Upcircle Beauty (skin/hair care with upcycled ingredients)

Upcircle Beauty is an award-winning brand of skin and hair care, all made with natural vegan ingredients, and sold in zero waste packaging (glass jars, metal lids and cardboard boxes).

These products are unique in that each one makes use of antioxidant-rich ingredients, that would otherwise be discarded by industry.

Most items contain essential oils (so avoid for pregnancy/nursing). Some items contain cocoa butter (so wash your face before allowing pets to kiss you! – same with sunscreen, which contains zinc oxide).

Use with their muslin cloths, fairly-made in India. Easy to wash (do not allow to dry out before laundering, to minimise staining).

A Cleansing Balm (with discarded apricot stones)

Upcircle Cleansing Balm has amazing reviews, and is ideal to remove make-up (including mascara) as well as daily grime, at the end of the day.

It’s made with oat oil and discarded apricot stones (from the apricot oil industry), which are rich in the antioxidant vitamin E.

With combined with skin-calming blackcurrant seed, and oils of blue tansy and sea buckthorn, this balm leaves skin cleansed, soothed and hydrated.

To use, just massage a coin-sized amount (with dry hands) between your fingers, and apply to face in upward circular motions. Remove with a warm damp cloth, for a clearer, brighter complexion.

Sold in two sizes (55ml or a 20ml travel size).

A Face Moisturiser (with upcycled argan shells)

Upcircle Face Moisturiser is made with the finely ground powder of discarded argan shells, a natural by-product of the argan oil industry, which is rich in antioxidant vitamin E. It also contains nourishing aloe vera, revitalising blood orange and skin-soothing cocoa powder.

Designed to leave skin balanced, bright, and deeply moisturised, apply to clean dry skin, and massage in until absorbed. Suitable for all skin types.

An Eye Cream (with upcycled coffee grounds)

Upcircle Eye Cream has amazing reviews, and is designed to help firm and protect the delicate eye area, reduce puffiness and brighten dark circles. It’s made with caffeine-rich coffee oil, extracted from repurposed grounds collected daily from local coffee shops.

It also contains anti-inflammatory maple bark extract (a by-product of the wood industry). Hyaluronic acid is also added to aid hydration, and reduce the appearance of fine lines.

Apply a small amount around eye contours, morning and night.

A Night Cream (with upcycled blueberries)

Upcircle Night Cream is designed to leave the skin balanced and deeply moisturised, made with upcycled blueberries (from the juicing industry) – natural antioxidants that are high in pro-retinol.

They are combined with replenishing niacinamide, hydrating hyaluronic acid and nourishing rosehip oil, to help promote overnight skin regeneration, and even out skin tone.

To use, just apply in the evening to clean dry skin.

A Shampoo Creme (with upcycled pink berries)

Upcircle Shampoo Creme is made with upcycled pink berries from the fragrance industry, along with coconut and rosemary oils to soothe scalp and strengthen the hair.

Highly concentrated, it uses 50% less water and lasts three times longer than standard shampoos, so only a small amount is needed per shampoo.

With a fresh herbal scent, this shampoo is clinically proven to relieve scalp irritation. To use, spread the shampoo (with whipped mousse consistency) across wet hair, then rinse.

Do not allow water to enter the jar.

A Conditioner Creme (with upcycled orange peel)

Upcircle Hair Conditioner Creme has amazing reviews, and is packed with nourishing ingredients to leave your hair soft and moisturised.

It’s made with upcycled orange peel wax (a by-product of the orange juice industry) that contains botanical lipids that act as emollients, to  help reduce split ends, and strengthen hair.

The conditioner also contains rosemary oil (good for hair growth), bamboo extract, vitamin E, corn wheat and soy proteins (to improve elasticity).

To use, warm a small amount between the palms, apply to hair ends for a few minutes, then rinse with warm water.