Shop Talk: 3 Scottish beauty havens
Keep your skin glowing with Isy Santini’s selection of local cosmetics companies
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Nana Kat’s Apothecary
The award-winning Nana Kat’s Apothecary promises truly gentle skincare products with all-natural ingredients: no sulphates, parabens or phthalates. Inspired by folk herbalism, this family-run business hand-makes all their products and even includes an ingredients almanac on their website, so you know exactly what you’re putting on your skin.
Visit the official Nana Kat’s Apothecary site.
Wee Ghost Beauty
Wee Ghost Beauty has the distinction of being Scotland’s first Korean skincare boutique. You can pop in any time or book a private shopping appointment to try expertly curated Korean products and receive personalised advice and recommendations, all completely free of charge.
79 West Regent Street, Glasgow; Visit the official Wee Ghost Beauty site.
Harmless Apothecary
Originally specialising in sustainable doggie waste bags, the Edinburgh-based Project Harmless have been taking on greenwashing one industry at a time. Last year saw the launch of their skincare collection, Harmless Apothecary. Their small-batch products are handmade from botanical ingredients native to Argyll and Bute and are completely free of palm oil and EDTA, so you can nourish your skin without taking a toll on the environment.
Visit the official Harmless Apothecary site.