Avalon Organics Review

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Overview

Avalon Organics is a company defined by the name. They are an organic skin, hair, body, and baby care company that has taken the concept of "organic" and made it their own. Some of Avalon's signature ingredients include Aloe Vera, Babassu Oil, Lavender, Chamomile, CoQ10, Lemon and Vitamin C. These are only a few among a list of ingredients you can actually pronounce. Their website comments extensively on their commitment to purity, safety, sensuality, and personal choice. While it's great to see a company diversifying, the wide range of products leaves a potential consumer thinking that they can't all be perfect. The company produces everything from deodorant to baby shampoo. While their moisturizers and other skin products certainly don't look like they will harm your skin, it's questionable whether any of the active ingredients are capable of seriously effecting wrinkles or combating sun damage.

Product Details

There are several lines available from Avalon Organics.

There is the Skin Care line, which has cleansers, toners, moisturizers and what they call intensives, which are products that are smaller and more potent than the rest. There are also three separate specialty lines that are made for different reasons. There is the CoQ10 line, which is for anti-aging. There is a lavender line for sensitive skin and a Vitamin C line for active women who are in sports or are outside in the elements more frequently. Each product line has detailed information and specifications for use.

Next we have the hair care line. This line includes shampoos and conditioners for different hair needs. There is Ylang-Ylang Glistening Shampoo and a Tea Tree Scalp Treatment. These are among 10 different types of shampoos. There are also complimentary conditioners as well.

The bath and body line has products such as bath and shower, soaps, shave, lotions, and deodorant. Each product has a different signature ingredient.

This alternative baby care line has several products. They include: tear free shampoo, flushable and biodegradable baby wipes, massage oil, moisturizer, sunscreen, baby powder, diaper cream and protective ointment.

The Good

  • The products are easy to understand.
  • There are no confusing ingredients. Most all the ingredients are plant derived.
  • The website is efficient and easy to navigate
  • The company donates to breast cancer research

The Bad

  • Some products' natural ingredients can be irritating to sensitive skin.
  • Since there are so many products, it's always a thought that they are spreading their research too thin and should pay attention to a more core group of products.
  • The company's skin care products look like they'd make good basic moisturizers, but they probably wont provide any miracles.
  • Lack of preservatives could lead to shorter product shelf life.

The Bottom Line

Avalon Organics is a company that has been around for more than a decade. They are available in many countries and plentiful in the US. Their products are paraben free, organic, and simple. The ingredients are all pronounceable and can be found anywhere in the world. Having choices in your body care and care for your baby is always a plus. However, the company's commitment to specifically combating wrinkles and age damage is unclear and users looking for those particular benefits may want to seek out a more specialized product.

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The treatment helps the skin regain a more youthful biochemical makeup by supporting the natural production of three building blocks – Collagen, Fibronectin and Hyaluronic Acid. The result is a rapid rejuvenation, diminishing the appearance of wrinkles and other cosmetic signs of age caused by sun exposure, smoking, stress, and other common factors.

In clinical trials, Matrixyl 3000™ decreased the appearance of wrinkles by as much as 33% over a six week period. With the immediate tightening benefits of Argatensyl™, this formula has a completely unique combination of short-term cosmetic results as well as sustained, cumulative benefits to the skin. Common reported results include smoothing and firming; softer skin; diminished appearance of fine lines and wrinkles; and healthier looking, glowing skin. Based on the high cost and quality of the ingredients, Dermapril-SP is reasonably priced. Customer satisfaction seems high and Dermapril-SP offers a risk-free trial, so users can evaluate the product prior to paying the full retail price.

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