ORGANIC COSMETICS – Alevoo

The moisturizing and organic day cream that will leave your skin healthy glowing

Alevoo — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 17:04:56 +0000

Nothing better than a day cream suitable for all skin types with organic extra virgin olive oil as the main ingredient.

Summer is one of the most intense seasons of the year. High temperatures, travelling, eating out, swimming in the sea, visiting our favorite country side village, or playing sports in the mountains are great pleasurable experiences which, at the same time, make it essential to take care of our skin with the best facial day cream. In a season marked by many hours of sunshine, it is more important than ever to nourish the skin to maintain its hydration and appearance continuing with the same routine throughout the year. “At this time of year, we should increase the frequency of cleansing, moisturizing and nourishing the skin with our organic cosmetics“, explains the ALEVOO team. For the firm, skin is considered a luxury and a gift of life. It is the organ that allows us to feel and it must be respected with their organic cosmetics as a well-nourished and healthy skin is synonymous with wellbeing.

A unisex day cream

For women and men looking to moisturize their facial skin with natural ingredients and a unique formulation, ALEVOO’s organic moisturizing day cream with SPF15 sunscreen is the best choice. Organic extra virgin olive oil with Protected Designation of Origin is the protagonist of this skin-nourishing recipe inspired by the cosmetics of our ancestors. “The perfect combination of our organic extra virgin olive oil and botanical plants makes our moisturizing day cream a great source of health for your skin,” say our experts.

In addition to being fresh and having a pleasant texture, the benefits of this facial cream include: protecting the natural barrier from the action of harmful external agents (such as sun rays, pollution, desiccation, air conditioning…), preventing premature cellular ageing, smoothing expression lines and reducing wrinkles. And a mandatory question: does it firm the skin? Yes, indeed. It also tones the epidermis, providing it with an almost immediate silky and supple effect. All thanks to our ALEVOO organic extra virgin olive oil “rich in vitamin E and natural antioxidants, which provide anti-inflammatory and emollient properties”.

Extra virgin olive oil and a lot of know-how

In ALEVOO, the ingredients of their organic products are sacred, which is why their cosmetics and their extra virgin olive oils are made of premium raw materials and are packaged in high-quality, opaque white packaging to protect the contents from external agents as the light, air or dirt can degrade the quality of those carefully crafted products. “Their composition based on powerful natural antioxidants such as polyphenols and vitamin E, as well as vitamins A, D and K, and their high content of monounsaturated fats and oleic acids, allows them to act against the formation of free radicals, delaying cellular ageing, maintaining skin hydration and favoring the integrity of the mucous membranes and skin cells,” ALEVOO’s experts explain.

A commitment to the skin and much more

The four sisters and founders of ALEVOO firmly believe that the virtues of extra virgin olive oil should be extended to all areas of personal care, from food/healthy eating to beauty routine. Their commitment to society goes beyond the development of organic products that are respectful of our dermis and the environment, as they commit to spreading the healthy properties of their “liquid gold” that is so good for the human body. “All our cosmetics have 100% natural ingredients, do not contain parabens, phthalates, phenoxyethanol, colorings or fragrances. They are made respecting the environment and are not tested on animals,” they say.

They also emphasize that both their extra virgin olive oil and its derived cosmetics are suitable and necessary for the whole family. “The benefits of extra virgin olive oil are so important that we should include it in the diet of children from a very early age. Oleic acid and vitamin E promote bone growth and mineralization. Part of the energy that children need for their growth is obtained from this olive juice”, explains Monica, founder of the brand and a pharmacist. That is why ALEVOO has made such superfood not only a daily ingredient for children, but also for their delicate skin with a children’s line, ALEVOO Kids, which includes shower gel, shampoo and body lotion, all organic.

Differences between conventional, natural and organic cosmetics

Alevoo — Mon, 25 Nov 2019 13:53:05 +0000

Differences between conventional, natural and organic cosmetics

We live a moment of maximum attention to beauty and personal care. We have healthy habits, follow a balanced diet, exercise, and, more and more, we pay special attention to the care of our skin.

When we use a cosmetic, it is absorbed by our skin and reaches our full body inside. Therefore, when choosing cosmetics, it is crucial to know the differences that exist between them, and to know which are beneficial and which are harmful.

To help you choose the best cosmetics that do not damage your skin or cause allergies, today we share the differences between conventional, natural and organic cosmetics.

Conventional cosmetics

These products have formulations based on aggressive chemical ingredients for the skin and, additionally, they pollute the environment. Some of those toxic substances are parabens, petroleum derivatives (paraffins, silicones), phthalates, formaldehyde, triclosan, sodium lauryl sulfate, diethanolamine or BHA. Its exposure and repeated use can have negative effects on the skin and on health in general.

Conventional cosmetics contain active drug ingredients that may affect the structure or function of the skin. When they are applied and come into contact with the skin, they reduce the level of transpiration of the skin and create a condition of occlusion, causing allergic skin reactions such as contact urticaria, intolerance or irritant contact dermatitis.

These cosmetics are made of synthetic preservatives that make the duration of a product longer, but cause negative health effects and pollute more.

Natural Cosmetics

The name of natural cosmetic is granted when the product is manufactured with natural elements and substances of vegetable, mineral or animal origin but it also contains a certain percentage of chemical ingredients.

They are better than conventional ones, because they usually have a less artificial formulation, but a percentage of their composition is made of preservatives and chemical substances.

It is important to pay attention to the actual composition and labeling of natural cosmetics. There are products on the market with some vegetable ingredient added in small quantity to their synthetic composition and they are labeled as 100% natural when in reality they are not such.

Organic Cosmetics

Before defining organic cosmetics, we want to point out that an organic cosmetic will always be natural, but not all natural cosmetics will be organic. Many manufacturers use small proportions of a natural ingredient to be able to use that term but they do not qualify or certify to be organic. Therefore, it is important to pay attention to the actual composition of each product.

Organic cosmetics are made only of natural elements, substances and ingredients that have been produced following the criteria for organic and sustainable agriculture (no use of fertilizers, pesticides or chemical herbicides, among others) and without damaging or altering the environment.

Organic ingredients must be certified in order to be recognized as such, so organic certificates are a great help to guarantee the user that those criteria are met.

ALEVOO Organic Cosmetics

Within that last typology, we find Alevoo organic cosmetics (link). All our products are made of natural organic ingredients, obtained through organic farming systems, without the use of synthetic pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and fertilizers. Our cosmetics do not contain parabens, phthalates, phenoxyethanol, colorants or fragrances, and they are elaborated respecting our environment and not tested on animals.

Alevoo organic cosmetics are cosmeceutical products; that means, they are organic cosmetics containing biologically active ingredients. They are oriented to treat the skin, nourish it and provide it with therapeutic substances leaving it hydrated, smooth and luminous.

Our cosmetics are made of organic extra virgin olive oil whose health benefits are scientifically supported. All our products are made of 100% natural ingredients. They are rich in vitamin E, A y D, antioxidants and antipollution. Additionally, they contain a high amount of fatty acids, being the predominant (73%) a monounsaturated fat called oleic acid, which are essential in regenerating the epidermal barrier.

Alevoo organic cosmetics respect the acid mantle of the skin, and its formulation ensures that they act by blocking free radicals, preventing oxidation and combating premature aging of the skin. Additionally, they maintain hydration of the skin and improves cell membrane conservation.

From Alevoo, we invite you to take care of your skin with our certified organic cosmetics, a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle habits that will provide you with health and beauty in equal parts.

Now that you have read our blog, do you want to take a look to the cosmetics that you have at home? Do you support taking care of your skin only with 100% organic ingredients? Share your comments!