -based formulas and antioxidant-rich supplements are rooted in cellular health.
Try the Cellular Calm Complex, which bridges the gap between nourishment and glow, and you’ll find that real radiance starts deep within.
Echoing this inside-out approach is Viridian Nutrition, often described as the ethical vitamin company.
This brand leads with integrity, making commitments that go way beyond clean formulations. It uses 100% recyclable packaging and no animal testing.
In addition to great supplements – from immune support to gut health – Viridian has some wonderful skincare products, including the Organic Repair 5 Serum.
Good digestive health is key in the relationship between inner and outer beauty.
Just For Tummies, founded by digestive health expert Linda Booth, offers targeted support through carefully formulated supplements, from live cultures to digestive enzymes (which I’d highly recommend). It has a very relatable approach to gut health.
When it comes to holistic healing, few do it with the care and clinical know-how of Penny Price Aromatherapy.
Backed by over 30 years of expertise, this family-run brand’s essential oils and wellness blends are ethically sourced and formulated with professional therapists in mind.
Shortlisted in the Platinum Awards is the luxurious (yet affordable) Facial Massage Oil.
If you’re leaning into the restorative power of plants, Nature Provides brings ancient remedies into the now.
Its range, centred around wild-crafted shilajit and other adaptogens, honours natural wisdom backed by modern insight.
Its wonderfully named Mountain Blood is said to balance hormones and boost skin elasticity.
September isn’t about starting again, it’s about coming back to what matters.
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