If shopping for organic food is important to you when you head to the grocery store, you’ll appreciate the growing number of skin care companies incorporating organic botanical ingredients in their products. Beauty brands such as Eminence Organics, jane iredale, Dr. Hauschka and others are harnessing the naturally beneficial powers of plant-based ingredients—think medicinal herbs, floral oils and antioxidant-packed fruit extracts—to power the innovative formulas behind their skin care lines. Follow along as we shine a spotlight on the eco-friendly philosophies, intriguing origin stories and botanical ingredients behind some of our favorite organic botanical skin care lines.

10 skin care brands using organic, botanical ingredients

1. Eminence Organics

Founded in Hungary and now headquartered in Vancouver, this brand is known for its focus on biodynamically-grown organic ingredients. “Eminence is a truly unique operation that’s committed to sustainable farming practices,” says board-certified dermatologist and LovelySkin CEO Dr. Joel Schlessinger, who is also a Mohs surgeon and cosmetic surgeon. “They make their products by hand without high-heat processing to preserve the natural vitamin content of ingredients, which they grow on their certified organic farm.” Located in the Hungarian countryside about 70 miles outside of Budapest, the farm grows the botanical ingredients—lavender, stone crop, pumpkin, peppermint and rhubarb, to name a few—that have inspired the creation of its various skin care collections.

One LovelySkin customer favorite is the Eminence Organics Monoi Age Corrective Night Cream for Face & Neck, which features organic ingredients such as coconut milk, aloe juice, shea butter and sour cherry, along with moisturizing monoi oil, which is made from Tahitian gardenia petals. The brand’s top-selling antioxidant face treatment is Eminence Organics Rosehip Triple C+E Firming Oil, which contains organic oils made from pumpkin, jojoba and rosehip seeds as well as sea buckthorn. If you’re looking to add a hydrating botanical skin care product to your routine, consider Eminence Organics Strawberry Rhubarb Hyaluronic Serum. This plumping hyaluronic acid serum helps guard against moisture loss and gets its nourishing benefits—and pretty pink hue—from organic strawberry and rhubarb juice.

2. COOLA

If it’s organic sun protection you’re after, you’ll love COOLA’s dedication to creating high-quality sunscreens with organic ingredients. COOLA Organic Classic Body Sunscreen is a lightweight lotion that glides onto skin with moisturizing ingredients such as organic buriti fruit oil, raspberry seed oil and safflower seed oil. It provides broad-spectrum protection from both UVA and UVB rays with a combination of chemical UV filters, including 1.75% avobenzone, 5% homosalate, 2% octisalate and 5% octocrylene. Choose from the island-inspired guava mango scent or a fragrance-free formula.

If you prefer a spray format for your sunscreen, COOLA Organic Classic Body Sunscreen Spray SPF 50 is a non-aerosol spray option that features the same moisturizing botanical oils and protects with a similar combination of chemical UV filters, including 2.9% avobenzone, 4% homosalate 4.9% octisalate and 9.5% octocrylene. To protect your part, we love COOLA Organic Scalp & Hair Mist SPF 30. This clear, non-greasy spray helps guard your scalp from sunburn with 2.5% avobenzone, 6% homosalate, 5% octisalate and 7% octocrylene. It also contains organic glycerin for a hydrating boost and bergamot fruit oil for a pleasant citrusy scent.

3. Dr. Hauschka

This German skin care brand derives its inspiration from botanical ingredients, using more than 150 plant varieties in its face and body products. The company values organic, biodynamic farming and many ingredients are even harvested from its medicinal herb garden in Eckwalden, Germany. One of the brand’s first product releases in 1967 was the Dr. Hauschka Rose Day Cream, a nourishing moisturizer made with avocado oil, rosehips and shea butter that has become a noted favorite of celebrities such as Jennifer Lopez.

Dr. Hauschka Soothing Cleansing Milk is a true multitasker. Not only does it work well as a daily cleanser and a makeup remover for all skin types, but skin-protecting ingredients such as jojoba and almond oils make for a great shaving cream as well. Another favorite is Dr. Hauschka Facial Toner, which helps refresh and balance your skin with witch hazel and anthyllis vulneraria flower extract. You can use it after cleansing or to set your makeup for the day.

4. Mad Hippie

The self-proclaimed hippies behind this skin care line are Sam and Dana Stewart, a surf-and swim-loving couple who became interested in botanical skin care after witnessing firsthand the toll that sun exposure was taking on their skin. Because sustainability is also a central tenet, Mad Hippie packages its creams and sunscreens in recyclable sugarcane bioresin tubes and also partners with TerraCycle to offer customers a way to recycle plastic seals and rubber bottle tops from its serums.

Botanical ingredients such as coffee fruit extract, aloe juice and orange peel oil combine in the Mad Hippie Super A Serum, which also features retinol and bakuchiol, which is derived from the Babchi plant, to help smooth fine lines and wrinkles and reduce discoloration. Konjac root, chamomile extract and clary sage work together in the Mad Hippie Vitamin C Serum to balance oil production and reduce redness. Another popular botanical product, Mad Hippie Triple C Night Cream, features organic safflower seed oil, antioxidant-rich cloudberry extract and three forms of vitamin C to help rejuvenate and protect your skin overnight.

5. RMS Beauty

The initials “RMS” belong to makeup artist Rose-Marie Smith, who founded this beauty brand based on a commitment to use raw, organic food-grade ingredients. Organically grown coconut and castor oils and beeswax form the base of many RMS makeup products, such as the RMS Beauty Luminizer, a creamy highlighter balm that you can use to add a touch of radiance to your cheekbones, eyelids, collarbone or shoulders.

RMS also makes botanical skin care products such as the RMS Beauty Kakadu Luxe Cream, which provides long-lasting hydration thanks to organic shea butter, Kakadu plum seed oil and GlowPlex, a proprietary blend of niacinamide and naturally occurring peptides sourced from botanical ingredients such as peas and quinoa seeds. The RMS Beauty ReEvolve Radiance Locking Primer features eggplant extract to improve your skin barrier and vegetable-derived squalane to help support elasticity. In a weeklong consumer study, 83% of users said it visibly smoothed the look of their skin.

6. jane iredale

A pioneer in the mineral makeup industry, this brand is known for its clean formulas and skin-nourishing benefits. Entertainment industry pro and founder Jane Iredale operates her Massachusetts-based company with the guiding principle of “Do no harm to the consumer or the environment.”

In practice, that has translated to initiatives such as creating refillable products to reduce plastic waste and supporting local organic farms in the Berkshires to source botanical ingredients for their skin care hydration sprays. To set your makeup for the day, try jane iredale POMMISST Hydration Spray, which is made with organic ingredients such as aloe, pomegranate seed oil, radish root, olive leaf and rosemary. To soothe redness, try jane iredale Calming Lavender Hydration Spray, which features a formula made with organic lavender oil, sage leaf extract and soothing chamomile.

7. Caudalie

This French brand centers on the skin-saving powers of polyphenols sourced from grapes grown in the vineyards of Bordeaux. Polyphenols are antioxidants that help guard your skin from visible effects of aging caused by oxidative damage from the sun, pollution and other environmental factors.

The brand’s signature product is the Caudalie Beauty Elixir, a multitasking face mist that helps set makeup, smooth fine lines, refresh skin and hydrate on the go. Made from 100% natural-origin ingredients, it contains a finely tuned formula of botanical ingredients, including grape extract, peppermint oil, orange blossom water, rose oil and lemon balm oil. Another top botanical product is Caudalie Vinoclean Grape Water, a moisturizing face mist made from organic grapes that helps support your skin barrier with prebiotics and soothe sensitive skin.

8. Sothys Organics

With its roots in the south-central region of Correze, France, skin care brand Sothys produces this dedicated organic line that’s been certified by Ecocert to contain 95% organic plant ingredients. Eco-conscious packaging is also a focus, with cardboard boxes produced from sustainably managed forests, tamper-proof stickers instead of cellophane and tubes made from recycled plastic.

If you’re looking for a botanical skin care treatment to help reveal softer, smoother skin, try Sothys Organics Skin Radiance Exfoliant. This face scrub contains organic birch sap (known for its moisturizing properties) as well as raspberry seeds and French Camarge rice, which act as gentle physical exfoliants. Botanical ingredients such as organic honeysuckle extract, sunflower oil, shea butter and Carnauba wax combine in the Sothys Organics Multi-Purpose Protective Balm, a soothing skin balm for the whole family, including children as young as six. With the hydration power of a daily moisturizer and the skin-smoothing qualities of a tinted primer, Sothys Organics Hydrating Tinted Care Cream will help prep your skin for makeup application with a natural-looking finish. Organic botanical ingredients such as birch sap, hawthorn floral water and samphire (a succulent-type plant) help boost hydration levels in your skin.

9. Luzern

Founded in New York City, this skin care line is inspired by the old-fashioned farming practices and spa culture of Switzerland and Alpine France. Luzern’s formulas center on organic botanical ingredients sourced from the Swiss Alps, such as edelweiss flower, hyssop and summer lilac. Even the fully recyclable tubes used to package facial cleansers and hand cream are made from sugar cane.

One of the brand’s first launches, Luzern Force De Vie Creme Luxe, has developed a cult following for its melt-on-contact texture and ability to leave skin looking firm and hydrated. For daily cleansing, Luzern L’Essentials Pure Cleansing Gelee contains organic botanical ingredients such as aloe leaf juice, cucumber fruit extract, hyssop extract and orange oil to wash away excess oil and dirt while maintaining your skin’s natural moisture.

10. Juice Beauty

This fruit-forward organic skin care company was born out of founder Karen Behnke’s passion for environmentalism and desire to soothe her own hormonal skin during pregnancy. From stem cell-powered serums to exfoliating peels rich in alpha hydroxy acids, Juice Beauty’s formulas emphasize organic botanical ingredients, such as malic acid-rich apple, nutrient-rich algae and soothing aloe. Products come in recycled plastic containers shipped from Juice Beauty’s solar-powered California headquarters.

Certified organic apple, white grape, lemon, and aloe juices combine in the Juice Beauty Stem Cellular Anti-Wrinkle Moisturizer, which can be applied to your face after cleansing as part of your morning and evening skin care routines. Intended to act as your daily skin “vitamin,” Juice Beauty Antioxidant Serum combats free radical damage and smooths fine lines with peptides, alpha lipoic acid, CoQ10 and organic primrose and rosewood oils. To give your body the benefit of the same organic botanical ingredients, give Juice Beauty Green Apple Firming Body Moisturizer a try. The certified organic ingredients in this smoothing lotion include linseed, borage seed and jojoba seed oils.

Are you curious about organic hair care as well? You can learn more about organic hair products from brands such as Leonor Greyl, Klorane and more on the LovelySkin Blog.