Earth-Friendly Skin Care Goes Raw

Posted Friday, April 22, 2011 by Brenna Fisher, Contributing Writer

We know it's Earth Day here in the United States, but that doesn't mean we can't talk about a cool eco-ethical, allergen-free line from across the pond. Created by Clare Eluka, who suffered from wheat, dairy, gluten and sugar allergies, Raw Skin Foods is a natural, vegan skin-care brand focusing entirely on fruit and vegetable butters, floral waters and essential oils. You'll see ingredients like mango and coco butter and rice bran and ylang ylang oils incorporated into different lines designed for different skin types. There's even Wipe Out Wrinkles (WOW) collection made with avocado butter, grape seed oil and clary sage essential oil to moisturize, even out skin tone and reduce inflammation.

Plus, you can feel good about supporting Raw Skin Foods. The British company sources sustainable ingredients from local co-ops, and the packaging for the line is made from biodegradable PET plastic. Raw Skin Foods also subscribes to a green chemistry philosophy, meaning they strive to use raw materials efficiently, eliminate use of hazardous materials and reduce their environmental impact.

And the next time you cross the pond, you can visit the Raw Skin Food Spa in Knightsbridge for a truly nourishing facial.