If 2024 was all about skincare education, 2025 looks set to be all about returning to basics. Natural skincare and a focus on wholesome ingredients that support your skin’s natural barrier and biome are going to be in the spotlight in the coming year.
By this stage, you may be fairly well-versed in what your skin needs. From dehydration to hyperpigmentation, the internet is awash with resources and tips from skin experts and dermatologists helping people to take control of their skincare.
You may even have dabbled in some skin treatments like salicylic acid toner or hyaluronic acid serum. Once you start heading down this rabbit hole, you might quickly start to feel overwhelmed by the choices. And chances are, your skin is feeling overwhelmed too.
Many people are reporting that their skin is actually getting worse, despite their attempts to address what they perceive to be problems. In their desperate pursuit of skin perfection, they might actually be doing more harm than good.
While your Instagram algorithm might be telling you that you need to add more products to your skincare routine to fix the damage to your skin barrier, there is another way. Returning to the basics, simplifying your skincare routine, and focusing on natural skincare could help nourish your skin and let it do what it does best.
Trends in Natural Skincare
The multi-step Korean skincare routine exploded in popularity in the UK and further afield around 2014. Since then, we’ve been turning to this Asian country for inspiration – which often involves spending a small fortune on imported products.
We’re now seeing a shift away from the multi-product, multi-step skincare routine and a preference for a more natural approach. It’s important to remember that many of these products grew in popularity not because of necessity, but because of marketing. Smart marketing campaigns involving popular influencers allowed companies to push products for specific skincare concerns.
Incredible videos showing influencers transforming their skin and achieving the enviable “glass skin” appearance are quick to spread. But with some influencers getting called out for their use of filters in their advertising, it’s natural that customers are looking for a little more transparency. This transparency applies to both marketing campaigns and the products themselves.
A common problem that individuals face with popular skincare products is the use of chemicals, endocrine disruptors and allergens that aggravate the very condition they are supposed to fix. This traps the consumer in a cycle where they have to continue using the same product that is aggravating the condition they are trying to fix.
In response to this, many people are breaking up with skincare and going cold turkey on their Drunk Elephant.
Go Back to Basics with MotherSage
Your skin is the largest organ in your body, and it does an excellent job of protecting you from harmful pathogens and infections. It doesn’t need a lot of extra support; in most cases, cleansing, occasional exfoliation and moisturising will be enough.
With this in mind, it’s always worth looking for ways to strip back your skincare routine and focus on simple and all-natural products. There are remedies found in nature that have been used in skincare for generations.
Rather than asking a teenager on TikTok for skin care advice, it might be time to ask your Grandma. She’ll likely advocate for simple, natural, vegan and free-from products.
The MotherSage natural skincare range offers an array of options for supporting your skin’s natural biome and barrier. This collection contains ingredients you know and recognise, like almond oil, jojoba oil, vitamin E, hemp seed oil, shea butter and lavender.
And if you think you have to give up science-backed formulations when choosing natural products, you might be surprised. Our MotherSage Anti-Cellulite & Slimming Gel contains Iso-Slim Complex ™ which is a patented ingredient based on Genistein, a powerful anti-cellulite ingredient.
One of the perks of natural skincare and organic skin products is that they are multi-tasking powerhouses. You could drastically simplify your skincare routine with products like MotherSage Body Oil and MotherSage Body Butter.
Our body oil is ideal for locking in moisture after a shower. It absorbs quickly and doesn’t leave a greasy residue. It will also leave your skin looking radiant and glowing, so it’s perfect for getting your legs ready for a night out and making your fake tan pop.
Body butter offers the perfect way to address stubborn dry skin patches with a rich and deeply nourishing cream that melts into the skin and helps to improve flexibility and smoothness. This award-winning product was recognised in the 2022 Pure Beauty Global Awards.
Simple Steps to Upgrade Your Skincare Routine
To help you make better choices when it comes to caring for your skin, we’ve come up with some simple swaps you can try to instantly upgrade your routine. Using fewer products is not only more cost-effective, but it can also deliver impressive results.
Dermatologists are often keen to point out that a one or two-step skincare routine could deliver the same results as a 12-step routine. So if you’re thinking about simplifying your routine in 2024, consider the following switches.
Ditch the Bath Bomb
Bath bombs might look cute on Instagram, but those heavily perfumed, artificially coloured and often glittery products shouldn’t be anywhere near your body. Soaking in this kind of concoction could disrupt your body’s PH level, leading to yeast infections and irritated skin.
Instead, choose natural products like MotherSage Relaxing Bath Salts. This contains a soothing blend of Epsom salts and sea salt along with lavender, peppermint, eucalyptus and vitamin E.
Soaking in Epsom salts is known to ease muscle aches while helping to support the skin barrier. If you have any skincare concerns like eczema or psoriasis, you need to add this to your weekly routine.
Upgrade Your Lip Balm
Dry lips in the winter might lead you to reach for your trusty lip balm or chapstick. Carmex, Blistex and Burt’s Bees are some of the most popular brands. But did you know these might actually be the reason you need to keep applying lip balm?
Dermatologists will tell you that these products contain irritants that will often aggravate chapped lips. Good news for these brands, as it means you’ll keep faithfully reapplying the product.
Break the cycle by upgrading your lip care routine with MotherSage Lip Balm. This lip balm is made with a base of deeply nourishing shea butter and jojoba oil. It also contains squalane, which is a fantastic emollient that will help to reduce inflammation. And finally, it also contains vitamin E to support cell renewal. The result? Relief from chapped lips, at last!
Read Between The Lines: Expert Opinions and Customer Testimonials
It’s very easy to get caught up in the hype of natural beauty products. Before parting with money, make sure you’ve checked out the credentials. With natural beauty products, there is always the risk of contaminants. This is why you should always reach for certified organic items so you can be sure of the purity of the ingredients.
Choosing vegan skincare is another way to ensure your products are kind to your skin, kind to animals, and kind to the planet. Animal products in skincare usually indicate the presence of irritants and harsh chemicals that you don’t want anywhere near your skin.
Another way to confirm the trustworthiness of a product would be to look for awards and recognition from industry bodies. These will only be handed out to companies with a commitment to quality and transparency. Every product in the MotherSage skincare collection has received at least one award, with most of them securing multiples.
Customer reviews and testimonials are also a good indicator of quality. Look for customer reviews that reference skincare concerns that match your own, as this can help you to confirm that the product offers properties that will be beneficial to your needs.
Final Thoughts On Natural Skincare for 2025
If you’re ready to simplify your skincare in 2024, MotherSage is a great place to start. These products are formulated to work in harmony with your skin, allowing the natural biome to thrive while supporting the skin barrier that helps to maintain moisture levels.
Your skincare journey is deeply personal and unique to you. What works for one person might not work for another person, so focus instead on the results, not the hype. Through education, you can free yourself from the pressure to follow the trends and find a balance of products that work for your needs.
If you’re curious to learn more about natural skincare trends, we encourage you to continue your educational journey with MotherSage. Start with our essential guide to natural skincare, or read more about the industry trends influencing these changes with our guide to natural skin products that are revolutionising the beauty industry.
As you become more comfortable with the terminology and the role of natural skin care ingredients, you will become empowered to make decisions that are right for your needs, rather than feeling the pressure to keep up with the latest must-have products.