MADARA Cosmetics also known as MÁDARA, is a

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n manufacturer of organic skin care, hair care and baby care products. The ingredients include biologically certified blossoms and herbal extracts from the

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and

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. The brand name MADARA is the Latvian name for a common inhabitant of Baltic meadows –

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, commonly known as

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or wild madder. Its spatial pattern or fractal is also depicted in the logo of MADARA Cosmetics, which received the EULDA/WOLDA award and the title "Best of Latvia" in 2007. The company was co-founded by Lotte Tisenkopfa-Iltnere. Cosmetics NORD is a subsidiary of MADARA.

Products

The company produces over 80 different cosmetic products, including face and body care products made from herbs and flowers harvested in the

according to organic farming principles. Products include

cleanser The term cleanser refers to a product that cleans or removes dirt or other substances. A cleanser could be a detergent, and there are many types of cleansers that are produced with a specific objective or focus. For instance a degreaser or carbur ...

s, toners and moisturizers for face, tinted moisturizers, shower soaps, body cream and lotions and products for lips.

Sustainability

MADARA products are certified by

ECOCERT ECOCERT is an organic certification organization, founded in France in 1991. It is based in Europe but conducts inspections in over 80 countries, making it one of the largest operations of its kind in the world. ECOCERT's co-founder and CEO i ...

and packaged in FSC certified, recyclable packaging. In October 2022, MADARA became the first

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in the

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to partner with the

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is an international financial institution founded in 1991. As a multilateral developmental investment bank, the EBRD uses investment as a tool to build market economies. Initially focus ...

(EBRD) to reduce transport emissions by shipping products directly from the manufacturer to the customer.

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External links

Official Website
Chemical companies established in 2006 2006 establishments in Latvia Latvian brands Cosmetics brands Cosmetics companies of Latvia