Beauty buzz Nourishing cleanser

Skin and bodycare products we’re buzzing about.

For on-the-go happy hair

Hark, a non-aerosol dry shampoo that smells yum and does the job. Aotearoad Natural Dry Shampoo, $15, is a must-have summer essential. It comes in paper packaging and Light Hair (lavender + ylang ylang) and Dark Hair (wild orange + cacao) formulations which contain highly absorbent tapioca, corn starch and bamboo stem powder. Camping hair sorted!

Protecting us and the ocean

Formulated by New Zealand medical herbalist, registered nurse and naturopath,

Jules Bright, Earth’s Kitchen Kawakawa & Tamanu SPF50+ Sun

Protection, $38 is non-sticky, water resistant, reef-friendly, BioGro certified, cruelty-free and made in NZ. It’s easily absorbed by the skin, invisible once applied and it smells good, too.

Frizz control

A natural formula that smooths away fly-aways in

an instant, Sukin’s Hydrating Treatment Oil

for hair, $23, is a hydrating concentration of argan, olive and jojoba oils. It can be applied to dry or damp hair. Cruelty-free and 100 per cent vegan.

Sleeping beauty

Evolu’s luxurious plant-oils Active Age-Defence Facial Serum, $65, will nourish your skin while you sleep. An ideal overnight treatment over summer when the skin is more exposed to the elements. Omega-6 fatty acids help reinforce cell membranes, while vitamin-rich bioactives scavenge free radicals and assist the process of skin regeneration.

Friendly for coloured hair

Lust’s luxurious Shampoo Bar, $20, is great for all hair types. Not only is it 100 per cent vegan but it lasts for up to 100 washes and is gentle enough to cleanse while maximising colour retention. It’s made of natural ingredients, which means it’s free from detergents and synthetic fragrances.

Natural acne Remedy

For skin prone to spots and comedones Weleda’s new Blemished Skincare Range is a welcome relief. It works with skin to support and restore sebum levels and reduce the level of bacteria present. Its

Blemished Skin S.O.S Spot Treatment, $19.90, provides an instant calming effect. Formulated with essential oils, blue chamomile, thyme, lavender, plus sulphur to gently dry out the area.

We love a good cleansing oil and Rage Against Chemicals Certified Organic Cleansing Oil, $30, has got our tick. This light and luxurious oil is a beautiful blend of rosehip, camellia, grape seed and manuka, and cleanses the skin without stripping it of its natural oils. The 30ml size is also handy for travelling and the cap comes with a no-spill seal.