Due to its variable climate with cold, icy winter and hot, moist summer, Canada needs skincare products to cater to different demands. Its skin colour and texture require extra care as it possesses dryness, cold winds and extended changes in humidity level. This blog presents the top 10 skincare products from top Canadian skincare brands that heavily focus on natural ingredients and that are useful for good, healthy skin all around the year.
1. Viva Organics – Amaze Exfoliating Gel
This natural exfoliating gel by one of the very few Canadian owned skincare companies formulated with natural fruit enzymes helps to gently remove dead skin cells and promote new skin cell growth. It’s a gentle exfoliator perfect for revitalising tired, dull skin, free from toxins and harsh chemicals—an essential for those enduring the harsh Canadian winters. It is great for all skin types and is free of silicones, parabens, GMOs, sulphates, phthalates, and petrochemicals.
Key Ingredients: Aloe Vera, Pineapple, and Papaya Extracts
Why It Works: Gently removes dead skin cells without stripping away moisture.
2. Graydon Skincare – Fullmoon Serum
Graydon Skincare is where beauty is in the bottle. Natural and plant-powered skincare solutions that are proven in performance. Our Fullmoon Serum is packed with peptides, vitamins, and botanical extracts to hydrate and help turn back time. Perfect for regulating and revitalising skin that has been damaged
Key Ingredients: Botanical Collagen, Hyaluronic Acid
Why It Works: Provides hydration while minimising the appearance of fine lines.
3. Consonant Skincare – HydrExtreme
Contrary to many other products, Consonant Skincare’s HydrExtreme is an ultra-hydrating serum that gives the skin moisture for a considerably longer period. It is indeed a natural formula for all those living across Canada delights. Appropriate for all skin tones in Canada especially for dry skin in chilly winter months.
Key Ingredients: Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide
Why It Works: Deeply hydrates and soothes the skin, ensuring a plump, youthful look.
4. Sappho New Paradigm – CC Cream
This Sappho New Paradigm colour-correcting (CC) tinted moisturiser comes with a natural mineral sunscreen and offers a little coverage and glow for everyday use. This cream is designed for those seeking a natural, radiant complexion, offering a custom match with light coverage and a dewy finish, perfect for Canadian skin tones. Colour corrects and protects your skin from environmental damage.
Key Ingredients: Coconut Oil, Aloe Vera, Licorice Extract
Why It Works: Provides coverage while hydrating and evening out skin tone.
5. Wildcraft Skincare – Calm Face Serum
Wildcraft Skincare’s Calm Face Serum is a godsend for sensitive skin. Made with all organic and natural ingredients, it is ideal for reducing inflammation and redness. Protect it with a drop of Calm Face Serum and it becomes an excellent revitaliser and reliever of irritation from the harsh Canadian climate.
Key Ingredients: Chamomile, Lavender, and Frankincense
Why It Works: Calms irritated skin and reduces redness while providing moisture.
6. The Green Beaver – Boreal Face Cream
The Green Beaver is one of the natural skincare brands with the highest market share in Canada. The Boreal Face Cream, for example, is designed for the extreme Canadian environment providing the user with Intense hydration and natural oils elements.
Key Ingredients: Labrador Tea, Shea Butter
Why It Works: Locks in moisture and protects against environmental stressors.
7. Cocoon Apothecary – Rosey Cheeks Facial Cream
Cocoon Apothecary makes eco-luxe natural skin products. Its Rosey Cheeks Facial Cream is designed to nourish sensitive, dry skin, and definitely comes in handy during Canadian winters. It goes on lightly and quickly absorbs so that my face doesn’t feel ‘slimy’ and copious.
Key Ingredients: Rosehip Oil, Aloe Vera
Why It Works: Helps repair dry and damaged skin, leaving it smooth and refreshed.
8. Boreal Folk Apothecary – Northern Sagebrush Face Cream
THANKS TO BOREAL FOLK APOTHECARY, a new Canadian formula that goes to work right away on dry flaky skin with a northern blend of Sagebrush blended with other natural ingredients in this healing face cream. The earthy tone and scent give a touch of the wilderness to your everyday skin routine!
Key Ingredients: Sagebrush, Sweet Almond Oil
Why It Works: Moisturizes deeply and helps heal winter-damaged skin.
9. Nena Skincare – Glacial Oceanic Clay Mask
Nena Skincare’s Glacial Oceanic ClayMask, originally from the west coast of Canada, is chock full of minerals and is detoxifying for the skin. It is only fitting that a Canadawide mask deals with every season and Canadian skin hues from pale white to deep brown. Both the mix and the end product are simply fabulous, really! To enhance your skin, this clay relishes in oil and draws out impurities, leaving it soft, supple, and vibrant with healthy minerals.
Key Ingredients: Glacial Oceanic Clay
Why It Works: Detoxifies, nourishes, and balances oil production.
10. Herbivore Botanicals – Phoenix Facial Oil
With no Canadian monopoly, Herbivore Botanicals’ Phoenix Facial Oil is much beloved among this country’s skincare blogs and works wonders with dull or dry skin for a glowing effect that lasts all day. Suitable for use after cold-weather exposure.
Key Ingredients: Rosehip Oil, Chia Seed Oil
Rebalancing and hydrating, why does it work?
Keeps your skin looking young and gorgeous by delivering deep hydration and anti-ageing benefits.
Whether you wrestle with the cold Canadian winters or rejoice in the summer sun, Canadian skincare brands are using products to soothe and treat without sacrificing natural care. With hydrating serums and soothing creams, consumers of all skin tones and needs have a variety of products to choose from to help you get the glowing skin you deserve. The true secret to beautiful skin all starts with your product choice – it has to condition your skin without compromising the planet.
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