One of the wonderful things about being a natural and organics buyer is the opportunity to bring in unique lines that make the pharmacy a better place for our customers. It’s a bonus when these companies help the environment too! One of the lines that excites us here at Oswald’s is Moon Valley Organics.
Moon Valley Organics is a personal care line made from high quality and natural ingredients that support farmers in the United States. This company is headquartered in Washington and was started by a husband and wife. From hand soaps to lotion bars, salves and balms for various skin ailments, they offer a complete approach for natural and sustainable skin care.
Moon Valley Organics History
Established in 1998, Moon Valley Organics was started by Kim and Aaron Otto. Their vision was to provide sustainable ingredients and packaging made from nature. This is a company that takes both skincare and caring for the planet very seriously.
Moon Valley Organics grows the majority of product ingredients on their farm. For the ingredients that they’re not able to grow, they outsource to local organic farms. The organic farms and suppliers that they work with support fair trade and the Rainforest Action Network. This ensures that the ingredients they use are organic, high quality and that their products are free from artificial ingredients.
In speaking with our contact at Moon Valley Organics, we learned the reason why Moon Valley Organics does so well as a comprehensive line. Their products go hand in hand with one another. They break it up into three simple steps of skin care – cleansing, moisturizing and healing.
This company has definitely done their homework. To offer the most effective products and remedies, they have worked with naturopaths, MD’s, oriental medicine practitioners and herbalists.
The Moon Valley Organics Experience
The first step in their system is to cleanse. This can be done with their body bars and hand soaps. After cleansing, their lotion bars are used to maintain healthy, radiant skin.
To create their lotions, MVO uses ingredients that create a protective barrier instead of mainstream liquid lotions that rub off of the skin. Their special ingredient is beeswax. Beeswax helps keep the essential oils and herbs locked into your skin and provides all-day hydration.
For those of our customers who need additional love for their skin, Moon Valley Organics offers a medicinal line for ailments. From psoriasis to sore muscles, MVO has remedies for tons of conditions.
Lastly, don’t forget to moisturize your lips! They offer three different flavors of beeswax-based lip balm. These lip balms are the final piece to ensure your skin is living its’ best life!
The Total Package
As if a natural, sustainable and American made skincare line isn’t enough, Moon Valley Organics also gives back. Ten percent of net profits from their herbal lip balm sales are donated to protect pollinators. If you aren’t familiar with the criticality of bees in our ecosystem, check out Moon Valley Organic’s brief overview.
The initial products we brought in were MVO hand soaps and refills, including their medicinal salves and lotion bars. In terms of hand soap refills, we are excited to work with a company who encourages reusing plastic containers. These soap refills are eco-friendly (no need to toss the original bottle – you can continue to reuse it!). Staying consistent with all their products, the soaps are also certified organic and chemical free.
Since bringing in the soaps, lotion bars, and medicinal salves we have expanded to include Moon Valley Organics body bars and lip balms. Beyond the kindness these products show to your skin and the earth, did we mention they also smell amazing? But don’t just take our word for it; make sure you stop in, as we offer samples for all Moon Valley Organic products!
