Few natural beauty brands have packaging so iconic that it’s recognisable from more than 20 paces away, but Neal’s Yard Remedies certainly does. Its blue, glass medicinal-like bottles are now so synonymous with the homeopathic company’s premium organic skincare that labels are on the verge of redundancy. But keep your eyes peeled for a few new blue bottles this April, as we anticipate the launch of Neal’s Yard’s NEW Soothing Starflower Collection.
Fragrance-free and dermatologically tested on sensitive skin, this new range has been specially formulated for skin prone to irritation and redness (and let’s face it, this harsh, cold 2010 weather has so far done none of our complexions any favours.) So if you’ve been blighted by sore, inflamed, dried-out skin, this could be just the range for you.
Bonus ingredients include Edelweiss, which acts as a protective barrier against harsh weather and pollutants (as well as reducing redness), and also liquorice, which soothes and hydrates.
However, this particular range’s key ingredient is starflower (also known as borage). Starflower is said to be the highest known plant source of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), a fatty acid more commonly associated with evening primrose oil, but often used in skincare for its anti-inflammatory properties. It helps to strengthen the skin, and serves to protect.
All three products in the Soothing Starflower Collection — Cleansing Milk, Daily Essence, and Daily Moisture — absorb into the skin quickly and effectively leaving no oily residue, and they smell divine too! Watch this space…
I have never seen this brand before i am wondering if it is available in Australia