Popular Q&A's for Natural Skincare

1. What are the benefits of using natural skincare?

Natural skincare harnesses the power of nature and green science to nourish, protect and address the unique needs of your skin. With products formulated with botanical extracts grown in organic soil, rich in vitamins, essential fatty acids and antioxidants. By avoiding petrochemicals, mineral oils and harsh preservatives natural skincare promotes healthy, radiant skin.

2. Is natural skincare as effective as traditional mainstream products?

Absolutely! natural skincare has come a long way in the last 15 years, with organic brands providing high-performance formulas using plant based actives like mushroom peptides, plant stem cells and even plant based retinol alternatives like Bakuchiol to deliver visible results. 

3. How do I switch my current skincare to natural alternatives? 

Switching to a natural skincare routine doesn't have to be overwhelming. Instead of overhauling everything at once, simply replace each product with a natural alternative as it runs out. This gradual approach allows your skin to adjust while you explore new brands and discover what works best for you. Focus on finding natural versions of your must-haves, like cleansers, moisturisers, and sunscreens. And remember, I'm always here to help! If you need personalised recommendations or help with anything, reach out anytime.

4. What makes Clean Nectarine different to other natural beauty stores?

Clean Nectarine is a new store, created by me (Irene Falcone) to replace my original store (Nourished Life). When I sold nourished Life in 2017, the new owners started adding products to the store that didn't comply with my ingredients policy, years later there was still a gap in the market for a super strict, trustworthy one stop toxin-free store, and Woolah! I'm back!

5. What specific ingredients do you avoid that I might find in other "natural" skincare stores?

We go above and beyond typical natural standards. Our strict "NO" list bans many questionable ingredients often found in other "natural" skincare products, including Phenoxyethanol and Silicones. We meticulously check every product label, so you might notice we don't always stock a brand's full range (eg. Antipodes, Andalou Naturals, Ethical Zinc, Acure and Heritage Store). This is because some items in their range contain ingredients that don't comply with our strict policy.