Our Philosophy
Sunlight and the Nature of Being
Existentialism 101
What does it mean to be a corporation? And what does that make us?
Corporations have an enormous impact on our lives: they alter our environment, they affect our health, they create (or take away) jobs, they provide products and services, and they use our money to do it. Responsible citizenship is rarely at the top of the list.
Paint it Green
Fortunately, consumers have the power of the purse. If there is demand for safe, effective products and responsible practices, the market will respond. Unfortunately, it’s easy for companies to appear green. Actually being green – in product, package and practice – is another matter. Companies won’t take that next step until informed consumers demand it.
An Open Kitchen
The keys are information, openness and honesty. Vivesana aims to help push the envelope toward consumer empowerment and corporate responsibility and transparency. We do more than simply list a few ingredients, we provide full information about our ingredients and our packaging. We take the next step – buying locally whenever possible and supporting sustainable farming. And we give 10% of what we make to organizations fighting the good fight. Not surprisingly, we’ve found that operating in a responsible manner dramatically improves product quality.
Keeping Perspective
All the while, our goal has been to improve the world around us. Sana found worthy non-profits to work with and support. We ensured that every aspect of our practices was responsible and sustainable.
We’re more than happy to pull back the curtain. We hope we can help lead by example. Join the movement!
July 6th, 2011
Style Bomb knows what to wear to the beach, and not just when it comes to suits and flip flops. Don’t forget to check out Vivesana at White’s in East Hampton on your way out…
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June 23rd, 2011
Thanks to Marie Claire for recognizing you don’t always have to give up look and feel with a natural sunscreen. Live Healthy!
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June 23rd, 2011
It’s always nice to find ourselves in the glossy pages of a major publication, like, say, this month’s Marie Claire (see above). Of course, all that takes is some good p.r. work. It can be more gratifying to get a more substantive review. Check out last night’s LA Examiner, which suggested Vivesana sunscreens are “if not the best, one of the best sunscreens” the beauty editor, April Aldana, has ever tried. Yes, we’re blushing.
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June 21st, 2011
Here we are on another list. Next one to come…Check out the July Marie Claire. Live Healthy!
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February 27th, 2011
And, for those who like to actually read the words, “Pick a pure sunblock. I have searched everywhere for a clean, synthetic-free, non-greasy sunscreen. Vivesana SPF 40 is great because it doesn’t leave a white finish and won’t make me break out – and as a bonus, it leaves a beautiful finish. Vivesana Solar to Polar Ultra moisturizing sun care for face and body, $29, spiritbeautylounge.com”. Thanks guys.
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May 2nd, 2010
The lovely people at Ecofabulous just made us blush. Read what they had to say about the Vivesana approach to sun care. We think they’re doing great work, too!
And read on, to see what scores of other reviewers have had to say…
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February 6th, 2010
Vivesana announces its newest retail partner, the Hippocrates Health Institute of West Palm Beach.
Standing apart as one of the most prominent wellness centers in the country, the Institute embodies many of ideals Vivesana strives to meet. Live Healthy!
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and the Takoma Park Co-op have in common? They don’t share a style or a coast, but they do share an overarching, all-consuming drive to carry the best quality products they can find. As it happens, they also began carrying Vivesana yesterday afternoon. We’re thrilled to be working with both of them, and love what the variety of approach says about Vivesana – stores from across the spectrum meet when it comes to strong, safe, stylish and effective sun care. Hurray!
