The 8th March can have many expressions and for each one it means different things, but there is one thing we agree on and that is that the 8th March is the day of the working woman. It is not a celebration, because in reality it is not a celebration; it is not a celebration of equality, because there is still a long way to go, it is not a celebration of the day on which these women died in a factory, but they did leave us a legacy: to vindicate ourselves.
The fight for women’s equality in the workplace still has a long way to go to achieve equal conditions. Women have always been enterprising, even when they could not be, in the world of the arts, business, medicine, literature… and the world of cosmetics was not going to be any different.
That’s why here are a few organic and natural cosmetics brands created by women:
Science, olive tree and skin, the Ilos Cosmetics banner.
There can be no better definition of naturalness and responsible facial care for our skin and the planet. Under the slogan “Science, olive tree and skin”, the cosmetics brand Ilos Cosmetics, which Elena Grau is behind, identifies itself. A luxury cosmetics company that does not neglect naturalness and the labels “organic” and “pure”.
The origin of this dates back to 2015. Where a meeting between Elena Grau, an expert in the cosmetics sector and José Maria Rodas, an entrepreneur and lover of the land; and most importantly, with an olive grove project of the highest quality.
Left Elena Grau, founder of Ilos Cosmetics. Right, her most iconic product, Elixir de Nuage oil.
Ilos Cosmetics is built on respect and admiration for the olive tree, and its commitment to the environment, people and the land is embodied in every product. The 100% organic cultivation is essential for the products to be of the highest quality and to protect the people who work in the olive groves, as well as maintaining the ingredients of the olive tree in all the formulas. In addition, the packaging of the products is made from recycled material, to guarantee a circular and sustainable economy in all the processes of creation of the products.
And their star product… Elixir de Nuage oil! The fruit of no less than 14 years of research. A magical oil with suspended particles has been created to rejuvenate and repair the skin when it needs it most. Of course, it contains the biomolecules of one of the longest-living creatures on the planet: the olive tree.
Jillian Yoo, the woman behind BOUTIJOUR
There can be no better definition in cosmetics of “adding years” than “Age-free”. This is how Boutijour defines this concept. Because, in reality, the “Anti-aging” concept is unrealistic and tries to make us not proud of our realism, that’s why the Korean brand headed by Yoo, bets on naturalness, freshness and the adventure of ageing.
Left: Boutijour founder Jillian Yoo. Right: Her flagship product, a moisturizing cotton and hydrogel mask enriched with botanical extracts to firm the skin.
Boutijour offers an original and committed selection for all skin types, areas and treatments. From the most professional skincare, botanical masks and scrubs to ceramic massage products!
The values and ideals of the brand go far beyond skincare, beyond the famous Korean beauty guru products that rejuvenate, brighten and heal the skin. Today’s dynamic, creative, competent and time-poor women are Jillian’s inspiration, she wants to accompany them to learn and take care of their body and skin as it deserves.
The products they use are formulated and created with botanical ingredients, and the one that stands out the most is snow lotus, an excellent skin strengthener and elasticiser. It also does not work with toxic radicals and protects the skin at the cellular level. And its most iconic product is a moisturising cotton and hydrogel mask, enriched with botanical extracts to provide a unique firming experience on the cheeks, jawline, naseogenian and chin.
Le Pure, the purest organic cosmetics on the market
Many times, great decisions or events in our lives happen because we have met the right person at the right time. That’s what happened to Julia Atzesberger, who met Marie Carrasquedo, and as Marie explained to her everything she knew about cosmetics, medicinal plants, natural treatments and nutrition, Julia was impressed, she was looking for a solution to treat acneic skin. So she decided to share it with the world, and founded Le Pure. Purity personified, as Marie told her so much about how harmful radicals, “green chemicals” and parabens were, that Julia understood the seriousness of the problem that millions of people were facing every day.
Left: The founders of Le Pur, Julia Atzesberger and Marie Carrasquedo. Right: Their flagship product: the world’s first organic, anti-aging BB Cream.
The facts speak for themselves: an adult person can absorb around 15 kilos of cosmetic ingredients in 60 years. And the fact is that we are still not really aware of the products we use on our skin, there is a huge lack of awareness in this regard. That’s why Le Pure not only has a wide range of natural, organic and cruelty-free products, but before you buy, you can take a test to find out what type of skin you have and what routine you need!
What’s more, the brand’s most iconic product is a BB Cream. But not just any BB Cream: the world’s first organic BB Cream, which also acts as a very powerful anti-ageing product. In addition to illuminating the face and boosting its self-protection.
Le Pure has treatments and products suitable for sensitive, combination, oily, adolescent, male, rosacea, acne, eczema, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, hyperkeratosis or perioral dermatitis. In addition, it has special products if someone is undergoing treatments such as chemotherapy or if someone is undergoing any aesthetic medical treatment.
Omorovizca is the result of a love story between a woman and the healing waters of Hungary.
Margaret, an enterprising woman passionately dedicated to her work, came across the most famous ancient baths and spas in Hungary for their skin-healing properties. She was so impressed that she decided to found Omorovicza, acosmetic brand created from the healing and regenerative waters of Hungary, rich in minerals such as magnesium and calcium.
Left Margaret, founder of Omorovicza. Right, her flagship product, a refreshing and toning facial mist.
She immediately set to work and patented her healing waters with the Nobel Prize-winning laboratory for the discovery of vitamin C, an immensely powerful antioxidant, which neutralises all free radicals that cause premature ageing of the skin, accelerates and stimulates the production of collagen in the skin cells and helps to keep the structure of our skin healthy and radiant. In addition, she was able to experience the results of the power of the waters herself, seeing her skin improve in a very short time, as she had acne-prone skin.
One of her iconic products is “Healing Concentrate”, a healing concentrate, a powerful anti-inflammatory product, which benefits from all the qualities of the Hungarian waters and anti-ageing. Queen of Hungary” is a facial mist to keep the skin moisturised at any time of the day.
Foot skincare, the most forgotten skincare in cosmetics that Lovisa, the founder of Lova Skin, recovers.
Normally, when we talk about skincare, we think of facial care, treating and caring for the skin of the face for signs of stress, imperfections, redness and rosacea… or moisturising the body, but even the feet. It’s true that foot care is the eternally forgotten, and why? feet don’t take care of themselves! That’s why Lovisa, a Swedish woman, decided that it was time to implement foot care as a must-have, to treat hard skin, imperfections and calluses at home, comfortably.
Her main objective is to regenerate and restore, as well as beautify the skin in a few minutes, she promised from the start. And he promised so much that he decided to call his brand LOVA, a Swedish word meaning “promise”. And of course, using the wonderful products of Swedish nature: glacier water, aloe vera leaf juice, cactus extract, eucalyptus leaves, witch hazel bark or extracts from the peel of lemons.
Left Lovina, founder of LOVA Skin. Right: Her most iconic product, an exfoliating foot serum.
The brand’s most famous product is the “Instant Food Peeling”, an ultra-fast exfoliating foot serum to completely remove calluses and corns. And there’s more! It works in less than two minutes.
Aromatherapy as a way of life, this is how Geraldine and Sue spread it with their cosmetic brand Aromatherapy Associates.
Essential oils have been used for millions of years – as far back as 3,500 B.C., it is said. Then the Egyptian and Chinese civilisations were also famous for their prolonged use on animals and people. Essential oils are pure extracts of plant origin, they can be extracted from leaves, flowers, tree bark, and have both topical and, most importantly, emotional uses.
Geraldine Howard and Sue Beechey have established the best essential oil cosmetics brand in the world: Aromatherapy Associates. A firm specialising in mindfulness and wellness, always with the vision of its two therapists and founders.
Both started working as therapists in the 1970s, and at that time aromatherapy had not yet become fashionable. But they immersed themselves and created a space where the power of essential oils and the wonders of cosmetics came together. Always with the aim of improving our skin, from the naturalness and respect for animals, people and the planet.
Left, the two founders of Aromatherapy Associates, Geraldine Howard and Sue Beechey. Right, their flagship product, a bath and shower oil.
In addition, Sue and Geraldine helped establish the International Federation of Aromatherapists, an organisation dedicated exclusively to maintaining aromatherapy standards in the industry.
This brand has made a name for itself in the luxury spa sector. Today its products are recommended by the world’s top therapists for spaces such as the Mandarin Oriental, Sandy Lane and Conrad. As well as in different body and facial care spaces, such as Liberty London. As if that wasn’t enough, this is Lady Di’s fetish brand.
Finally, let’s talk about Lady Di’s favourite and star product: a bath and shower oil. A line designed to give full confidence and revive the senses, perfect for before a party or an event.
