Natural Skincare, Made Gently in the UK
About Valley Mist — a plastic-free, low-impact skincare brand
We are a UK-based natural skincare and home fragrance brand, creating plastic-free, low-impact products using carefully selected natural and COSMOS-approved ingredients, including pure essential oils. Never synthetic fragrance.
We specialise in facial oils, minimal-emulsifier skincare, and sustainable glass packaging — combining effective plant-based ingredients with aromatherapy essential oils to support both skin and wellbeing.
Our products are designed for those seeking natural skincare and low-impact living, offering simple, effective alternatives to conventional beauty products.
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Our Commitment to Sustainable Skincare
Valley Mist was founded in 2016 with a simple mission: to create effective natural skincare without unnecessary environmental impact.
We began with just four nourishing lip balms in completely plastic-free, compostable cardboard tubes — and sustainability has remained at the heart of everything we do ever since.
We are committed to:
- Reducing waste through plastic-free and reusable packaging
- Supporting a circular approach with our glass return system
- Using responsibly sourced natural ingredients
- Donating 8.5% of profits to environmental charities
As a growing independent business, we continually reinvest into developing new products and improving our sustainability, always aiming to tread as lightly as possible on the Earth.
Low impact living
Valley Mist was born from a frustration with conventional petroleum-based lip balms that didn’t truly support the skin.
That simple beginning evolved into a wider range of natural skincare and wellness products designed to work in harmony with your skin — not against it.
We believe that small, thoughtful changes can make a meaningful difference. By choosing natural, low-impact products, you support both your own wellbeing and the health of the planet.
Growing a Conscious Brand
Our journey has been shaped by a loyal community of customers and a growing network of like-minded stockists.
From our beginnings in plastic-free refill shops and ethical retailers, Valley Mist is now stocked across the UK while remaining true to our small-batch, independent roots.
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About the maker
Hi I’m Jo, creator and maker of most things Valley Mist.
I am almost 50 and have been making my own natural skincare products for almost twenty years.
I’ve been creating natural skincare for over 15 years, driven by a desire to support skin health in the most natural and non-polluting way possible.
I’m passionate about the environment, growing my own food, holistic living, and creating products that reflect these values. Valley Mist is an extension of that lifestyle — combining skincare, sustainability, and a deep respect for nature.
Looking ahead, one of my ambitions is to grow Valley Mist to a point where we can cultivate more of our own ingredients here in the UK, further reducing environmental impact and strengthening our connection to the land.
Sustainability in Practice
Sustainability is not just an idea for us — it’s something we actively work towards every day.
From plastic-free packaging to compostable materials and reuse initiatives, we are constantly exploring ways to reduce our environmental footprint.
Even small steps matter. By choosing alternatives to petrochemical-based plastics and supporting more sustainable materials, we can collectively help drive change within the industry.
Paper Lip Balm Tubes
This image is from one of our Facebook page albums. @myvalleymistsmile. We observed the decay of the lip balm tubes over a period of time in the Valley Mist chive plant pot. There is a more recent insight on our Instagram stories; take a look at the 6th week video saved on our highlights. We submerged several tubes into our two types of compost bins to record the decay.