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Dublin Herbalists - Irish-made products with bonus climate credits

Dublin Herbalists make over 20 products for the body and face using natural ingredients such as cocoa butter, shea butter, rose water and essential oils as well as active ingredients such as rosemary antioxidant and papaya glycerol extract. The range includes eye and face creams, micellar water, body oils, bath salts and baby balms. Packaging at the company is designed with sustainability in mind, and now, when you shop online, €1 is donated to a climate cause of your choice at no added cost to the customer. Prices from €3.95 for a lip balm.