When you run out of your facial moisturizer, the next day’s plan includes a quick stop at Rossmann, where you mechanically head to the skincare aisle to grab the cream you’ve been using for months, maybe even years. You haven’t thought about its ingredients in a long time. You trust the popular brand and the label’s glowing claims. All your visits to the drugstore go just like this—quick and automatic. And there’s nothing wrong with that! Most of us do the same. Today, however, we want to encourage you to step out of this cosmetic comfort zone—especially if you’ve started consciously seeking information about healthy skincare and how to switch to a skincare diet. Minimalist skincare means cutting out most of the products you’ve been using so your skin can take a break from absorbing too many substances, breathe, and regain strength. The products you keep during this skincare detox should provide your skin only with what it truly needs. We encourage you, then, to choose cosmetics that are as natural as possible.
The question that probably comes to your mind now is – what exactly are natural cosmetics? These are cosmetic products made from plant-based or mineral ingredients. They are often referred to as biocosmetics or labeled as "eco cosmetics." They rely on essential oils, oils, herbal extracts, and do not contain animal-derived ingredients nor are they tested on animals. They often have shorter shelf lives because they don’t contain strong preservatives. We recommend that during your cosmetic detox, you mainly use natural cosmetics for your face and body. And here’s some great news for you: in our country, you’ll find many excellent brands producing healthy and affordable natural cosmetics. Here are a few of them.
Ecology in Fashion - Discover Natural Cosmetics Made in Poland
Pat&Rub This is one of the first Polish brands to produce natural cosmetics. Over a decade ago, Kinga Rusin, a journalist known for her commitment to environmental protection and natural skincare, introduced them to the Polish market. Pat&Rub offers everything you need—day and night face creams, body lotions, shampoos, and even products for children. All are based on eco-friendly, natural ingredients sourced from around the world. Pat&Rub cosmetics aren't cheap, but it's worth paying a bit more for products packed with natural goodness. Natural cosmetics from Resibo We have mentioned it many times on the blog. We openly admit that we appreciate the amazing ingredients in their products and the beautifully designed packaging. Resibo cosmetics are a treat for the mind and body, and they come at affordable prices that most of us can comfortably afford. The brand's founder, Ewelina Kwit-Betlej, draws inspiration from the world of plants—their impact on human health, beauty, and well-being.
During a skincare diet, would you prefer to completely stop using cleansing products? It's simple. Invest in glove GLOVThanks to which washing your face has never been so easy. This reusable glove, made of soft microfibers, replaces 5 cosmetics – micellar water, facial cleanser, scrub, toner, and cotton pads are now unnecessary. When soaked in warm water, it effectively and thoroughly removes makeup and impurities accumulated on your face throughout the day. The GLOV glove will last you up to 3 months of daily use. After that, you can repurpose it, for example, as a dust cloth. If this isn’t eco-friendly, we don’t know what is! :)
Korean cosmetics - what is the secret behind their fame?
After analyzing the Polish market, it's worth noting the origins of the skincare diet trend. Korean cosmetics have been making waves in Europe for quite some time. Their popularity grew especially with the rise of the 10-step skincare routine craze. It was Korean women who first noticed that their complex beauty regimen could have side effects, such as irritated, dry, and dull skin. However, thanks to their natural ingredients, Korean cosmetics are also suitable for a minimalist skincare approach. But first, let's answer the question: what exactly is behind their phenomenon?
Korean cosmetics (like all Asian cosmetics) contain a higher concentration of exotic nutrients that are still hard to find in our local products. Their natural ingredients and unique properties make them especially popular among European women. You can find a wide selection of Korean cosmetics in the online storeOne of the more popular Korean brands is the brand Banila Co and its international bestseller, the sorbet cleansing oil. Packaged in beautiful, pastel-colored containers (each color designed for a different skin type), it has an equally lovely formula packed with vitamins C and E. It contains no artificial dyes, alcohol, parabens, or mineral oil. Its texture starts as a solid and transforms into a milky fluid upon contact with the skin. Cosmetics from TonyMoly You can recognize them by their charming, playful packaging – the serum is packaged in a panda bear, the masks come in egg-shaped containers, and the lip balms look like real, juicy fruits. TonyMoly is a kawaii-style brand whose products perfectly blend the latest technology, natural ingredients, and originality. If there’s still a little girl inside you who loves to find joy in cute things, this is definitely the beauty brand for you.
Homemade, natural cosmetics – how the DIY trend will affect your skin
Did you love playing little chemist as a child, mixing different products to create pastes and gooey mixtures of various textures? Use that childhood curiosity in your adult life and make your own natural cosmetics—in the comfort of your own bathroom and kitchen. Your home is a treasure trove of natural ingredients you can “whip up” into fantastic, nourishing concoctions we’ve already written about. in one of the articles about the skincare diet trend. You can take your DIY homemade cosmetics to the next level with professional ingredients, which you can purchase, for example, at in the online storeThis site is a treasure trove of various cosmetic ingredients, such as herbal oils, hydrosols, plant extracts, and even hydroxy acids. Don’t worry about being left without guidance. At ZrobSobieKrem.pl, you’ll also find numerous recipes that you can easily recreate at home yourself.
Mineral cosmetics – makeup in the skincare diet style
Skincare products are not the only items you apply to your face. If you wear makeup every day, you’re layering on various substances that your skin inevitably absorbs. We’re not encouraging you to give up makeup. We know that for many of us, it’s an essential part of daily life (oh, that face-slimming bronzer). However, it’s worth reconsidering the colored cosmetics you use and turning your attention to… mineral makeup. Mineral makeup consists of colored cosmetics made from a small number of gentle, purely mineral ingredients like iron oxide, zinc oxide, mica, and titanium dioxide. Mineral cosmetics contain no unwanted substances—no waxes, oils, preservatives, or fragrances. It’s nature itself arranged into a colorful form.
Mineral cosmetics are also valued by professional makeup artists. Marta Podbielska, makeup artist and makeup designer, praises their additional skincare factor for our complexion:
"There's a lot of talk about minerals and mineral cosmetics these days. Their advantage over traditional makeup lies in the fact that, beyond the visual effect, they provide your skin with extra care. They contain, among other things, zinc oxide, which has antibacterial properties.".
One of Marta's favorite mineral brands is a Polish brand Annabelle MineralsThese are mineral cosmetics that are 100% natural, contain UVA and UVB filters, and consist of only 4 ingredients. Mica provides a radiant effect, zinc oxide mattifies your skin, titanium dioxide offers excellent coverage, and ultramarine adds your favorite color to eyeshadows. Skincare in the spirit of a skincare diet is actually very simple. Focus not only on limiting the number of products you use but also on their ingredients. Choose natural cosmetics with a short INCI list, and enhance your beauty with minerals. We guarantee your skin will thank you for the effort.
