Review of Organic Skin Care Companies

Eminence Organic, Aubrey Organics and Laverna

Maria Palma
Lately beauty product consumers have been leaning towards organic skin care and organic makeup products. We've seen makeup companies like Bare Minerals gain popularity among women who are more conscious of the ingredients they put on their skin. With the heightened awareness of skin cancer and dermatitis among women, we're beginning to see a rise in sales of organic makeup and organic skin care. In my research on companies that offer organic skin care products, I've come across a few that have been around for quite awhile - way before many of us even knew there was such a word as "organic".

Eminence Organic Skin Care
Recently I discovered a company that has over 40 years of experience and research in organic skin care. Eminence Organic Skin Care is a Canadian-based company that offers products that are all handmade in Hungary. They guarantee that every ingredient - whether it's herb, fruit, or vegetable - is all natural. No artificial fragrances or artificial coloring are added. After the ingredients are harvested they are stored in temperature-controlled conditions for four months so that all traces of bacteria can die off. These ingredients are then mixed with water from Lake Hajduszoboszlo, a subterranean thermal lake located in Hungary that contains unique properties.

Aubrey Organics
Another company that's been around for awhile is Aubrey Organics. Aubrey Hampton is the man behind Aubrey Organics who experimented with an all-herbal bath oil and a protein-based hair conditioner. He started selling his products in Manhattan salons and health food stores. He started a company called Aubrey Natural Labs back in 1969 which later became Aubrey Organics. Products include bath products, baby care, pet care, plus much more. Aubrey has also written books including Natural Organic Hair and Skin Care, What's In Your Cosmetics?, and The Take Charge Beauty Book: The Ultimate Guide to Beautiful Hair & Skin. Aubrey Organics uses liquid coconut oil in their soaps and shampoos, coconut fatty acids and essential fatty acids in the creams and lotions, and a natural preservative of citrus seed and vitamins A, C and E. All products are not tested on animals.

Lavera
Thomas Haase founded the company Lavera over 20 years ago because of his issues with dermatitis. Lavera's product line includes anti-aging, sun protection, makeup, hair and body products. Lavera is the only cosmetics manufacturer that offers a complete line of skin and body care specially formulated for allergy sufferers and sensitive skin. They use plant based liposomes for measurable repair effects and hyaluronic acid for effective moisturizing of sensitive skin.

These are just a few of the many companies that are now offering organic skin care products. Because these products cost more to produce than regular skin care products, the price for the end user is significantly higher. However, once organic farming becomes the norm, we'll probably see more competition and price reductions among organic skin care offerings.

Published by Maria Palma

Maria Palma is a professional writer and visual artist based in San Diego, California.  View profile

  • Organic makeup and skincare is on the rise
  • Organic skin care manufacturers have been around for awhile
  • Organic skin care products cost more than conventional products

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  • Lynleigh1/31/2011

    (continued from my last comment:) I became very concerned when I realized that what I put on my skin is actually absorbed into my body! And I didn't want nasty chemicals in my body...especially for the sake of my baby! It was then that I became very obsessed with trying to find toxin-free foods and body care.

    After much searching, I finally found Miessence (after my son was born) and I fell in love! Their products are certified and I feel great knowing that I am now using all natural, safe products on myself and my son without ANY toxins! I became a representative soon after that, because these pure products have made a huge difference in my life and I want everyone to know about them! You can email me (inlovewithorganics@gmail.com) or go to my website (www.inlovewithorganics.com) if you want any more info.

  • Lynleigh1/31/2011

    Miessence is the world's first certified organic skin care and I am in love with their products.

    There are many products out there claiming to be "organic" or "natural" when they only put in one or two organic ingredients and still contain toxic chemicals. It's deceiving and dishonest, but big companies do it and get away with it because there are no standards when it comes to what they can put in their products.

    "Certified organic" is a whole different story. If a product is "certified organic" then you can be sure that it contains NO synthetic chemicals, GMOS, pesticides, etc (see http://inlovewithorganics.mionegroup.com/en/certifications about the strict process that certifications go through).

    When I was pregnant, I discovered that most body care products these days contain many chemicals that are not good for the skin, and are actually carcinogens! I became very concerned when I realized that what I put on my skin is actual

  • Jeny11/20/2010

    For years, I have tried so many natural and organic products only to be disappointed in limited selection and overall effectiveness. I've heard good things about organic and natural products but since I've tried face naturals products, I don't have any desire to try another brand. Their products are so amazing and they offer target skin solutions based on your skin type. face naturals is the best all natural organic skin care line I've ever tried!

  • Cris Beetham from Skin Blossom Organic Bloom11/28/2009

    Hi,

    I am writing from Skin Blossom Organic Bloom skincare. We produce gorgeous organic, vegan skincare that is affordable to all. We are extremely ethical and our products are certified by the Soil Association and the Vegan Society. We keep our prices down by watching costs carefully. Take a look at www.skinblossom.co.uk

  • Tanya5/21/2009

    It might make us feel better hoping that the price of organic products will come down "with more competition", but I have to question the accuracy of that.

    Organic farming and production is costly, and for good reason. Herbicided/pesiticide application became the norm in agriculture after WW2 because it's faster, production volumes are higher, and way less labour is required...and therefore the produce is cheaper.

    The manual labor required for weeding alone is enough to drive the price of organics up. These farmers are absolutely as competitive as they can be with their pricing. Most of them do not live extravagant lives. To try to stay competitive, it is quite common for them to hire foreign labour to reduce their labour costs. And how sustainable is that?

    The real problem is that we have unrealistic expectations of what things cost. If we choose to live for sustainability, and that really is the only way our species can survive, then we can no longer drive our decision

  • Nataly3/1/2009

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