THE ORIGINS OF ORIGINS
In 1990 Leonard Lauder, son of the great Estee Lauder launched Origins. It was the first upmarket skincare brand whose focus was on using natural ingredients in their product composition. The beauty industry understood that environmental issues became very important to many customers. The mission at Origins is therefore to create high-performance natural skincare that is powered by nature and proven by science. They use potent plants, organic ingredients and 100% natural essential oils. Origins long-standing commitment is to protect the planet, its resources and all those who populate it is reaffirmed by our earth and animal friendly practices. All packaging is recycled and responsibly sourced, they use wind or hydro-power in their production processes and of course no testing on animals. The list of active ingredients includes Mango, Mimosa, Rose of Jericho, silver tip white tea, Aloe, Avocado, Chamomile, Lavender, Pine, white clay, Tourmaline, Rosemary, Coffee, Saw Palmetto, lemon etc…Origins offers skincare for women, men, a bath & body collection, makeup and relaxation and stress products.
WHAT ARE THE BESTSELLERS ?
SUPER SPOT REMOVER
Heal, fight spots and fade it fast. Just dab Origins Super Spot Remover™ on a dot & feel blemish-busting Salicylic Acid instantly help speed healing while anti-spot technology helps visibly correct post blemish darkening. Skin-calming Caffeine and Red Algae help visibly relieve irritating redness.
£ 15.00 www.origins.co.uk
GINZING Energy-boosting moisturizer
Origins GinZing™ hydrates and boost skin radiance. Lightweight, oil-free, skin energy drink, fortified with skin-boosters Panax Ginseng and Coffee Bean, increasing hydration levels. Lacklustre looking skin is refreshed and revitalised to create a healthy, vibrant glow.
£ 23.00
CHECKS AND BALANCES
This Origins gentle, frothy face wash does 2 jobs – It helps to seek out oil, soaks it up then keeps it well in-check, while it balances and protects dry prone zones. Broadleaf Kelp breaks down dirt,disperses excess oil and sends dullness down the drain. Skin feels comfortably refreshed after cleansing, never tight, pulled or parched.
£ 18.50
ORIGINS CHARITY WORKS
Since Origins founding in 1990, they have donated millions of dollars to local, national and international causes that benefit people, animals and the planet through Global releaf. As a brand founded in nature, Origins believes that nothing expresses the power of nature like trees do. And the two intertwined trees that form the Origins logo represent their commitment to the earth and all those who inhabit it. Origins is partnering with Global Releaf, American Forests’ education and action program that helps individuals, organisations, agencies, and corporations improve the local and global environment by planting and caring for trees. By the end of 2006, Global ReLeaf planted 25 million trees in more than 500 projects across the United States and internationally.Their goal is to plant millions of trees in new Global ReLeaf projects across the country and the globe. www.americanforests.org/our-programs/global-releaf-project