To many, the buttery avocado is considered as chip’s best friend. For Mercedes Sullivan, it’s the key to beautiful, healthy skin. Founder of Aguacate & Company, this former banking consultant from Mexico is determined to provide the finest organic skincare products. Her fight to educate others about the harsh chemicals found in cosmetics is one she faces everyday, urging her to protect the body’s largest organ.
“I always thought that the products I used on my skin were natural,” says Sullivan, an avid shopper residing in Washington, D.C. who often hunts for the latest products. After careful research, Sullivan was shocked to learn that the cosmetic industry isn’t regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), causing many products to be contaminated with toxins reportedly leading to cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. So what did Sullivan do after her discovery? She created a skincare line named after the world’s most nutritious fruit.
“Avocados are a natural moisturizer that protect skin from sun damage and restore collagen to the skin,” Sullivan states. Describing her line as “worry-free skincare,” Sullivan promises that the ingredients used in her products are safe for all skin types. Some of Aguacate’s highlights include the Facial Cleaning Gel, which is loaded with honey and wild oats that hydrate thirsty skin. With the Essential Reinvigorating Serum, a fruit cocktail of cranberries, blueberries, and raspberries, Botox may be a thing of the past. Those yearning for a more radiant look may enjoy the Facial Recovery Treatment made with cooling aloe vera juice and roobios tea, along with a generous serving of vitamin A, reducing discoloration.
“Latinas tend to use more products on their face than any other woman,” says Sullivan. “About 80% of everything you put on is absorbed, which is why it’s crucial for us to have a basic regimen that won’t cause serious health problems.” To ensure a more luminous complexion, Aguacate & Company provides a five-step skincare ritual on their website. For some of the steps, Sullivan recommends the Toning Spray prepared with distilled roses, leaving your face clean and smelling like a blooming bouquet. In addition, the creamy Exfoliator is infused with soft jojoba beads that gently eliminate dead skin cells. With nature’s help, Sullivan is showing others how to unveil beauty from within.
Thanks to Aguacate & Company, avocados are no longer just a side dish, but an inspiration to one of the most eco-friendly beauty products available, where a portion of its sales go to environmental research. Going au natural has never looked so good!
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