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48 DAYSPA | APRIL 2014 Straight From the Source CA BOTANA International sources ingredients from eco-certifi ed and organic distributors whenever pos- sible—and in 40 years of manufac- turing, that list has continued to grow. Many of the San Diego-based skincare company's herbal ingredi- ents are extracted with the latest CO 2 technology, a gentle and eco-friendly way to separate substances such as antioxidants, essential oils and special fatty oils from plant material. "This results in botanical extracts that are of the highest effectiveness and pu- rity without chemical additives or sol- vent residues," says Dr. Dieter Kuster, founder of CA BOTANA International. "Eco-friendly sourcing is important to maintain our company philosophy: 'continuous research in harmony with nature.' This philosophy is refl ected in every formula that we develop, and our clients have come to expect the highest quality and standards—not only in our products, but also in our business practices." Repêchage Since day one, SpaRitual has been committed to earth-friendly prod- ucts that raise environmental aware- ness, using vegan, certifi ed- organic, fair-trade ingredients and eco-conscious packaging. "As a brand, we're passion- ate about safeguarding the environment, reducing waste, limiting the use of nonrenew- able resources and offering a healthier beauty product al- ternative," relates Shel Pink, founder of SpaRitual, based in Van Nuys, California. Hence, vegan ingredients (such as organic and wild- crafted essential oils) are care- fully selected and sourced from around the world, and body products are free of synthetic dyes and colors. Even packaging demands comprehensive research (the engi- neers at SpaRitual spent three years fi nding the ideal design). The boxes containing SpaRitual States of Slow Beauty products (as well as all print- ed material used by the company) are FSC-certifi ed and made from sus- tainable or recycled material, and ink used on every product and packag- ing is soy-based. For its seaweed-based formulas, Repêchage, based in Secaucus, New Jersey, uses freshly har- vested seaweeds from the coast of Brittany, France, where harvesting is strictly regulated by the French government, ensuring protection and renewability. The seaweeds are also Ecocert-ap- proved as organically harvested and grown with- out the use of conventional pesticides or artifi cial fertilizers. The company's method for harvesting seaweed also ensures optimal ingredient and product quality. Lydia Sarfati, CEO and founder, stresses the im- portance of spa practitioners being able to rely on quality ingredients. She says, "We make sure all of our seaweed-based products are Ecocert-labeled so that clients know the seaweeds are organically harvested and inspected." repechage.com SpaRitual sparitual.com CA BOTANA I nternational ca-botana.com BOTTOM RIGHT: ©ISTOCKPHOTO.COM S t a r t a t t h e S o u r c e 4 1 4 . i n d d 4 8 Start at the Source 414.indd 48 3 / 7 / 1 4 9 : 5 2 A M 3/7/14 9:52 AM