Ethoverte Fair Trade Our Contribution to a More Sustainable way of Living
Fair Traded and Community Traded Ingredients Ethoverte Herbasol Fair Traded and Community Traded Ingredients Lipoid Kosmetik is committed to source a variety of cosmetic ingredients from around the world, which originate from farmers where fair trade or community trade practices are being employed. All ingredients contain raw material from fair trade which are verified by well documented controls of the method of farming and working with local communities. Numerous come from organic farming. By buying fair traded and community traded ingredients you help marginalised and poor communities to have the possibility of developing a stable and profitable business based on trade and not on charity. Fair trade projects allow small farms and communities to obtain a fair price for their produce and let the added value stay with the local community. Transparency & Traceability We recognise that we have an ethical responsibility and a clear understanding of our raw materials supply chain. Photo courtesy of PhytoTrade Africa Commitment to community- and fair trade projects provides Lipoid Kosmetik with more transparency of the supply chain Sourcing from small local communities provides full traceability Sustainability Lipoid Kosmetik is committed to responsible, entrepreneurial behaviour and is guided in activities towards high ethical standards. By buying Lipoid Kosmetik s community- and fair traded ingredients you make an active contribution to the future of our environment and future generations.
Available Products Central & South America Costa Rica Araza (Eugenia stipitata) 401008.178.2 Carambola (Averrhoa carambola) 401010.178.2 Guajava (Psidium guajava) 401009.178.2 nourishing high in vitamin C content antioxidant skin conditioning, emollient anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant, rich in polyphenols diuretic stimulates wound healing, haemostatic / styptic antimicrobial, antiseptic, astringent anti-irritant Brasil Acai (Euterpe oleracea) 401011.178.2 antioxidant anti-inflammatory, rich in polyphenols astringent nourishing Corredor Biológico Araza, Carambola and Guajava fruits are cultivated in the Corredor Biológico, a geographical area protected by the Association of Organizations of the Corredor Biológico Talamanca Caribe, which seeks to ensure the connection between the protected areas, indigenous territories, and support of biodiversity. They collaborate on local, national and international development. Fruits are sourced from small farmers. An initiative by our partner Oroverde supports fruit processing by a small local enterprise, APPTA to produce fruit pulp or juice, allowing the value to remain in the region. Australia Australia Kakadu Plum (Terminalia ferdinandiana) 400684.416.2 Common from N.W. Australia to E. Arhhem land Aboriginal names: Kullari, marunga, gubinge Small green fruit, high in vitamin C and antioxidants Used as energy source and to quench thirst Desert Lime (Citrus glauca) 400687.416.2 Native to Queensland and New South Wales Small green / yellow, knobbly fruit Good source of antioxidants and fruit acids High in vitamin C, strong citrus flavour Australian Bush Mint (Prostanthera rotundifolia) 400686.416.2 Rich in essential oils Used in infusions to relieve headaches and colds Intense fragrance Antifungal and antibacterial properties Outback Spirit TM Outback Spirit TM is a range of exotic Australian fruits and plants redolent of the wild Australian Outback, derived from an ethical supply chain based on fair trade principles. The Outback Spirit Foundation supports sustainable indigenous business development to deliver economic, social, cultural, health and well-being advantages to Australian indigenous people. Please enquire for complete listing.
Available Ingredients Africa Egypt Peppermint (Mentha piperita) Chamomile (Chamomilla recutita) antiseptic, antibacterial anti-inflammatory, anti-irritant, demulcent astringent and tonic deodorant wound healing antiseptic, antimicrobial, antibacterial soothing, anti-irritant purifying Ghana Coconut (Cocos nucifera) Mango (Mangifera indica) emollient, softening, skin-conditioning anti-inflammatory, soothing against dry skin, moisturizing wound-healing anti-dandruff, promotes growth and thickening of hair astringent circulatory stimulant diuretic skin revitalizing Madagaskar Vanilla (Vanilla planifolia) emollient stimulant aphrodisiac Malawi Baobab Oil (Adansonia digitata) moisturizing & nourishing improves elasticity of the skin for skin regeneration anti-oxidant Swaziland Marula Oil (Sclerocarya birrea) nourishing skin protection anti-oxidant * * Photo courtesy of PhytoTrade Africa
Available Ingredients Asia Sri Lanka / India Ginger (Zingiber officinale) antioxidant and anti-inflammatory circulatory stimulant antiseptic and anti-bacterial Green tea (Camellia sinensis) Mace (Myristica fragrans) antioxidant, free radical scavenger anti-ageing anti-inflammatory & antibacterial astringent diuretic antiseptic antioxidant stimulating, tonic Rice Pachchaperumal (Oryza sativa) astringent, antiseptic demulcent, softening skin lightening Pakistan Almond blossom (Prunus amygdalus dulcis) anti-irritant, anti-inflammatory skin cleansing antioxidant, free radical scavenger Cherry blossom (Prunus avium) associated with spring beautiful white flowers often used in luxury treatments Customised Development All fair and community traded ingredients can be developed in different solvents, preservative systems and preservative free. Please enquire for customised development. The ingredient range will be regularly extended. Disclaimer: Please be aware that the listed properties medicinal or otherwise that have been sourced from literature should act as value-added information only. No proof of these statements by testing or otherwise will be provided by Lipoid Kosmetik (this excludes test data generated by Lipoid Kosmetik in support of our specific actives range). Please be aware that the use of any claim on cosmetic products is the sole responsibility of the customer and is regulated by your local Regulatory Body.
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