The Sustainable Skincare Brand We Love

CREATED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH URBAN VEDA

The Background

Designed with Ayurvedic principles in mind, Sheilesh Shah founded the Urban Veda range in 2013. Rather than acting as ‘quick fixes’, the products offer long-term results and healthier-looking skin over time. Prevention, rather than cure, is at the heart of the range; and the formulas are silky, hydrating and suitable for all skin types. Plus, it’s often applauded for its use of antioxidants, which not only combat the effects of pollution – something city dwellers will be more than familiar with – but also tackle dullness, inflammation and breakouts. 

Sustainable Ethos

It’s safe to say Urban Veda has long been ahead of the sustainability curve. Everything is certified vegan and uses only the highest quality and concentration of natural ingredients. Plus, all the packaging is 100% recyclable, so you never have any of that throwaway guilt. Going one step further, Urban Veda’s Carbon Negative initiative means it now offsets all shipping carbon emissions by planting trees, as well as one tree planted for every order – plus, the company calculates its employees’ annual greenhouse gas emissions, then also offsets these carbon footprints to ensure it’s running a carbon negative team.

Ingredients That Yield Results

Everything in the range is formulated using Ayurvedic herbs, flowers and fruits, as well as multivitamins and science-backed actives proven to maintain skin’s natural balance. There are plenty of omega-rich bio-oils included for smoother, plumper skin. Meanwhile, natural ingredients like neem oil – an Indian ingredient known for its antiseptic properties – is ideal for those prone to blemishes or excess oiliness.