Our Approach
Cruelty-free handcrafted cosmetics, made in USA in small batches. Natural, Paraben-Free, Non-GMO, Sustainable Ingredients. We are proud to source our ingredients from Organic, Cruety-Free Certified Suppliers
Made With The Best Ingredients
- Free of Harsh Chemicals
- Leaping Bunny Certified Suppliers
- Locally Sourced Ingredients
- Natural Essential Oils
- High Quality Fragrance Oils
- All-Natural, Safe Preservatives
Everything at Ava Marie Apothecary is made in small batches, sourced with only the best ingredients; most of which are natural, phthalate-free, sulfate-free, non-GMO, free of mineral oils and harmful chemicals.
The Leaping Bunny Program is widely considered the highest corporate standard in certification for products by the Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics (CCIC) and The European Coalition to End Animal Experiments (ECEAE). Leaping Bunny connects consumers with cosmetic, personal care, and/or household products companies that do not test finished products, ingredients, or formulations on animals. We are proud to offer products and ingredients that are Leaping Bunny Certified
We source all of our ingredients from reputable, local, US-based companies. We believe in supporting small to mid-sized companies as they are the backbone of small communities and our overall US economy. Buying local also ensures product quality as well as reliable, prompt delivery.
We only use 100% pure essential oils purchased from local suppliers, growers, processors and distillers that allow for total transparency in supplying us with 100% pure products. Each of the oils we purchase has a certificate of compliance.
Our fragrance oils are plant-based and produced using pure essential oils and aromatic isolates derived solely from natural, raw botanical sources. All oils are certified to be free of synthetic ingredients.
Preservatives are imperative ingredients for any cosmetic with water. Lotions made from scratch are the most popular application, but they are also used in scrubs, shaving creams, and facial spritzes. Any product with the possibility of water contamination needs a preservative to keep the product safe, and prevent mold, bacteria, and yeast growth. We use all-natural and safe preservatives that are plant-based such as fermented coconut (AMTicide Coconut), which is paraben and formaldehyde-free.
Ava Marie Carmichael
Ava Carmichael is an avid lover of natural skin care products, essential oils, herbal remedies and cruelty-free cosmetics. In the spring of 2016, she created Ava Marie Apothecary as a means to create exquisite skin care products for herself without the harsh chemicals.
Everything at Ava Marie Apothecary is made in small batches, sourced with only the best ingredients; most of which are natural, phthalate-free, sulfate-free, non-GMO, free of mineral oils and harmful chemicals.