kind to skin
Simple works with your skin. We know that good skin starts with good ingredients: so, we use only skin loving ingredients & vitamins your skin needs to function properly.
Harsh chemicals irritate skin and can have a negative impact on our overall health. So, we don’t use them! Our products don’t over-strip, over-irritate or over-complicate your skincare routine.
Our NOs list
We say no to harsh chemicals that can upset your skin, because we believe what we leave out of our products is just as important as what we put in them. That is why we have developed and shared our NOs list, so you can always trust that our skincare will be the most gentle and effective even on the most sensitive skin.
skin-loving ingredients
Your skin is your body’s largest and most hardworking organ, it helps control body temperature and protects you from bacteria and pollution. That’s why it’s our Simple promise to keep it healthy with effective yet gentle ingredients that work in harmony with your skin, because skin is alive.
Vitamin B-5
Pentavitin
Niacinamide
Vitamin C
Vitamin B5
Skin-strengthening Vitamin B5 is your go-to for hydrating and repairing skin. This powerful skincare ingredient attracts and retains moisture like a magnet, and it boosts skin’s natural protective barrier for strong, healthy-looking skin. Which is why you’ll find Pro-Vitamin B5 in most of our Kind to Skin range including our new Moisturising Facial Wash and Refreshing Facial Wash.
Pentavitin
Dry, dehydrated skin? Meet Pentavitin AKA your skin’s answer to long-lasting hydration that doesn’t wash away. This 100% naturally derived hydration hero creates a protective wall of moisture and binds deep within the layer of your skin meaning hydration continues long after application. We use it across all our products in our Water Boost Range and in our 3% Hyaluronic Acid & Vitamin B5 Serum Booster
Niacinamide
Niacinamide also known as vitamin B3 helps to rebalance skin by boosting natural production of building blocks that form and strengthen the skin’s barrier. It also helps with balancing oil-production, soothe any redness and even skin tone. It’s our hard-working ingredient and you’ll find it in our 10% Vitamin B3 Niacinamide Booster Serum, Kind to Skin Hydrating Light Moisturiser, and Kind to Skin Replenishing Rich Moisturiser.
Vitamin C
One of the most powerful antioxidants that helps to strengthen skin, refine texture issues, and increase natural regeneration for skin that is glowing, brighter and protected. We formulate our products with just the right amount so it’s suitable for even the most sensitive skin, you can find it in our 10% Vitamins CEF Booster Serum and across our Protect'n'Glow Range.
kind to animals
Care about animals? So do we. Simple does not test on animals anywhere in the world and is proud to be PETA Approved. When it comes to developing skincare that is safe for humans, there is no need for animals to be involved and as a brand born in Europe, we are proud Europe has had a ban on animal testing since 2013
our partnerships
woodland
The Woodland Trust, the UK’s largest woodland conservation charity, brings damaged ancient woodland back to life, safeguarding the carbon stores of the future and giving thousands of threatened wildlife species a home.
Simple’s support to date will help the Woodland Trust restore 116 hectares of ancient woodland. Ancient woods store carbon in their trees and their soil, offer priceless cultural and heritage value and have an irreplaceable impact on biodiversity.
“Ancient woodlands are some of our most biodiverse habitats and per hectare one of the best carbon stores in the country, but at least 60% of our existing ancient woodland is under threat. You can’t create ancient woodland, it takes centuries to develop its unique characteristics, so once it’s gone, it’s gone forever. But thanks to our partnership with Simple we can bring some of these precious habitats back from the brink, and make sure they’re still there for future generations of people and wildlife.” Dr Dean Kirkland, Ancient Woodland Restoration Project Manager at the Woodland Trust.
Thames21
An environmental charity that mobilises thousands of volunteers every year to clean up the foreshore of the Thames and works on conservation projects for wetlands.
Simple sponsors two major public “Big Wet Wipe Counts” removing 312 bags equivalent of 7tonnes of wipes and other waste that ends up on the foreshore when not disposed of properly. Simple will also help to support Thames21’s bespoke accredited training program for volunteers. Training them to run their own river litter-picks/river restoration activities and reach 1k+ people in London’s communities.
Remember to recycle packaging waste. But if you do see waste in the river . . . . help us pick it up!
kind to people
There’s a lot of kindness in the world but it can’t always be heard. We’re turning up the volume by partnering with Positive News magazine to share stories of kindness. The Simple team have selected the most inspiring Positive News articles that uncover kindness in action, and together we’re sharing these stories to help you choose kindness, too.
