Janey Loves Earth Day 2025

This article first appeared in our Earth Day 2025 issue of My Green Pod Magazine, published 22 April. Click here to subscribe to our digital edition and get each issue delivered straight to your inbox

Earth Day, celebrated annually on 22 April, is a global call to action for protecting our planet.

This year, as we reflect on the strides made and the challenges ahead, it’s vital to recognise the impact of our choices on the environment – especially when it comes to the products we use daily.

Opting for natural, sustainable alternatives is one way we can all contribute to a healthier planet, and the clean beauty movement is thankfully leading the way.

Conventional beauty and household products often contain synthetic chemicals, artificial fragrances and environmentally harmful ingredients.

These not only affect our health but also contribute to pollution, both during production and when they wash down our drains.

By choosing natural and sustainably sourced products, we reduce our ecological footprint, support ethical practices and encourage industries to adopt greener standards.

Natural products are not only kinder to the Earth but also gentler on our bodies. With plant-based ingredients, fewer toxins and biodegradable formulations, they align with the principles of Earth Day: harmony with nature and responsible stewardship of resources.

Here are a few standout products I’ve discovered on my journey with natural beauty and wellness.

Protect weather-beaten skin

An award-winning formula since 1926, the iconic Weleda Skin Food is an ultra-rich cream that’s packed with extracts of pansy, chamomile and calendula.

It soothes and nourishes dry, rough skin, locking in hydration for a healthy glow. It’s no surprise that Skin Food is a go-to product for makeup artists and celebrities.

If you want real luxury then treat yourself to the multi-award winning moisturising range from Atlantis Skincare. These products combine the uniqueness of effective natural ingredients, healing essential oils and the power of spiritual colour psychology to help your body return to balance and wellbeing.

Moisturise – even your hair!

Tabitha James Kraan’s Scented Organic Hair Oil is a must-have for eco conscious haircare. Her products are crafted with certified organic ingredients; they’re free from synthetic chemicals and designed to nourish the scalp and hair naturally.

Beyond their performance, these products showcase the importance of reducing chemical waste and embracing sustainable beauty, in a beautifully luxurious way.

Ease the aches and pains

Penny Price Aromatherapy’s fantastic Nurture Mobility Lotion is a powerful and non-greasy blend of rosemary, sweet marjoram, juniper and lavender essential oils, chosen for their natural pain-relieving properties.

The lotion is designed to help enhance mobility and alleviate discomfort – from morning stiffness to pain and tension.

A gift for the guys…

All Handmade Naturals’ products are made in its dedicated workshop, where ingredients are weighed, products are blended and jars are filled and labelled.

They contain nothing but pure, natural ingredients. Alongside a huge range of skincare and beauty, Handmade Naturals has great products for men.

Small changes, big impact

Switching to natural products might seem like a small step, but collectively these choices add up to a significant positive impact on the planet.

Every purchase supports brands committed to sustainability and encourages the broader industry to adopt greener practices.

This Earth Day, let’s recommit to making mindful choices. By supporting natural products we’re not just prioritising our wellbeing – we’re also actively investing in the health of the planet.