Plant-based skincare from Cornwall’s top producers
Long summer days are here, and at this mid-point in the year the calendar is jam-packed with projects and plans, parties and trips, work commitments, and school events for the parents amongst us. The pace of life seems to have stepped up from a power walk to a sprint, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the enormity of the daily to-do list.
Self-care tends to be pushed aside as the hours run away with us, and moments to ourselves become a rarity. But it doesn’t have to be that way – and we can look after our personal wellbeing by carving out time to simply slow down and calm our minds. This could be a mindful moment in the evening, like treating yourself to a relaxing bath or enjoying a new pamper product.
Shop Cornish has handpicked 10 mood-boosting, plant-based skincare products from our Health, Beauty, and Wellbeing range that will soothe, restore, and prepare you for a blissful night’s sleep.
And breathe…
Ease aching limbs with a sprinkle of Bloomtown’s ‘The Hedgerow’ Pink Himalayan Salt Soak – added to your bath water. Unwind with the sweet scent of blackberry and honeysuckle – and let this mineral-rich bath salt take away the stresses of your day. Made in Bloomtown’s Cornish workshop from 100% vegan and cruelty-free ingredients, it’s reassuring to know that all Bloomtown products are palm oil-free, helping to protect rainforests for future generations.
Stir the senses with a bar of Cornish Summer from Wild Cornish Soap. This seasonal release is handmade using the traditional cold-press method and is packed full of exquisite ingredients to relax the body and mind. Creamy organic coconut milk is blended with neroli and sandalwood to aid skin regeneration. Each bar is also naturally coloured with annatto powder and French pink clay, making this soap a thing of beauty in your bathroom!
Continuing the theme of plastic-free products – Sapooni (meaning soap in Greek) has created a luxurious Shampoo Bar with Seaweed Extract. Handmade in the Fowey Estuary, this award-winning, artisan producer uses only plant-based ingredients and promises no nasties. Containing hand-harvested, nutrient-rich seaweed extract – this shampoo bar is a naturally effective way to cleanse and infuse goodness into your hair. The brand exclusively uses recyclable and biodegradable packaging, making it a smart choice for the environment.
Nurture the skin with plant-based skincare
You’d be hard pushed to find a more affordable and skin-friendly face cream than the Rejuvenate Face Moisturiser from B Skincare. Made by a small team on the edge of Bodmin Moor, this super-rich, yet non-greasy moisturiser contains detoxifying carrot seed oil, healing calendula, and nourishing honey. B Skincare has perfected recipes that use 100% natural ingredients and no palm oil. A fun fact is that they have also developed creams for The Eden Project and the Lost Gardens of Heligan, reflecting the plants grown at both botanical centres.
Feed your skin with Essential Cream’s – Avocado & Jojoba Replenishing Moisturiser for hands and body. Handmade in a small village in the Cornish countryside, this calming, plant-based skincare cream is ideal for sensitive skin and is free of perfumes and harsh chemicals.
Stay fresh with Scence’s Pure Deodorant Balm. This award-winning, effective deodorant is freshly made with all-natural, vegan ingredients. It contains magnesium to deodorise and organic arrowroot to absorb moisture, whilst also caring for your skin. Cruelty-free and packaged in 100% recyclable and compostable tubes – what’s not to love!
For the gents
Lather up with a bar of Pink Grapefruit, Lemongrass & Cedarwood Shaving Soap from Kelsey Cornish. Made with skin-loving oils and butters, plus heavenly essential oils – this shaving soap lubricates the skin whilst shaving and leaves the face feeling soft and smooth. It comes in a compact, refillable metal tin, so you can take it on your travels – just don’t forget your shaving brush!
Ease hot, tired feet after a busy day, with B Skincare’s Peppermint Foot Cream. Cooling, anti-bacterial tea tree, relaxing lavender essential oils, and nourishing beeswax combine to melt away stresses and strains.
Make it a ritual
Add a stress-busting head, neck, and shoulder massage to your evening routine with Trelonk’s Headstrong #4 Topical Oil Blend – an advanced massage oil designed to help reduce the feelings of stress and anxiety. This oil is created with crops cultivated on the Trelonk estate in South Cornwall – and is scientifically proven to balance the mind and emotions with uplifting ingredients like ylang ylang, eucalyptus, and bergamot.
Unwind with a Blue Clay Face Mask from Bloomtown. Handcrafted in Cornwall, this hydrating, vegan mask contains blue bentonite clay, indigo leaf, and non-drying plant glycerine. Eco-friendly applicator brushes are also available, making mask application a breeze.
For all of these plant-based skincare products and much more – visit the Health, Beauty & Wellbeing Shop at Shop Cornish.