We’re proud to be picky. In fact, our ingredient, ethical and environmental standards are the best in the business.
And we’re thrilled to present to you the products we’ve judged in the inaugural Best of Natural Awards.
Our judges have relentlessly tried, tested and tasted hundreds of products to find our winners. These gems stand out not just for their overall performance, but also for their other standout features like sustainability, sourcing, transparency and quality.
So, without further ado, let us introduce to you the best in clean beauty, natural health, super nutrition and eco-living.
Everything you need to make a better choice.
Meet the best of natural judges
Liz McNamara: Natural Health Expert for HealthPost, The Better Company.
A registered Naturopath and Herbalist with more than 16 years of experience in natural health, Liz is the President of the Naturopaths & Medicals Herbalists New Zealand and has worked in the commercial sector contributing holistically, and in education as a tutor. Liz is passionate about supporting people to make small but powerful changes in their lives to support their wellbeing and has done so from a platform of clinical practice, radio, and written media. Liz is passionate about clean ingredients and is the creator of the HealthPost Red List, which lists ingredients that are proven to have a negative impact on the health of people or the environment. Working with the range curation team at HealthPost, Liz has the final say on products that are stocked or not.
Special Mention: Sustainablah Razor - " I love that I can get rid of plastic. This razor lasts forever and it's super sleek, travels easy and works really well."
Belinda Nash: Health & Wellbeing Writer.
Belinda is an award-winning writer and content creator with more than 25 years experience in the media and communications industries. In 2015 she won Blogger of the Year Award and the e’s Choice Award at the SMCAKL Social Media Awards for iconic, popular blognzgirl.co.nz. Belinda is a passionate advocate for elevating the health and wellbeing of people and the environment. She has set herself apart as a writer since 2017 by focusing her writing on sustainability in fashion and beauty, in particular. In her work, Belinda partners with world-changing entrepreneurs, brands and media that promise to do good for the planet. Belinda is a passionate and committed advocate for natural beauty and makeup, in particular homegrown Aotearoa brands.
Special Mention: Sky Facial Konjac Sponge - "An environmentally friendly, simple yet luxurious way to wash and exfoliate the face every day. Can't live without this product now that I have it."
Lucy Butler: Executive Director of HealthPost, The Better Company.
As the director of brand values for HealthPost, Lucy is proud of the high ethical standards her family’s business upholds.. With a background in academic work (PhD, University of Melbourne, 2010) Lucy’s strong research skills mean she looks beyond face value to determine what really constitutes a better choice in a complex and ever-changing world. Lucy is passionate about enabling more conscious consumption through providing the cleanest, most effective and mindfully created products possible. She strives to honour our drive to be better while embracing the inevitable imperfections along the way.
Special Mention: Do Gooder Eco Floss Pure Silk with Refills - "Such an easy way to use less plastic, less waste, no hassle."
Behind the Scenes with the Judges
