At Lavera we are firmly committed to safety in cosmetics and personal care products. As part of our dedication we have teamed up with Cancer Lifeline, donating our safe, certified natural products to a series of healthy skin care and makeup workshops in the Washington Puget Sound area for those in cancer treatment or recovery.

Cancer Lifeline offers emotional support, resources, educational classes and exercise programs designed to support people in all stages of the cancer process. All of Cancer Lifeline's services are offered at no cost to participants and supported by private donations. For more information on Cancer Lifeline, please visit www.cancerlifeline.org.

Participants of these workshops, which are led by licensed aestheticians, learn about healthy alternatives for feeling beautiful, using the non-toxic Lavera skin care and cosmetics donated for the session. Our chemical-free product lines offer safe alternatives for those struggling with health issues. Because chemotherapy and radiation cause damage to healthy cells, as well as cancer cells, physical changes often show up in the skin. These changes may include partial or total hair loss, thin shiny skin, flaky, irritated, itchy, red, or hypersensitive skin. It is important to use beauty products free from harmful or harsh ingredients that can cause further irritation and health complications. Skin care and cosmetics made with natural, nourishing ingredients will support, heal, and protect the skin and cell structure.

The body absorbs up to 60% of what is applied to the skin, which then enters the bloodstream. Harmful ingredients absorbed through the skin can lead to health conditions and disease. Cosmetics and personal care products made without the use of harmful ingredients are a healthier choice over conventional products for both maintaining good health and preventing health issues and disease.

Lavera uses natural, effective plant-based ingredients, certified organic wherever possible. BDIH Natural Certification ensures all of our products are free from parabens, SLS, synthetic preservatives and fragrances, and petroleum-based ingredients. Our products are cruelty-free, gluten-free, and GMO-free.

Everyone loves a birthday, and we are no different. This November Lavera celebrates its 23rd year and we would like to include you in the celebration.

For the past 23 years, we at Lavera have been committed to safety and purity in our products. Whether our pioneering Sunless Tanner or our nontoxic yet highly effective Sunscreens, we make every effort to keep our products healthy while meeting your quality standards.

All Lavera products are BDIH Certified Natural, adhering to stringent guidelines for ingredient usage and manufacturing processes which ensures products are free of synthetic ingredients and petrochemicals. We formulate our products with pure organic plant oils, and herb and flower extracts so that they are suitable for sensitive skin. All of our products are Cruelty-free, Gluten-free, and GMO-free.

On this, our 23rd year, we are offering Lavera customers 23% savings on select cosmetic and skin care items, including select Silver Trend and Body Spa items. You may be a loyal follower of Lavera, or have yet to try one of our fine products. Whatever the case, this is the perfect time to get in on a great deal.

Silver Trend includes makeup items from tinted moisturizer and powder blusher, to eyeshadow compacts and volumizing mascara. Everything you need to complete your naturally gorgeous look. If you are a lip gloss lover (and who isn’t?) stock up on this customer favorite. Trend cosmetics are made with pure mineral pigments for safe, beautiful color.

Lavera Body Spa line indulges body and mind with gentle ingredients and scrumptious scents. The line includes body wash, lotion, scrub, bath salts, deodorant, and hand cream. Choose from invigorating Orange Sea Buckthorn, harmonizing Wild Rose, sensual Vanilla-Coconut, nurturing Milk & Honey, soothing Lavender-AloeVera, or refreshing Vervain-Lime. Made with pure plant and flower extracts, and organic ingredients to care for skin gently.

Please help us celebrate another year of commitment to you by taking advantage of this special discount on Lavera pure natural products, and be sure to pass the savings along to your friends too. We are proud to bring you truly safe, natural products and will continue to strive for excellence and innovation in our products, and happiness in our customers.

At Lavera we are constantly working to keep our product formulations cutting edge. Reviewing ingredient options, new technology, and conducting thorough testing all play a role in the safety and efficacy of our products.

We are very proud of our sunscreen products here at Lavera, and have reformulated to meet the strict European Union requirements for UVA protection. It is important to us to provide a long-lasting, highly-effective sunscreen to protect our customers against the sun’s damaging rays with safe, natural ingredients.

So, do Lavera Sunscreens live up to this challenge? Just ask professional kite boarder, Katie Bowcutt:

“I have been using Lavera products for a long time. My mom ordered it for us because it is natural. I like the way it feels on my lips and skin and my mom likes that is natural and organic. The sunscreen is smooth and feels really good. I spend a lot of time on the water and in the sun and taking care of my skin is super important.”

Katie spends many hours each week on the water, and in the sun, and relies on Lavera Sunscreen SPF 20 for protection and safety. Lavera Sunscreen SPF 20 stands up to high-performance conditions, such as professional water sports, better than synthetic SPF 30+ products. Synthetic sunscreens not only provide inadequate protection from UVA rays, but also introduce harmful chemicals into the body.

Lavera Sunscreens are made with natural mineral sunscreens, zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, for the most effective protection, along with pure plant oils to keep skin soft and hydrated. Lavera Sunscreen SPF 20 allows pros, like Katie, to concentrate on performance with no worries of sun burn.

Whether you are a professional water-sport athlete or not, you need safe and effective, long-lasting sun protection. Lavera Sunscreens have you covered.

For the 2nd straight year, the influential German consumer advocate magazine, OEKO-TEST, gave cosmetic manufacturer Laverana, with its brands Lavera and Lavere, the highest marks in its 2009 review of natural and mainstream cosmetic companies. OEKO-TEST magazine, which translated means Ecological Test, evaluates a wide range products for public health and safety. Its closest equivalent in the US would be magazines such as Consumer Reports or Good Housekeeping, which also perform independent product testing.

In November 2009, after a review of over 1800 cosmetic products, OEKO-TEST awarded Laverana the highest score out of 36 companies tested, beating out the likes of 2nd place Weleda, 3rd place Wala (Dr. Hauschka) and mainstream manufacturers such as Estée Lauder and L’Oréal. This comes on the heels of the 2008 study, in which OEKO-TEST awarded Laverana the highest score out of 33 manufacturers.

That Laverana and its brands Lavera and Lavere came out at the top of the pack again, ahead of such noteable brands as Weleda, Dr. Hauschka, Chanel, Aveda, L'Oréal, Dove and Kiehls, is no small feat, and illustrates again the commitment of Laverana to the purest, safest ingredients without any compromises for its brands Lavera and Lavere. In November 2009, Lavera celebrated its 22nd year of commitment to the highest quality skin care and cosmetics."

Lavera products have been tested over 350 times since June of 1994 and received over 320 “Very Good” reviews. We’ve listed some of the products with recent “Good” and “Very Good” reviews here.

Click here to read the 2009 OEKO-TEST Cosmetic Manufacturer Review.
Click here to read the 2008 OEKO-TEST Cosmetic Manufacturer Review.

Below is an extract from the test results of the 2009 review, highlighting the brands most familiar to the North American audience:

Dear Lavera fans,

Lavera is celebrating its 22nd anniversary this November! That's 22 years producing only the purest, all-natural and non-toxic beauty products. This commitment to ingredients is very important for us - what we put on our skin really does affect our health and well-being. Our founder discovered this correlation while developing the first products to soothe his dermatitis. This ingredient commitment has helped Lavera grow to become an international brand with over 300 products!

This birthday month, I'd like to focus on Makeup. Many studies in the US and Europe show how makeup especially is still manufactured using synthetic colors, synthetic preservatives and fragrances, and even heavy metals - ingredients that harm your health. I've blogged about a few of these issues in the past, and you can find out a lot more about ingredients and other skin care issues in our Education section.

I first introduced the Trend Sensitiv Makeup line in the US and Canada back in 1999 and it quickly became very successful. We received many testimonials from women who tried Lavera and finally found a makeup line they could wear, despite their very sensitive skin. After many years of suffering from allergies and irritations, many women had resorted to not wearing makeup at all until they finally experienced Lavera products.

What better line to choose than our Makeup line to celebrate together 22 years of Truly Natural Beauty? I am very happy to announce some extra savings during our anniversary month: 22% OFF ALL LAVERA NATURAL MAKEUP! For the month of November, just enter promo code "22YEARS" to receive this discount on ALL REGULAR AND CLEARANCE MAKEUP ITEMS.

Throughout the rest of this month, we will also celebrate with additional weekly specials, all at 22% OFF - but you'll have to subscribe to our newsletter to find out!

At Lavera, we proudly produce truly safe and healthy skin care and look forward to hearing any feedback from our loyal customers about our products. Please contact us to share your thoughts and experiences with Lavera with us! And please share with your friends about the special anniversary savings at Lavera!

Warmest greetings, Ulrike