About Alima Pure
Alima Pure™ makes mineral makeup using only the purest cosmetic-grade mineral pigments. Mineral makeup is composed of finely powdered, lab-purified mineral pigments, and nothing more. There are no additives, fillers or fragrances that can irritate your skin or clog your pores. In fact, the pigments we use are actually beneficial to your skin, offering sun protection and anti-inflammatory properties. So you look your best and your skin can breathe.
The B Corporation principle ‘That all business ought to be conducted as if people and place mattered" is entirely aligned with the founding philosophy of Alima Pure and we couldn't have said it better ourselves. We're humbled to stand in the company of other B Corporations as a testament that it's possible to be successful while maintaining environmental and social commitments.
We handcraft our mineral makeup using only the purest ingredients available, so our products wear beautifully and comfortably - pure, simple and without compromise. With a comprehensive line of more than 250 products, Alima Pure cosmetics are perfect for women of all skin types and ethnicities. Our goal is to create gorgeous, safe cosmetics so we can help women around the world look and feel beautiful, naturally.
The Change We Seek®
At Alima Pure, we think beauty is more than skin-deep, which is why our cosmetics are all-natural. So, you can look and feel beautiful with makeup that is gentle on your skin and easy on the planet.
• We started out making mineral makeup because we care so deeply about women’s health and the planet. This is why earning the highly prestigious BDIH “Certified Natural Cosmetics” seal of approval is so important. We are only the second American cosmetics company to earn certification. To be BDIH-certified goes beyond merely producing all-natural cosmetics; it means that our manufacturing process is socially and environmentally responsible.
• In an effort to reduce waste, we reward our customers for returning their used jars to us. We can recycle (but not reuse) them. Customers who send us their empty Alima Pure cosmetics jars receive a free eyeshadow of their choice in return.
• At Alima Pure™, we never test our products on animals, and neither do our suppliers. The truth is, there’s no need, because we use pure cosmetic-grade mineral pigments that are safe and gentle.
• Giving back is as important to our view of business as making all-natural mineral makeup. Alima Pure is a proud member of the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics. We also support Rachel’s Friends, an organization dedicated to reducing exposure to environmental carcinogens, the Global Fund for Women, an organization that works in partnership with women’s rights organizations in 166 countries, and we donate a portion of our profits to ‘green’ organizations through 1% for the Planet.
Alima Pure
- Industry: Home & Personal Care
- Product/Services: Cosmetics
- Location: Portland, OR
- http://www.alimapure.com
Summary:
Certified: February 2009| Points Earned | % Points Available | |
|---|---|---|
| Accountability » | 18.3 | 62% |
| Employees » | ||
| Consumers » | 22.2 | 30% |
| Community » | 33.2 | 41% |
| Environment » | 11.7 | 79% |
| Composite B Score | 85.4 | 53% |
- >80 out of 200 is eligible for certification
- >60% points available = Area of excellence
Highlights:
From B Impact AssessmentEnvironment: >25% office supplies come from recycled materials, >50% renewable energy use, Sustainability integrated in design
Community: >60% expenditures directed toward local suppliers, >50% ownership in same community as 2/3 of workforce, >10% suppliers in low-income communities, >10% net profits given to charitable organizations
Consumers: 100% of products secondary health benefit
