At least occasionally, we like to switch up our regular cleanser for a cleansing oil. Other women we know, meanwhile, love to use them every night. But whether you’re an occasional user or a near-religious devotee, this is a great find, particular for those of you who don’t always get on with essential oils. (We find that those tend to feature heavily in cleansing oils, but Wildefruit’s offering is ‘free from’.)

Brilliant for melting make-up, ideal even for sensitive skins, Wildefruit’s luscious cleansing oil also has something else big going for it. At least 50% of this new zero-waste skincare line’s products are sourced from upcycled food waste – in this case, ingredients include oils of apricot kernel, rice bran, raspberry seed, moringa and grapeseed (although Wildefruit don’t specify which of those happen to be upcycled, in this instance).

This exciting Stroud-based start-up’s other eco-virtues include:

• Products are zero-waste – every part of the plant is used in some way

• 100% palm oil- and mineral oil-free

• Upcycled (see above) at a minimum level of 50%

• Vegan-friendly-certified and cruelty-free

• Packaging is glass or aluminium, both easily recyclable

• Shipping materials are made from renewable and fully compostable materials.

And last but absolutely not least, skincare available either with a reusable pump or pipette, or as a refill option – and in the case of the cleansing oil, you can order it with a bamboo face cloth, or not.

We predict that upcycled ingredients are going to be a HUGE trend in 2023 – even fine fragrance is getting in on the act, with upcycled rose petals appearing in many perfumes. But we still take our hat – or perhaps, bathcap – off to any brand that is going the extra mile to minimise waste in this way.  

£22 for 100ml (£20 for refill) – buy here

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