sustainability

High in the Himalayas there is an area called Hunza. It’s from here that Ila source the most vital and potent apricot oil. We work with a charity that supports destitute women who have been abandoned to get back on their feet. Through purchasing their apricot oil we have greatly helped the community with schools and medicinal facilities. In Morocco we work with another women’s co-operative this time with the Berber tribe. It is a co- operative set up by a woman who wanted to support other women earning money whilst still be able to look after their children. The women harvest and shell the berries and, as the Berber tribe believe the tree is sacred and should only be touched by women. The structure is very simple but works beautifully, her husband designed a cold pressing machine so it’s a beautiful virgin cold pressed Argan oil.

With all the communities we work with, there are no middle men we have a direct relationship, built on mutual trust, the money goes straight back into supporting the communities.

Products are 100% natural | All products vegetarian and the majority vegan too | Products free from paraben, mineral oil, silicone, propylene glycol, ethanolamine, SLES, cruelty, palm oil and palm oil derivatives | Responsible ingredient sourcing | All preservatives are natural | All packaging is recyclable and our we use mainly miron glass bottles | No outer packaging on purpose | No animal testing | Minimal to no use of water

Recycling
Our packaging materials are 100% sustainable. The majority of ilapothecary products use glass packaging which is 100% reusable and recyclable. Some ilapothecary products use plastic packaging – the plastic used isnewly made PET and 100% recyclable.

Production Unit
Our production units’ energy supply is wind turbine with ecotricity. All suppliersare met and for each ingredient they provide proof of sourcing, effect oncommunity. Have source of spring water which is purified and vortexed before used in the products.

No Outer packaging | Recylable PIR tubes, bottles | Reusable jars

ilāpothecary products are 100% natural, they contain no propylene glycol or ethanolamine, silicone, SLES, petrochemicals, mineral oils,
artificial colours or perfumes, PEGs or parabens. ilāpothecary products are free from any chemical fertilisers and only use natural plant derived
preservatives. No ilāpothecary products are tested on animals and the majority of products contain no animal derivatives – a few products
contain beeswax, silk and honey. All products use best-press or first-press of essential oils. All ilāpothecary products are vegetarian and gluten
free.