Portrait of a Natural Beauty – Ava Anderson

It isn’t everyday you see an entrepreneur with a conscience, who is still in school. I am lucky to have been introduced to her and I hope you crawl slowly through her site and story, as this young girl is for sure one to watch.
Thank you Ava Anderson for making a difference. The world is definitely a better place having you in it.

Ava discovered at the age of 14, the issue of chemicals in personal care products and their hazardous health effects. The more Ava researched, the more concerned she became. She started a blog to talk about where to find safer products. The market is flooded with “organic”, “natural”, “safe” and “pure”, yet there were almost always toxic ingredients included as well. After throwing out most of her products, her mothers’ and grandmothers’ too, she still had nothing “Ava Approved” to replace them with, or to recommend.

Ava had become truly disturbed at how consumers were unaware of the risks of common brands and how those who thought they were making safe choices often did not know what was really in the products they were purchasing. After months of research, Ava realized that she needed to create her own products. Through a family friend, she located a manufacturer with research facilities that could develop and produce products to her standards. It was a great challenge to develop these revolutionary formulas, but with her vision and persistence she succeeded. Ava’s personal care company was launched in December 2009.

www.avaandersonnontoxic.com

Name: Ava Anderson

What do you do?  Founder of Ava Anderson Non Toxic

Who are you? Senior in High School looking forward to starting college

Where are you? I live with my family in RI.

How we met? We follow you on FB

Something that no one knows about you? Although I love spending time with friends, I am a really independent person and have no problem going for a quick dinner alone.

What is your most marked beauty secret? Unlike most teenagers I get plenty of sleep!

What is your idea of earthly happiness?  Great family and loyal, fun friends.

I don’t leave home without?  My gym bag

Dream Job? Running my company when I finish college

Who are your beauty icons? Mila Kunis and Jessica Alba

What quality do you most admire in a woman? loyalty

Morning glory or night owl?  Morning glory

Family beauty secret? hmm I don’t think we have any, besides using Ava products of course!

Vegetarian or carnivore? carnivore but always organic and gluten free

What is your signature style? Classic

What Country would you most like to live? Maybe somewhere in Europe for a little bit after college, but for now I’m perfectly content here!

Favorite color? Pink!

Favorite flower? Orchids

What Natural/Green/Organic beauty product can’t you live without? My cleanser, toner, exfoliator and moisturizer routine that keeps my teenage skin as clear as possible.

Mascara or lipstick? Mascara for sure!

Shower or bath? Shower

What is your favorite part of your Body? I work out 6 days a week so I’m pretty happy with everything!

Vogue or New York Times? Vogue!

Favorite blog? Stacy Malkan, Not just a Pretty Face

What is the best part about your beauty routine? Quick and easy, with no toxic chemicals for humans or the environment

What is your beauty motto?  Keep it simple and natural

One wish right now… that everyone was aware of the body burden of toxic chemicals they are exposed to daily and repeatedly through their personal care products.  I wish that tomorrow we could pass the Safe Cosmetics Act and everyone that is unaware of the toxic chemicals in personal care products would be protecting themselves and their families, like Ava customers are.