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How We Formulate

Our mission at Origins is to care for skin holistically using the power of plants and science. Fusing over 30 years of Origins’ expertise in plant science and skin physiology, our scientists at the Origins Biotech Discovery Labs strive to identify the high-performing, bioactive elements of ingredients derived from nature, then use these innovative findings to create transformative skincare formulas to help support and boost skin’s natural activities and noticeably improve how skin looks and feels.

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CONSCIOUSLY FORMULATED


We formulate with potent plant- and earth-based ingredients as well as beneficial synthetics to create our clean, good-to-your-skin products. We are Vegetarian and also offer many formulas that are Vegan (free of animal-derived ingredients).

GREEN CHEMISTRY


All our new* formulas are—and will be—at least 90% naturally-derived.** We assess and measure the sustainability of ingredients and formulas based on the principles of green chemistry, considering human health, ecosystem health and the environment to help advance sustainability while maintaining our uncompromising product efficacy standards.

*Refers to the new Mega-Mushroom Treatment Lotion launched March 2022 and subsequent new formulas.
**Using ISO Standard 16128, from plant, non-petroleum mineral and/or water sources.

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consciously crafted mega mushroom restorative skin concentrate
We formulate without 1,500+ ingredients in compliance with the EU’s stringent regulations. In addition, we are also free of: Parabens, phthalates, formaldehyde and formaldehyde-releasing agents, sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), mineral oil, petrolatum, paraffin, diethanolamine (DEA), polyethylene beads and animal ingredients (except cruelty-free honey and beeswax in select formulas). We are Vegetarian and also offer many formulas that are Vegan (free of animal-derived ingredients).


ON A MISSION TO DO GOOD

At Origins, we’ve been conscious of our impact on the planet from the start. We strive to prioritize sustainability— from our ingredient selection process to our thoughtful packaging design, manufacturing practices and tree-planting initiatives, which help restore ecosystems.

Origins.com is powered by renewable electricity.*

*The electricity used to power our e-commerce data center in North America is covered by renewable energy certificates.

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SOURCING RESPONSIBLY
We work diligently to source high-quality ingredients and materials in collaboration with a wide and diverse network of suppliers around the world, with special attention and sensitivity to the local communities. We’re committed to continuously improving how we source our ingredients, including the responsibly-sourced Reishi Mushroom featured in our Mega-Mushroom Treatment Lotion, in addition to other formulas.
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MATERIAL SUSTAINABILITY
We’re working hard to consciously design our packaging. For us, that means recyclable, refillable, reusable, recycled or recoverable. We’re also committed to prioritizing the use of local, low-emitting, recyclable or recycled materials in new store fixtures and visual merchandising.
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ENVIRONMENTAL EFFORTS
As part of our commitment to the well-being of the planet, we’ve planted and cared for over 2.3 million trees since 2009, including expanding our greening program efforts, which positively impacts local communities, to plant trees in 24 US cities and other areas around the world like Malaysia, Thailand, Israel and Germany.