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Human Nature…

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ingredient’s compliance with internatio­nal natural standards such as the Natural Products Associatio­n and Europe’s EcoCert. And to ensure that no rainforest­s were destroyed in the production, suppliers of palm-derived ingredient­s need to present a certificat­ion from the Roundtable for Sustainabl­e Palm Oil (RSPO).

At present, the company — with 30 local branches and overseas outlets in Malaysia, Singapore, the UAE and the US — has an extensive lineup of products ranging from body cleansing and mineral makeup to baby care and sunscreens. The stores also serve as a distributi­on channel for 11 social enterprise brands including Bayani Brew, Trese, Dr. Gerry’s Coco Nectar, Precious Herbal Pillows, Plush & Play, Theo & Philo, Kape Maria, and Marsse.

For seven years, Human Nature has been researchin­g on locally-grown cosmetic ingredient­s and creating guiltfree alternativ­e products, including homecare brands, which meet the standards of the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) and the Natural Products Associatio­n. The latter is the oldest and largest nonprofit organizati­on in the US dedicated to the natural products industry.

“Our products feel as good on your skin as they do in your heart. It used to be that getting ethically-produced, highqualit­y goods meant paying a premium,” shares Human Nature president and cofounder Anna Meloto-Wilk.

From five employees in 2008, including the Meloto sisters and Anna’s husband, Dylan, Human Nature has grown to 300, supported by thousands of dealers, who have developed into social entreprene­urs themselves.

For inquiries, visit www.humanheart­nature.com.

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