Melvita is a brand that focuses on creating cosmetics and skincare products with a commitment to sustainability and biodiversity. Some key aspects of Melvita's products and practices include:
- ECOCERT Certification : Melvita's products are certified by ECOCERT, ensuring that they meet strict standards for ecological and social responsibility
- Organic Honey : Organic honey has long been a key ingredient in many Melvita formulations, although there are now only a few products containing honey
- Key Raw Materials : Melvita's main active ingredients come from plants, and the company closely monitors 117 key raw materials, such as shea butter, immortelle, lavender, verbena, almond, and argan
- Biodegradability and Traceability : Melvita's definition of natural origin is based on the international standard ISO 16128, and their biodegradability definition is based on the international OECD 301 guidelines
- Biodiversity Commitments : By 2025, Melvita aims to engage all plant-based ingredients in a positive approach for biodiversity and farm 100% of its key raw ingredients in line with sustainable agriculture
- Formulation Charter : Melvita has published its principles of formulation and the requirements it complies with as a Charter, ensuring transparency in their product development
- Clean Charter : Melvita has implemented the Clean Charter, which focuses on reducing the environmental impact of their rinse-off formulas. By 2020, 80% of their rinse-off formulas were easily biodegradable, and 100% were silicone-free
- Traceability : Melvita ensures that 81% of their raw material volumes are traceable to the plant's country of origin
Some of the materials used in Melvita products include shea butter, immortelle, lavender, verbena, almond, and argan
. The company is committed to sustainability and continuously works on improving its formulas and practices to minimize their environmental impact
