Andalou Naturals

Andalou [an.da.lu]: def. Pre Roman origin al-Andalus, means Island of Atlantis and 'Path of Light'
Naturals: def. 100% Natural Origin, Certified Organic, BioActive and Fair-Trade Ingredients

Our Ethos

Inspired Beauty + True Kindness + Mindful Action defined:

Inspired Beauty: Imbued with the spirit to create with supernatural influence.
True Kindness: The sincere practice and quality of being kind, considerate, and helpful.
Mindful Action: Actively attentive and aware of responsibility; and by doing, create change.

Our Commitment

A Force of Nature defined:

A fundamental force that occurs in nature and affects the structure of the universe.
Andalou Naturals is committed to true sustainability, and we’ve built in a way to give back by establishing A Force of Nature as a charitable asset of our company. Our charitable commitment fosters sustainability by promoting socially responsible trade and commerce with enduring economic growth benefiting the wellbeing of humankind and communities, while giving back to socially responsible projects and inspiring do-gooders, because it feels good!

Fruit Stem Cell Science

Advanced Fruit Stem Cells defined:

Apple Stem Cells:

Stimulate healthy cell renewal
Protect longevity of skin stem cells
Delay senescence of essential cells
Slow chronological aging of skin

Grape Stem Cells:

Protect skin stem cells against UV damage
Increase the skin's UV tolerance
Maintain healthy stem cell characteristics
Defend against aging from prolonged exposure

Argan Fruit Stem Cells:

Penetrate follicular pathways
Delay the depletion of vital stem cells
Stimulate dormant root bulb cells
Accelerate natural repair processes

BioActive Pyramid

BioActive Pyramid Ingredients defined:

Apex Level: Advanced Fruit Stem Cell Science works synergistically to renew dormant cells, repair damaged cells and regenerate healthy cells with improved vitality and longevity for younger, firmer, healthier skin.

Core Level: BioActive 8 Berry Complex provides a potent portfolio of super antioxidants to combat and neutralize environmental stressors, support cell turnover, increase collagen and elastin production, and strengthen dermal immunity for healthy cell renewal and longevity.

Our BioActive 8 Berry complex, with bilberry fruit stem cells, blends certified organic Acai Berry, Aronia Berry, Bearberry, Bilberry, Black Elderberry, Goji Berry, Rosehips Berry, and Sea Buckthorn Berry.

Support Level: Certified Organic Aloe Vera polysaccharides best prepare, soothe, oxygenate, and replenish the skin, while providing the optimal delivery system for our bioactive ingredients.
Aloe's Unique Beneficial Properties

Promote oxygenation, hydration and a healthy moisture barrier
Anti-inflammatory properties calm and soothe skin
Rich in vitamins, minerals, amino acids, enzymes and proteins
Bioactive compounds stimulate healthy cellular growth and repair
Support and fortify skin's immune function and speed healing

Innovative Results

Renew, Repair, Regenerate defined:

RENEW DORMANT CELLS

Awakens dormant cells to behave like younger healthy cells

REPAIR DAMAGED CELLS
Repairs cellular damage caused by UV radiation, oxidative and environmental stress

REGENERATE HEALTHY CELLS
Protects longevity of skin and follicle stem cells for continuous regeneration at the cellular level

Clinically Proven

PhytoCellTec™ Malus Domestica (Swiss Uttwiler Spatlauber Apple Stem Cell Ingredient)

Awarded the European Cosmetics Innovation Prize – Best Active Ingredient 2008

The age defying effect of PhytoCellTec™ Malus Domestica was tested on lab cultures of epidermal stem cells. The tests showed the active fruit stem cell ingredient can maintain the adult stem cells’ colony-forming efficiency longer, even if the cells were stressed through exposure to UV light. Tests on the 3D epidermis model showed that aged skin stem cells can form a complete epidermis when PhytoCellTec™ Malus Domestica .01% is applied. In other words, aged stem cells treated with PhytoCellTec™ Malus Domestica display similar activity as young stem cells.

These positive effects were also confirmed when 100% of subjects showed a significant and visible decrease in wrinkle depth during independent clinical studies of 20 women, age 37 – 64, when they applied an emulsion of PhytoCellTec™ Malus Domestica, twice daily for 28 days. (Individual results may vary.)

*Mibelle BioChemistry PhytoCellTec™ Malus Domestica - Patent Pending

Advanced Skin Care

Andalou Naturals Fruit Stem Cell Science renews skin at the cellular level, blending nature and knowledge for visible age-defying, brightening and clarifying results.

Age-Defying defined:

To treat the signs of aging, strengthen and protect the moisture barrier, maximize moisture retention, even tone and texture, enhance collagen and elastin production, lift and firm, smooth fine lines and wrinkles, promote healthy cell turnover and longevity, restore luminosity and youthful vitality.

Brightening defined:

To even skin tone and texture, brighten and tighten, suppress sun damage, stimulate elastin and collagen, smooth fine lines, and energize healthy cell turnover for a radiant luminous appearance.

Clarifying defined:

To calm troubled skin, effectively treat irritation, keep pores clean and clear, balance and hydrate, while protecting from environmental and oxidative stressors for a fresh, healthy complexion.

Beautiful Hair Care

Andalou Naturals Fruit Stem Cell Science improves hair follicle longevity and vitality for healthy hair from root to tip.

Age Defying with Argan Fruit Stem Cells defined:
Benefits Thinning Hair Types
Argan Fruit Stem Cells are deisgned to delay the depletion of root stem cells, stimulating dormant cells, and accelerating the natural repair process to combat the chronological aging of hair follicles.

Full Volume with Lavender & Biotin defined:
Benefits Fine, Limp, Thin Hair
Lavender gently refreshes, stimulating follicles and circulation. Biotin B-complex infuses essential protein for thicker, fuller strands, improved strength, texture and manageability for maximum volume and silky sheen.

Healthy Shine with Sunflower & Citrus defined:
Benefits All Hair Types
Citrus gently clarifies and brightens, invigorating follicles and circulation. Nourishing sunflower, rich in Vitamin E, conditions each strand, minimizing split ends and frizz, protecting color with enhanced body and glorious shine.

Moisture Rich with Sweet Orange & Argan defined:
Benefits Dry, Curly, Textured Hair
Sweet orange revitalizes follicles and healthy circulation. Omega rich Argan oil deeply penetrates each strand, repairing and restoring moisture, elasticity and strength, minimizing split ends and frizz with amazing luster and shine.

Our True Label Policy

Comprehensive, Honest & Educational Product Information

Andalou Naturals meet a minimum 70% Certified Organic ingredient content in all our formulations, utilizing exceptional organic, natural origin, and biologically active ingredients at effective levels to ensure beautiful results.

We Champion Certified Organic, Natural Origin, BioActive, and Fair-Trade Certified Ingredients, Pure Essential Oils, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Eco-Friendly, and Cruelty-Free Standards.

We Reject Sulfates, Petrochemicals, Phthalates, Synthetic Colors and Dyes, Artificial Fragrances, Triclosan, GMO, PEG, MEA, TEA, DEA, Synthetic and Paraben Preservatives.

Cruelty-Free Policy

100% Vegetarian, No Animal Testing

Andalou Naturals shares your concern that animals should not be used to test cosmetics, toiletries and household products.

Our company policy clearly states that we do not test our products or ingredients on animals, nor have we asked others to do so. Furthermore, we require that all our ingredient suppliers meet the same criteria of no animal testing, choosing ingredients with a proven history of use and generally accepted as safe. Before going to market our finished products are thoroughly tested, evaluated, and approved by a human team of professionals with over 30 years of ingredient and personal care experience.

Andalou offers a unique collection of quality personal care products for caring consumers seeking natural, organic and cruelty-free ingredients within the Vegetarian Ethic.

Nature & Knowledge

Our Natural Formulas defined:
Certified organic, natural origin, bioactive, and fair-trade ingredients blended with the functional technology of Advanced Fruit Stem Cell Science.

Gluten Free Verified
Yes, Andalou Naturals products have been tested by the Food Allergy Research & Resource Program (FARRP) on behalf of Celiac Sprue Association (CSA) and are VERIFIED to be gluten-free.

Pregnancy Safe

Andalou Naturals products are safe to use while pregnant and nursing. If you are concerned with any ingredients listed on our product pages, please consult your physician.

Natural Colors
Andalou Naturals are not artificially color enhanced. Instead, our products reflect the natural variations of our ingredient blends. And while we closely monitor incoming ingredients, just as you’d find at your local farmers market or grocer, we find that the color of natural ingredients do vary from season to season, or crop to crop. For this reason, you may notice very slight color differences at times.

Naturally Preserved
To ensure that our products are safe from contamination before and during use, we've developed safe and effective, broad spectrum preservative blends, specific for each pH and product type. Our natural preservative blends are clearly labeled on every package and are formulated from combinations of the following ingredients.

Phenoxyethanol: Derived from rose ether; anti-microbial; non-irritating; non-sensitizing; non-accumulating; helps prevent product damage and contamination during use.
Ethylhexylglycerin: Derived from vegetable glycerin; skin conditioner; preservative enhancer.
Sodium benzoate: Derived from benzoic acid, naturally occurring; non-irritating stabilizer.
Potassium sorbate: Derived from unsaturated fatty acids, naturally occurring; non-irritating stabilizer.
Benzyl alcohol: Derived from rapeseed oil; antiviral and antibacterial; promotes preservation.
Ethyl alcohol: Derived from sugar cane; acts as an antibacterial agent.

Sun Protection Factor (SPF)
Andalou Daily Defense SPF 18 Lotion offers full spectrum sun protection using the following, safe and effective sunscreen ingredients, according to The American Academy of Dermatology.

Octinoxate: Derived from peru balsam, cocoa and cinnamon leaves; non-irritant sunscreen, quick absorbing sunscreen that filters and absorbs UV rays providing full spectrum protection against the damaging effects of sun exposure.

Octisalate: An ester derived from salicylic acid and fatty alcohol; skin friendly, water resistant sunscreen that absorbs UVB rays protecting from damaging sunlight exposure.

Oxybenzone: Derived from benzophenone; Proven sun protection; provides broad spectrum UV absorption to reduce premature aging from overexposure to the sun.

Vegetarian + Vegan Formulas
All Andalou Naturals are 100% Vegetarian.

Our Vegan Selection:

Advanced Skin Care
Citrus Kombucha Cleansing Gel

Blossom & Leaf Toning Refresher

Avo Cocoa Skin Food Mask

Blue Geranium Creamy Clay Mask

Grapefruit +C Exfoliating Peel

Fruit Stem Cell Night Repair Cream

Super Polypeptide Lift & Firm Cream

Daily Defense with SPF 18 Facial Lotion

Acai + White Tea Oil-Free Moisturizer

Fruit Stem Cell Revitalize Serum

Omega Glow Facial Concentration

Deep Wrinkle Dermal Filler

Luminous Eye Serum

Healthy Body Care
Lavender Thyme Body Lotion

Mandarin Vanilla Body Lotion

Citrus Verbena Body Lotion

Lavender Thyme Shower Gel

Mandarin Vanilla Shower Gel

Citrus Verbena Shower Gel

Lavender Shea Hand Cream

Beautiful Hair Care

Age Defying Shampoo

Age Defying Conditioner

Age Defying Scalp Intensive

Lavender & Biotin Full Volume Shampoo

Lavender & Biotin Full Volume Conditioner

Sunflower & Citrus Healthy Shine Shampoo

Sunflower & Citrus Healthy Shine Conditioner

Lavender & Biotin Full Volume Style Spray

Sunflower & Citrus Healthy Shine Styling Gel

Sunflower & Citrus Perfect HoldHair Spray

Sweet Orange & Argan Moisture Rich Styling Cream

Our Non-Vegan Selection:

Apricot Probiotic Cleansing Milk: Lactobacillus (yogurt)

Meyer Lemon Creamy Cleanser: Manuka honey

BioActive 8 Berry Enzyme Mask: Manuka honey

Pumpkin Honey Glycolic Mask: Manuka honey

Lemon Sugar Facial Scrub: Manuka honey

Probiotic +C Renewal Cream: Lactobacillus (yogurt)

Lavender Shea Body Butter: Beeswax

Kukui Cocoa Body Butter: Beeswax

Passion Fruit Body Butter: Beeswax

Sweet Orange & Argan Moisture Rich Shampoo: Manuka honey

Sweet Orange & Argan Moisture Rich Conditioner: Manuka honey

Company Policies

California Transparency in Supply Chains Act of 2010
Andalou Naturals is committed to a work environment that is free from human trafficking, forced labor, and unlawful child labor ("human trafficking and slavery"). We strongly believe that we are responsible for promoting ethical and lawful employment practices. These practices are also required to be followed by our suppliers, subcontractors, or business partners (collectively referred to as "Suppliers") worldwide. This policy also complies with the California Transparency in Supply Chain Act.

Although, Andalou Naturals is exempt* from California Transparency in Supply Chains Act of 2010, we intend to adhere to the Act, and have petitioned our supply partners to do the same, with the agreement that every effort, large or small, to eradicate human trafficking and slavery is an important moral obligation.

*The requirement that company tax receipts exceed $100,000,000 is intended to serve as a "small business exemption" for those companies that lack the ability to exert substantial economic influence on their suppliers.

Our Policy and Supplier Agreements are available upon request.

California Proposition 65
Andalou Naturals compliance department has reviewed the March 16, 2012 list of chemicals covered by California Proposition 65, The Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, and has verified that Andalou Naturals are not formulated with ingredient chemicals published on this list. http://oehha.ca.gov/prop65.html