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This Is What You Should Be Buying from Tropic Skincare, According to Your Skin Type

If you're not acquainted with Tropic Skincare then make a cuppa, sit back and read on –because this is one brand that everyone is really rating at the moment. Brimming with nourishing natural skincare, personalised make-up palettes and natural haircare heroes, there’s a product for every type of beauty lover.

Not only that, but the company boasts some pretty impressive eco-friendly, ethical and sustainable credentials, too. Meaning it's of little surprise that Google searches for the brand's smart Skincare Routine Finder (which matches you to the perfect regime) are rocketing.

From targeted serums containing buzzy ingredients such as exfoliating lactic acid to face masks chock-full of blemish-busting clay and moisturising ceramides - here's everything you need to know and what to buy from Tropic Skincare depending on your skin type


Is Tropic Skincare 100% Natural?

Yes, in short, everything Tropic Skincare put their name too is 100% natural. All products are from 100% from natural origin and they make it their mission to only use premium purely plant derived ingredients. Tropic never use paraffin, petrolatum, petro-chemicals, parabens or any other synthetic ingredients that not only have no nutritional benefit for your skin, but have also shown to have a long term damaging impact on your skin and health.

Plants and fruits are at the heart of everything Tropic does. All ingredients they use are sustainably sourced from the Amazon rainforest, Polynesia, Australia and many more exotic regions brimming with powerful botanical actives.

Why is Tropic Skincare Not Sold In Shops?

For a beauty product to be capable of being sat on a shop shelf for an indefinite period of time, it needs to have added preservatives, such as parabens, to make this possible. As Tropic only use natural ingredients, and there are very few natural preservatives, the products are not shelf friendly. This is why you will never see them on a shop shelf and why Tropic is not sold on the high street.

How Long Does Tropic Skincare Last?

Each product has a shelf life of 6-18 months depending on what it is - all products will be individually stamped so you'll know how long you can use each product for.

So, Who Owns Tropic Skincare?

Tropic was founded by Susie Ma. A British-Chinese skincare entrepreneur and philanthropist, she was also a Forbes 30 Under 30 honouree. If you recognise Susie, it's because she appeared on BBC1's The Apprentice in 2011. Although she came third, she still managed to bagsy investment from Lord Alan Sugar.

As her for skincare ethos? Susie explains: 'My grandma, a medicinal chemist and toxicologist, always taught me that, like our bodies, our skin needs feeding with healthy, nourishing and, most importantly, natural ingredients. Growing up in Cairns, Tropical North Queensland, Australia, I was surrounded by an abundance of natural ingredients, including fresh aloe vera plants and exotic fruit trees. The environment I grew up in has had a huge effect on the products we create at Tropic.'

Did Susie Ma win the Apprentice?

Susie Ma finished third in the 2011 series, and despite not having a "you're hired" moment, still secured investment from Lord Sugar. Tropic Skincare is one of the fastest-growing skincare brands in the UK. And in 2018, Ma was named on the prestigious Forbes 30 Under 30 list, in the retail and E-commerce category.


What To Buy From Tropic, According To Your Skin Type

1. For Dry Skin: Tamanu Balm All-In-One Skin Saviour


Dry, flaky skin doesn't stand a chance when it goes up again this skincare wonder. Each pot is packed with 50 tamanu nuts, 21 shea nuts and a third of a coconut oil, meaning not only does it quench your skin's thirst, it also helps to nourish the skin moisturiser so that moisture stays locked in for longer. It smells heavenly, too.

2. For Acne-Prone Skin: Clear Skin Blemish-Fighting Mask



This mask packs a powerful punch. It's packed with blemish-fighting BHA (aka salicylic acid), which penetrates deep into the pores to clear out daily grime and bacteria that could cause spots to form. Also in the mix is green clay and bamboo charcoal, which also work their magic to unclog pores. Finally, d spirulina and goji berry dial down any redness and promote skin healing.

3. For Mature Skin: Elixir Age-Defying Omega Oil

One of the hero products from the range, this MVP is a best-seller for a reason. Packed with omega-rich ingredients that nourish and infuse the skin with moisture, antioxidant vitamin E also works to stimulate collagen. Simply apply a few drops to clean hands and massage in.

4. For Dull Skin: Fruit Peel Resurfacing Serum

For skin that looks like it's in need of a serious vacation, only this serum will do. It's packed with the best acids, think lactic, salicylic as well as polyhydroxy acids from fresh fruit. It gently sloughs away dead skin cells (which absorb light) to reveal healthy and shiny new skin cells underneath (which reflect light) to give one hell of a glow.

5.For Pigmentation-Prone Skin: Sun Day Facial UV Defence

SPF is a non-negotiable, particularly if you're prone to pesky pigmentation. But finding one that's suitable for sensitive skin and doesn't leave behind white marks can be tricky. Thankfully this SPF ticks all the boxes.

Hyaluronic acid hydrates, while banana flower extract calms and prebiotics provides the right environment for your skin to flourish and stay healthy. As for the SPF part? The ingredient is derived from an allergen-free extract, so won't irritate your skin. Plus, it carries the Protect Land + Sea logo, which means it’s certified reef-safe.

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