Health & Beauty
Liquid plastics
Your shampoo is still full of plastic – here’s what you can do about it.
14 September 2023
This article first appeared in our Earth Day 2026 issue of My Green Pod Magazine. Click here to subscribe to our digital edition and get each issue delivered straight to your inbox
Spring has always symbolised fresh starts, and today’s most trusted natural brands reflect that spirit.
Clean beauty is no longer defined by what’s left out but by what’s thoughtfully included: ethically sourced botanicals, low-impact manufacturing and formulations designed to work in harmony with the skin, body and environment.
Eco by Sonya Driver remains one of Australia’s most respected certified-organic tanning and body care brands, built on founder Sonya Driver’s unwavering commitment to toxin-free, cruelty-free skincare. Every product is certified organic, vegan and accredited by Safe Cosmetics Australia and Choose Cruelty Free.
The Serum of Plenty feels especially fitting for spring; it’s a pure, planet-friendly formula that brightens and replenishes like the season itself.
With more than 35 years’ experience in the hair industry, Tabitha James Kraan has redefined natural hair care with her British-made, 100% natural eco-luxe range. Her philosophy is simple: hair thrives when nurtured by nature.
From organic dry shampoos to aromatherapy-infused oils, Tabitha’s products protect both hair health and environmental health. I love the Clean Shampoo and Conditioner; as Tabitha always reminds us, a little goes a long way.
Rhythm of Beauty takes an energetic, seasonally aligned approach to skincare, blending shea butter, aloe, cocoa seed butter, Q10, vitamins A and E and sea buckthorn with flower essences.
The revolutionary face cream uses flower essences to access facial meridians, helping release tension, tiredness and stress – all of which contribute to signs of ageing.
Penny Price Aromatherapy is a family-run brand that has helped make aromatherapy one of the most respected natural approaches to wellbeing.
The Nurture Mobility Lotion is a favourite; it’s a powerful blend of rosemary, sweet marjoram, juniper and lavender essential oils, chosen for their soothing, pain-relieving properties. Designed to ease stiffness, tension and discomfort, this is a gentle, non-greasy way to support movement as we step into spring.
Butterflies Eyecare was founded by optician James and pharmacist Michelle Sutton, whose personal experiences with eye conditions, sensitive skin and hormonal health shaped their mission.
The ultra-moisturising eye serum is a clean, hydrating formula created for those experiencing dryness, irritation or treatment-related sensitivity.
Salt of the Earth’s spray deodorant is a brilliant springtime essential: light, clean and refreshingly simple.
Made with 100% natural mineral salts and botanical ingredients, it offers long-lasting protection without blocking pores or disrupting the skin’s natural balance. The formula is vegan, cruelty free and packaged with sustainability in mind – kind to both skin and planet.
Innopure knows that when the basics are done brilliantly, it makes all the difference. The Vitamin D3 4,000 IU with K2 MK-7 supplement pairs two nutrients: D3 for bones, teeth, muscle function and immune support plus K2 to ensure everything goes where it should.
Free from gluten, dairy, soya and a long list of unnecessary additives, this is clean supplementation at its most effective.
These brands show that natural beauty and nutrition are not seasonal trends but a return to authenticity.
Nominate your favourite natural brands in the 2026 Platinum Awards at imperfectlynatural.com
Your shampoo is still full of plastic – here’s what you can do about it.
Tabitha James Kraan believes great hair is founded on three core principles.
Organic hair pioneer Tabitha James Kraan bags three awards at 2019’s Platinum Awards.
