Our Commitment > Our Belief
Our Belief
We believe that every commercial activity has a corresponding impact that calls for responsibility.These are a few of the guidelines we adopt in our business:
- We are responsible for all that we do.
- All commercial relations have an impact on people′s lives.
- Anything we use will have an impact on the environment.
- When dealing with natural resources one has to be mindful of its inherent fragility and non-monetary value.
With that in mind, we take the following steps to fulfill our responsibilities with the environment and to our costumers:
The Amazon
- We don′t support development of crops which destroy native Rainforest.
- We promote business models that are fair, in particular when dealing with local Rainforest communities.
- We only buy raw materials from the Amazon after certifying they are produced through sustainable practices.
- Through Sou+Brasil Institute, we support the development of sustainable business activities carried out by local Amazon communities.
Production
- We don’t utilize ingredients that have been animal tested or that are considered toxic.
- We prioritize the use of biodegradable ingredients.
- We don’t buy ingredients without knowledge of their full composition.
- Our packaging is recyclable and we intend to migrate to biodegradable materials as we grow our production.
- We still use synthetic fragrances and preservatives, however we are working with suppliers to develop natural alternatives.
- We are committed to maximum transparency in the composition of our formulas and in our production practices.
- We only work with certified industrial suppliers.
- We strive to create natural formulations that are safe and friendly to the environment and to living beings.
The Brand
- Our brand is the result of a true story built on life experience.
- Industrial and commercial practices aligned with environmentalism and humanism.
- Commitment to the truth in the creation of the brand image.
All photos on this site were produced by Amazon Secrets' founder, Sheila Farah. They reflect her passion for the forest and its inhabitants.
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