
Conscious products for the planet we share
We are committed to creating products that are respectful to our community and our planet. That’s why we support our suppliers and farmers, use sustainable packaging and meet the highest certification standards.

Supporting our suppliers
We ensure everyone who works to deliver our natural skincare ingredients is paid fairly.
All our suppliers are signatories to the Nagoya Protocol – a framework that ensures guardians of genetic resources receive a fair share of any benefits that arise from the research and procurement of those resources.

Committed to sustainable packaging
Much of our packaging is made with recyclable glass. We only use plastic when absolutely necessary, and always make sure it’s fully recyclable.

Responsible Production
All our natural skincare ingredients are cultivated using Good Agricultural and Collection Practices (GACP) ensuring sustainable production.
We use green chemistry to ensure that there are no harsh ingredients or harmful effluents released at any point in the development or manufacturing of our products.
Our products are crafted in small batches to prevent overproduction or the loss of freshness and purity.
Meeting the highest standards
We follow strict criteria: exclusive use of natural and vegan skincare ingredients, and the minimum use of ingredients for maximum efficacy. Our standards have resulted in the following certifications:

COSMOS
CERTIFED
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GOOD AGRICULTURE
PRACTICE
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100%
VEGAN
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CRUELTY
FREE
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More about our certifications
COSMOS Natural
COSMOS is an international non-profit association controlling and regulating standard requirements and definitions for natural cosmetics. Its certifications are very advanced and provide a commitment and proof of following the highest standards
of performance and sustainability in natural products of every stage, from seed to shelf.
At Almora Botanica, all our products are certified to the Soil Association COSMOS Natural Standard, which means we meet standards across:
• Natural origin: a minimum of 98% of ingredients are plant-based. Any non-natural compound must follow strict green chemistry protocols and cannot exceed 2% of the formula.
• Sustainability and ethical sourcing: ingredients must come from sustainable agriculture, respecting biodiversity and following responsible practices and guidelines. Packaging must be sustainable, and the supply chain must be fully traceable.
• Green chemistry principles for derived ingredients: use renewable raw materials, eliminate waste, and avoid using toxic and hazardous reagents and solvents in manufacturing and application.
• Biodegradability: more than 95% of ingredients must be biodegradable and non-toxic to aquatic environments (LC50, EC50, IC50 > 1 mg/L).
• Cruelty-free: no animal testing.
• Free from: heavy metals, aromatic hydrocarbons, pesticides, dioxins & PCBs, radioactivity GMOs, mycotoxins, medicinal residues, phthalates, nitrates, nitrosamines, and any other controversial chemicals.
• Transparency: authenticity in product communication and claims.
GACP
Our ingredients are cultivated and collected under GACP (Good Agricultural and Collection Practices), ensuring soil fertility, contamination level, and molecular markers level with no bacterial and fungal impurities.
The Vegan Society
The Vegan Society is an internationally registered charity and the oldest vegan organization in the world. Each product's formula and fabrication process is checked against the following criteria to ensure they meet the highest vegan standards:
• No animals are used in the manufacture of products
• No animal ingredients or derivatives (e.g., honey)
• No animal testing
• No GMOs
Cruetly-Free International
The Cruelty-Free International Leaping Bunny is a global organization controlling and approving brands with its cruelty-free certification. At Almora Botanica, we have the highest respect for all life forms and believe in a better science without cruelty.
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