The Organic Skin Co. – The Good Oil, Honeysuckle and Turmeric Oil

The unique packaging is an instant stand-out, and leaves a positive feeling whilst communicating the brand’s values. Bravo! I love the anti-inflammatory and calming ingredients (turmeric and calendula) as well as the fact that this oil is cold-pressed.

The Fair For Life program, and their support of international underprivileged communities such as the One Product One Tree program in India is also impressive. I also appreciate their focus on ethical and sustainable packaging (particularly the biodegradability and recyclability factor that seems consistent and evident in the little details of their packaging).

–Neha Hobson

This face oil has turmeric in it, giving it an exotic yellow glow. It feels amazing between the fingers and even better when you rub it into your skin. The fact that they’ve used cold-pressed organic oils is a big plus. After using it for a few days, my skin feels super soft and hydrated.

I’m really impressed with this brand’s commitment to producing and sourcing ethically. It’s wonderful to know that purchasing this product directly supports communities in India. I am also very impressed with the brand’s commitment to being sustainable, especially in terms of packaging.

–Emma Freeman

The whole unboxing gives a very (sustainable) luxe day spa vibe and I’m all for it. The box is very unique and I’ve never seen something similar, so that really stood out. The fact that it has “you just planted one tree” written on the box followed by a glass jar with a bamboo lid also tells me straight away that the brand cares. The oil is very scented (in a good way) and light to apply.

I love that the website has a running banner above the fold that is rolling with the brands sustainability wins – biodegradable, recycled and upcycled packaging, organic etc. These are not just buzz words either, I go on to learn their retail boxes are printed in vegetable ink on FSC card, while their direct-to-consumer packaging is offered in compostable, eco-pulp outer shells. They use PCR aluminium tubes made from 95% post-consumer recycled aluminium and 5% post-industrial recycled materials, as well as recyclable and upcyclable glass jars. Biodegradable bamboo caps and tube keys are also used in their packaging and the bamboo caps separate from the PCR plastic screw-on lids to avoid the use of toxic glues. I also love that they have a ‘One Product, One Tree’ initiative in partnership with Eden Reforestation, in which they plant one tree for every product sold.

–Lee Sutherland