SULA NYC committed to the 10 principles www.unglobalcompact.org of the UN Global compact in 2014, as first USA organic skin care company. Please find our communication on progress in 2015 here: https://www.unglobalcompact.org/participation/report/cop/create-and-submit/active/200221 We source our natural and organic certified ingredients respectfully and joined ITC ‘s T4SD: Trade for Sustainable Development (http://www.intracen.org/t4sd/principles/) . In September 2015, at the Geneva Forum, a great initiative was announced to help identify organic farmers worldwide. This GS1 ‘The Global Language of Business’ (www.gs1.org) initiative will set the direction for achieving traceability across the supply chain. You may compare it to a ‘barcode’ for organic products. We will try to explain the benefits to the indigenous people in the amazon rainforest we source from... ...
SULA NYC uses organic and natural ingredients for our skin care. But what’s the difference between organic and natural? Basically: the paperwork. In order to be able to label a natural product organic you need paperwork/certification: pure natural, no pesticides used during harvest, undiluted product, no animal cruelty and controlled production. None of the ingredients can be harmful, toxic or bad for our environment. Also production methods, labels and packaging are relevant. Independent certifiers, by a recognized body in a country, monitor all phases against standards and their approval results in USDA organic certification. The process is more complex of course, but these are the basics. A USDA seal matters also in Japan or the EU; it is a seal of...
posted on www.maureenpowel.com 1 NOVEMBER 2015 10 reasons why I love SULA NYC skincare products. 1. The name Sula brings back sweet memories of Surinam where my parents were born. As a young girl I got accustomed to the rivers of Suriname and their fast currents called “Sula”2. The founder is Surinamese, having moved to New York City years ago. After meeting her I immediately felt a connection.3. All products are made out of the highest quality and organic products.4. None of it is tested on animals5. The body oils moisturize your skin and are non-greasy.6. Can also be used as perfume. Apply a few drops along your pulse points for a natural light fragrance.7. The 100 pure argan oil...
