With summer here, your skincare routine will have to change. The harsh sun, pollution and dry air can do a lot of damage to the texture of your skin. So you need good products, free from chemicals and other harmful toxins, as part of your summer skincare kit.

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All About Eve recently started a unique movement to promote small businesses in the wake of the economic fallout of COVID-19. As part of this campaign, we’ve been trying to help small businesses in India, who will feel the brunt of the slowdown the most. And we’ve discovered some real gems, including brands that have innovative and new skincare products. Check out some of our favourites.

1. Skincare Villa

Skincare Villa makes face packs, cleansing balms, and dry powder cleansers for every skin type and problem. The unique feature about powder cleansers is that they fulfil three functions at once – cleansing, masking and scrubbing. They are also mild enough to not strip your skin of its moisture. Most face washes and cleansers available in the market can dry out your skin in an attempt to keep acne at bay. But that’s not what you need while fighting summer skin problems. Try the products at Skincare Villa for a convenient skincare treatment at home.

Contact Skincare Villa and check out their products here.

2. BeautyWise

Collagen is one of the most important nutrients your skin needs, and marine collagen is one of the best forms of it. Beautywise, a new entrant in this arena and a homegrown brand, claims their product offers the purest form of collagen. And it’s gluten-free, dairy-free, non-GMO, and has no added sugar! Regular consumption of collagen boosts the health and elasticity of your skin, gives you a lasting, radiant glow with its moisture retention properties, and it also has immense benefits for your hair and skin. You can add it to a drink or dish, and Beautywise has several flavours available, so you’ll be spoilt for choice here.

Check out more of their products and order here.

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3. Vyasa Ayurveda

If you’re looking for Ayurvedic products for your skin this summer, check out Vyasa Ayurveda. This homegrown brand makes customised skin and hair care products which, the brand says, are made by an Ayurveda doctor. Vyasa Ayurveda says their products are made after a thorough examination of the client’s hair and skin, along with their doshic prakriti. Since this is based on Ayurveda, the products here are chemical-free and are made with herbs.

Check out their products here.

4. Soapery

Luxurious organic skincare that comes in eco-friendly, adorable packaging – what more does your skin need this summer to feel good? Soapery’s sister brand, CuteJute, provides the planet conscious packaging for the skincare products. You can also get adorable gifts for your loved ones from here. Among their products for a glowing skin is the Citrus Burst Salt Scrub, an exfoliant with sea salt, Himalayan pink salt, cold-pressed oils, and essential oils, for your body. The brand also has a 24k gold serum, which is great for your skin, especially when paired with the rose quartz facial roller.

Check out their products here.

5. Gems_of_foam

If you’re not sure of your skin type or what you need to address one nagging concern, check out this brand. Gems Of Foam is all about customising and handcrafting soaps and scrubs for different skin types and concerns. You can also have soaps and scrubs customised here as gifts for birthdays and baby showers. They’re also perfect as bachelorette giveaways and come in pretty packaging. You can contact the brand with your concern and they’ll make a soap just for you.

Contact the brand here.

6. Allure Skin & Hair Care

Allure’s products are all made to order, so you can be certain that your skincare products are fresh. One of their most popular products is the Rejuvenating and Brightening Night Cream which is not only effective but also reasonably priced. Allure, which started in December 2019, is a natural and organic skin and hair care brand. All their products are hand made with the best ingredients to maintain the quality of their creations.

Check out more of their products and order here.

Follow us on Instagram as we unveil new, homegrown brands through our campaign to promote small businesses. We’re doing our bit to protect them as much as we can from the economic fallout of COVID-19. It’s time you played your part too.

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