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The Brand Bio

Founder:

Sofia Latif

Established:

2017

Headquarters:

England, UK

Country of Manufacture:

England, UK

Sofia Latif™ is pro-ageing, simplified skincare, connecting women with their raw beauty. Nurturing an attitude of inner confidence and knowing, a slowing down and an understanding that their raw beauty is enough.

The brand's blends respect the differences in skin that come with age, regenerating and strengthening with pure seeds and flower oils. A fusion of Indian and African wisdom brought to life through experience, hand-crafted in small batches with a planet-conscious ethos.

Sofia Latif's mission is to give women the confidence to show off their skin and hair as these change with age, without theneed for complicated beauty routines. Using the time at the end of each day to reconnect mind to senses, soothing mood and skin at the same time is a more holistic approach to well-being.

Pro-ageing, simplified skincare. Vegan, waterless, cruelty-free. Made in the UK.

Ethics and Aesthetics

Highlights from Sofia Latif's environmental, social, and personal commitments

Environmental Commitments

Environmental Conservation Efforts and Practices

Protects the local environment and its biodiversity in the areas of operation

Uses water respectfully and aims to reduce its water consumption

Uses water systems designed to minimise water consumption and educates its staff on best practices for water conservation

Energy efficiency: takes steps to reduce energy usage, increase energy efficiency and educates its staff on best practices

Energy Star Certified: uses equipment, electronics, systems etc. recognised for their energy efficiency

Collects scrap materials and/or by-products from its own production for outside recycling and/or repurposing

Offices, stores, factories etc. are designed and built for environmental conservation and efficiency

Product take-back scheme: takes back preloved products and/or packaging for reuse, recycling and disposal

Sustainable Product Design

Considers social and environmental factors during the product design process and development stages

Is committed to removing microplastic materials from all its products

Ethical Sourcing of Raw Materials

Raw materials originating from nature are sourced from sustainably managed ecosystems

Ensures responsible and ethical sourcing policies are implemented within its supply chain

Uses organic and natural materials/ingredients in its production

Sources raw materials responsibly, from operations that do not have a harmful impact on communities and wildlife

Sustainable Marketing and Packaging Materials

Uses environmentally-friendly marketing and packaging materials made from recycled, recyclable, FSC and/or PEFC certified materials

Packaging materials are designed to be reused, recycled and/or upcycled

Uses biodegradable and/or compostable packaging and/or marketing materials

Does not include any single-use plastic in its packaging

Sofia Latif offers a return for recycling services for customers to return their bottles free of charge

Animal-friendly, Cruelty-free

No animal testing: prohibits the testing of products, formulations and ingredients on animals

No endangered species: does not use materials or substances from species listed as endangered by CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora)

There are no animal-based ingredients in Sofia Latif's products. Everything is plant-based. They do not test and will never test on animals, nor support the use of ingredients from suppliers who test on animals.

Ethical Production

Manufacturing and Production Processes

Manufacturing facility is local in England, the Brand's country of origin, reducing its carbon footprint

Sources more than 50% of its raw materials and labour locally from independent suppliers

Manufactures its collections and products in limited quantities, avoiding mass production

Ensures it monitors any possible toxic chemicals during production

Ensures its suppliers monitor any possible toxic chemicals in production

Waste Management and Recycling

Has taken steps to reduce its manufacturing waste and has targets in place to achieve this

Optimises its design and production to minimise material waste

Recycles more than 50% of its waste

The Brand's products are small batch and handmade, thereby reducing any unnecessary waste. The Brand can controls all manufacturing waste in this way

Vegan

Vegan company that does not use any animal or animal-derived ingredients, substances or by-products in its collections, products and packaging

Fur-free

Does not, and has never, used any and all types of animal fur in its collections or any products

Has a pledge to prohibit the use of any and all types of animal fur in its products

Design and Material Innovation

Involved in the development of new innovative, sustainable formulations and substances for clean beauty and skincare products

Has research and development programs to create new and improve existing products

Personal and Social Commitments

Good Corporate Governance

Fair pay: All employees and subcontractors are paid the local minimum and/or living wage

Committed to and has policies/standards in place to ensure responsible labour practices and conditions (e.g. Code of Conduct)

Equal employment: ensures its hiring and employment practices do not, in any way, discriminate

Gender equality: implements a gender equal pay policy

Ensures safe working conditions for all employees

Fair Trade Practices

Conducts audits of its suppliers to ensure compliance with international labour standards

Has a policy in place that requires knowledge of its suppliers' social and environmental practices

Suppliers pay fairly: ensures that its suppliers pay employees and subcontractors the local minimum and/or living wage

Ensures no child or forced labour: has policies in place preventing any child and/or forced labour throughout its entire supply chain

Traceable Supply and Manufacturing Chain

Has policies and systems in place to maintain knowledge of and manage relationships within its supply chains

Product Safety Assurance

Products are free from parabens and other cosmetic preservatives

Products are gluten-free

Transparency: provides the full list of ingredients and substances used in the label of every product

Products and packaging are PVC-free

Does not use any harsh, toxic or synthetic chemicals and substances in its ingredients, formulations, materials and packaging that negatively impact human health and the environment. Sofia Latif products and packaging do not contain:

Artificial colours
Bisphenol A (BPA)
Benzyl Butyl Phthalate (BBP)
Diethanolamine (DEA)
Formaldehyde
GMOs
Hydrogen Peroxide
Microbeads
Mineral Oils

Nanoparticles
Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)
Silicones
Siloxanes
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS), Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES), Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate (ALS)
Sulfates
Synthetic Fragrances

Triclosan
Palm Oils
PEGs
Petrolatum
Petrochemicals
Phenoxyethanol
Phthalates
Volatile Organic Compound (VOC)

Handcrafted, Artisanal

Products are handcrafted in the Brand's own studio or laboratory

Charitable

Donates a portion of its profits to a charitable cause: 5% of all sales are donated to Lendwithcare, through whom the Brand provides micro-loans to small business owners in low-income countries so that they may grow their businesses and support their families with dignity.

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